FT Saint-Etienne 0 - 3
Rennes
Commentary:
90+5' Rennes with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Ball possession: Saint-Etienne: 48%, Rennes: 52%.
90+4' Yvan Neyou Noupa commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
90+4' Reckless challenge there. Yvan Neyou Noupa commits a rough foul on Jonas Martin
90+4' The referee signals a free kick as Mahdi Camara from Saint-Etienne trips Hamari Traore
90+3' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+3' Rennes take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+2' Rennes is trying to create something here.
90+2' Eduardo Camavinga is leaving the field to be replaced by Georginio Rutter in a tactical substitution.
90+1' Wesley Fofana from Saint-Etienne is ruled offside.
90+1' Romain Hamouma swings in a cross from the free kick.
90+1' The referee signals a free kick as Hamari Traore from Rennes trips Wesley Fofana
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Ball possession: Saint-Etienne: 49%, Rennes: 51%.
89' Raphinha provided the assist for the goal.
89' G O O O A A A L - An excellent lob by Adrien Hunou from Rennes.89' Raphinha carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
89' Safe hands from Romain Salin as he comes out and claims the ball
89' Yvann Macon puts in a cross...
89' The referee signals a free kick as Damien Da Silva from Rennes trips Romain Hamouma
88' Goal kick for Rennes.
88' Yvan Neyou Noupa from Saint-Etienne takes a free kick, but it ends up nowhere near the goalframe.
88' Dangerous challenge by Jonas Martin from Rennes. Jean-Philippe Krasso on the receiving end of that.
87' Rennes is in control of the ball.
87' Good effort by Jean-Philippe Krasso as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
87' Saint-Etienne start a counter attack.
86' Raphinha sends a header towards goal, but Jessy Moulin is there to comfortably save it
86' Jonas Martin puts in a cross...
86' Saint-Etienne is trying to create something here.
85' Ball possession: Saint-Etienne: 48%, Rennes: 52%.
85' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
85' Saint-Etienne is in control of the ball.
84' Sehrou Guirassy is leaving the field to be replaced by Adrien Hunou in a tactical substitution.
84' Benjamin Bourigeaud is leaving the field to be replaced by Jonas Martin in a tactical substitution.
83' Jean-Philippe Krasso from Saint-Etienne is ruled offside.
83' Flavien Tait from Rennes tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
83' Safe hands from Jessy Moulin as he comes out and claims the ball
82' A shot by Brandon Soppy is blocked.
82' Rennes start a counter attack.
82' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
82' Great vision by Yvann Macon from Saint-Etienne as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
81' Rennes is having a good opportunity to score.
81' Rennes take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
81' Denis Bouanga is leaving the field to be replaced by Tyrone Tormin in a tactical substitution.
81' Goal kick for Saint-Etienne.
81' Hamari Traore from Rennes sends an effort wide of target
80' Ball possession: Saint-Etienne: 48%, Rennes: 52%.
80' Rennes start a counter attack.
80' Damien Da Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
80' Yvann Macon puts in a cross...
80' Steven Nzonzi relieves the pressure with a clearance
80' Maxence Rivera swings in a cross from the free kick.
80' The referee signals a free kick as Brandon Soppy from Rennes trips Romain Hamouma
79' Reckless challenge there. Yvann Macon commits a rough foul on Sehrou Guirassy
79' Rennes is in control of the ball.
77' Rennes take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
76' Rennes take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75' Sehrou Guirassy from Rennes passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
75' Ball possession: Saint-Etienne: 49%, Rennes: 51%.
74' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
74' Eduardo Camavinga fouls Yvan Neyou Noupa.
73' Goal kick for Rennes.
73' Yvann Macon from Saint-Etienne directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
73' Arnaud Nordin is leaving the field to be replaced by Maxence Rivera in a tactical substitution.
73' Mahdi Camara from Saint-Etienne passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
72' Raphinha from Rennes directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
72' Rennes start a counter attack.
71' Rennes take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
71' Saint-Etienne is in control of the ball.
70' Ball possession: Saint-Etienne: 48%, Rennes: 52%.
70' Rennes take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
70' Romain Del Castillo is leaving the field to be replaced by Raphinha in a tactical substitution.
70' Martin Terrier is leaving the field to be replaced by Flavien Tait in a tactical substitution.
69' The ref blows his whistle. Wesley Fofana charged Naif Aguerd from behind and it's a free-kick
69' Romain Hamouma swings in a cross from the free kick.
68' Steven Nzonzi commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
68' The referee signals a free kick as Steven Nzonzi from Rennes trips Wesley Fofana
67' Dangerous challenge by Eduardo Camavinga from Rennes. Yvan Neyou Noupa on the receiving end of that.
67' Eduardo Camavinga from Rennes passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
67' Rennes start a counter attack.
67' Jean-Philippe Krasso from Saint-Etienne had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
67' Romain Hamouma from Saint-Etienne swings in the corner from the left.
66' Mahdi Camara from Saint-Etienne sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
66' Saint-Etienne is having a good opportunity to score.
66' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
65' Ball possession: Saint-Etienne: 47%, Rennes: 53%.
65' Goal kick for Rennes.
65' Wesley Fofana from Saint-Etienne heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
65' Romain Hamouma from Saint-Etienne swings in the corner from the left.
65' Brandon Soppy clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
64' Saint-Etienne is having a good opportunity to score.
64' Timothee Kolodziejczak sends a header towards goal, but Romain Salin is there to comfortably save it
63' Romain Hamouma swings in a cross from the free kick.
63' The referee signals a free kick as Damien Da Silva from Rennes trips Romain Hamouma
63' Jean-Philippe Krasso from Saint-Etienne is ruled offside.
62' Goal kick for Rennes.
61' Adil Aouchiche is leaving the field to be replaced by Jean-Philippe Krasso in a tactical substitution.
61' Mahdi Camara fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
61' Romain Hamouma from Saint-Etienne takes a short corner kick from the right.
61' Steven Nzonzi clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
61' Wesley Fofana of Saint-Etienne passes the ball to a team mate.
61' Wesley Fofana from Saint-Etienne takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
60' Ball possession: Saint-Etienne: 46%, Rennes: 54%.
60' Denis Bouanga from Saint-Etienne passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
60' Could be a good chance here as Yvan Neyou Noupa from Saint-Etienne cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
59' Rennes is trying to create something here.
58' Naif Aguerd relieves the pressure with a clearance
58' Romain Hamouma puts in a cross...
58' Damien Da Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
58' Adil Aouchiche puts in a cross...
58' Safe hands from Romain Salin as he comes out and claims the ball
58' Denis Bouanga heads the ball back across goal...
57' Sehrou Guirassy fouls Yvan Neyou Noupa.
57' Saint-Etienne is in control of the ball.
56' Damien Da Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
56' Romain Hamouma puts in a cross...
56' Saint-Etienne is in control of the ball.
55' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
55' Ball possession: Saint-Etienne: 45%, Rennes: 55%.
55' Rennes take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
53' Romain Del Castillo provided the assist for the goal.
53' G O O O A A A L - Sehrou Guirassy scores with a bicycle-kick! Amazing stuff!53' Romain Del Castillo from Rennes puts in a great cross...
53' Denis Bouanga from Saint-Etienne is ruled offside.
52' Saint-Etienne is having a good opportunity to score.
52' Rennes take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
52' Arnaud Nordin from Saint-Etienne tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
51' Adil Aouchiche from Saint-Etienne takes a short corner kick from the left.
51' Naif Aguerd clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
51' Saint-Etienne is having a good opportunity to score.
51' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
50' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
50' Damien Da Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
50' Mahdi Camara puts in a cross...
50' Ball possession: Saint-Etienne: 44%, Rennes: 56%.
49' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
49' Arnaud Nordin from Saint-Etienne is ruled offside.
49' NO GOAL! - After reviewing the situation, the referee announces that the goal for Saint-Etienne is revoked due to offside.
48' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
47' G O O O O A A A L! Saint-Etienne score! Arnaud Nordin is on the scoresheet.
47' Yvann Macon tests Romain Salin with a long range shot, which is parried back into play!
47' Romain Hamouma from Saint-Etienne passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
46' Rennes take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' Zaydou Youssouf is leaving the field to be replaced by Yvan Neyou Noupa in a tactical substitution.
46' Aimen Moueffek is leaving the field to be replaced by Wesley Fofana in a tactical substitution.
46' Martin Terrier comes back onto the field.
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: Saint-Etienne: 43%, Rennes: 57%.
45+3' Goal kick for Saint-Etienne.
45+3' The game is restarted.
45+2' It doesn't look good here as Martin Terrier is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
45+2' Martin Terrier is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
45+2' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
45+1' Aimen Moueffek relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+1' Martin Terrier from Rennes takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
45+1' Damien Da Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+1' Yvann Macon puts in a cross...
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45' Ball possession: Saint-Etienne: 43%, Rennes: 57%.
44' Rennes 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 left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
44' Damien Da Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
44' Yvann Macon puts in a cross...
44' Saint-Etienne is trying to create something here.
43' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
43' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
42' Steven Nzonzi relieves the pressure with a clearance
42' Romain Hamouma from Saint-Etienne swings in the corner from the right.
42' Hamari Traore clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
42' Naif Aguerd relieves the pressure with a clearance
42' Romain Hamouma puts in a cross...
41' Rennes is trying to create something here.
41' The match resumes with a drop ball.
41' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
40' Safe hands from Romain Salin as he comes out and claims the ball
40' Romain Hamouma from Saint-Etienne had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
40' Could be a good chance here as Timothee Kolodziejczak from Saint-Etienne cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
40' Ball possession: Saint-Etienne: 41%, Rennes: 59%.
40' Timothee Kolodziejczak relieves the pressure with a clearance
39' Steven Nzonzi from Rennes passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
39' Eduardo Camavinga puts in a cross...
39' Mahdi Camara relieves the pressure with a clearance
39' Benjamin Bourigeaud swings in a cross from the free kick.
38' Dangerous challenge by Timothee Kolodziejczak from Saint-Etienne. Romain Del Castillo on the receiving end of that.
38' Rennes is in control of the ball.
37' Rennes take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
37' Goal kick for Saint-Etienne.
37' Brandon Soppy from Rennes crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
36' Brandon Soppy from Rennes tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
36' Romain Salin relieves the pressure with a clearance
36' Adil Aouchiche puts in a cross...
35' Ball possession: Saint-Etienne: 43%, Rennes: 57%.
35' Good effort by Adil Aouchiche as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
35' Romain Hamouma from Saint-Etienne tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
35' Hamari Traore relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' Romain Hamouma puts in a cross...
34' Saint-Etienne start a counter attack.
34' Saint-Etienne is in control of the ball.
33' Benjamin Bourigeaud provided the assist for the goal.
33' G O O O A A A L - Naif Aguerd from Rennes heads the ball home!33' Benjamin Bourigeaud from Rennes swings in the corner from the right.
33' Timothee Kolodziejczak clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
32' Brandon Soppy puts in a cross...
32' Rennes is trying to create something here.
32' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
31' Brandon Soppy from Rennes goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Adil Aouchiche
31' Zaydou Youssouf relieves the pressure with a clearance
31' Benjamin Bourigeaud from Rennes swings in the corner from the right.
30' It's a good hit from long range by Sehrou Guirassy who forces a save from Jessy Moulin. Corner kick.
30' Rennes is having a good opportunity to score.
30' Ball possession: Saint-Etienne: 44%, Rennes: 56%.
29' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
28' Rennes is trying to create something here.
28' Good effort by Romain Del Castillo as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
28' Brandon Soppy puts in a cross...
27' Safe hands from Jessy Moulin as he comes out and claims the ball
27' Benjamin Bourigeaud puts in a cross...
27' Denis Bouanga relieves the pressure with a clearance
27' Benjamin Bourigeaud from Rennes swings in the corner from the right.
26' Timothee Kolodziejczak clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
26' Brandon Soppy puts in a cross...
26' Zaydou Youssouf from Saint-Etienne directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
26' Both sides are struggling to open up the opponent's defense
25' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
25' Ball possession: Saint-Etienne: 44%, Rennes: 56%.
24' Rennes is trying to create something here.
24' Saint-Etienne is in control of the ball.
23' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
22' Timothee Kolodziejczak is penalised for pushing Sehrou Guirassy.
22' Safe hands from Jessy Moulin as he comes out and claims the ball
22' Yvann Macon could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
21' Harold Moukoudi relieves the pressure with a clearance
21' Brandon Soppy puts in a cross...
20' The referee signals a free kick as Timothee Kolodziejczak from Saint-Etienne trips Sehrou Guirassy
20' Denis Bouanga from Saint-Etienne makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
20' Adil Aouchiche carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
20' Ball possession: Saint-Etienne: 44%, Rennes: 56%.
19' The referee signals a free kick as Yvann Macon from Saint-Etienne trips Brandon Soppy
19' Brandon Soppy relieves the pressure with a clearance
18' Yvann Macon from Saint-Etienne passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
18' Adil Aouchiche of Saint-Etienne passes the ball to a team mate.
18' Saint-Etienne start a counter attack.
18' Martin Terrier from Rennes passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
18' Aimen Moueffek could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
17' Aimen Moueffek relieves the pressure with a clearance
17' Brandon Soppy from Rennes crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
17' Steven Nzonzi relieves the pressure with a clearance
17' Adil Aouchiche from Saint-Etienne swings in the corner from the right.
16' Denis Bouanga from Saint-Etienne sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
16' Saint-Etienne start a counter attack.
16' Yvann Macon from Saint-Etienne directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
15' Goal kick for Rennes.
15' Arnaud Nordin from Saint-Etienne heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
15' Romain Hamouma from Saint-Etienne puts in a great cross...
15' Ball possession: Saint-Etienne: 42%, Rennes: 58%.
14' Rennes is in control of the ball.
14' Rennes take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
14' Mahdi Camara relieves the pressure with a clearance
13' Benjamin Bourigeaud swings in a cross from the free kick.
13' The referee signals a free kick as Aimen Moueffek from Saint-Etienne trips Eduardo Camavinga
12' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
12' The game is restarted.
12' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
11' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
11' The referee signals a free kick as Hamari Traore from Rennes trips Denis Bouanga
11' Saint-Etienne is in control of the ball.
10' Ball possession: Saint-Etienne: 32%, Rennes: 68%.
10' Rennes is trying to create something here.
9' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
8' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
8' Benjamin Bourigeaud swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate and it goes out of the field.
8' Benjamin Bourigeaud from Rennes sends a deflected cross into the box.
8' A shot by Naif Aguerd is blocked.
8' Sehrou Guirassy from Rennes had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
8' Romain Del Castillo of Rennes passes the ball to a team mate.
8' Benjamin Bourigeaud swings in a cross from the free kick.
7' Obstruction as Aimen Moueffek cuts off the run of Martin Terrier. A free-kick is awarded.
7' Rennes take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6' Adil Aouchiche comes back onto the field.
6' Rennes take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6' The game is restarted.
6' It doesn't look good here as Adil Aouchiche is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
6' Adil Aouchiche is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
5' Ball possession: Saint-Etienne: 23%, Rennes: 77%.
5' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
5' A shot from Benjamin Bourigeaud takes a deflection but the keeper is there to cover it
5' Rennes take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
4' Denis Bouanga from Saint-Etienne crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
4' Saint-Etienne start a counter attack.
4' Rennes is in control of the ball.
4' Rennes take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3' Steven Nzonzi is penalised for pushing Yvann Macon.
3' Rennes take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
2' Timothee Kolodziejczak is penalised for pushing Sehrou Guirassy.
2' Rennes take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
2' Rennes is in control of the ball.
1' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' Rennes take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Today's attendance is 910.
1' Rennes kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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