Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stade Louis II where AS Monaco play host to AS Saint-Étienne. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
AS Monaco are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AS Saint-Étienne appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ivone Aldegani.
The pitch is in great condition.
AS Monaco are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AS Saint-Étienne appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ivone Aldegani.
0.00
0-0AS Monaco get the match underway!
2.48
0-0Carl Danic knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Quaresma. Pedro Quaresma knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Dailly. Carlos Dailly whips the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Mustapha Valéry.
4.05
Ulrich Blondeau threads the ball through to Vincent El Idrisi. Vincent El Idrisi makes a probing pass between the defence to Gabriel Salaun. Gabriel Salaun cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Gerard Landais manages to gather it.
6.05
1-0Carlos Dailly plays the ball forward to Kwami Porato. Kwami Porato lofts in a cross ball towards Nordin Fertout. Nordin Fertout shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Mustapha Valéry had no chance!! Goal for AS Monaco!
10.51
1-0Carl Danic passes the ball forward to Nordin Fertout. Nordin Fertout knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antoine Fontaine.
12.20
Simon Janes makes a probing pass to Carl Danic. Carl Danic knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.58
Dianboto Vilatte sees Pedro Quaresma in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Quaresma flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Dailly collects the pass. Carlos Dailly tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Mustapha Valéry.
16.28
Pedro Quaresma takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Marc Heurlié strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but somehow Mustapha Valéry manages to keep it out.
20.31
Antoine Fontaine lofts the ball long. Oswaldo Gourvennec whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Christophe Jouault. Jean-Christophe Jouault heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Gerard Landais!
21.06
Jean-Christophe Jouault makes a probing pass to Rolf Voitl. Rolf Voitl whips in a cross ball towards Oswaldo Gourvennec. Oswaldo Gourvennec makes a convincing header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
22.27
1-0Marc Heurlié threads a neat ball through to Pedro Quaresma. Pedro Quaresma controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
24.53
Nordin Fertout controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Dailly. Carlos Dailly sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
32.16
Marc Heurlié threads a neat ball through to Carlos Dailly. Carlos Dailly lofts in a cross ball towards Nordin Fertout. Nordin Fertout makes a deft header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nordin Fertout!
36.43
With wonderful vision, Vincent El Idrisi laces a through ball forward to Rolf Voitl. Rolf Voitl knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.50
Ulrich Blondeau flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Salaun controls it well on his chest. Gabriel Salaun knocks the ball forward, putting Ulrich Blondeau through on goal. Ulrich Blondeau looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Ulrich Blondeau scores for AS Saint-Étienne!!
42.18
Vincent El Idrisi sees Gabriel Salaun in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gabriel Salaun knocks in a cross ball towards Vincent El Idrisi. Vincent El Idrisi jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Vincent El Idrisi scores for AS Saint-Étienne!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Monaco appear unchanged since the first half. AS Saint-Étienne also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
The second half starts with AS Saint-Étienne kicking off!
47.38
Vincent El Idrisi makes a beautiful solo run. Vincent El Idrisi passes the ball forward to Jean-Christophe Jouault. Jean-Christophe Jouault threads a neat ball through to Vincent El Idrisi. Some awkward footwork from Vincent El Idrisi provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Gerard Landais manages to gather it.
49.11
Marc Heurlié threads the ball through to Nordin Fertout. Nordin Fertout knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.33
Dado Sarr makes a simple pass to Vincent El Idrisi. Vincent El Idrisi knocks the ball forward to Ulrich Blondeau. Ulrich Blondeau finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
60.38
2-2AS Monaco have made a substitution with Valerio Aglietti replacing Luc Kiekens .
61.45
Marc Heurlié sees Carlos Dailly in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlos Dailly controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Mustapha Valéry smothers it!
66.39
Dianboto Vilatte knocks the ball forward to Kwami Porato. Kwami Porato whips in a cross ball towards Nordin Fertout. Nordin Fertout jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Mustapha Valéry with no chance!! Goal for AS Monaco! That's his third!
73.18
Ulrich Blondeau threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Salaun. Gabriel Salaun knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gerard Landais who gathers it comfortably.
77.04
AS Monaco have made a substitution with Steffen Laudrup replacing Marc Heurlié .AS Saint-Étienne have made 3 substitutions with Alcaly Balde replacing Antoine Fontaine, Graham Tiler replacing Ulrich Blondeau and Zoumana Tamazout replacing Gabriel Salaun .
85.34
3-2Simon Janes clumsily knocks into Dado Sarr. Simon Janes is warned by the referee! Dado Sarr stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.38
Sabri Guyot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Zoumana Tamazout. Zoumana Tamazout shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
89.47
Valerio Aglietti flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Quaresma. Pedro Quaresma flicks a high pass forward. Kwami Porato collects the pass. Kwami Porato shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
90.00
3-2Graham Tiler comes in with a late challenge on Steffen Laudrup. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steffen Laudrup grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
22.9%
44.3%
32.9%
Scorers
| Nordin Fertout 6, 32, 66 | Ulrich Blondeau 39 Vincent El Idrisi 42 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nordin Fertout of AS Monaco |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gerard Landais (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Luc Kiekens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Abdelmalek Ciechelsi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Simon Janes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dianboto Vilatte (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marc Heurlié (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Carl Danic (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Pedro Quaresma (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kwami Porato (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Carlos Dailly (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Nordin Fertout (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Valerio Aglietti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Steffen Laudrup (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Muzzy Izzet (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Mustapha Valéry (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Dado Sarr (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sabri Guyot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Antoine Fontaine (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Edwin Diasalmeida (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ulrich Blondeau (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Vincent El Idrisi (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Oswaldo Gourvennec (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gabriel Salaun (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Jean-Christophe Jouault (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rolf Voitl (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alcaly Balde (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Graham Tiler (MID) |  | 5 |
| 14. | Zoumana Tamazout (ATT) | 6 | |