Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Roazhon Park where Stade Rennais play host to AS Monaco. A crowd of 20,014 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stade Rennais are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AS Monaco appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jean-Louis Benon.


0.00
The first half starts with Stade Rennais kicking off!
2.26
Jean-Claude Rival makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ismael Sükür. Ismael Sükür shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
3.18
Pedro Quaresma knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Danic. Carl Danic deftly passes the ball to Carlos Dailly, releasing him through on goal. Carlos Dailly takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
8.03
Marc Heurlié surges forward with the ball. With great vision, Marc Heurlié plays the ball forward to Dianboto Vilatte. Dianboto Vilatte knocks in a cross ball towards Nordin Fertout. Nordin Fertout flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Yuki Takahashi!
9.49
Luc Kiekens flicks a high ball forward to Nordin Fertout who takes it down. Showing composure, Nordin Fertout laces a through ball forward to Carlos Dailly. Carlos Dailly knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Omar Piocelle.
15.44
Marc Heurlié hits a low pass to Kwami Porato. Kwami Porato controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Nordin Fertout through on goal. Patrick Oehrli clumsily knocks into Nordin Fertout. Nordin Fertout appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
16.49
Dianboto Vilatte knocks the ball forward to Kwami Porato. Kwami Porato shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Yuki Takahashi manages to gather it.
21.42
Omar Piocelle flicks a high pass forward. Florent Brogno collects the pass. Florent Brogno flicks a high pass forward to Jean-Claude Rival who brings the ball under control. Jean-Claude Rival whips in a cross ball towards Jerome Darbelet. Jerome Darbelet flicks the ball with his head but somehow Gerard Landais manages to keep it out.
22.03
Kwami Porato threads a neat ball through to Nordin Fertout. Nordin Fertout knocks in a cross ball towards Kwami Porato. Kwami Porato is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.16
Carlo Nicola breaks forward. Carlo Nicola flicks a high pass forward. Florent Brogno collects the pass. Florent Brogno chips the ball to his team mate, Max Kooistra. Max Kooistra rockets a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
30.09
Florent Brogno sees Max Kooistra in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Max Kooistra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dianboto Vilatte.
32.03
Omar Piocelle controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Florent Brogno. Florent Brogno flicks a high pass forward to Jean-Claude Rival who brings the ball under control. Jean-Claude Rival controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
34.53
Marc Heurlié chips the ball to his team mate, Kwami Porato. Kwami Porato knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.58
Carlo Nicola knocks the ball to his team mate, Ismael Sükür. Ismael Sükür knocks in a cross ball towards Jerome Darbelet. Jerome Darbelet makes a looping header on goal. Gerard Landais didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
Florent Brogno advances with the ball. Florent Brogno knocks in a cross ball towards Max Kooistra. Luc Kiekens comes in with a late challenge on Max Kooistra. Max Kooistra appeals for a penalty! Given!!
45.00
The referee points to the spot..
45.00
Reynald Zaidan slowly runs up. The ball clips the left post and goes in. Goal!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stade Rennais 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!
47.03
Valerio Aglietti hits a low pass to Carlos Dailly. Carlos Dailly lofts in a cross ball towards Nordin Fertout. Nordin Fertout gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.16
With great vision, Carlo Nicola plays the ball forward to Omar Piocelle. Omar Piocelle flicks a high pass forward to Jean-Claude Rival who brings the ball under control. Jean-Claude Rival whips in a cross ball towards Max Kooistra. Max Kooistra connects with a diving header. What a cracker!! Gerard Landais had no chance!! Goal for Stade Rennais!
65.28
Valerio Aglietti threads a neat ball through to Kwami Porato. Kwami Porato whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Dailly. Carlos Dailly makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
67.10
Carl Danic kicks a strong pass forward to Nordin Fertout. Nordin Fertout tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
72.52
Florent Brogno flicks a high ball forward to Jerome Darbelet who takes it down. Jerome Darbelet lofts in a cross ball towards Florent Brogno. Florent Brogno makes a looping header on goal. Superb reactions from Gerard Landais. What a save!
75.40
Carlo Nicola flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Claude Rival holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean-Claude Rival knocks in a cross ball towards Reynald Zaidan. Reynald Zaidan makes a convincing header. Gerard Landais picks it out of the air!
77.22
AS Monaco have made 3 substitutions with Jari Kurstot replacing Luc Kiekens, Steffen Laudrup replacing Marc Heurlié and Muzzy Izzet replacing Kwami Porato .
81.00
Jean-Claude Rival comes in with a late challenge on Valerio Aglietti. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Valerio Aglietti runs off the knock.
83.57
Steffen Laudrup laces a through ball forward to Dianboto Vilatte. Dianboto Vilatte knocks in a cross ball towards Nordin Fertout. With a superhuman jump, Nordin Fertout connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
85.44
Pedro Quaresma flicks a high pass forward to Carl Danic who brings the ball neatly under control. Carl Danic shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
7
8
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
28.4%
44.6%
27%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Max Kooistra of Stade Rennais

Match Ratings
1.Gerard Landais (GK)
7
2.Luc Kiekens (DEF)
6
3.Abdelmalek Ciechelsi (DEF)
6
4.Valerio Aglietti (DEF)
6
5.Dianboto Vilatte (MID)
6
6.Marc Heurlié (MID)
6
7.Carl Danic (MID)
7
8.Pedro Quaresma (MID)
6
9.Kwami Porato (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Carlos Dailly (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Nordin Fertout (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Jari Kurstot (DEF)
6
13.Steffen Laudrup (MID)
6
14.Muzzy Izzet (ATT)
6