Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Roazhon Park where Stade Rennais play host to Paris Saint-Germain. A crowd of 18,828 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Stade Rennais are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Paris Saint-Germain appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Medhi Deblock.
The pitch is in great condition.
Stade Rennais are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Paris Saint-Germain appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Medhi Deblock.
0.00
0-0Stade Rennais start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.46
1-0Carlo Nicola makes a strong solo run forward. Carlo Nicola makes a simple pass to Wim Van Himst. Wim Van Himst knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Claude Rival. Jean-Claude Rival makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.47
1-0Jerome Darbelet receives the ball from a throw-in from Florent Brogno. Jerome Darbelet flicks the ball to his team mate, Max Kooistra. Max Kooistra whips in a cross ball towards Jerome Darbelet. Jerome Darbelet flicks the ball with his head but Mathew Sippola is on top of it.
16.46
Jerome Darbelet passes the ball forward to Jean-Claude Rival. Jean-Claude Rival knocks in a cross ball towards Max Kooistra. Max Kooistra beats his man to it with a header. Mathew Sippola picks it out of the air!
21.44
Bruno Ruiz makes a probing pass to Pedro Suarez. Pedro Suarez finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Jesper Myssing. Excellent save.
24.09
1-0Anton Van Dalen catches Jean-Claude Rival on the ankles. The referee calls over Anton Van Dalen and shows him a yellow card! Jean-Claude Rival stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.51
1-0Anthony Boban flicks a high ball forward to Florent Brogno who takes it down. Florent Brogno makes a simple pass to Wim Van Himst. Wim Van Himst knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.09
Anton Van Dalen knocks the ball to his team mate, Christian Neudecker. Christian Neudecker passes the ball forward to Bruno Ruiz. Bruno Ruiz makes a probing pass between the defence to Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Felipe Vidal!
36.07
Anthony Boban flicks a high pass forward to Florent Brogno who brings the ball under control. Florent Brogno flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Claude Rival holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean-Claude Rival sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Mathew Sippola gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
39.20
1-1Alec Law sees a break and surges forward. Alec Law knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Pedro Suarez is offside!
40.42
Carlo Nicola threads the ball through to Florent Brogno. Florent Brogno flicks a high pass forward. Colin Edghill holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin Edghill lofts in a cross ball towards Max Kooistra. Max Kooistra beats his man to it with a header. Mathew Sippola gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
42.26
1-1Anthony Boban controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jerome Darbelet. Jerome Darbelet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Claude Rival. Jean-Claude Rival lofts in a cross ball towards Florent Brogno. With a superhuman jump, Florent Brogno connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Tobias Kurth steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
45.00
Khaliloul Vairelles sees Jean-Claude Rival in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean-Claude Rival whips in a cross ball towards Wim Van Himst. Wim Van Himst whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stade Rennais appear unchanged since the first half. Paris Saint-Germain also appear unchanged since the first half. The Paris Saint-Germain players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Paris Saint-Germain start the second half!
49.53
Juan-Carlos Cabrera flicks a high ball forward to Frank Steijn who takes it down. Frank Steijn whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Vidal. With a superhuman jump, Felipe Vidal connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jesper Myssing with no chance!! Goal for Paris Saint-Germain!
53.11
Jerome Darbelet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Edghill. Colin Edghill shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
55.12
2-2Paul Falk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
61.18
Seeing a gap ahead, Paul Falk laces a weighted ball forward to Frank Steijn. Frank Steijn knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
63.45
2-2Florent Brogno comes in with a late challenge on Paul Falk. The referee brings Florent Brogno to one side and gives him a warning! Paul Falk hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.53
Florent Brogno makes a probing pass to Wim Van Himst. Wim Van Himst knocks in a cross ball towards Max Kooistra. Max Kooistra makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
69.58
Florent Brogno threads the ball through to Jerome Darbelet. Jerome Darbelet shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Mathew Sippola comfortably smothers it!
77.31
Without breaking stride, Jerome Darbelet plays the ball forward to Colin Edghill. Colin Edghill knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mathew Sippola who gathers it comfortably.
83.29
Tobias Kurth threads the ball through to Alec Law. Alec Law picks a pass forward to Frank Steijn. Frank Steijn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anthony Boban.
84.11
Florent Brogno makes a simple pass to Colin Edghill. Colin Edghill shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
85.41
Carlo Nicola knocks the ball forward to Max Kooistra. Max Kooistra plays a one-two with Wim Van Himst and advances towards the goal... Max Kooistra 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!
89.26
Tobias Kurth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Falk. Paul Falk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
11
4
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.3%
43.7%
Play Area
25.4%
45.1%
29.6%
Scorers
| Jean-Claude Rival 2 Wim Van Himst 45 Max Kooistra 85 | Felipe Vidal 27, 50 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Felipe Vidal of Paris Saint-Germain |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jesper Myssing (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Patrick Oehrli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlo Nicola (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Anthony Boban (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Khaliloul Vairelles (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jerome Darbelet (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Florent Brogno (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jean-Claude Rival (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Wim Van Himst (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Colin Edghill (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Max Kooistra (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Illya Sokurov (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | David Elmander (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Menno Leiwakabessy (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Mathew Sippola (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Christian Neudecker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Anton Van Dalen (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Tobias Kurth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Juan-Carlos Cabrera (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Frank Steijn (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Paul Falk (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alec Law (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Felipe Vidal (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Bruno Ruiz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Pedro Suarez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Maxence Cherrad (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ben Lee (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Anthony Jackson (ATT) | 0 | |