Match Report


Paris Saint-GermainParis Saint-Germain     AS MonacoAS Monaco
Dave CeeDave Cee Armenio Parada Armenio Parada
Michael SimonsenM. Simonsen83
G
captain1
G
82Ignacio OsomoI. Osomo
Fabrice ArtesF. Artes73
D
2
D
88Alassandro RivaltaA. Rivalta
Yoann RizzettoY. Rizzetto78
D
3
D
70Aron HilmarssonA. Hilmarsson
Oswaldo TourselO. Toursel78
D
4
D
78Alfred BowyerA. Bowyer
Daniel MercadoD. Mercado79
D
5
D
62Dambou BouardellahD. Bouardellah
Neil RitchieN. Ritchie86
M
6
M
82Warren CoppingerW. Coppinger
Iago CarecaI. Careca89
M
7
M
87Graham JoachimG. Joachim
Luis AlonsoL. Alonso80
M
8
M
79Azziz VrielynckA. Vrielynck
Darius BastinD. Bastin78
A
9captain
A
78Jose Fortes GaladamesJ. Galadames
Abdelmalek BarthezA. Barthez82
A
10
A
75Xavier KopaX. Kopa
Greg MortensenG. Mortensen79
A
11
A
82Marek RzasaM. Rzasa
 
Ricardo AntunesR. Antunes77
D
12
D
73Raimond GoossenR. Goossen
Marc GerritsenM. Gerritsen75
M
13
M
74Vesa BranderV. Brander
Pape ClaytonP. Clayton74
A
14
A
71Alassan DecroixA. Decroix

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Parc des Princes where Paris Saint-Germain play host to AS Monaco. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Paris Saint-Germain and AS Monaco are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by J-David Beye.


0.00
Paris Saint-Germain kick off the first half!
9.23
Warren Coppinger flicks a high ball forward to Jose Fortes Galadames who takes it down. Jose Fortes Galadames whips in a cross ball towards Marek Rzasa. Marek Rzasa jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Michael Simonsen reads it well. Fabulous save!
14.28
Warren Coppinger passes the ball forward to Azziz Vrielynck. Azziz Vrielynck lofts in a cross ball towards Xavier Kopa. With a superhuman jump, Xavier Kopa connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Superb reactions from Michael Simonsen. What a save!
15.15
Oswaldo Toursel threads a neat ball through to Yoann Rizzetto. Yoann Rizzetto runs straight at the opposition's defence. Yoann Rizzetto tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
20.35
Daniel Mercado catches Warren Coppinger on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Warren Coppinger hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.15
Neil Ritchie flicks the ball to his team mate, Iago Careca. Iago Careca shoots from outside the area. Superb reactions from Ignacio Osomo. What a save!
28.11
Aron Hilmarsson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dambou Bouardellah. Dambou Bouardellah flicks a high pass forward to Jose Fortes Galadames who brings the ball under control. Jose Fortes Galadames whips in a cross ball towards Marek Rzasa. Marek Rzasa directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
33.01
Alfred Bowyer punts the ball hopefully upfield. Marek Rzasa shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
34.31
Luis Alonso threads a neat ball through to Iago Careca. Iago Careca sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
42.31
With a delightful solo run, Iago Careca stretches the opposition's defence. Iago Careca knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aron Hilmarsson.
44.25
Yoann Rizzetto knocks the ball forward to Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie knocks the ball forward to Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin plays a scrappy one-two with Abdelmalek Barthez and advances towards the goal... Darius Bastin side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Paris Saint-Germain appear unchanged since the first half. AS Monaco also appear unchanged since the first half. The AS Monaco players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and AS Monaco kick off!
47.41
Dambou Bouardellah threads the ball through to Azziz Vrielynck. Azziz Vrielynck makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Warren Coppinger. Warren Coppinger lofts in a cross ball towards Azziz Vrielynck. Azziz Vrielynck rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Michael Simonsen. Excellent save.
48.05
Xavier Kopa barges into Oswaldo Toursel. The referee calls over Xavier Kopa and warns him to calm down! Oswaldo Toursel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.58
Dambou Bouardellah passes the ball forward to Aron Hilmarsson. Aron Hilmarsson flicks a high ball forward to Jose Fortes Galadames who takes it down. Jose Fortes Galadames knocks in a cross ball towards Azziz Vrielynck. Azziz Vrielynck connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Azziz Vrielynck!
60.35
Paris Saint-Germain have made 2 substitutions with Ricardo Antunes replacing Fabrice Artes and Marc Gerritsen replacing Daniel Mercado and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. AS Monaco have made 2 substitutions with Vesa Brander replacing Graham Joachim and Alassan Decroix replacing Xavier Kopa .
65.02
Alassandro Rivalta flicks the ball to his team mate, Alassan Decroix. Alassan Decroix whips in a cross ball towards Marek Rzasa. Marek Rzasa powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
67.32
Alassandro Rivalta hits it upfield. Alassan Decroix lofts in a cross ball towards Marek Rzasa. Marek Rzasa makes a deft header. Solid save from Michael Simonsen. What a great pair of hands!
69.20
Abdelmalek Barthez flicks a high ball forward to Greg Mortensen who takes it down. Greg Mortensen whips in a cross ball towards Darius Bastin. With a superhuman jump, Darius Bastin connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
73.47
Yoann Rizzetto runs forward with the ball. Yoann Rizzetto flicks a high ball forward to Neil Ritchie who takes it down. Neil Ritchie knocks in a cross ball towards Abdelmalek Barthez. Abdelmalek Barthez beats his man to it with a header. 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.
75.42
Alassandro Rivalta flicks a high pass forward. Azziz Vrielynck holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Azziz Vrielynck plays the ball forward to Marek Rzasa. Marek Rzasa whips in a cross ball towards Azziz Vrielynck. Azziz Vrielynck gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Michael Simonsen manages to gather it comfortably.
77.28
Aron Hilmarsson flicks a high pass forward. Azziz Vrielynck collects the pass. Azziz Vrielynck knocks the ball to his team mate, Marek Rzasa. Marek Rzasa controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Vesa Brander through on goal. Yoann Rizzetto comes in with a late challenge on Vesa Brander. Vesa Brander appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
78.35
Warren Coppinger changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Warren Coppinger lofts in a cross ball towards Marek Rzasa. Marek Rzasa beats his man to it with a header but somehow Michael Simonsen manages to keep it out.
84.53
With vision, Alassandro Rivalta plays the ball forward to Jose Fortes Galadames. Jose Fortes Galadames knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ricardo Antunes.
85.44
Luis Alonso makes a simple pass to Greg Mortensen. Greg Mortensen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Ignacio Osomo is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Paris Saint-Germain

AS Monaco
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
9
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.3%
58.7%
Play Area
32%
41.3%
26.7%

Scorers
Darius Bastin 44, 69
Azziz Vrielynck 52

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Darius Bastin of Paris Saint-Germain

Match Ratings