Match Report


Angers SCOAngers SCO     Paris Saint-GermainParis Saint-Germain
Computer Player Computer Player Dave Cee Dave Cee
Leonardo IrlesL. Irles81
G
captain1captain
G
83Michael SimonsenM. Simonsen
Ghislain LimaG. Lima70
D
2
D
77Jovan BrownJ. Brown
Edward EhioguE. Ehiogu64
D
3
D
78Yoann RizzettoY. Rizzetto
Francisco BlancoF. Blanco61
D
4
D
78Oswaldo TourselO. Toursel
Terry GowerT. Gower71
M
5
D
79Daniel MercadoD. Mercado
Frederico DelgadoF. Delgado67
M
6
M
86Neil RitchieN. Ritchie
Billy McNeillB. McNeill65
M
7
M
89Iago CarecaI. Careca
Patrice EchouafniP. Echouafni62
M
8
M
81Torsten NeuhausT. Neuhaus
Paul HuardP. Huard67
A
9
A
78Darius BastinD. Bastin
Stefan BartschS. Bartsch65
A
10
A
80Wagneau CamadiniW. Camadini
Adrian SchenardiA. Schenardi62
A
11
A
79Greg MortensenG. Mortensen
 
Roberto LorieriR. Lorieri69
G
12
D
77Ricardo AntunesR. Antunes
Peter SabléP. Sablé60
M
13
M
80Luis AlonsoL. Alonso
Linus FrieserL. Frieser60
D
14
A
82Abdelmalek BarthezA. Barthez

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade Jean Bouin where Angers SCO play host to Paris Saint-Germain. A crowd of 19,121 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Angers SCO 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 J-David Beye.


0.00
The whistle blows and Paris Saint-Germain kick off!
2.11
Showing composure, Billy McNeill laces a weighted ball forward to Paul Huard. Paul Huard shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Michael Simonsen manages to gather it effortlessly.
4.32
Oswaldo Toursel threads a neat ball through to Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin lofts in a cross ball towards Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Leonardo Irles punches it away to safety.
9.24
Yoann Rizzetto takes it forward alone. Yoann Rizzetto passes the ball forward to Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francisco Blanco.
10.39
Iago Careca hacks Frederico Delgado from behind! The referee warns Iago Careca to calm down! Frederico Delgado carries on, but is struggling a bit.
12.05
Torsten Neuhaus takes it forward alone. Torsten Neuhaus shoots from distance. Leonardo Irles gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
20.11
Neil Ritchie kicks a strong pass forward to Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
21.03
Torsten Neuhaus makes a probing pass to Iago Careca. Iago Careca knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonardo Irles who gathers it comfortably.
22.15
Frederico Delgado catches Iago Careca on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Iago Careca hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.46
Oswaldo Toursel breaks forward. Oswaldo Toursel knocks the ball to his team mate, Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini lofts in a cross ball towards Torsten Neuhaus. Torsten Neuhaus outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Paris Saint-Germain!
32.49
Torsten Neuhaus kicks a strong pass forward to Iago Careca. Iago Careca knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Mortensen. Greg Mortensen jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Leonardo Irles!
33.27
Oswaldo Toursel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin lofts in a cross ball towards Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
36.41
Ghislain Lima sees Edward Ehiogu in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edward Ehiogu flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy McNeill. Billy McNeill shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.41
Neil Ritchie hits a low pass to Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin advances inside the box! Darius Bastin cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Leonardo Irles comfortably smothers it!
39.23
Neil Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Greg Mortensen collects the pass. Greg Mortensen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ghislain Lima.
40.34
Neil Ritchie clumsily knocks into Billy McNeill. Neil Ritchie is given a warning by the referee! Billy McNeill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.17
Iago Careca flicks a high pass forward. Darius Bastin controls it well on his chest. Darius Bastin lofts in a cross ball towards Iago Careca. Iago Careca knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Leonardo Irles!
44.31
Iago Careca flicks a high pass forward to Darius Bastin who brings the ball under control. Darius Bastin knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Mortensen. Greg Mortensen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
45.00
Oswaldo Toursel kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie laces a through ball forward to Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Angers SCO have changed their lineup with Linus Frieser replacing Paul Huard. Paris Saint-Germain appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Angers SCO kick off!
49.49
Edward Ehiogu kicks a strong pass forward to Patrice Echouafni. Patrice Echouafni whips in a cross ball towards Billy McNeill. Billy McNeill finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Michael Simonsen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.38
Yoann Rizzetto flicks a high pass forward. Neil Ritchie controls it well on his chest. Neil Ritchie kicks a strong pass forward to Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.42
Angers SCO have made a substitution with Peter Sablé replacing Frederico Delgado .Paris Saint-Germain have made a substitution with Ricardo Antunes replacing Jovan Brown and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
71.12
Billy McNeill advances with the ball. Billy McNeill shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.24
Ghislain Lima advances with the ball. Ghislain Lima makes a probing pass to Stefan Bartsch. Stefan Bartsch lofts in a cross ball towards Linus Frieser. Linus Frieser jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.04
Ghislain Lima hits a low pass to Francisco Blanco. Francisco Blanco threads a neat ball through to Patrice Echouafni. Patrice Echouafni shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
84.46
Oswaldo Toursel darts forward. Oswaldo Toursel lofts in a cross ball towards Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Leonardo Irles!
87.09
Neil Ritchie sees Iago Careca in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Iago Careca shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Leonardo Irles manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Angers SCO

Paris Saint-Germain
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
11
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.4%
63.6%
Play Area
34.8%
47%
18.2%

Scorers
Billy McNeill 49
Torsten Neuhaus 24

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Leonardo Irles of Angers SCO

Match Ratings
1.Leonardo Irles (GK)
9
2.Ghislain Lima (DEF)
6
3.Edward Ehiogu (DEF)
6
4.Francisco Blanco (DEF)
6
5.Terry Gower (MID)
6
6.Frederico Delgado (MID)yellow card
5
7.Billy McNeill (MID)goal scored
8
8.Patrice Echouafni (MID)
6
9.Paul Huard (ATT)
6
10.Stefan Bartsch (ATT)
6
11.Adrian Schenardi (ATT)
6
 
12.Roberto Lorieri (GK)
0
13.Peter Sablé (MID)
6
14.Linus Frieser (DEF)
6

1.Michael Simonsen (GK)
6
2.Jovan Brown (DEF)
6
3.Yoann Rizzetto (DEF)
6
4.Oswaldo Toursel (DEF)
7
5.Daniel Mercado (DEF)
6
6.Neil Ritchie (MID)
6
7.Iago Careca (MID)
6
8.Torsten Neuhaus (MID)goal scored
8
9.Darius Bastin (ATT)
7
10.Wagneau Camadini (ATT)
7
11.Greg Mortensen (ATT)
6
 
12.Ricardo Antunes (DEF)
6
13.Luis Alonso (MID)
0
14.Abdelmalek Barthez (ATT)
0