Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade Louis II where AS Monaco play host to Bastia. A crowd of 17,137 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Monaco are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bastia appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Teemu Chavériat.


0.00
AS Monaco kick off!
3.04
John Dickov sees Filipe Oliveira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Filipe Oliveira shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
6.43
Remi Gravelaine threads a neat ball through to Ronald Pedron. Ronald Pedron knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.31
Kevin Thomson clumsily knocks into Filipe Oliveira. The referee brings Kevin Thomson to one side and gives him a warning! Filipe Oliveira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.55
Gilles Flucklinger flicks a high pass forward. Ronald Pedron holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ronald Pedron flicks a high pass forward. Enzo Giampieretti collects the pass. Enzo Giampieretti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.39
Remi Gravelaine flicks a high ball forward to Ronald Pedron who takes it down. Ronald Pedron lofts in a cross ball towards Djamel Ntumpa Nsafu. Djamel Ntumpa Nsafu is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Good keeping from Edoardo Battaglia as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
17.52
It's a corner kick. Ronald Pedron loops the ball in to towards the near post. Johann Nafti chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
20.40
John Dickov knocks the ball forward to Sidney Lefèvre. Sidney Lefèvre threads a neat ball through to Djamel Ntumpa Nsafu. Djamel Ntumpa Nsafu shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.01
Yoann Luccin flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Thomson who takes it down. Kevin Thomson flicks a high pass forward to Angelo Cygean who brings the ball under control. Angelo Cygean shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
24.35
Remi Gravelaine threads a neat ball through to Ronald Pedron. Ronald Pedron lofts in a cross ball towards Patricio Tresor. Patricio Tresor powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
28.15
Reynald De Cicco takes a short throw-in bringing Kevin Thomson into play. Kevin Thomson flicks the ball to his team mate, Laurent Christanval. Laurent Christanval shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
33.18
Sidney Lefèvre controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Djamel Ntumpa Nsafu. Djamel Ntumpa Nsafu whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Tresor. Patricio Tresor makes a convincing header but it's well over the bar!
36.18
Enzo Giampieretti flicks a high pass forward. Remi Gravelaine controls it well on his chest. Remi Gravelaine knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.29
Kevin Thomson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Angelo Cygean. Angelo Cygean finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Micha‘l Piquionne!
39.44
John Dickov flicks a high ball forward to Patricio Tresor who takes it down. Patricio Tresor plays a one-two with Djamel Ntumpa Nsafu and rushes in on goal... Some superb footwork from Patricio Tresor provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
42.44
Ronald Pedron passes the ball forward to Djamel Ntumpa Nsafu. Djamel Ntumpa Nsafu whips in a cross ball towards Enzo Giampieretti. Enzo Giampieretti makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Edoardo Battaglia has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Monaco appear unchanged since the first half. Bastia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Bastia kick off!
47.00
Remi Gravelaine makes a probing pass to Patricio Tresor. Patricio Tresor shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
54.52
Bruno Pinto sees John Dickov in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Dickov threads the ball through to Djamel Ntumpa Nsafu. Djamel Ntumpa Nsafu whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Tresor. Patricio Tresor connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's well over the bar!
55.33
Remi Gravelaine knocks the ball to his team mate, Sidney Lefèvre. Without breaking stride, Sidney Lefèvre plays the ball forward to Patricio Tresor. Patricio Tresor whips in a cross ball towards Enzo Giampieretti. Enzo Giampieretti is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a woeful effort!
57.20
John Dickov flicks the ball to his team mate, Djamel Ntumpa Nsafu. Djamel Ntumpa Nsafu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.35
Laurent Christanval changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Laurent Christanval knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bruno Pinto.
61.15
Remi Gravelaine clumsily knocks into Christina Lopez. The referee calls over Remi Gravelaine and warns him to calm down! Christina Lopez stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.14
Sidney Lefèvre makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Remi Gravelaine. Remi Gravelaine whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Tresor. Patricio Tresor makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
71.53
Reynald De Cicco chips the ball to his team mate, Laurent Christanval. Laurent Christanval knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.53
Reynald De Cicco flicks a high pass forward. Angelo Cygean collects the pass. Angelo Cygean tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.09
Laurent Christanval chips the ball to his team mate, Angelo Cygean. Angelo Cygean whips in a cross ball towards Laurent Christanval. Laurent Christanval makes a convincing header. Fantastic reactions from Bruno Pinto blocks the shot!
77.43
AS Monaco have made a substitution with Richard Hendry replacing Ronald Pedron .
84.04
Richard Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Enzo Giampieretti. Enzo Giampieretti plays a quick one-two with Remi Gravelaine and rushes in on goal... Enzo Giampieretti comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball strikes Yoann Luccin's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
85.14
It's a corner kick. Remi Gravelaine loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Gilles Flucklinger strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it flies just wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63%
37%
Play Area
20.5%
50.7%
28.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Patricio Tresor of AS Monaco