FT Rennes 0 - 2
Saint-Etienne
Commentary:
90+5' Saint-Etienne with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Today's game will be played behind closed doors, due to Coronavirus outbreak safety precautions.
90+5' Ball possession: Rennes: 73%, Saint-Etienne: 27%.
90+5' Benjamin Bourigeaud is penalised for pushing Charles Abi.
90+4' Adrien Hunou is penalised for pushing Arnaud Nordin.
90+4' Pape Abou Cisse relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+4' Faitout Maouassa puts in a cross...
90+3' Rennes take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+3' Adrien Hunou from Rennes passes the ball in the box, but Jessy Moulin comes out to smother the ball.
90+3' Rennes is trying to create something here.
90+2' Goal kick for Rennes.
90+2' Aimen Moueffek from Saint-Etienne sends an effort wide of target
90+2' Great skill from Aimen Moueffek as he dribbles past his opponents
90+1' Goal kick for Saint-Etienne.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Yann Gboho from Rennes sends an effort wide of target
90+1' Harold Moukoudi relieves the pressure with a clearance
90' Hamari Traore puts in a cross...
90' Rennes take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90' Denis Bouanga is leaving the field to be replaced by Aimen Moueffek in a tactical substitution.
90' Ball possession: Rennes: 73%, Saint-Etienne: 27%.
89' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
89' Damien Da Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
89' Miguel Trauco puts in a cross...
89' Naif Aguerd relieves the pressure with a clearance
88' Arnaud Nordin from Saint-Etienne swings in the corner from the left.
88' A shot by Denis Bouanga is blocked.
87' Rennes take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
86' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
86' Hamari Traore from Rennes tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
85' Ball possession: Rennes: 73%, Saint-Etienne: 27%.
85' Rennes take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
84' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
84' Rennes take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
83' Harold Moukoudi relieves the pressure with a clearance
83' Benjamin Bourigeaud from Rennes swings in the corner from the right.
83' Yann Gboho from Rennes tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
83' Rennes take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
82' Goal kick for Rennes.
82' Goal kick for Saint-Etienne.
82' Benjamin Bourigeaud goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
81' Mahdi Camara is penalised for pushing Steven Nzonzi.
80' Yellow card for Charles Abi.
80' Reckless challenge there. Charles Abi commits a rough foul on Hamari Traore
80' Ball possession: Rennes: 73%, Saint-Etienne: 27%.
80' Steven Nzonzi from Rennes tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper is first to it.
79' Rennes is trying to create something here.
78' Rennes take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
78' Adrien Truffert is leaving the field to be replaced by Faitout Maouassa in a tactical substitution.
77' Yellow card for Hamari Traore.
77' Reckless challenge there. Hamari Traore commits a rough foul on Denis Bouanga
77' Adrien Truffert shoots from outside the box, but Jessy Moulin has it under control
77' Harold Moukoudi relieves the pressure with a clearance
77' Hamari Traore puts in a cross...
77' Rennes take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
76' Zaydou Youssouf relieves the pressure with a clearance
76' Hamari Traore puts in a cross...
76' Sehrou Guirassy from Rennes passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
76' A player from Rennes takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
75' Rennes take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75' Ball possession: Rennes: 73%, Saint-Etienne: 27%.
75' Goal kick for Saint-Etienne.
75' Sehrou Guirassy from Rennes sends an effort wide of target
75' A shot by Benjamin Bourigeaud is blocked.
75' Harold Moukoudi relieves the pressure with a clearance
74' Adrien Truffert puts in a cross...
74' Denis Bouanga is penalised for pushing Sehrou Guirassy.
73' Miguel Trauco relieves the pressure with a clearance
73' Hamari Traore puts in a cross...
72' Rennes is in control of the ball.
71' Zaydou Youssouf provided the assist for the goal.
71' G O O O A A A L - Arnaud Nordin with the goal!71' Saint-Etienne is trying to create something here.
70' Pape Abou Cisse relieves the pressure with a clearance
70' Adrien Truffert puts in a cross...
70' Ball possession: Rennes: 71%, Saint-Etienne: 29%.
69' Yvan Neyou Noupa is leaving the field to be replaced by Zaydou Youssouf in a tactical substitution.
68' Wahbi Khazri is injured and is replaced by Charles Abi.
67' Rennes take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
67' Safe hands from Jessy Moulin as he comes out and claims the ball
67' Benjamin Bourigeaud swings in a cross from the free kick.
67' Lucas Gourna-Douath is penalised for pushing Benjamin Bourigeaud.
66' Jessy Moulin relieves the pressure with a clearance
66' Benjamin Bourigeaud from Rennes swings in the corner from the right.
66' Ball possession: Rennes: 71%, Saint-Etienne: 29%.
66' Goal kick for Saint-Etienne.
65' Naif Aguerd from Rennes heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
65' Benjamin Bourigeaud from Rennes swings in the corner from the right.
65' A shot by Yann Gboho is blocked.
65' Adrien Truffert puts in a cross...
65' Rennes take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
64' Denis Bouanga from Saint-Etienne is ruled offside.
64' Adrien Hunou relieves the pressure with a clearance
64' Wahbi Khazri swings in a cross from the free kick.
63' Yellow card for Naif Aguerd.
63' Reckless challenge there. Naif Aguerd commits a rough foul on Arnaud Nordin
62' Goal kick for Saint-Etienne.
62' Adrien Truffert from Rennes crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
61' Danger averted there as Damien Da Silva from Rennes clears the danger with a good tackle
61' Denis Bouanga from Saint-Etienne takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
61' Ball possession: Rennes: 71%, Saint-Etienne: 29%.
61' Safe hands from Jessy Moulin as he comes out and claims the ball
61' Hamari Traore puts in a cross...
60' Harold Moukoudi relieves the pressure with a clearance
60' Hamari Traore puts in a cross...
60' Rennes take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
59' Goal kick for Rennes.
59' Denis Bouanga fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
59' Saint-Etienne is trying to create something here.
58' Martin Terrier is leaving the field to be replaced by Adrien Hunou in a tactical substitution.
58' Eduardo Camavinga is leaving the field to be replaced by Yann Gboho in a tactical substitution.
58' Jonas Martin is leaving the field to be replaced by Steven Nzonzi in a tactical substitution.
57' Yellow card for Sehrou Guirassy.
57' Dangerous challenge by Sehrou Guirassy from Rennes. Pape Abou Cisse on the receiving end of that.
57' Goal kick for Saint-Etienne.
57' Adil Aouchiche is leaving the field to be replaced by Arnaud Nordin in a tactical substitution.
56' Hamari Traore from Rennes crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
56' Ball possession: Rennes: 70%, Saint-Etienne: 30%.
56' Rennes is trying to create something here.
56' Hamari Traore puts in a cross...
55' Wahbi Khazri comes back onto the field.
55' Rennes take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
54' Damien Da Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
54' Miguel Trauco puts in a cross...
54' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
54' The game is restarted.
54' It doesn't look good here as Wahbi Khazri is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
53' Wahbi Khazri is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
53' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
52' Saint-Etienne is in control of the ball.
52' Rennes start a counter attack.
52' Sehrou Guirassy relieves the pressure with a clearance
52' Miguel Trauco swings in a cross from the free kick.
52' The ref blows his whistle. Jonas Martin charged Wahbi Khazri from behind and it's a free-kick
51' Safe hands from Jessy Moulin as he comes out and claims the ball
51' Benjamin Bourigeaud from Rennes swings in the corner from the left.
51' A shot by Jeremy Doku is blocked.
51' Rennes is trying to create something here.
50' Goal kick for Saint-Etienne.
50' Rennes take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
50' Safe hands from Alfred Gomis as he comes out and claims the ball
50' Adil Aouchiche swings in a cross from the free kick.
49' Ball possession: Rennes: 71%, Saint-Etienne: 29%.
48' Yellow card for Damien Da Silva.
48' Reckless challenge there. Damien Da Silva commits a rough foul on Wahbi Khazri
47' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
47' Good effort by Sehrou Guirassy as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
47' Rennes is having a good opportunity to score.
47' Pape Abou Cisse relieves the pressure with a clearance
47' Benjamin Bourigeaud swings in a cross from the free kick.
46' The referee signals a free kick as Lucas Gourna-Douath from Saint-Etienne trips Eduardo Camavinga
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Rennes: 71%, Saint-Etienne: 29%.
45+2' Rennes take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+1' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+1' Adrien Truffert is penalised for pushing Wahbi Khazri.
45+1' Martin Terrier from Rennes passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45+1' Sehrou Guirassy of Rennes passes the ball to a team mate.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Rennes take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' Ball possession: Rennes: 69%, Saint-Etienne: 31%.
44' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
44' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
44' Benjamin Bourigeaud from Rennes crosses the ball, but it goes out for a throw-in.
44' Adrien Truffert of Rennes passes the ball to a team mate.
44' Adrien Truffert from Rennes takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
44' Rennes start a counter attack.
43' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
43' Rennes take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
42' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
42' Damien Da Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
41' Adil Aouchiche puts in a cross...
41' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
41' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
41' Martin Terrier goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
40' Jeremy Doku puts in a cross...
40' Ball possession: Rennes: 69%, Saint-Etienne: 31%.
39' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
38' Mathieu Debuchy from Saint-Etienne is ruled offside.
38' Adil Aouchiche swings in a cross from the free kick.
38' The referee signals a free kick as Damien Da Silva from Rennes trips Wahbi Khazri
37' Yellow card for Jeremy Doku.
37' Reckless challenge there. Jeremy Doku commits a rough foul on Lucas Gourna-Douath
37' Rennes take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36' Adrien Truffert is penalised for pushing Denis Bouanga.
36' Jeremy Doku is penalised for pushing Harold Moukoudi.
35' Ball possession: Rennes: 69%, Saint-Etienne: 31%.
35' Safe hands from Jessy Moulin as he comes out and claims the ball
35' Denis Bouanga relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' Benjamin Bourigeaud swings in a cross from the free kick.
34' The referee signals a free kick as Lucas Gourna-Douath from Saint-Etienne trips Sehrou Guirassy
33' Yellow card for Mathieu Debuchy.
33' Reckless challenge there. Mathieu Debuchy commits a rough foul on Jeremy Doku
32' Hamari Traore is penalised for pushing Miguel Trauco.
31' Rennes take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
31' Danger averted there as Eduardo Camavinga from Rennes clears the danger with a good tackle
31' Saint-Etienne start a counter attack.
30' Harold Moukoudi is penalised for pushing Sehrou Guirassy.
30' Goal kick for Rennes.
30' Ball possession: Rennes: 70%, Saint-Etienne: 30%.
29' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
29' Martin Terrier from Rennes goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Lucas Gourna-Douath
28' Rennes is in control of the ball.
27' Yvan Neyou Noupa provided the assist for the goal.
27' G O O O A A A L - Denis Bouanga with the goal!27' Yvan Neyou Noupa of Saint-Etienne passes the ball to a team mate.
27' Denis Bouanga of Saint-Etienne passes the ball to a team mate.
27' Great skill from Denis Bouanga as he dribbles past his opponents
27' Saint-Etienne start a counter attack.
27' Harold Moukoudi relieves the pressure with a clearance
27' Benjamin Bourigeaud from Rennes swings in the corner from the right.
27' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Rennes!
26' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
26' Pape Abou Cisse clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
26' Hamari Traore puts in a cross...
26' Rennes is trying to create something here.
25' Ball possession: Rennes: 70%, Saint-Etienne: 30%.
25' Goal kick for Rennes.
25' How did he miss that? Lucas Gourna-Douath has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
25' Wahbi Khazri of Saint-Etienne passes the ball to a team mate.
25' Wahbi Khazri from Saint-Etienne takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
24' Saint-Etienne start a counter attack.
24' Safe hands from Alfred Gomis as he comes out and claims the ball
24' Denis Bouanga puts in a cross...
23' The referee signals a free kick as Jonas Martin from Rennes trips Wahbi Khazri
22' Goal kick for Saint-Etienne.
21' Harold Moukoudi relieves the pressure with a clearance
21' Benjamin Bourigeaud puts in a cross...
20' Ball possession: Rennes: 71%, Saint-Etienne: 29%.
20' Good effort by Denis Bouanga as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
20' Great skill from Denis Bouanga as he dribbles past his opponents
20' Saint-Etienne start a counter attack.
19' Rennes take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
19' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
18' Saint-Etienne is in control of the ball.
17' Jonas Martin from Rennes commits a foul by elbowing Mahdi Camara
16' Goal kick for Saint-Etienne.
16' Sehrou Guirassy from Rennes sends an effort wide of target
16' Hamari Traore puts in a cross...
15' Ball possession: Rennes: 70%, Saint-Etienne: 30%.
14' Harold Moukoudi relieves the pressure with a clearance
14' Adrien Truffert puts in a cross...
14' Rennes take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
14' Lucas Gourna-Douath fouls Sehrou Guirassy.
13' Sehrou Guirassy is penalised for pushing Miguel Trauco.
13' Safe hands from Alfred Gomis as he comes out and claims the ball
12' Miguel Trauco puts in a cross...
12' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
11' Benjamin Bourigeaud relieves the pressure with a clearance
11' Mathieu Debuchy puts in a cross...
11' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
11' Ball possession: Rennes: 72%, Saint-Etienne: 28%.
10' Rennes take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
10' Rennes take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
10' The referee signals a free kick as Wahbi Khazri from Saint-Etienne trips Jeremy Doku
9' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
9' Goal kick for Saint-Etienne.
9' Martin Terrier from Rennes sends an effort wide of target
9' Naif Aguerd from Rennes heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
9' Benjamin Bourigeaud from Rennes swings in the corner from the right.
8' Pape Abou Cisse clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
8' Benjamin Bourigeaud from Rennes swings in the corner from the right.
8' Jonas Martin from Rennes tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
7' Safe hands from Alfred Gomis as he comes out and claims the ball
7' Eduardo Camavinga could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
7' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
5' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
5' Ball possession: Rennes: 50%, Saint-Etienne: 50%.
4' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
4' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
4' Rennes take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
4' Rennes take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
3' Miguel Trauco relieves the pressure with a clearance
3' Jeremy Doku puts in a cross...
2' Jeremy Doku from Rennes takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
1' Rennes take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' Wahbi Khazri from Saint-Etienne goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Damien Da Silva
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' It's a cold day for playing football.
1' Rennes kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
Welcome to Roazhon Park, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Max favourites reached