Match Report


AS Saint-ÉtienneAS Saint-Étienne     Paris Saint-GermainParis Saint-Germain
Noel HenryNoel Henry Computer Player Computer Player
Niche AlvarezN. Alvarez77
G
1
G
62Leon OverathL. Overath
Celestine AmunikeC. Amunike82
D
2
D
73Ade AfolabiA. Afolabi
Roberto VianaR. Viana75
D
3
D
59Aziz PamarotA. Pamarot
Gavin StrachanG. Strachan84
D
4
D
58Komian ArpinonK. Arpinon
Petre NanuP. Nanu84
M
captain5
M
73Juan-Carlos PardoJ. Pardo
Pedro RamosP. Ramos80
M
6
M
73Stuart GoughS. Gough
John OkonJ. Okon82
M
7captain
M
66Bert LameyB. Lamey
Nigel CollymoreN. Collymore81
M
8
M
65Cristián GutiérrezC. Gutiérrez
Philippe EttoriP. Ettori72
A
9
A
76Silvio FonsecaS. Fonseca
Danny OwenD. Owen74
A
10
A
62Nicholas FujenN. Fujen
Joël DiéJ. Dié79
A
11
A
57Demetrius FontaineD. Fontaine
 
Dani‘l ContehD. Conteh76
M
12
M
62Marchanno RoestM. Roest
Stefan Dumitru SavuS. Savu76
M
13
M
60Dianbobo IrlesD. Irles
Antonio RegoA. Rego79
M
14
G
58Aziz PedrosA. Pedros

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard where AS Saint-Étienne play host to Paris Saint-Germain. A crowd of 18,633 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both AS Saint-Étienne and Paris Saint-Germain are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pierre Biancarelli.


0.00
Paris Saint-Germain kick off the first half!
3.03
Philippe Ettori hacks Ade Afolabi from behind! Philippe Ettori is given a warning by the referee! Ade Afolabi gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
6.01
Without breaking stride, Gavin Strachan plays the ball forward to Petre Nanu. With a delightful solo run, Petre Nanu stretches the opposition's defence. Petre Nanu shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.40
Pedro Ramos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Owen. Danny Owen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.23
Danny Owen clumsily knocks into Komian Arpinon. Danny Owen is warned by the referee! Komian Arpinon runs off the knock.
10.58
Gavin Strachan decides to run forward with the ball. With a delightful solo run, Gavin Strachan stretches the opposition's defence. Gavin Strachan puts a great ball through. Danny Owen runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
12.25
John Okon makes a simple pass to Philippe Ettori. Philippe Ettori shoots from outside the area but Leon Overath reads it well. Fabulous save!
22.07
Bert Lamey flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Fujen controls it well on his chest. Nicholas Fujen whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.47
John Okon kicks a strong pass forward to Philippe Ettori. Philippe Ettori sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
28.54
Bert Lamey takes the throw-in. Cristián Gutiérrez plays the ball forward to Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca shoots from distance. Solid save from Niche Alvarez.
34.17
Stuart Gough sees Nicholas Fujen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicholas Fujen whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Silvio Fonseca scores for Paris Saint-Germain!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
AS Saint-Étienne kick off the second half!
47.48
Pedro Ramos kicks a strong pass forward to Philippe Ettori. Philippe Ettori controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Leon Overath smothers it!
51.56
Aziz Pamarot takes it forward alone. Seeing a gap ahead, Aziz Pamarot plays the ball forward to Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca knocks in a cross ball towards Demetrius Fontaine. Demetrius Fontaine connects with a diving header but it flies just off target!
53.38
Pedro Ramos runs straight at the opposition's defence. Pedro Ramos shoots from long range. Leon Overath gets down and covers it.
57.58
Roberto Viana threads a neat ball through to Nigel Collymore. Nigel Collymore flicks a high pass forward. Philippe Ettori controls it well on his chest. Philippe Ettori shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
60.54
Paris Saint-Germain have made 3 substitutions with Marchanno Roest replacing Komian Arpinon, Dianbobo Irles replacing Bert Lamey and Aziz Pedros replacing Silvio Fonseca .
63.43
Dianbobo Irles flicks a high pass forward to Nicholas Fujen who brings the ball under control. Nicholas Fujen hits a low pass to Demetrius Fontaine. Some good footwork from Demetrius Fontaine provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
66.41
Dianbobo Irles threads a neat ball through to Aziz Pedros. Aziz Pedros skips past Celestine Amunike! Aziz Pedros makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
67.27
Stuart Gough takes a quick throw-in, which Juan-Carlos Pardo takes on the chest. Juan-Carlos Pardo makes a simple pass to Demetrius Fontaine. Demetrius Fontaine passes the ball forward to Nicholas Fujen. Some silky footwork from Nicholas Fujen provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
69.54
Pedro Ramos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Philippe Ettori. Philippe Ettori knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Owen. Danny Owen flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
72.09
Celestine Amunike makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Collymore. Nigel Collymore knocks the ball forward to Danny Owen. Danny Owen shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
75.17
Aziz Pamarot catches Pedro Ramos on the ankles. The referee calls over Aziz Pamarot and warns him to calm down! Pedro Ramos stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.13
Celestine Amunike makes a simple pass to Pedro Ramos. Pedro Ramos flicks a high ball forward to Danny Owen who takes it down. Danny Owen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.39
Gavin Strachan catches Demetrius Fontaine on the ankles. Gavin Strachan is warned by the referee! Demetrius Fontaine runs off the knock.
85.52
Dianbobo Irles catches Roberto Viana on the ankles. Dianbobo Irles is shown the yellow card! Roberto Viana runs off the knock.
87.14
Dianbobo Irles chips the ball to his team mate, Demetrius Fontaine. Demetrius Fontaine tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

AS Saint-Étienne

Paris Saint-Germain
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.7%
47.3%
Play Area
29.7%
43.2%
27%

Scorers
Danny Owen 70
Silvio Fonseca 22, 34
Demetrius Fontaine 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Silvio Fonseca of Paris Saint-Germain

Match Ratings
1.Niche Alvarez (GK)
6
2.Celestine Amunike (DEF)
6
3.Roberto Viana (DEF)
6
4.Gavin Strachan (DEF)
6
5.Petre Nanu (MID)
6
6.Pedro Ramos (MID)
7
7.John Okon (MID)
6
8.Nigel Collymore (MID)
6
9.Philippe Ettori (ATT)
7
10.Danny Owen (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Joël Dié (ATT)
6
 
12.Dani‘l Conteh (MID)
0
13.Stefan Dumitru Savu (MID)
0
14.Antonio Rego (MID)
0

1.Leon Overath (GK)
7
2.Ade Afolabi (DEF)
6
3.Aziz Pamarot (DEF)
6
4.Komian Arpinon (DEF)
6
5.Juan-Carlos Pardo (MID)
6
6.Stuart Gough (MID)
6
7.Bert Lamey (MID)
6
8.Cristián Gutiérrez (MID)
6
9.Silvio Fonseca (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Nicholas Fujen (ATT)
8
11.Demetrius Fontaine (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Marchanno Roest (MID)
6
13.Dianbobo Irles (MID)yellow card
6
14.Aziz Pedros (GK)
6