Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard where AS Saint-Étienne play host to Auxerre. A crowd of 17,879 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Auxerre appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Jambay.
The pitch is in great condition.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Auxerre appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Jambay.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with AS Saint-Étienne kicking off!
2.22
0-0Sabri Guyot makes a probing pass to Antoine Fontaine. Antoine Fontaine makes a probing pass to Hannes Seifert. Hannes Seifert knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Johann Bouardellah who gathers it comfortably.
4.44
Edwin Diasalmeida controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hannes Seifert. Hannes Seifert knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Warren Beckham.
6.33
0-0Warren Beckham flicks a high ball forward to Steven Wimbée who takes it down. Steven Wimbée flicks the ball to his team mate, Sherif Molinier. Sherif Molinier kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Philippe Bilaudelle but the referee indicates it's offside!
8.27
1-0Antoine Fontaine threads the ball through to Pascal King. Pascal King makes a probing pass to Giuseppe Cantona. Giuseppe Cantona plays a scrappy one-two with Hannes Seifert and stumbles forward towards the goal... Giuseppe Cantona shoots from just inside the box. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
12.54
1-0Pascal King passes the ball forward to Jean-Christophe Jouault. Jean-Christophe Jouault skips past Martin Cortes! Jean-Christophe Jouault rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Johann Bouardellah manages to gather it effortlessly.
15.37
Martin Cortes surges forward with the ball. Martin Cortes threads the ball through to Benedetto Ongarato but he's offside!
16.04
Antoine Fontaine threads a neat ball through to Vincent El Idrisi. Vincent El Idrisi hits a low pass to Jean-Christophe Jouault. Jean-Christophe Jouault knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Mouret.
18.54
Sabri Guyot flicks the ball to his team mate, Hannes Seifert. Hannes Seifert rushes past Warren Beckham! Some good footwork from Hannes Seifert provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
20.53
Sabri Guyot kicks a strong pass forward to Vincent El Idrisi. Vincent El Idrisi runs straight at the opposition's defence. Vincent El Idrisi whips in a cross ball towards Giuseppe Cantona. Giuseppe Cantona is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Johann Bouardellah has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.43
Vincent El Idrisi kicks a strong pass forward to Hannes Seifert. Hannes Seifert knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Salaun. Gabriel Salaun finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
32.47
2-0Antoine Fontaine makes a probing pass to Pascal King. Pascal King lofts in a cross ball towards Giuseppe Cantona. Jean-Pierre Macquet catches Giuseppe Cantona on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
34.02
Martin Cortes makes a simple pass to Benedetto Ongarato. Benedetto Ongarato shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
36.36
Vincent El Idrisi sees space and advances. Vincent El Idrisi makes a defence splitting pass to Jean-Christophe Jouault. Some good footwork from Jean-Christophe Jouault provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Johann Bouardellah.
37.04
2-0Pascal King takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Paul Mouret reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Saint-Étienne appear unchanged since the first half. Auxerre also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Auxerre kicking off!
51.16
2-0Vincent El Idrisi threads the ball through to Giuseppe Cantona. Giuseppe Cantona tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
55.07
2-0Pascal King flicks a high pass forward. Giuseppe Cantona holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Giuseppe Cantona whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Salaun. With a superhuman jump, Gabriel Salaun connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Steven Wimbée steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
61.40
Vincent El Idrisi runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Vincent El Idrisi whips in a cross ball towards Giuseppe Cantona. Giuseppe Cantona makes a convincing header. The ball strikes Paul Mouret's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
62.57
Pascal King takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Warren Beckham gets to the ball and clears it up field.
66.50
Manuel Clement chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-Philippe Bilaudelle. Jean-Philippe Bilaudelle lofts in a cross ball towards Benedetto Ongarato. Benedetto Ongarato makes a looping header on goal but it is miles over!
67.07
2-0Vincent El Idrisi chips the ball to his team mate, Pascal King. Pascal King threads the ball through into the box. Garry Hutchison barges into Vincent El Idrisi. Vincent El Idrisi appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
73.07
Manuel Clement knocks the ball to his team mate, Sherif Molinier. Sherif Molinier skips past Dado Sarr! Sherif Molinier rockets a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
77.32
2-0AS Saint-Étienne have made 3 substitutions with Jo‘l Grégorini replacing Antoine Fontaine, Graham Tiler replacing Pascal King and Zoumana Tamazout replacing Jean-Christophe Jouault .
79.58
2-0Zoumana Tamazout hacks Manuel Clement from behind! The referee calls over Zoumana Tamazout and warns him to calm down! Manuel Clement hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.46
Sabri Guyot passes the ball forward to Graham Tiler. Graham Tiler kicks a strong pass forward to Hannes Seifert. Hannes Seifert whips in a cross ball towards Zoumana Tamazout. Zoumana Tamazout finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Johann Bouardellah.
82.23
Graham Tiler takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Some good footwork from Hannes Seifert provides some space. He shoots at goal. Johann Bouardellah is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.18
Jo‘l Grégorini flicks a high ball forward to Vincent El Idrisi who takes it down. With some swift thinking, Vincent El Idrisi plays the ball forward to Graham Tiler. Graham Tiler whips in a cross ball towards Hannes Seifert. Hannes Seifert jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
85.13
Edwin Diasalmeida flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham Tiler. Graham Tiler plays the ball forward to Zoumana Tamazout. Zoumana Tamazout knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Johann Bouardellah who gathers it comfortably.
87.52
Sabri Guyot hits a low pass to Gabriel Salaun. Gabriel Salaun threads a neat ball through to Hannes Seifert. Hannes Seifert knocks in a cross ball towards Vincent El Idrisi. Vincent El Idrisi shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Sabri Guyot passes the ball forward to Vincent El Idrisi. Vincent El Idrisi knocks the ball to his team mate, Hannes Seifert. Hannes Seifert whips in a cross ball towards Vincent El Idrisi. Vincent El Idrisi outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Johann Bouardellah is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
12
1
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.9%
35.1%
Play Area
20.8%
42.9%
36.4%
Scorers
| Giuseppe Cantona 8, 21 Hannes Seifert 82 Vincent El Idrisi 88, 90 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Vincent El Idrisi of AS Saint-Étienne |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Mustapha Valéry (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dado Sarr (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sabri Guyot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Antoine Fontaine (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Edwin Diasalmeida (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pascal King (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Vincent El Idrisi (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Hannes Seifert (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Gabriel Salaun (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jean-Christophe Jouault (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Giuseppe Cantona (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Jo‘l Grégorini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Graham Tiler (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Zoumana Tamazout (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Johann Bouardellah (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Steven Wimbée (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Warren Beckham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Garry Hutchison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paul Mouret (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Manuel Clement (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Martin Cortes (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jean-Pierre Macquet (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jean-Philippe Bilaudelle (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Sherif Molinier (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Benedetto Ongarato (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Joe Owen (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Giacomo Bastien (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Hugo Soares (MID) | 0 | |