Match Report


Stade RennaisStade Rennais     Paris Saint-GermainParis Saint-Germain
Keith HowardKeith Howard Rick Mottershead Rick Mottershead
Giovanni GalàsekG. Galàsek67
G
captain1captain
G
69Luke GalliL. Galli
Jose Javier SanzJ. Sanz64
D
2
D
62Hannes KaiserH. Kaiser
Ulrich Van Der PennenU. Van Der Pennen71
D
3
D
60Paolo CharltonP. Charlton
Arno PrantlA. Prantl59
D
4
D
65Rodrigo QuaresmaR. Quaresma
Guillaume PanovG. Panov70
D
5
M
51Alec SounessA. Souness
Christian JohansenC. Johansen69
M
6
M
60Craig HaynesC. Haynes
Mario VoisinM. Voisin67
M
7
M
57Abel SoaresA. Soares
Aboubacar KarembeuA. Karembeu61
M
8
M
57Gavin JohnstoneG. Johnstone
Reginald DiopR. Diop67
A
9
A
69Nigel SmithN. Smith
Steve EspateroS. Espatero66
A
10
A
73Martin MicoudM. Micoud
Yacine VerschaveY. Verschave60
A
11
A
66Edouard WolskyE. Wolsky
 
Fatik BotF. Bot55
M
12
D
59Daniel CorreaD. Correa
Jerome GrossmannJ. Grossmann57
M
13
M
52Andy GemmillA. Gemmill
Adelmajid AdjaoudA. Adjaoud56
A
14
A
56Tomasz StrgeonT. Strgeon

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Roazhon Park where Stade Rennais play host to Paris Saint-Germain. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Stade Rennais are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Paris Saint-Germain appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Guei.


0.00
Paris Saint-Germain kick off!
2.30
Aboubacar Karembeu flicks a high pass forward. Steve Espatero collects the pass. Steve Espatero knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Voisin. Mario Voisin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Luke Galli had no chance!! Goal for Stade Rennais!
8.35
Edouard Wolsky passes the ball forward to Nigel Smith. Nigel Smith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.34
Ulrich Van Der Pennen plays the ball forward to Reginald Diop. Reginald Diop knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodrigo Quaresma.
14.08
Ulrich Van Der Pennen makes a probing pass to Christian Johansen. Christian Johansen sees a break and surges forward. Christian Johansen knocks in a cross ball towards Yacine Verschave. Yacine Verschave whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.58
Christian Johansen passes the ball forward to Reginald Diop. Reginald Diop knocks in a cross ball towards Aboubacar Karembeu. Aboubacar Karembeu gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.47
Mario Voisin knocks the ball forward to Steve Espatero. Steve Espatero lofts in a cross ball towards Reginald Diop. Reginald Diop heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
24.03
Gavin Johnstone passes the ball forward to Martin Micoud. Martin Micoud lofts in a cross ball towards Edouard Wolsky. Edouard Wolsky outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Giovanni Galàsek is on top of it.
26.31
Ulrich Van Der Pennen threads the ball through to Christian Johansen. Christian Johansen chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Espatero. Steve Espatero whips in a cross ball towards Aboubacar Karembeu. Aboubacar Karembeu whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Rodrigo Quaresma is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
27.12
Aboubacar Karembeu takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Luke Galli gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
32.47
Abel Soares flicks a high ball forward to Martin Micoud who takes it down. Martin Micoud makes a probing pass to Nigel Smith but he's offside!
36.25
Ulrich Van Der Pennen flicks a high pass forward. Christian Johansen collects the pass. Christian Johansen threads a neat ball through to Aboubacar Karembeu. Aboubacar Karembeu shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
38.05
Jose Javier Sanz knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Espatero. Steve Espatero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Reginald Diop. Reginald Diop knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.31
Aboubacar Karembeu catches Alec Souness on the ankles. Aboubacar Karembeu is warned by the referee! Alec Souness stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.22
Abel Soares flicks a high pass forward. Edouard Wolsky collects the pass. Edouard Wolsky whips in a cross ball towards Craig Haynes. Craig Haynes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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.

45.00
The whistle blows and Stade Rennais get the second half underway!
48.22
Craig Haynes threads the ball through to Nigel Smith. Nigel Smith tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
49.31
Craig Haynes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Abel Soares. Abel Soares whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Smith. Nigel Smith beats his man to it with a header. The shot is on target but blocked by Mario Voisin. That should have been a goal!
54.08
Hannes Kaiser flicks a high pass forward. Alec Souness controls it well on his chest. Alec Souness chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Smith. Nigel Smith whips in a cross ball towards Martin Micoud. Ulrich Van Der Pennen comes in with a late challenge on Martin Micoud. Penalty not given!!
59.30
Aboubacar Karembeu knocks the ball forward to Steve Espatero. Steve Espatero shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
61.17
Aboubacar Karembeu flicks a high ball forward to Steve Espatero who takes it down. Steve Espatero shoots from 20 yards but Luke Galli is on top of his game. Well saved!
72.18
Craig Haynes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Smith. Nigel Smith knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giovanni Galàsek who gathers it comfortably.
73.22
Craig Haynes runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Craig Haynes lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Micoud. Martin Micoud gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Giovanni Galàsek gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
81.48
Christian Johansen sees space and advances. Christian Johansen knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Espatero. Steve Espatero is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.24
Arno Prantl kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Espatero. Steve Espatero knocks in a cross ball towards Reginald Diop. Reginald Diop outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.21
Guillaume Panov makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mario Voisin. Mario Voisin threads the ball through to Christian Johansen. Christian Johansen shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Stade Rennais!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Stade Rennais

Paris Saint-Germain
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.2%
44.8%
Play Area
26.9%
49.3%
23.9%

Scorers
Mario Voisin 2
Yacine Verschave 14
Aboubacar Karembeu 19
Reginald Diop 83
Christian Johansen 89
Craig Haynes 44

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Christian Johansen of Stade Rennais

Match Ratings
1.Giovanni Galàsek (GK)
6
2.Jose Javier Sanz (DEF)
6
3.Ulrich Van Der Pennen (DEF)
6
4.Arno Prantl (DEF)
6
5.Guillaume Panov (DEF)
6
6.Christian Johansen (MID)goal scored
9
7.Mario Voisin (MID)goal scored
8
8.Aboubacar Karembeu (MID)goal scored
7
9.Reginald Diop (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Steve Espatero (ATT)
7
11.Yacine Verschave (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Fatik Bot (MID)
0
13.Jerome Grossmann (MID)
0
14.Adelmajid Adjaoud (ATT)
0

1.Luke Galli (GK)
6
2.Hannes Kaiser (DEF)
6
3.Paolo Charlton (DEF)
6
4.Rodrigo Quaresma (DEF)
6
5.Alec Souness (MID)
6
6.Craig Haynes (MID)goal scored
8
7.Abel Soares (MID)
6
8.Gavin Johnstone (MID)
6
9.Nigel Smith (ATT)
6
10.Martin Micoud (ATT)
6
11.Edouard Wolsky (ATT)
6
 
12.Daniel Correa (DEF)
0
13.Andy Gemmill (MID)
0
14.Tomasz Strgeon (ATT)
0