Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard where AS Saint-Étienne play host to AS Beauvais Oise. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AS Beauvais Oise appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AS Beauvais Oise appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0AS Beauvais Oise start the match!
2.25
0-0Kodjo Baret makes a simple pass to Christian Arphexad. Christian Arphexad shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
8.10
0-0Tomasz Stephan kicks a strong pass forward to Nenad Heurlié. Nenad Heurlié finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Eddy Fugier manages to keep it out.
16.45
0-0Lionel Wiart threads the ball through to James Baret. James Baret knocks the ball to his team mate, Christina Rouvière. Christina Rouvière knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Govou.
21.40
0-0James Baret catches Nicholas Brooking on the ankles. The referee calls over James Baret and shows him a yellow card! Nicholas Brooking stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.51
0-1Gary Sullivan makes a probing pass to Edouard Rival. Edouard Rival goes all the way! Edouard Rival makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Nicholas Mamouni had no chance!! Goal for AS Beauvais Oise!
34.09
Kodjo Baret sees a break and surges forward. Kodjo Baret shoots from outside the area. Eddy Fugier easily smothers it.
38.51
Nicholas Brooking brings the ball forward. Nicholas Brooking shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.38
Nicholas Brooking flicks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Dörner. Lennart Dörner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nenad Heurlié. Nenad Heurlié tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
44.50
Jean-Marie Penneteau passes the ball forward to James Baret. James Baret threads the ball through to Christina Rouvière. Christina Rouvière goes all the way! Christina Rouvière makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
AS Saint-Étienne kick off the second half!
48.16
James Baret flicks the ball to his team mate, Edouard Rival. Edouard Rival knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.56
Nicholas Brooking advances with the ball. Nicholas Brooking goes all the way! Nicholas Brooking makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
57.40
Geoffrey Bruneau flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Arphexad. Christian Arphexad knocks in a cross ball towards Nenad Heurlié. Nenad Heurlié is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
61.25
John Govou flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Brooking. Nicholas Brooking makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nenad Heurlié. Nenad Heurlié knocks the ball forward to Lennart Dörner. Lennart Dörner shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Eddy Fugier easily smothers it!
63.51
Kodjo Baret makes a probing pass to Nenad Heurlié. Nenad Heurlié chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Arphexad. Christian Arphexad rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Eddy Fugier easily smothers it!
65.32
Kodjo Baret brings the ball forward. Kodjo Baret whips in a cross ball towards Nenad Heurlié. Nenad Heurlié powers a header at goal. Eddy Fugier easily smothers it.
66.25
Nicholas Brooking makes a beautiful solo run. Nicholas Brooking makes a simple pass to Lennart Dörner. Lennart Dörner shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
73.24
1-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
77.19
Edouard Rival clumsily knocks into Geoffrey Barckay. Edouard Rival is shown the yellow card! Geoffrey Barckay stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.34
Philippe Karembeu brings the ball forward. Philippe Karembeu chips the ball to his team mate, Christina Rouvière. Christina Rouvière cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Nicholas Mamouni.
85.58
Geoffrey Barckay brings the ball forward. Geoffrey Barckay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nenad Heurlié. Nenad Heurlié knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eddy Fugier who gathers it comfortably.
87.36
Philippe Karembeu knocks the ball forward to Christina Rouvière. Christina Rouvière plays a perfect one-two with Edouard Rival and rushes in on goal... Christina Rouvière shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
89.59
AS Saint-Étienne are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate AS Beauvais Oise's defence.
90.00
1-1John Govou comes in with a late challenge on Edouard Rival. John Govou is shown the yellow card! Edouard Rival carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57%
43%
Play Area
27.8%
45.6%
26.6%
Scorers