Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stade Louis II where AS Monaco play host to Paris Saint-Germain. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both AS Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ahmed Diatta.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both AS Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ahmed Diatta.
0.00
0-0AS Monaco start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.39
0-0Raimond Goossen flicks a high pass forward. Graham Joachim holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With a delightful solo run, Graham Joachim stretches the opposition's defence. Graham Joachim knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Simonsen who gathers it comfortably.
9.43
0-0Alfred Bowyer kicks a strong pass forward to Graham Joachim. Graham Joachim knocks the ball forward to Xavier Kopa. Xavier Kopa plays a one-two with Jose Fortes Galadames and advances towards the goal... Xavier Kopa takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
22.34
Daniel Mercado flicks a high pass forward to Wagneau Camadini who brings the ball under control. Wagneau Camadini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.57
Neil Ritchie decides to run forward with the ball. Neil Ritchie whips in a cross ball towards Greg Mortensen. Greg Mortensen finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Ignacio Osomo didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
27.12
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
28.01
Neil Ritchie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Greg Mortensen. Greg Mortensen rushes past Alassandro Rivalta! Greg Mortensen muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
30.12
Alfred Bowyer advances with the ball. Alfred Bowyer makes a beautiful solo run. Alfred Bowyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.39
1-0Warren Coppinger knocks the ball to his team mate, Graham Joachim. Graham Joachim plays a one-two with Xavier Kopa and advances towards the goal... Graham Joachim strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Graham Joachim scores for AS Monaco!!
36.30
Graham Joachim plays the ball forward to Marek Rzasa. Marek Rzasa shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.28
Warren Coppinger threads a neat ball through to Marek Rzasa. Marek Rzasa shoots from 20 yards but Michael Simonsen reads it well. Quality keeping!
40.29
Jose Fortes Galadames makes a probing pass to Xavier Kopa. Xavier Kopa threads a neat, attacking ball through to Jose Fortes Galadames. Some good footwork from Jose Fortes Galadames provides some space. He shoots at goal. Solid save from Michael Simonsen.
44.25
Azziz Vrielynck controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marek Rzasa. Marek Rzasa lofts in a cross ball towards Warren Coppinger. Warren Coppinger powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Monaco appear unchanged since the first half. Paris Saint-Germain also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Paris Saint-Germain start the second half!
47.10
2-0Neil Ritchie catches Jose Fortes Galadames on the ankles. The referee calls over Neil Ritchie and warns him to calm down! Jose Fortes Galadames runs off the knock.
57.52
2-0Azziz Vrielynck comes in with a late challenge on Neil Ritchie. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Ritchie carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.37
2-0Paris Saint-Germain have made 3 substitutions with Ricardo Antunes replacing Eddie Edworthy, Luis Alonso replacing Daniel Mercado and Darius Bastin replacing Abdelmalek Barthez and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
65.33
Showing composure, Raimond Goossen laces a weighted ball forward to Graham Joachim. Graham Joachim makes a beautiful solo run. Graham Joachim plays a one-two with Xavier Kopa and advances towards the goal... Graham Joachim side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow Michael Simonsen manages to keep it out.
66.45
Raimond Goossen kicks a strong pass forward to Warren Coppinger. Warren Coppinger knocks the ball forward, putting Xavier Kopa through on goal. Xavier Kopa side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
67.10
2-0Torsten Neuhaus knocks the ball to his team mate, Iago Careca. Iago Careca plays a scrappy one-two with Wagneau Camadini and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Iago Careca provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent block by Alassandro Rivalta!
73.57
2-0With imagination, Darius Bastin laces a through ball forward to Luis Alonso. Luis Alonso lofts in a cross ball towards Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
75.39
Alfred Bowyer makes a probing pass to Graham Joachim. Graham Joachim hits a low pass to Marek Rzasa. Marek Rzasa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.37
AS Monaco have made a substitution with Oscar Carmona replacing Marek Rzasa .
79.53
With great vision, Oswaldo Toursel plays the ball forward to Torsten Neuhaus. Torsten Neuhaus flicks a high pass forward. Greg Mortensen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Greg Mortensen shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
83.12
Graham Joachim chips the ball to his team mate, Warren Coppinger. Warren Coppinger whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Carmona. Oscar Carmona is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.04
Raimond Goossen chips the ball to his team mate, Warren Coppinger. Warren Coppinger flicks a high pass forward to Xavier Kopa who brings the ball under control. Xavier Kopa lofts in a cross ball towards Azziz Vrielynck. Azziz Vrielynck rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Michael Simonsen effortlessly picks it out of the air!
89.51
Yoann Rizzetto hits a low pass to Oswaldo Toursel. Oswaldo Toursel chips the ball to his team mate, Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alassandro Rivalta.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
10
3
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.8%
42.2%
Play Area
21.9%
48.4%
29.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Graham Joachim of AS Monaco |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ignacio Osomo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alassandro Rivalta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Raimond Goossen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alfred Bowyer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Tomislav Rukavina (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Warren Coppinger (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Graham Joachim (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Azziz Vrielynck (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Jose Fortes Galadames (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Xavier Kopa (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Marek Rzasa (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Pascal Dudoit (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Roy Arts (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Oscar Carmona (ATT) | | 7 |
| 1. | Michael Simonsen (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Eddie Edworthy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Yoann Rizzetto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Oswaldo Toursel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daniel Mercado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Neil Ritchie (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Iago Careca (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Torsten Neuhaus (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Abdelmalek Barthez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Wagneau Camadini (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Greg Mortensen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ricardo Antunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Luis Alonso (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Darius Bastin (ATT) | 6 | |