Match Report


FC IstresFC Istres     AS Saint-ÉtienneAS Saint-Étienne
Computer Player Computer Player Richy Ball Richy Ball
Khaliloul MamouniK. Mamouni63
G
1captain
G
85Andres CarcedoA. Carcedo
Brenny PaterB. Pater61
D
2
D
61Samir GerlachS. Gerlach
Hugo GutierrezH. Gutierrez60
D
3
D
61Abel ValenteA. Valente
Zinedine LièvreZ. Lièvre59
D
4
D
59Yann SarrY. Sarr
Bert BergerB. Berger58
D
5
D
58Arnauld RothenA. Rothen
Craig MccallC. Mccall66
M
6
M
66David HeaumetD. Heaumet
Colin ElliottC. Elliott63
M
captain7
M
45Paolo KanteP. Kante
Edouard MexesE. Mexes72
A
8
A
65Alex BoutoilleA. Boutoille
Antonio MarcosA. Marcos63
A
9
A
58Djibrill BoutaboutD. Boutabout
Sieme De HaanS. De Haan60
A
10
A
61Marco LavilleM. Laville
Amara GavaA. Gava56
A
11
A
66Paulo RibeiroP. Ribeiro
 
Patricio DialloP. Diallo62
M
12
D
51Jero SuarezJ. Suarez
Sidney KellerS. Keller62
M
13
A
54Jermaine PeckhamJ. Peckham
Rody GalàsekR. Galàsek60
G
14
A
49Roberto MunozR. Munoz

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Bernard-Bardin where FC Istres play host to AS Saint-Étienne. A crowd of 18,236 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Istres 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 Dianbobo Chavrondier.


0.00
The first half starts with FC Istres kicking off!
2.33
David Heaumet makes a probing pass to Marco Laville. Marco Laville lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Kante. Paolo Kante gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
3.58
Craig Mccall flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Elliott. Colin Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Andres Carcedo.
5.26
Corner kick to FC Istres. Craig Mccall plays it to the near post. Abel Valente gets to the ball and clears it up field.
9.26
David Heaumet knocks the ball forward to Marco Laville. Marco Laville lofts in a cross ball towards Djibrill Boutabout. Djibrill Boutabout heads the ball goalwards. Khaliloul Mamouni didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
10.53
Abel Valente flicks a high pass forward to David Heaumet who brings the ball under control. David Heaumet takes it forward alone. David Heaumet knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Boutoille. Alex Boutoille powers a header at goal. Solid save from Khaliloul Mamouni.
14.55
Hugo Gutierrez pushes mid-way up the pitch. Showing composure, Hugo Gutierrez laces a weighted ball forward to Amara Gava. Amara Gava knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Abel Valente.
15.57
Yann Sarr threads a neat ball through to Paolo Kante. Paolo Kante chips the ball to his team mate, Paulo Ribeiro. Paulo Ribeiro finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
16.57
Yann Sarr comes in with a late challenge on Colin Elliott. The referee calls over Yann Sarr and warns him to calm down! Colin Elliott stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.54
Bert Berger makes a simple pass to Antonio Marcos. Antonio Marcos flicks a high ball forward to Colin Elliott who takes it down. Colin Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andres Carcedo who gathers it comfortably.
20.34
Colin Elliott threads a neat ball through to Amara Gava. Amara Gava lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Marcos. Antonio Marcos directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.32
Hugo Gutierrez flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Elliott. Seeing a gap ahead, Colin Elliott plays the ball forward to Edouard Mexes. Edouard Mexes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.44
With some swift thinking, Colin Elliott plays the ball forward to Antonio Marcos. Antonio Marcos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yann Sarr.
33.58
David Heaumet surges forward with the ball. David Heaumet knocks the ball to his team mate, Djibrill Boutabout. Djibrill Boutabout shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
39.49
Samir Gerlach makes a simple pass to Paulo Ribeiro. Paulo Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hugo Gutierrez.
44.40
Zinedine Lièvre flicks a high pass forward. Craig Mccall controls it well on his chest. Craig Mccall makes a simple pass to Colin Elliott. Colin Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yann Sarr.
45.00
Craig Mccall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Elliott. Colin Elliott shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Istres 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
AS Saint-Étienne kick off the second half!
49.48
Abel Valente threads the ball through to Paolo Kante. With great vision, Paolo Kante plays the ball forward to Paulo Ribeiro. Paulo Ribeiro whips in a cross ball towards Alex Boutoille. Alex Boutoille connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
51.27
Arnauld Rothen takes a quick throw-in, which David Heaumet takes on the chest. David Heaumet powers a long ball forward. Marco Laville knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Khaliloul Mamouni who gathers it comfortably.
57.13
Antonio Marcos catches Yann Sarr on the ankles. The referee warns Antonio Marcos to calm down! Yann Sarr hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.20
Hugo Gutierrez flicks a high pass forward. Colin Elliott controls it well on his chest. Colin Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Marcos. Antonio Marcos outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Andres Carcedo comfortably picks it out of the air!
63.44
Bert Berger sees space and advances. Bert Berger flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Marcos who takes it down. Antonio Marcos shoots from distance but Andres Carcedo is on top of his game. Nice keeping!
66.11
Zinedine Lièvre flicks a high ball forward to Hugo Gutierrez who takes it down. Hugo Gutierrez flicks a high pass forward. Colin Elliott controls it well on his chest. Colin Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andres Carcedo who gathers it comfortably.
72.31
Arnauld Rothen sees David Heaumet in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Heaumet passes the ball forward to Marco Laville. Marco Laville whips in a cross ball towards David Heaumet. David Heaumet gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball strikes Bert Berger's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
73.03
David Heaumet takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Khaliloul Mamouni scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
77.12
David Heaumet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Djibrill Boutabout. Djibrill Boutabout knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Kante. Paolo Kante makes a deft header but it's a woeful effort!
78.10
Paolo Kante hits a low pass to Paulo Ribeiro. Paulo Ribeiro lofts in a cross ball towards Djibrill Boutabout. Djibrill Boutabout makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but Craig Mccall blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
81.09
Craig Mccall hacks Samir Gerlach from behind! The referee warns Craig Mccall to calm down! Samir Gerlach stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.55
Paolo Kante makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Djibrill Boutabout. Djibrill Boutabout lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Laville. Marco Laville powers a header at goal. Khaliloul Mamouni easily picks it out of the air!
85.23
Edouard Mexes chips the ball to his team mate, Sieme De Haan. Sieme De Haan advances inside the box! Sieme De Haan shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
89.14
Bert Berger pushes up the pitch. Bert Berger makes a simple pass to Amara Gava. Amara Gava whips in a cross ball towards Edouard Mexes. Edouard Mexes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Andres Carcedo manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Istres

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

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
28.4%
40.7%
30.9%

Scorers
Antonio Marcos 20

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Antonio Marcos of FC Istres

Match Ratings
1.Khaliloul Mamouni (GK)
8
2.Brenny Pater (DEF)
6
3.Hugo Gutierrez (DEF)
7
4.Zinedine Lièvre (DEF)
6
5.Bert Berger (DEF)
8
6.Craig Mccall (MID)
7
7.Colin Elliott (MID)
8
8.Edouard Mexes (ATT)
6
9.Antonio Marcos (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Sieme De Haan (ATT)
6
11.Amara Gava (ATT)
7
 
12.Patricio Diallo (MID)
0
13.Sidney Keller (MID)
0
14.Rody Galàsek (GK)
0

1.Andres Carcedo (GK)
8
2.Samir Gerlach (DEF)
6
3.Abel Valente (DEF)
7
4.Yann Sarr (DEF)
6
5.Arnauld Rothen (DEF)
6
6.David Heaumet (MID)
9
7.Paolo Kante (MID)
7
8.Alex Boutoille (ATT)
6
9.Djibrill Boutabout (ATT)
6
10.Marco Laville (ATT)
7
11.Paulo Ribeiro (ATT)
6
 
12.Jero Suarez (DEF)
0
13.Jermaine Peckham (ATT)
0
14.Roberto Munoz (ATT)
0