Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stade Gabriel Montpied where Clermont play host to Paris Saint-Germain. A crowd of 19,425 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Clermont are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Paris Saint-Germain appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Yohan Weber.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Clermont are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Paris Saint-Germain appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Yohan Weber.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Clermont kicking off!
2.09
0-0Paolo Charlton threads the ball through to Abel Soares. Abel Soares makes an attacking run forward. Abel Soares knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steve Pédros.
3.59
Paolo Charlton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Claude Deflandre. Jean-Claude Deflandre chips the ball to his team mate, Edouard Wolsky. Edouard Wolsky knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefano Baldini.
4.48
0-0Without breaking stride, Rodrigo Quaresma plays the ball forward to Abel Soares. Abel Soares flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Smith. Nigel Smith whips in a cross ball towards Edouard Wolsky. Maxence Haise comes in with a late challenge on Edouard Wolsky. Edouard Wolsky appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
6.49
0-0Gavin Johnstone passes the ball forward to Martin Micoud. Martin Micoud shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
8.48
Markus Ziege pushes mid-way up the pitch. Markus Ziege kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Luc Druon. Jean-Luc Druon shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
10.23
From the throw-in, Craig Haynes picks out Jean-Claude Deflandre. Jean-Claude Deflandre controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Smith. Nigel Smith cuts inside the box! Nigel Smith shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.28
0-1Abel Soares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Smith. Nigel Smith knocks in a cross ball towards Edouard Wolsky. Edouard Wolsky directs the ball goalwards with his head. Omar Brandes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.12
Maxence Haise kicks a strong pass forward to Markus Ziege. Markus Ziege chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Vilda. Marc Vilda shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
16.50
Stephen Mccall threads the ball through to Marc Vilda. Marc Vilda knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Luc Druon. Jean-Luc Druon beats his man to it with a header. Jean-Luc Druon scores for Clermont!!
20.58
1-1Paolo Charlton flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Johnstone who brings the ball under control. Gavin Johnstone kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Micoud. Martin Micoud sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
28.51
1-1Paris Saint-Germain are dictating the run of play here today.
30.13
Maxence Haise knocks the ball to his team mate, Markus Ziege. Markus Ziege knocks the ball forward to Stephen Mccall. Stephen Mccall lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Vilda. Marc Vilda jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Luke Galli is on top of it.
34.28
1-1Markus Ziege hacks Jean-Claude Deflandre from behind! The referee brings Markus Ziege to one side and gives him a warning! Jean-Claude Deflandre carries on, but is struggling a bit.
36.13
Craig Haynes flicks a high pass forward. Edouard Wolsky holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edouard Wolsky knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefano Baldini.
40.00
1-1Stephen Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Luc Druon. Jean-Luc Druon passes the ball forward but Marc Vilda is offside!
42.30
Craig Haynes knocks the ball forward to Edouard Wolsky. Edouard Wolsky knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.53
Rodrigo Quaresma flicks a high pass forward. Edouard Wolsky controls it well on his chest. Edouard Wolsky chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Smith. Nigel Smith lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Micoud. Martin Micoud flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Jean-Luc Druon makes a probing pass to Marc Vilda. Marc Vilda lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Luc Druon. Jean-Luc Druon outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Luke Galli didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Clermont appear unchanged since the first half. Paris Saint-Germain also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Paris Saint-Germain kicking off!
47.37
Stephen Mccall sees Marques Pereira Samson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marques Pereira Samson puts a great ball through. Marc Vilda runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
51.12
1-1Craig Haynes threads a neat ball through to Martin Micoud. Martin Micoud whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Smith. Nigel Smith connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but Maxence Haise blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
53.36
Without breaking stride, Markus Ziege plays the ball forward to Pierre-Yves Chiba. Pierre-Yves Chiba threads a neat ball through to Marc Vilda. Some superb footwork from Marc Vilda provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. Marc Vilda scores for Clermont!!
57.56
Abel Soares plays the ball forward to Nigel Smith. Nigel Smith skips past Daniel Perez! Some good footwork from Nigel Smith provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
59.35
With a delightful solo run, Marques Pereira Samson stretches the opposition's defence. Marques Pereira Samson plays a one-two with Jean-Luc Druon and advances towards the goal... Marques Pereira Samson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.56
Abel Soares flicks a high pass forward to Craig Haynes who brings the ball under control. Craig Haynes plays a one-two with Martin Micoud and rushes in on goal... Craig Haynes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Omar Brandes with no chance!! Goal for Paris Saint-Germain!
65.26
Jean-Claude Deflandre flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Johnstone who takes it down. Gavin Johnstone lofts in a cross ball towards Edouard Wolsky. Edouard Wolsky outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.04
Stephen Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Luc Druon collects the pass. Jean-Luc Druon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
71.46
Markus Ziege kicks a strong pass forward to Pierre-Yves Chiba. Pierre-Yves Chiba whips in a cross ball towards Marc Vilda. Marc Vilda whips the ball goalwards with his head but Luke Galli reads it well. Quality keeping!
75.27
Rodrigo Quaresma laces a weighted ball forward to Edouard Wolsky. Edouard Wolsky shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.30
Steve Pédros flicks a high pass forward. Marques Pereira Samson controls it well on his chest. Marques Pereira Samson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Vilda. Marc Vilda knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.47
Stephen Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Luc Druon. Jean-Luc Druon tries a spectacular long range effort but Luke Galli reads it well. He makes it look easy!
81.23
Rodrigo Quaresma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Micoud. Martin Micoud threads the ball through to Abel Soares. Abel Soares finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
83.03
Daniel Perez kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Luc Druon. Jean-Luc Druon shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
84.13
Craig Haynes hoofs the ball up the pitch. Martin Micoud threads a neat ball through to Craig Haynes. Craig Haynes tries a spectacular strike. Omar Brandes gets down and covers it.
85.20
Abel Soares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Smith. Nigel Smith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
31.5%
42.7%
25.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marc Vilda of Clermont |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Omar Brandes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Steve Pédros (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Daniel Perez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Maxence Haise (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stefano Baldini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stephen Mccall (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Marques Pereira Samson (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Markus Ziege (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Pierre-Yves Chiba (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Jean-Luc Druon (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Marc Vilda (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Diogo Jesus (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andrez Croce (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nenad Janot (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Luke Galli (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Hannes Kaiser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paolo Charlton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rodrigo Quaresma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jean-Claude Deflandre (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Craig Haynes (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Abel Soares (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gavin Johnstone (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nigel Smith (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Martin Micoud (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Edouard Wolsky (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Daniel Correa (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andy Gemmill (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tomasz Strgeon (ATT) | 0 | |