Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadio Via Del Mare where Lecce play Paris Saint-Germain in this friendly game. A crowd of 17,183 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Lecce are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Paris Saint-Germain appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
The pitch is in great condition.
Lecce are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Paris Saint-Germain appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Paris Saint-Germain get the match underway!
2.23
0-0Tonino Piazza threads a neat ball through to Pablo Hierro. Pablo Hierro finds some space and shoots from distance but John Liddell is on top of it.
9.13
0-0Jeremie Gourvennec flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Suarez controls it well on his chest. Pedro Suarez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
12.35
0-0Jose Oliveira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tonino Piazza. Tonino Piazza makes a probing pass to Piet Van Der Sar. Piet Van Der Sar knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Loertscher.
14.41
Kevin Loertscher threads a neat ball through to Mervin Winterburn. Mervin Winterburn makes a simple pass to Matthew Hibbs. Matthew Hibbs controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
18.21
0-0Jose Oliveira barges into David Bridges. Jose Oliveira is warned by the referee! David Bridges stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.46
David Bridges flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Ferguson controls it well on his chest. Stuart Ferguson shoots from distance but it is miles over!
22.29
Pablo Hierro hits a low pass to Piet Van Der Sar. Piet Van Der Sar shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
27.43
Pablo Hierro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Suarez. Pedro Suarez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Greaves.
28.32
Mervin Winterburn passes the ball forward to David Bridges. David Bridges advances inside the box! David Bridges looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Jan Goossen comfortably gets down and covers it.
30.37
Jeremie Gourvennec makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Armin Hamann. Armin Hamann whips in a cross ball towards Piet Van Der Sar. Piet Van Der Sar directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
32.14
Pablo Hierro knocks the ball to his team mate, Armin Hamann. Armin Hamann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Liddell who gathers it comfortably.
34.34
David Bridges flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Ferguson who takes it down. Stuart Ferguson shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Jan Goossen. Excellent save.
36.30
Pablo Hierro hacks David Bridges from behind! The referee calls over Pablo Hierro and warns him to calm down! David Bridges stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.29
Jakob Nahrstedt launches a long ball forward into the other half. Piet Van Der Sar lofts in a cross ball towards Armin Hamann. Armin Hamann powers a header at goal but it flies just off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Lecce appear unchanged since the first half. Paris Saint-Germain have changed their lineup with Lars Erler replacing Duccio Conti.
45.00
The whistle blows and Lecce get the second half underway!
49.04
Brian Tiler makes a probing pass to Mervin Winterburn. Mervin Winterburn flicks a high pass forward. Ronnie Evans collects the pass. Ronnie Evans sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Jan Goossen reads it well. He makes it look easy!
51.00
Tobias Kurth changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Tobias Kurth shoots from 25 yards but John Liddell is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
54.56
0-0John Greaves kicks a strong pass forward to Wayne Hapgood. Wayne Hapgood takes it forward alone. Wayne Hapgood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthew Hibbs but he's offside!
57.55
Mervin Winterburn knocks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Evans. Ronnie Evans tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
63.55
David Bridges barges into Pedro Suarez. The referee calls over David Bridges and warns him to calm down! Pedro Suarez runs off the knock.
66.21
Brian Tiler hits a low pass to Matthew Hibbs. Matthew Hibbs shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Jan Goossen manages to gather it effortlessly.
69.36
Mervin Winterburn knocks the ball forward to Ronnie Evans. Ronnie Evans shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
71.42
David Bridges sees Ronnie Evans in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ronnie Evans whips in a cross ball towards Matthew Hibbs. Matthew Hibbs powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
75.36
Jakob Nahrstedt makes a beautiful solo run. Jakob Nahrstedt sees Pablo Hierro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pablo Hierro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by John Liddell!
77.34
0-0Lecce have made 3 substitutions with Federico Bertotto replacing Kevin Loertscher, Don White replacing David Bridges and Fabian N. Amerini replacing Stuart Ferguson .
81.45
Jose Oliveira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pablo Hierro. Pablo Hierro makes a simple pass to Lars Erler. Lars Erler lofts in a cross ball towards Piet Van Der Sar. Piet Van Der Sar connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
83.08
Tonino Piazza knocks the ball to his team mate, Lars Erler. Lars Erler makes a simple pass to Pedro Suarez. Pedro Suarez threads the ball through to Tonino Piazza but he's offside!
85.49
Tobias Kurth flicks the ball to his team mate, Lars Erler. Lars Erler shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
87.38
89.32
Don White knocks the ball forward to Matthew Hibbs. Matthew Hibbs shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
Jakob Nahrstedt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pablo Hierro. Pablo Hierro chips the ball to his team mate, Armin Hamann. Armin Hamann shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. John Liddell (GK)
9
2. Wayne Hapgood (DEF)
7
3. John Greaves (DEF)
6
4. Brian Tiler (DEF)
7
5. Kevin Loertscher (DEF)
6
6. Vasilis Vellidis (DEF)
6
7. David Bridges (MID)
7
8. Mervin Winterburn (MID)
7
9. Matthew Hibbs (ATT)
6
10. Ronnie Evans (GK)
6
11. Stuart Ferguson (ATT)
6
12. Federico Bertotto (MID)
6
13. Don White (ATT)
7
14. Fabian N. Amerini (ATT)
6
1. Jan Goossen (GK)
8
2. Jakob Nahrstedt (DEF)
8
3. Jose Oliveira (DEF)
7
4. Tobias Kurth (DEF)
7
5. Jeremie Gourvennec (MID)
7
6. Pablo Hierro (MID)
8
7. Tonino Piazza (MID)
7
8. Duccio Conti (MID)
6
9. Piet Van Der Sar (ATT)
7
10. Pedro Suarez (ATT)
6
11. Armin Hamann (ATT)
6
12. Kemal Clapham (MID)
0
13. Lars Erler (ATT)
6
14. Rio Campbell (DEF)
0