Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Stade La Meinau where RC Strasbourg play host to Stade Lavallois. A crowd of 16,476 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both RC Strasbourg and Stade Lavallois are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Yannick Barbosa.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both RC Strasbourg and Stade Lavallois are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Yannick Barbosa.
0.00
0-0Stade Lavallois start the match!
2.22
0-0Said Rouxel flicks a high pass forward. Seyni Roy controls it well on his chest. Seyni Roy finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
3.18
0-0Jimmy Claes hacks Renzo Mirri from behind! The referee calls over Jimmy Claes and shows him a yellow card! Renzo Mirri stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.27
0-0Ted Ngom passes the ball forward to Zinedine Bastien. Zinedine Bastien knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Koné. Jonathan Koné knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.06
Shabani Darbelet plays the ball forward to Renzo Mirri. Renzo Mirri shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
15.43
Adrien Wimbée plays the ball forward to Rafik Schemmel. Rafik Schemmel knocks in a cross ball towards Seyni Roy. Seyni Roy makes a convincing header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
18.07
Zinedine Bastien knocks the ball forward to Jonathan Koné. Jonathan Koné knocks in a cross ball towards Rafik Schemmel. Rafik Schemmel connects with a diving header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.52
Jimmy Claes makes a simple pass to Zinedine Bastien. Zinedine Bastien makes a probing pass to Rafik Schemmel. Rafik Schemmel cuts inside the box! Rafik Schemmel muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
24.31
Bernard Collin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonathan Koné. Jonathan Koné tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
26.42
Ted Ngom comes in with a late challenge on Kodjo Lestin. The referee calls over Ted Ngom and shows him a yellow card! Kodjo Lestin runs off the knock.
27.19
Mario Warmuz flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Ferrer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Ferrer shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
28.40
0-0Adrien Wimbée sees Jonathan Koné in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jonathan Koné lofts in a cross ball towards Seyni Roy. Seyni Roy gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Jannick Maraval punches it away to safety.
30.33
Seeing a gap ahead, Ted Ngom plays the ball forward to Said Rouxel. Said Rouxel flicks a high pass forward. Rafik Schemmel controls it well on his chest. Rafik Schemmel makes a simple pass, allowing Seyni Roy to run into the box. Seyni Roy tries a spectacular strike but it is shockingly off target!
36.57
1-0Jimmy Claes threads a neat ball through to Bernard Collin. Bernard Collin chips the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Koné. Jonathan Koné whips in a cross ball towards Rafik Schemmel. Rafik Schemmel rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
44.53
Nestor Gillet sees Mario Warmuz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mario Warmuz knocks the ball to his team mate, Kodjo Lestin. Kodjo Lestin finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. RC Strasbourg appear unchanged since the first half. Stade Lavallois also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stade Lavallois players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
RC Strasbourg start the second half!
49.04
Bernard Collin takes it forward alone. Bernard Collin knocks the ball forward, putting Seyni Roy through on goal. Seyni Roy tries a spectacular strike but it flies just off target!
51.14
Adrien Wimbée makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Seyni Roy. Seyni Roy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.50
Said Rouxel makes an attacking run forward. Said Rouxel knocks in a cross ball towards Rafik Schemmel. With a superhuman jump, Rafik Schemmel connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
55.20
1-0Jimmy Claes clumsily knocks into Renzo Mirri. Jimmy Claes is given a warning by the referee! Renzo Mirri gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.46
Adrien Wimbée flicks a high pass forward. Rafik Schemmel collects the pass. Rafik Schemmel whips in a cross ball towards Seyni Roy. Seyni Roy powers a header at goal. Solid save from Jannick Maraval. What a great pair of hands!
61.07
Dambou Debes flicks a high ball forward to Adrien Wimbée who takes it down. Adrien Wimbée hits a low pass to Rafik Schemmel. Rafik Schemmel shoots from 20 yards but Jannick Maraval is on top of it.
65.24
Gerald Müller lofts the ball long. Kodjo Lestin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patricio Linares who gathers it comfortably.
66.43
Jimmy Claes makes a probing pass to Zinedine Bastien. Zinedine Bastien flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Koné controls it well on his chest. Jonathan Koné lofts in a cross ball towards Seyni Roy. With a superhuman jump, Seyni Roy connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for RC Strasbourg!
73.31
Mario Warmuz passes the ball forward to Eduardo Ferrer. Eduardo Ferrer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dambou Debes.
75.15
Adrien Wimbée threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Koné. Jonathan Koné advances inside the box! Jonathan Koné tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.18
Adrien Wimbée runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Adrien Wimbée knocks in a cross ball towards Seyni Roy. Seyni Roy connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Jannick Maraval reads it well. Fabulous stop!
78.22
Gerald Müller hacks Rafik Schemmel from behind! The referee brings Gerald Müller to one side and gives him a warning! Rafik Schemmel gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
83.52
Adrien Wimbée barges into Shabani Darbelet. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Shabani Darbelet runs off the knock.
84.57
2-0Dambou Debes barges into Kodjo Lestin. The referee calls over Dambou Debes and warns him to calm down! Kodjo Lestin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
0
Shots off Target
10
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
5
1
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.7%
36.2%
Play Area
25%
42.5%
32.5%
Scorers
| Rafik Schemmel 37 Seyni Roy 66 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rafik Schemmel of RC Strasbourg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Patricio Linares (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dambou Debes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jimmy Claes (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Ted Ngom (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Zinedine Bastien (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Bernard Collin (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Adrien Wimbée (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Said Rouxel (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jonathan Koné (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Seyni Roy (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Rafik Schemmel (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Felipe Gomez (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Youl Alidor Paviot (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ciro Ametrano (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jannick Maraval (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gerald Müller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Martino De Rosa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nestor Gillet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Barket Fretard (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Shabani Darbelet (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mario Warmuz (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Luis Petit (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kodjo Lestin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Eduardo Ferrer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Renzo Mirri (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Armin Schäfer (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicolas Nordwald (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Chritophe Kante (MID) | 0 | |