Match Report


RC LensRC Lens     AS Saint-ÉtienneAS Saint-Étienne
Computer Player Computer Player Richy Ball Richy Ball
Ahmed StrgeonA. Strgeon72
G
1
G
87Mustapha ValéryM. Valéry
Yannick BrunoY. Bruno73
D
2
D
81Dado SarrD. Sarr
Duncan RaeD. Rae71
D
captain3
D
84Sabri GuyotS. Guyot
Benjamin DoboB. Dobo70
D
4
D
81Alcaly BaldeA. Balde
Enrique IbanezE. Ibanez69
D
5
D
78Edwin DiasalmeidaE. Diasalmeida
Stephane Ntumpa NsafuS. Ntumpa Nsafu70
M
6
M
89Ulrich BlondeauU. Blondeau
Fernando CostaF. Costa69
M
7
M
98Vincent El IdrisiV. El Idrisi
Shaun MustoeS. Mustoe70
A
8
A
80Oswaldo GourvennecO. Gourvennec
Mario QuaresmaM. Quaresma69
A
9captain
A
85Gabriel SalaunG. Salaun
Diogo ValenteD. Valente67
A
10
A
79Jean-Christophe JouaultJ. Jouault
Gerard HamedG. Hamed64
A
11
A
91Rolf VoitlR. Voitl
 
Andre FayolleA. Fayolle70
G
12
D
73Jo‘l GrégoriniJ. Grégorini
Juan Guerrero LopezJ. Guerrero Lopez66
G
13
M
84Pascal KingP. King
Pascal MinghelliP. Minghelli64
M
14
A
77Zoumana TamazoutZ. Tamazout

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Felix-Bollaert where RC Lens play host to AS Saint-Étienne. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RC Lens are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while AS Saint-Étienne appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Medhi Deblock.


0.00
The first half starts with RC Lens kicking off!
2.15
Stephane Ntumpa Nsafu flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Costa. Fernando Costa knocks in a cross ball towards Shaun Mustoe. Shaun Mustoe connects with a diving header but it's a lousy effort!
3.51
Vincent El Idrisi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Salaun. Gabriel Salaun finds some space and shoots from distance. Ahmed Strgeon gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
8.49
Ulrich Blondeau controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rolf Voitl. Rolf Voitl lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Christophe Jouault. Jean-Christophe Jouault directs the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
9.15
Oswaldo Gourvennec kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Christophe Jouault. Jean-Christophe Jouault shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
10.41
Edwin Diasalmeida passes the ball forward to Rolf Voitl. Rolf Voitl kicks a strong pass forward to Vincent El Idrisi. Vincent El Idrisi shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Ahmed Strgeon effortlessly smothers it!
16.41
Vincent El Idrisi barges into Stephane Ntumpa Nsafu. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephane Ntumpa Nsafu grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
20.52
Fernando Costa hits a low pass to Mario Quaresma. Mario Quaresma whips in a cross ball towards Stephane Ntumpa Nsafu. Stephane Ntumpa Nsafu heads the ball goalwards but somehow Mustapha Valéry manages to keep it out.
24.10
Vincent El Idrisi threads a neat ball through to Rolf Voitl. Rolf Voitl knocks the ball forward, putting Jean-Christophe Jouault through on goal. Jean-Christophe Jouault muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
26.45
Fernando Costa picks a pass forward to Stephane Ntumpa Nsafu. Stephane Ntumpa Nsafu plays a one-two with Shaun Mustoe and advances towards the goal... Stephane Ntumpa Nsafu takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for RC Lens!
33.21
Vincent El Idrisi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ulrich Blondeau. Ulrich Blondeau darts forward. Ulrich Blondeau shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Ahmed Strgeon manages to gather it effortlessly.
34.03
Vincent El Idrisi knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Christophe Jouault. Jean-Christophe Jouault shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Ahmed Strgeon!
38.21
Dado Sarr plays the ball forward to Oswaldo Gourvennec. Oswaldo Gourvennec knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Salaun. Gabriel Salaun directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Duncan Rae's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
40.48
Ulrich Blondeau flicks a high pass forward to Gabriel Salaun who brings the ball under control. Gabriel Salaun tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
Sabri Guyot sees Vincent El Idrisi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vincent El Idrisi flicks a high pass forward to Ulrich Blondeau who brings the ball under control. Ulrich Blondeau whips in a cross ball towards Rolf Voitl. Rolf Voitl directs the ball goalwards with his head but Ahmed Strgeon is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. RC Lens appear unchanged since the first half. AS Saint-Étienne also appear unchanged since the first half. The AS Saint-Étienne players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and AS Saint-Étienne kick off!
51.20
With some swift thinking, Alcaly Balde plays the ball forward to Ulrich Blondeau. Ulrich Blondeau controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vincent El Idrisi. Vincent El Idrisi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.04
Jean-Christophe Jouault kicks a strong pass forward to Vincent El Idrisi. Vincent El Idrisi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.09
Dado Sarr flicks a high pass forward. Vincent El Idrisi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vincent El Idrisi flicks the ball to his team mate, Ulrich Blondeau. Ulrich Blondeau knocks in a cross ball towards Vincent El Idrisi. Vincent El Idrisi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
63.58
Stephane Ntumpa Nsafu flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Mustoe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Shaun Mustoe shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.41
Ulrich Blondeau deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Christophe Jouault. Jean-Christophe Jouault knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ahmed Strgeon who gathers it comfortably.
75.23
Ulrich Blondeau makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rolf Voitl. Rolf Voitl whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Christophe Jouault. Jean-Christophe Jouault is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
77.44
AS Saint-Étienne have made 3 substitutions with Jo‘l Grégorini replacing Alcaly Balde, Pascal King replacing Ulrich Blondeau and Zoumana Tamazout replacing Jean-Christophe Jouault .
78.48
Sabri Guyot laces a weighted ball forward to Vincent El Idrisi. Vincent El Idrisi flicks a high pass forward. Oswaldo Gourvennec controls it well on his chest. Oswaldo Gourvennec tries a spectacular long range effort. Ahmed Strgeon gets down and covers it.
81.56
Mario Quaresma catches Vincent El Idrisi on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Vincent El Idrisi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.04
Edwin Diasalmeida flicks a high ball forward to Sabri Guyot who takes it down. Sabri Guyot flicks a high pass forward. Rolf Voitl holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rolf Voitl finds some space and shoots from distance. Ahmed Strgeon gets down and covers it.
90.00
Edwin Diasalmeida plays the ball forward to Pascal King. Pascal King darts forward. Pascal King shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Ahmed Strgeon smothers it!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

RC Lens

AS Saint-Étienne
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
10
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
27%
73%
Play Area
33.8%
41.9%
24.3%

Scorers
Stephane Ntumpa Nsafu 26
Vincent El Idrisi 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Vincent El Idrisi of AS Saint-Étienne

Match Ratings