Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky 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 poor condition.
Both Paris Saint-Germain and AS Monaco are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jean-Louis Benon.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Paris Saint-Germain and AS Monaco are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jean-Louis Benon.
0.00
0-0Paris Saint-Germain kick off!
2.04
0-0Carl Danic threads a neat ball through to Kwami Porato. Kwami Porato knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andres Gimenez who gathers it comfortably.
3.17
0-0Ben Lee flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Cabrera. Juan-Carlos Cabrera shoots from 25 yards. Superb reactions from Gerard Landais. What a save!
10.23
Anton Van Dalen hits a low pass to Bruno Ruiz. Bruno Ruiz knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Suarez. Pedro Suarez powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
15.44
Christian Neudecker lofts the ball long. Bruno Ruiz skips past Luc Kiekens! Bruno Ruiz muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
16.50
0-0Carl Danic threads a neat ball through to Dianboto Vilatte. Dianboto Vilatte lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Dailly. Carlos Dailly connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is deflected wide by Frank Steijn.
18.54
0-0Dianboto Vilatte takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Anton Van Dalen reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
20.26
0-0Juan-Carlos Cabrera clumsily knocks into Carl Danic. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carl Danic stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.34
0-0Christian Neudecker takes it forward alone. Christian Neudecker flicks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Ruiz. Bruno Ruiz lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.43
1-0Felipe Vidal flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Cabrera collects the pass. Juan-Carlos Cabrera lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Felipe Vidal!
26.04
Daniel Del Sol plays the ball forward to Abdelmalek Ciechelsi. Abdelmalek Ciechelsi flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Heurlié. Marc Heurlié whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Dailly. Carlos Dailly powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
33.31
Abdelmalek Ciechelsi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Del Sol. Without breaking stride, Daniel Del Sol plays the ball forward to Kwami Porato. Kwami Porato whips in a cross ball towards Nordin Fertout. Nordin Fertout connects with a diving header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nordin Fertout!
39.59
With a delightful solo run, Dianboto Vilatte stretches the opposition's defence. Dianboto Vilatte plays a one-two with Carlos Dailly and advances towards the goal... Dianboto Vilatte comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
40.51
Juan-Carlos Cabrera knocks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gerard Landais who gathers it comfortably.
44.41
Without breaking stride, Marc Heurlié plays the ball forward to Nordin Fertout. Nordin Fertout whips in a cross ball towards Kwami Porato. Kwami Porato finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
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. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
AS Monaco kick off and get the second half underway!
47.10
Frank Steijn flicks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
49.16
Christian Neudecker makes a simple pass to Ben Lee. Ben Lee knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Suarez. Pedro Suarez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Gerard Landais effortlessly gets down and covers it.
51.55
Abdelmalek Ciechelsi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nordin Fertout. Nordin Fertout knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Danic. Carl Danic tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
53.21
Paul Falk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Suarez. Pedro Suarez shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Gerard Landais.
54.54
1-2It's a corner kick which Frank Steijn takes quickly, playing the ball short to Christian Neudecker. Christian Neudecker heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Tobias Kurth shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
57.16
Juan-Carlos Cabrera hits a low pass to Paul Falk. Paul Falk flicks a high ball forward to Bruno Ruiz who takes it down. Bruno Ruiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Frank Steijn. Frank Steijn tries a spectacular strike. Fantastic reaction save from Gerard Landais!
59.24
Tobias Kurth barges into Marc Heurlié. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marc Heurlié stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.49
Bradley Bresciano sees Kwami Porato in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kwami Porato knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tobias Kurth.
61.23
Frank Steijn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bruno Ruiz. Bruno Ruiz whips in a cross ball towards Frank Steijn. Frank Steijn powers a header at goal. Gerard Landais is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
65.28
With a delightful solo run, Daniel Del Sol stretches the opposition's defence. Daniel Del Sol knocks in a cross ball towards Kwami Porato. Kwami Porato fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but Andres Gimenez is on top of it.
67.33
Tobias Kurth flicks a high pass forward to Anton Van Dalen who brings the ball under control. Anton Van Dalen flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Cabrera. Juan-Carlos Cabrera whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.43
Dianboto Vilatte chips the ball to his team mate, Nordin Fertout. Nordin Fertout knocks in a cross ball towards Dianboto Vilatte. Dianboto Vilatte makes a looping header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
75.20
Dianboto Vilatte sees a break and surges forward. Dianboto Vilatte knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andres Gimenez who gathers it comfortably.
77.35
3-3AS Monaco have made 2 substitutions with Simon Janes replacing Daniel Del Sol and Eric Herzog replacing Dianboto Vilatte .
78.42
Frank Steijn brings the ball forward. Frank Steijn shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Gerard Landais.
79.46
It's a corner kick. Paul Falk loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Luc Kiekens reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
81.40
Ben Lee flicks a high pass forward to Felipe Vidal who brings the ball under control. Felipe Vidal cuts inside the box! Felipe Vidal shoots from just inside the box but Gerard Landais reads it well. Great save!
85.05
Bradley Bresciano sees Kwami Porato in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kwami Porato shoots from 25 yards but somehow Andres Gimenez manages to keep it out.
87.16
3-3Abdelmalek Ciechelsi comes in with a late challenge on Bruno Ruiz. Abdelmalek Ciechelsi is given a warning by the referee! Bruno Ruiz stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.16
Anton Van Dalen threads a neat ball through to Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal plays the ball forward to Bruno Ruiz. Bruno Ruiz advances inside the box! Bruno Ruiz muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
4
3
Shots on Target
12
7
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.2%
45.8%
Play Area
27.7%
42.2%
30.1%
Scorers
| Felipe Vidal 22, 67 Frank Steijn 61 Bruno Ruiz 89 | Carlos Dailly 26 Nordin Fertout 33 Dianboto Vilatte 71 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Felipe Vidal of Paris Saint-Germain |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Andres Gimenez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Anton Van Dalen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Christian Neudecker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tobias Kurth (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Frank Steijn (MID) |  | 8 |
| 6. | Paul Falk (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Juan-Carlos Cabrera (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Ben Lee (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Pedro Suarez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Felipe Vidal (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Bruno Ruiz (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Alec Law (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Anthony Jackson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Maxence Cherrad (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gerard Landais (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Luc Kiekens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Abdelmalek Ciechelsi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Daniel Del Sol (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Dianboto Vilatte (MID) | | 8 |
| 6. | Marc Heurlié (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Carl Danic (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Bradley Bresciano (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kwami Porato (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Carlos Dailly (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Nordin Fertout (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Simon Janes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Eric Herzog (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jerome Barckay (ATT) | 0 | |