Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Roazhon Park where Stade Rennais play host to Paris Saint-Germain. A crowd of 20,804 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stade Rennais are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Paris Saint-Germain appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dagui Mboma.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stade Rennais are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Paris Saint-Germain appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dagui Mboma.
0.00
0-0Paris Saint-Germain start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.43
0-0Anthony Ginola passes the ball forward to Farid Trapasso. Farid Trapasso flicks a high pass forward. Abdelmalek Barthez controls it well on his chest. Abdelmalek Barthez shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
8.29
0-0Fabrice Artes picks a pass forward to Pape Clayton. Pape Clayton plays a scrappy one-two with Farid Trapasso and advances towards the goal... Pape Clayton tries a spectacular strike. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
12.37
1-0With vision, Neil Niven picks a pass forward to Edward Smithe. Edward Smithe threads a neat ball through to Arnauld Carotti. Arnauld Carotti flicks the ball to his team mate, Sophiane Dadi. Sophiane Dadi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
15.17
1-0With a delightful solo run, Edward Smithe stretches the opposition's defence. Edward Smithe knocks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Veloso. Ricardo Antunes catches Jorge Veloso on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
16.35
1-0Luis Alonso makes an attacking run forward. Luis Alonso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Cortes who gathers it comfortably.
20.20
Anthony Ginola flicks a high pass forward. Luis Alonso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luis Alonso lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Mortensen. Greg Mortensen makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Adolfo Cortes had no chance!! Goal for Paris Saint-Germain!
26.27
Sophiane Dadi sees Jorge Veloso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jorge Veloso knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Soto. With a superhuman jump, Nicolas Soto connects with the ball and heads it goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
27.56
Farid Trapasso passes the ball forward to Giacomo Espartero. Giacomo Espartero whips in a cross ball towards Farid Trapasso. Farid Trapasso gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.41
1-2Nicolas Soto hacks Pape Clayton from behind! The referee warns Nicolas Soto to calm down! Pape Clayton runs off the knock.
38.22
Jorge Veloso barges into Luis Alonso. The referee calls over Jorge Veloso and warns him to calm down! Luis Alonso stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.19
Anthony Ginola sees Giacomo Espartero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giacomo Espartero makes an attacking run forward. Giacomo Espartero knocks in a cross ball towards Abdelmalek Barthez. Abdelmalek Barthez directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Adolfo Cortes.
40.23
1-2Corner kick to Paris Saint-Germain. Giacomo Espartero plays it to the far post. Anthony Ginola takes a shot at goal. The ball strikes Neil Niven's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
41.44
Corner kick to Paris Saint-Germain. Luis Alonso chips it to the near post. Some good footwork from Abdelmalek Barthez provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Neil Niven is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
42.53
Corner kick to Paris Saint-Germain. Luis Alonso chips it out wide. Farid Trapasso strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stade Rennais appear unchanged since the first half. Paris Saint-Germain have changed their lineup with Sabri Marchand replacing Greg Mortensen. The Stade Rennais players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Stade Rennais kick off!
48.50
Giacomo Espartero catches Arnauld Carotti on the ankles. The referee calls over Giacomo Espartero and warns him to calm down! Arnauld Carotti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.54
Arnauld Carotti picks a pass forward to Jorge Veloso. Jorge Veloso shoots from long range but Michael Simonsen reads it well. Excellent keeping!
55.35
Neil Niven sees Edward Smithe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edward Smithe makes a simple pass to Sophiane Dadi. Sophiane Dadi finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
57.30
1-3Sabri Marchand hacks Neil Niven from behind! The referee calls over Sabri Marchand and shows him a yellow card! Neil Niven hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.16
Anthony Ginola barges into Kevin Hutchison. The referee calls over Anthony Ginola and shows him a yellow card! Kevin Hutchison hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.42
1-3Stade Rennais have made a substitution with Kevin White replacing Edward Smithe .
61.42
Kevin White sees Jorge Veloso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jorge Veloso sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
65.55
Anthony Ginola pushes mid-way up the pitch. Anthony Ginola flicks a high ball forward to Pape Clayton who takes it down. Pape Clayton lofts in a cross ball towards Giacomo Espartero. Giacomo Espartero is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Adolfo Cortes picks it out of the air!
67.18
Alec Souness runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alec Souness shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
69.18
1-3Alec Souness flicks a high pass forward to Jorge Veloso who brings the ball neatly under control. Jorge Veloso threads the ball through to Sophiane Dadi but he's offside!
75.07
Marama Mezriche makes a beautiful solo run. Marama Mezriche passes the ball forward to Pape Clayton. Pape Clayton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guillermo Diez.
77.56
Stade Rennais have made a substitution with Marcos Castro replacing Guillermo Diez .
78.59
Kevin Hutchison threads a neat ball through to Jorge Veloso. Jorge Veloso sees a break and surges forward. Jorge Veloso shoots from outside the area but somehow Michael Simonsen manages to keep it out.
83.24
Luis Alonso clumsily knocks into Alec Souness. The referee warns Luis Alonso to calm down! Alec Souness hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.20
Kevin Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Kevin White collects the pass. Kevin White flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Del Sol. Fernando Del Sol shoots from long range but Michael Simonsen is on top of it.
87.08
Farid Trapasso chips the ball to his team mate, Giacomo Espartero. Giacomo Espartero lofts in a cross ball towards Abdelmalek Barthez. Abdelmalek Barthez beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Anthony Ginola flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Alonso. With vision, Luis Alonso plays the ball forward to Abdelmalek Barthez. Abdelmalek Barthez lofts in a cross ball towards Pape Clayton. Pape Clayton connects with a diving header. Good keeping from Adolfo Cortes as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
90.00
1-4Giacomo Espartero takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Sabri Marchand muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
5
10
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.2%
45.8%
Play Area
29.2%
43.1%
27.8%
Scorers
| Sophiane Dadi 12 | Greg Mortensen 20 Farid Trapasso 28, 43 Abdelmalek Barthez 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Farid Trapasso of Paris Saint-Germain |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Adolfo Cortes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Guillermo Diez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Hutchison (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Neil Niven (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Alec Souness (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Edward Smithe (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Arnauld Carotti (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Fernando Del Sol (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jorge Veloso (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nicolas Soto (ATT) | 5 | |
| 11. | Sophiane Dadi (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Marcos Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Kevin White (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Victor Mora (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Michael Simonsen (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Fabrice Artes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Anthony Ginola (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Ricardo Antunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marama Mezriche (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Giacomo Espartero (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Farid Trapasso (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Luis Alonso (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Pape Clayton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Abdelmalek Barthez (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Greg Mortensen (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Herve Rizzetto (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marc Gerritsen (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sabri Marchand (ATT) | | 5 |