Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Parc des Princes where Paris Saint-Germain play host to AS Saint-Étienne. A crowd of 19,840 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Paris Saint-Germain and AS Saint-Étienne are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Guy Philippe.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Paris Saint-Germain and AS Saint-Étienne are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Guy Philippe.
0.00
0-0AS Saint-Étienne start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.29
0-0Frank Stuart makes a simple pass to Warren Bastin. Warren Bastin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Simonsen who gathers it comfortably.
4.14
0-0Ricardo Antunes laces a through ball forward to Luis Alonso. Luis Alonso plays the ball forward to Abdelmalek Barthez. Abdelmalek Barthez shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.29
0-0Torsten Neuhaus catches Jean-Louis Heurlié on the ankles. Torsten Neuhaus is shown the yellow card! Jean-Louis Heurlié carries on, but is struggling a bit.
9.58
0-0Danijel Mamouni plays the ball forward to Carlos Martin. Carlos Martin threads the ball through to Nicolas Walter but he's offside!
10.39
Ricardo Antunes knocks the ball forward to Luis Alonso. Luis Alonso flicks a high pass forward. Greg Mortensen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Greg Mortensen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Danijel Mamouni.
12.43
Ricardo Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Abdelmalek Barthez controls it well on his chest. Abdelmalek Barthez plays the ball forward to Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini whips in a cross ball towards Torsten Neuhaus. Torsten Neuhaus is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
14.27
Abdelmalek Barthez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini lofts in a cross ball towards Torsten Neuhaus. Torsten Neuhaus connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.10
Iago Careca makes a probing pass to Luis Alonso. Luis Alonso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.36
1-0Ricardo Antunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Luis Alonso. Luis Alonso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Abdelmalek Barthez. With great vision, Abdelmalek Barthez plays the ball forward to Torsten Neuhaus who has made a great run into the box. Torsten Neuhaus makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.46
Torsten Neuhaus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Iago Careca. Iago Careca rushes past Jean-Louis Heurlié! Iago Careca tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.23
2-0Luis Alonso passes the ball forward to Torsten Neuhaus. Torsten Neuhaus shoots from long range. Fantastic reaction save from Medhi Eloi!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Paris Saint-Germain appear unchanged since the first half. AS Saint-Étienne also appear unchanged since the first half. The Paris Saint-Germain players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Paris Saint-Germain kick off!
48.34
With imagination, Anthony Ginola 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 knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.24
Anthony Ginola flicks a high pass forward. Iago Careca holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Iago Careca knocks the ball to his team mate, Torsten Neuhaus. Torsten Neuhaus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Quim Castro.
53.19
Danijel Mamouni sees Moussa Biancarelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Moussa Biancarelli finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Michael Simonsen. Excellent save.
54.01
2-0Jovan Brown flicks a high pass forward. Torsten Neuhaus easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Torsten Neuhaus sees Iago Careca in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Iago Careca whips in a cross ball towards Wagneau Camadini. Quim Castro barges into Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
57.04
2-0Frank Stuart clumsily knocks into Wagneau Camadini. Frank Stuart is given a warning by the referee! Wagneau Camadini stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.00
2-0Warren Bastin hacks Anthony Ginola from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anthony Ginola stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.45
Fabrice Bottelin changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Fabrice Bottelin cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Fabrice Bottelin provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is miles over!
61.16
Ricardo Antunes chips the ball to his team mate, Iago Careca. Iago Careca sees Greg Mortensen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Greg Mortensen lofts in a cross ball towards Iago Careca. Iago Careca gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Medhi Eloi gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
63.06
Luke Upson hacks Greg Mortensen from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Greg Mortensen stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.14
Danijel Mamouni barges into Jovan Brown. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jovan Brown stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.39
Fabrice Bottelin makes a probing pass to Warren Bastin. Warren Bastin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Simonsen who gathers it comfortably.
72.26
Torsten Neuhaus advances with the ball. Torsten Neuhaus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Medhi Eloi who gathers it comfortably.
78.19
Jovan Brown darts forward. Jovan Brown flicks a high pass forward to Greg Mortensen who brings the ball under control. Greg Mortensen shoots from distance but Medhi Eloi reads it well. Great save!
79.24
2-0Torsten Neuhaus changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Torsten Neuhaus knocks in a cross ball towards Abdelmalek Barthez. Abdelmalek Barthez flicks the ball with his head. The ball strikes Frank Stuart's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
80.06
Corner kick to Paris Saint-Germain. Torsten Neuhaus chips it to the near post. Luis Alonso looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
84.51
Wagneau Camadini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Iago Careca. Iago Careca runs straight at the defence! Iago Careca side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
85.12
With wonderful vision, Iago Careca plays the ball forward to Abdelmalek Barthez. Abdelmalek Barthez shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
89.09
Ricardo Antunes decides to run forward with the ball. Ricardo Antunes chips the ball to his team mate, Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini whips in a cross ball towards Abdelmalek Barthez. Abdelmalek Barthez knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
10
1
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
75.3%
24.7%
Play Area
23.5%
44.4%
32.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Torsten Neuhaus of Paris Saint-Germain |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Michael Simonsen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jovan Brown (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Anthony Ginola (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ricardo Antunes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Daniel Mercado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Torsten Neuhaus (MID) |   | 9 |
| 7. | Iago Careca (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Luis Alonso (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Abdelmalek Barthez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Wagneau Camadini (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Greg Mortensen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Oswaldo Toursel (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Farid Trapasso (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Darius Bastin (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Medhi Eloi (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Frank Stuart (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Luke Upson (DEF) | | 5 |
| 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) | | 5 |
| 9. | Warren Bastin (ATT) | | 5 |
| 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 | |