Match Report


Paris Saint-GermainParis Saint-Germain     Chamois NiortaisChamois Niortais
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Luke GalliL. Galli69
G
captain1captain
G
57Chritophe AnelkaC. Anelka
Hannes KaiserH. Kaiser62
D
2
D
71Hoalid SalaunH. Salaun
Paolo CharltonP. Charlton60
D
3
D
63Kevin BirkwaldK. Birkwald
Rodrigo QuaresmaR. Quaresma65
D
4
D
58Gonzalo PaviotG. Paviot
Jean-Claude DeflandreJ. Deflandre65
M
5
D
58Alessandro RamoraA. Ramora
Craig HaynesC. Haynes60
M
6
M
70Kevin KöllerK. Köller
Abel SoaresA. Soares57
M
7
M
61Jean MalbranqueJ. Malbranque
Gavin JohnstoneG. Johnstone57
M
8
M
60Wayne ArmstrongW. Armstrong
Nigel SmithN. Smith69
A
9
M
58Rudy BradaiaR. Bradaia
Martin MicoudM. Micoud73
A
10
A
67Pegguy GiublesiP. Giublesi
Edouard WolskyE. Wolsky66
A
11
A
61Djibrill DucrocqD. Ducrocq
 
Daniel CorreaD. Correa59
D
12
A
61Callum GreigC. Greig
Andy GemmillA. Gemmill52
M
13
A
57Francois CarteronF. Carteron
Tomasz StrgeonT. Strgeon56
A
14
M
57Alfredo CarrascoA. Carrasco

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Parc des Princes where Paris Saint-Germain play host to Chamois Niortais. A crowd of 17,805 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Paris Saint-Germain are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chamois Niortais appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Valerien Bérenguer.


0.00
The whistle blows and Chamois Niortais get the match underway!
2.43
Rodrigo Quaresma threads a neat ball through to Abel Soares. Abel Soares threads a neat ball through to Martin Micoud. Martin Micoud controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.08
Wayne Armstrong threads a neat ball through to Djibrill Ducrocq. Djibrill Ducrocq cuts inside the box! Djibrill Ducrocq cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Paolo Charlton. Excellent block.
9.53
Without breaking stride, Gavin Johnstone plays the ball forward to Edouard Wolsky. Edouard Wolsky whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Smith. Nigel Smith rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a lousy effort!
14.35
Abel Soares knocks the ball forward to Martin Micoud. Martin Micoud rushes past Gonzalo Paviot! Martin Micoud side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
15.49
Abel Soares flicks a high pass forward. Craig Haynes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Haynes plays a scrappy one-two with Abel Soares and stumbles forward towards the goal... Craig Haynes shoots from just inside the box but it slams into the crowd!
26.18
Rodrigo Quaresma flicks a high pass forward. Craig Haynes controls it well on his chest. Craig Haynes makes an attacking run forward. Craig Haynes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Chritophe Anelka manages to gather it.
27.03
Gonzalo Paviot threads a neat ball through to Kevin Köller. Kevin Köller flicks a high pass forward. Rudy Bradaia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rudy Bradaia tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Luke Galli manages to gather it comfortably.
30.29
Paolo Charlton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Claude Deflandre. Jean-Claude Deflandre deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Haynes. Craig Haynes flicks a high pass forward. Edouard Wolsky controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Edouard Wolsky cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
33.12
Abel Soares knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.16
Rudy Bradaia flicks a high ball forward to Djibrill Ducrocq who takes it down. Djibrill Ducrocq plays a scrappy one-two with Pegguy Giublesi and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Djibrill Ducrocq provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
38.44
Djibrill Ducrocq hacks Jean-Claude Deflandre from behind! Djibrill Ducrocq is shown the yellow card! Jean-Claude Deflandre runs off the knock.
40.11
Rodrigo Quaresma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Micoud. Martin Micoud lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Haynes. Craig Haynes directs the ball goalwards with his head but Chritophe Anelka reads it well. Superb keeping!
44.06
Hannes Kaiser kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Micoud. Martin Micoud flicks a high pass forward. Edouard Wolsky controls it well on his chest. Edouard Wolsky shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
45.00
With imagination, Wayne Armstrong picks a pass forward to Pegguy Giublesi. Pegguy Giublesi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luke Galli who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Paris Saint-Germain appear unchanged since the first half. Chamois Niortais also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Paris Saint-Germain kick off!
47.42
Paolo Charlton flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Claude Deflandre holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean-Claude Deflandre whips in a cross ball towards Craig Haynes. Craig Haynes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
48.36
Paolo Charlton flicks a high ball forward to Nigel Smith who takes it down. Nigel Smith advances inside the box! Nigel Smith makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Kevin Birkwald is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
49.53
Hannes Kaiser brings the ball forward. Hannes Kaiser knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Micoud. Martin Micoud shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
60.02
Wayne Armstrong comes in with a late challenge on Jean-Claude Deflandre. The referee warns Wayne Armstrong to calm down! Jean-Claude Deflandre stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.17
Gavin Johnstone threads a neat ball through to Nigel Smith. Nigel Smith knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chritophe Anelka who gathers it comfortably.
63.11
Hoalid Salaun threads a neat ball through to Jean Malbranque. Jean Malbranque flicks a high pass forward. Djibrill Ducrocq controls it well on his chest. Djibrill Ducrocq tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
65.25
Gavin Johnstone chips the ball to his team mate, Abel Soares. Abel Soares takes it forward alone. Abel Soares tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
67.58
Abel Soares catches Jean Malbranque on the ankles. The referee calls over Abel Soares and warns him to calm down! Jean Malbranque runs off the knock.
69.38
Gavin Johnstone kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Smith. Nigel Smith knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gonzalo Paviot.
71.12
Jean Malbranque knocks the ball forward to Rudy Bradaia. Rudy Bradaia whips in a cross ball towards Djibrill Ducrocq. Djibrill Ducrocq finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
75.24
Kevin Birkwald threads a neat ball through to Djibrill Ducrocq. Djibrill Ducrocq knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.40
Craig Haynes darts forward. Craig Haynes knocks in a cross ball towards Edouard Wolsky. Edouard Wolsky is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper, Chritophe Anelka, sees it late!! Goal for Paris Saint-Germain!
85.02
Gavin Johnstone makes a simple pass to Edouard Wolsky. Edouard Wolsky shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
89.48
Paolo Charlton flicks a high pass forward. Craig Haynes controls it well on his chest. Craig Haynes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Micoud. Martin Micoud lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Smith. Nigel Smith gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Jean Malbranque kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Köller. Kevin Köller finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Paris Saint-Germain

Chamois Niortais
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
10
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.4%
37.6%
Play Area
23.5%
44.7%
31.8%

Scorers
Martin Micoud 2
Edouard Wolsky 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Micoud of Paris Saint-Germain

Match Ratings
1.Luke Galli (GK)
6
2.Hannes Kaiser (DEF)
7
3.Paolo Charlton (DEF)
8
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)
7
9.Nigel Smith (ATT)
6
10.Martin Micoud (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Edouard Wolsky (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Daniel Correa (DEF)
0
13.Andy Gemmill (MID)
0
14.Tomasz Strgeon (ATT)
0

1.Chritophe Anelka (GK)
7
2.Hoalid Salaun (DEF)
6
3.Kevin Birkwald (DEF)
6
4.Gonzalo Paviot (DEF)
6
5.Alessandro Ramora (DEF)
6
6.Kevin Köller (MID)
6
7.Jean Malbranque (MID)
6
8.Wayne Armstrong (MID)
6
9.Rudy Bradaia (MID)
6
10.Pegguy Giublesi (ATT)
6
11.Djibrill Ducrocq (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Callum Greig (ATT)
0
13.Francois Carteron (ATT)
0
14.Alfredo Carrasco (MID)
0