Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stade de lAube where Troyes Aube Champagne play host to Paris Saint-Germain. A crowd of 17,784 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Troyes Aube Champagne are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Paris Saint-Germain appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Grassadonia.


0.00
The whistle blows and Troyes Aube Champagne get the match underway!
2.12
Stephen Bremner darts forward. Stephen Bremner knocks the ball to his team mate, Ledley Bowyer. Ledley Bowyer shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Ernesto Andres!
8.25
Simon Wilcox brings the ball forward. Simon Wilcox knocks in a cross ball towards Ledley Bowyer. Ledley Bowyer finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
9.00
Stephen Perry threads the ball through to Danny Venus. Danny Venus makes a probing pass to Ledley Bowyer but he's offside!
15.20
Fernando Pinheiro chips the ball to his team mate, Rui Nunes. Without breaking stride, Rui Nunes plays the ball forward to Ledley Bowyer. Ledley Bowyer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
16.04
Kewullay Bertotto hacks Danny Venus from behind! Kewullay Bertotto is warned by the referee! Danny Venus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.57
Simon Wilcox makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Venus. Danny Venus lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Garcia. Romero P. Garcia is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Ernesto Andres had no chance!! Goal for Paris Saint-Germain!
24.55
Stephen Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Rui Nunes collects the pass. Rui Nunes flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Bowyer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ledley Bowyer shoots from outside the area. Ernesto Andres gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
30.33
Edouard Aubry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yazid Marchal. Yazid Marchal shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
34.17
Paul Giuly deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ga‘l Jaurès. Ga‘l Jaurès sees space and advances. Ga‘l Jaurès lofts in a cross ball towards Patricio Sikora. Patricio Sikora connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Patricio Sikora!
39.10
Simon Wilcox surges forward with the ball. Simon Wilcox passes the ball forward but Danny Venus is offside!
40.28
Stephen Perry flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. Garcia controls it well on his chest. Romero P. Garcia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
Fernando Pinheiro kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Wilcox. Simon Wilcox passes the ball forward to Danny Venus. Danny Venus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Troyes Aube Champagne appear unchanged since the first half. Paris Saint-Germain have changed their lineup with Greg Nicholls replacing Fernando Pinheiro and Mario Varela replacing Dietmar Heiser.

45.00
Paris Saint-Germain start the second half!
55.43
Stephen Perry clumsily knocks into Mickael Gaillot. The referee calls over Stephen Perry and warns him to calm down! Mickael Gaillot grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.58
Stephen Perry plays the ball forward to Danny Venus. Danny Venus tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.45
Craig Huckerby knocks the ball to his team mate, Edouard Aubry. Edouard Aubry sees a break and surges forward. Edouard Aubry plays a scrappy one-two with Patricio Sikora and stumbles forward towards the goal... Edouard Aubry looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
65.21
Stephen Perry passes the ball forward to Romero P. Garcia. Romero P. Garcia whips in a cross ball towards Ledley Bowyer. Ledley Bowyer fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
66.16
Paul Giuly flicks a high pass forward. Dario Guastalvino collects the pass. Dario Guastalvino makes an attacking run forward. Dario Guastalvino knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Greg Nicholls.
67.12
Dario Guastalvino hits a low pass to Mamar Pickeu. Mamar Pickeu lofts in a cross ball towards Yazid Marchal. Yazid Marchal directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
72.30
Florian Schnoor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rui Nunes. Rui Nunes threads a neat ball through to Danny Venus. Danny Venus skips past Paul Giuly! Some good footwork from Danny Venus provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
77.19
Ga‘l Jaurès passes the ball forward to Patricio Sikora. Patricio Sikora knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Greg Nicholls.
81.10
Craig Huckerby threads the ball through to Mickael Gaillot. Mickael Gaillot sees Patricio Sikora in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Patricio Sikora advances inside the box! Patricio Sikora rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.26
Kewullay Bertotto catches Danny Venus on the ankles. The referee brings Kewullay Bertotto to one side and gives him another warning! Danny Venus stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Craig Huckerby hits a low pass to Mickael Gaillot. Mickael Gaillot knocks the ball forward to Yazid Marchal. Yazid Marchal advances inside the box! Yazid Marchal muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 48.8372093023256 vs 51.1627906976744
Play Area
Home team third: 30.23%, Midfield: 43.02%, Away team third: 26.74%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Romero P. Garcia of Paris Saint-Germain

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
4. Paul Giuly (DEF)
6
6. Edouard Aubry (MID)
6
6
7
9. Mamar Pickeu (ATT)
6
10. Yazid Marchal (ATT)
6
11. Patricio Sikora (ATT)
8

12. Jason Meite (GK)
0
13. Billy Kok (MID)
0
14. Maryn Haise (GK)
0

6
6
7
6. Simon Wilcox (MID)
7
7. Stephen Perry (MID)
7
8. Rui Nunes (MID)
6
9. Ledley Bowyer (ATT)
6
10. Danny Venus (ATT)
7
9

12. Greg Nicholls (DEF)
6
13. Mario Varela (DEF)
6