Match Report


AS Saint-ÉtienneAS Saint-Étienne     GuingampGuingamp
Computer Player Computer Player Garry Lloyd Garry Lloyd
Medhi EloiM. Eloi75
G
captain1
G
75Julien BichselJ. Bichsel
Frank StuartF. Stuart70
D
2
D
75Claudio VergesC. Verges
Luke UpsonL. Upson64
D
3
D
76Rodrigo BarbosaR. Barbosa
Quim CastroQ. Castro61
D
4
D
76Martín FaríasM. Farías
Jean-Louis HeurliéJ. Heurlié58
D
5
D
75Liam Di SoleL. Di Sole
Fabrice BottelinF. Bottelin68
M
6
M
80Arno RitzingerA. Ritzinger
Carlos MartinC. Martin66
M
7captain
M
76Rodolfo AndresR. Andres
Danijel MamouniD. Mamouni64
M
8
M
77Andy GemmillA. Gemmill
Warren BastinW. Bastin70
A
9
A
74Herve FanniH. Fanni
Nicolas WalterN. Walter69
A
10
A
77Yurtcan AyazY. Ayaz
Moussa BiancarelliM. Biancarelli65
A
11
A
76Alfredo VidalA. Vidal
 
Arnauld DebecA. Debec62
M
12
D
73Matt DavidsonM. Davidson
Kodjo ValenconiK. Valenconi61
M
13
M
76Oswaldo SopalskiO. Sopalski
Alexandre AristouyA. Aristouy61
G
14
A
73Julian NunezJ. Nunez

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard where AS Saint-Étienne play host to Guingamp. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both AS Saint-Étienne and Guingamp are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Regis Murati.


0.00
The whistle blows and AS Saint-Étienne get the match underway!
3.53
Fabrice Bottelin flicks a high ball forward to Warren Bastin who takes it down. Warren Bastin knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Walter. Nicolas Walter powers a header at goal. Julien Bichsel punches it away to safety.
6.20
Rodolfo Andres makes an attacking run forward. Rodolfo Andres knocks in a cross ball towards Yurtcan Ayaz. Yurtcan Ayaz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.07
Liam Di Sole kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Barbosa. Rodrigo Barbosa knocks the ball forward to Andy Gemmill. Andy Gemmill whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Vidal. Alfredo Vidal flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Medhi Eloi. Excellent save.
12.07
Rodrigo Barbosa knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Andres. Rodolfo Andres sees Andy Gemmill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Gemmill knocks in a cross ball towards Herve Fanni. Herve Fanni makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
14.50
Martín Farías hits a low pass to Rodolfo Andres. Rodolfo Andres knocks the ball forward to Herve Fanni. Herve Fanni shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Medhi Eloi comfortably smothers it!
18.57
Arno Ritzinger makes a probing pass to Alfredo Vidal. Alfredo Vidal whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Andres. Rodolfo Andres powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Medhi Eloi had no chance!! Goal for Guingamp!
22.32
Rodolfo Andres barges into Carlos Martin. Rodolfo Andres is shown the yellow card! Carlos Martin runs off the knock.
26.03
Martín Farías catches Frank Stuart on the ankles. The referee calls over Martín Farías and shows him a yellow card! Frank Stuart stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.32
Carlos Martin barges into Rodolfo Andres. Carlos Martin is warned by the referee! Rodolfo Andres gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
30.54
Rodolfo Andres makes a probing pass to Andy Gemmill. Andy Gemmill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.36
Herve Fanni darts forward. Herve Fanni lofts in a cross ball towards Yurtcan Ayaz. Yurtcan Ayaz heads the ball goalwards. Wonderful reactions from Medhi Eloi keeps it out!
33.41
Rodolfo Andres flicks a high pass forward. Yurtcan Ayaz collects the pass. Yurtcan Ayaz shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.30
Luke Upson comes in with a late challenge on Arno Ritzinger. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arno Ritzinger grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
36.12
Danijel Mamouni makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabrice Bottelin. Fabrice Bottelin sees Moussa Biancarelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Moussa Biancarelli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julien Bichsel who gathers it comfortably.
38.14
Arno Ritzinger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfredo Vidal. Alfredo Vidal tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
40.01
Arno Ritzinger sees a break and surges forward. Arno Ritzinger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Alfredo Vidal barges into Fabrice Bottelin. Alfredo Vidal is given a warning by the referee! Fabrice Bottelin runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Saint-Étienne appear unchanged since the first half. Guingamp also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Guingamp get the second half underway!
48.36
Danijel Mamouni makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Warren Bastin. Warren Bastin knocks in a cross ball towards Moussa Biancarelli. Moussa Biancarelli makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
51.43
Rodrigo Barbosa surges forward with the ball. Rodrigo Barbosa makes a simple pass to Herve Fanni. Herve Fanni controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Medhi Eloi. Excellent save.
54.33
Carlos Martin flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Walter who takes it down. Nicolas Walter knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodrigo Barbosa.
55.09
With intelligent vision, Andy Gemmill plays the ball forward to Yurtcan Ayaz. Yurtcan Ayaz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luke Upson.
57.32
Rodrigo Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Verges controls it well on his chest. Without breaking stride, Claudio Verges plays the ball forward to Yurtcan Ayaz. Yurtcan Ayaz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
60.57
Guingamp have made 3 substitutions with Matt Davidson replacing Claudio Verges, Oswaldo Sopalski replacing Andy Gemmill and Julian Nunez replacing Herve Fanni .
63.22
Carlos Martin flicks a high pass forward. Moussa Biancarelli controls it well on his chest. Moussa Biancarelli lofts in a cross ball towards Warren Bastin. Warren Bastin directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Julien Bichsel.
64.10
It's a corner kick. Fabrice Bottelin kicks a low ball out wide. Liam Di Sole reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
65.40
Jean-Louis Heurlié laces a weighted ball forward to Fabrice Bottelin. Fabrice Bottelin passes the ball forward to Moussa Biancarelli. Moussa Biancarelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.43
Danijel Mamouni darts forward. Danijel Mamouni plays a one-two with Moussa Biancarelli and advances towards the goal... Danijel Mamouni rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Liam Di Sole.
67.21
Danijel Mamouni flicks a high ball forward to Warren Bastin who takes it down. Warren Bastin whips in a cross ball towards Moussa Biancarelli. Moussa Biancarelli beats his man to it with a header but it whistles just wide of the post!
69.40
Martín Farías flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Andres controls it well on his chest. Rodolfo Andres knocks the ball forward to Alfredo Vidal. Alfredo Vidal knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Nunez. Julian Nunez knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Superb reactions from Medhi Eloi. What a save!
71.24
With a delightful solo run, Oswaldo Sopalski stretches the opposition's defence. Oswaldo Sopalski knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.03
Rodrigo Barbosa threads a neat ball through to Arno Ritzinger. Arno Ritzinger knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Medhi Eloi who gathers it comfortably.
84.37
Rodrigo Barbosa barges into Moussa Biancarelli. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Moussa Biancarelli runs off the knock.
89.42
Martín Farías flicks a high pass forward to Oswaldo Sopalski who brings the ball under control. Oswaldo Sopalski kicks a strong pass forward to Rodolfo Andres. Rodolfo Andres lofts in a cross ball towards Oswaldo Sopalski. Oswaldo Sopalski finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

AS Saint-Étienne

Guingamp
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
4
10
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40%
60%
Play Area
31.1%
45.6%
23.3%

Scorers
Yurtcan Ayaz 6
Rodolfo Andres 19
Oswaldo Sopalski 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rodolfo Andres of Guingamp

Match Ratings
1.Medhi Eloi (GK)
8
2.Frank Stuart (DEF)
6
3.Luke Upson (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Quim Castro (DEF)
6
5.Jean-Louis Heurlié (DEF)
6
6.Fabrice Bottelin (MID)
6
7.Carlos Martin (MID)
6
8.Danijel Mamouni (MID)
7
9.Warren Bastin (ATT)
6
10.Nicolas Walter (ATT)
6
11.Moussa Biancarelli (ATT)
6
 
12.Arnauld Debec (MID)
0
13.Kodjo Valenconi (MID)
0
14.Alexandre Aristouy (GK)
0

1.Julien Bichsel (GK)
7
2.Claudio Verges (DEF)
6
3.Rodrigo Barbosa (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Martín Farías (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Liam Di Sole (DEF)
6
6.Arno Ritzinger (MID)
7
7.Rodolfo Andres (MID)goal scoredyellow card
10
8.Andy Gemmill (MID)
6
9.Herve Fanni (ATT)
7
10.Yurtcan Ayaz (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Alfredo Vidal (ATT)
6
 
12.Matt Davidson (DEF)
6
13.Oswaldo Sopalski (MID)goal scored
8
14.Julian Nunez (ATT)
6