Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade Pierre-Mauroy where Lille OSC play host to AS Saint-Étienne. A crowd of 18,295 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Lille OSC and AS Saint-Étienne are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Anthony Dyduch.


0.00
Lille OSC kick off and get the match underway!
3.28
Roberto Viana threads a neat ball through to John Okon. John Okon sees Danny Owen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Danny Owen whips in a cross ball towards Joël Dié. Joël Dié jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
6.45
Roberto Viana breaks forward. Roberto Viana knocks the ball forward to Joël Dié. Joël Dié plays a one-two with Danny Owen and advances towards the goal... Joël Dié cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
8.49
With vision, Gavin Gallacher laces a through ball forward to Tjalle Koeman. Tjalle Koeman makes a probing pass between the defence to Vittorio Cois. Some good footwork from Vittorio Cois provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
10.28
Nigel Collymore kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Owen. Danny Owen shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
15.23
Roberto Viana makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Collymore. Nigel Collymore kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Owen. Danny Owen shoots from long range. Danny Owen scores for AS Saint-Étienne!!
18.35
Gavin Strachan surges forward with the ball. Gavin Strachan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Philippe Ettori. Philippe Ettori knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mario Valéry.
26.11
Roberto Viana flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Ramos collects the pass. Pedro Ramos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Owen. Danny Owen plays a scrappy one-two with Philippe Ettori and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Danny Owen provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
30.55
Pedro Ramos passes the ball forward to Danny Owen. Danny Owen shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Djezon Sikora smothers it!
32.54
Pedro Ramos knocks the ball to his team mate, Joël Dié. Joël Dié knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Owen. Danny Owen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
33.24
Nwankwo Gallagher knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Mcgovern. Andy Mcgovern deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vittorio Cois. Vittorio Cois plays a scrappy one-two with Tjalle Koeman and stumbles forward towards the goal... Vittorio Cois strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
34.50
Nigel Collymore flicks a high pass forward. Danny Owen controls it well on his chest. Danny Owen plays a one-two with Philippe Ettori and rushes in on goal... Danny Owen takes a shot at goal but is denied by Mario Valéry. Excellent block.
38.39
Marc Belbey clumsily knocks into Roberto Viana. The referee brings Marc Belbey to one side and gives him a warning! Roberto Viana stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
The whistle blows and AS Saint-Étienne get the second half underway!
48.07
Petre Nanu flicks a high ball forward to Danny Owen who takes it down. Danny Owen shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
53.39
Pedro Ramos comes in with a late challenge on Andy Mcgovern. The referee brings Pedro Ramos to one side and gives him a warning! Andy Mcgovern runs off the knock.
54.35
Pedro Ramos knocks the ball forward to Danny Owen. Danny Owen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Djezon Sikora who gathers it comfortably.
60.23
Pedro Ramos flicks a high ball forward to Philippe Ettori who takes it down. Philippe Ettori knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.40
John Okon catches Abdeliah Poil on the ankles. The referee warns John Okon to calm down! Abdeliah Poil stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.29
Matthew Morris runs straight at the opposition's defence. Matthew Morris lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Belbey. Marc Belbey is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
66.44
Nigel Collymore chips the ball to his team mate, Philippe Ettori. Philippe Ettori rushes past Nwankwo Gallagher! Philippe Ettori tries a spectacular strike. Djezon Sikora is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
69.17
Nigel Collymore plays the ball forward to Philippe Ettori. Philippe Ettori shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
71.17
Pedro Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Philippe Ettori collects the pass. Philippe Ettori whips in a cross ball towards Danny Owen. Danny Owen flicks the ball with his head but somehow Djezon Sikora manages to keep it out.
75.42
Celestine Amunike flicks a high ball forward to Nigel Collymore who takes it down. Nigel Collymore makes a simple pass to Danny Owen. Danny Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Joël Dié. Joël Dié directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
79.28
Petre Nanu makes a simple pass to Philippe Ettori. Philippe Ettori shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AS Saint-Étienne!
87.36
John Okon clumsily knocks into Nwankwo Gallagher. The referee brings John Okon to one side and gives him another warning! Nwankwo Gallagher runs off the knock.
87.36
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
89.39
Gavin Strachan sees Pedro Ramos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Ramos changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Pedro Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Joël Dié. Joël Dié gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
0
11
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
34.3%
65.7%
Play Area
34.3%
44.3%
21.4%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Danny Owen of AS Saint-Étienne

Match Ratings
1.Djezon Sikora (GK)
7
2.Yuri Nesta (DEF)
6
3.Nwankwo Gallagher (DEF)
6
4.Mario Valéry (DEF)
6
5.Matthew Morris (MID)
6
6.Gavin Gallacher (MID)
6
7.Abdeliah Poil (MID)
6
8.Andy Mcgovern (MID)
6
9.Vittorio Cois (ATT)
6
10.Tjalle Koeman (ATT)
6
11.Marc Belbey (ATT)
5
 
12.Danijel Laget (GK)
0
13.James Zerdoux (GK)
0
14.Luis Dehu (GK)
0

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)
5
8.Nigel Collymore (MID)
7
9.Philippe Ettori (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Danny Owen (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Joël Dié (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Dani‘l Conteh (MID)
0
13.Stefan Dumitru Savu (MID)
0
14.Antonio Rego (MID)
0