Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stade Louis Dugauguez where Sedan-Ardennes play host to AC Ajaccio. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sedan-Ardennes are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AC Ajaccio appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Edern Mendy.


0.00
AC Ajaccio get the match underway!
4.04
Jocelyn Pires flicks a high pass forward. Simon Schell controls it well on his chest. Simon Schell chips the ball to his team mate, Damir Petit. Damir Petit tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
8.07
Fernando Barros kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Gough. Craig Gough whips in a cross ball towards Vitor Fonseca. Vitor Fonseca fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Vitor Fonseca scores for Sedan-Ardennes!!
14.32
Antonio Soares threads a neat ball through to Patrick Zambernardi. Patrick Zambernardi darts forward. Patrick Zambernardi makes a probing pass between the defence to Samuel Neves. Samuel Neves muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
15.11
Simon Schell flicks a high pass forward to Billy Davidson who brings the ball under control. Billy Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Fabien Cloarec. Fabien Cloarec heads the ball goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
16.49
Carlos Zamora sees space and advances. Carlos Zamora flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabien Cloarec. Fabien Cloarec knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steffen Perez who gathers it comfortably.
18.02
Antonio Soares runs forward with the ball. Antonio Soares hits a low pass to Craig Gough. Craig Gough makes a probing pass to Vitor Fonseca but he's offside!
24.58
Fernando Barros knocks the ball forward to Craig Gough. Craig Gough plays a one-two with Samuel Neves and rushes in on goal... Craig Gough takes a shot at goal. Craig Gough scores for Sedan-Ardennes!!
30.02
Jocelyn Pires threads a neat ball through to Eddy Sopalski. Eddy Sopalski threads a neat ball through to Fabien Cloarec. Fabien Cloarec knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anthony Pereira.
42.53
Garba Akinbiyi flicks a high ball forward to Patrick Zambernardi who takes it down. Patrick Zambernardi flicks a high pass forward. Craig Gough holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Neves. Samuel Neves powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
44.45
Patrick Zambernardi kicks a strong pass forward to Samuel Neves. Samuel Neves knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Zamora.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sedan-Ardennes appear unchanged since the first half. AC Ajaccio also appear unchanged since the first half. The AC Ajaccio players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Sedan-Ardennes kicking off!
49.43
Carlos Zamora chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Schell. Simon Schell hits a low pass to Billy Davidson. Billy Davidson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
51.21
Carlos Zamora knocks the ball forward to Eddy Sopalski. Eddy Sopalski flicks a high pass forward. Fabien Cloarec collects the pass. Fabien Cloarec controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
53.33
Anthony Pereira flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Barros who takes it down. Fernando Barros flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Neves controls it well on his chest. Samuel Neves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Zamora.
60.48
Fernando Barros flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Neves controls it well on his chest. Samuel Neves knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jocelyn Pires.
63.53
Jocelyn Pires sees Ronald Potillon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ronald Potillon sees Damir Petit in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Damir Petit knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.03
Mehdi Van Ankeren sees Billy Davidson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Damir Petit. Damir Petit heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
71.12
Patrick Zambernardi takes it forward alone. Patrick Zambernardi plays a quick one-two with Vitor Fonseca and rushes in on goal... Patrick Zambernardi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
72.49
Ronald Potillon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Damir Petit. Damir Petit finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
73.23
Sakis Andriopoulos kicks a strong pass forward to Claus Leonhardsen. Claus Leonhardsen kicks a strong pass forward to Samuel Neves. Samuel Neves whips in a cross ball towards Craig Gough. Craig Gough rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
75.25
Simon Schell makes a simple pass to Fabien Cloarec. Fabien Cloarec whips in a cross ball towards Damir Petit. Damir Petit outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Steffen Perez. Excellent save.
78.01
Garba Akinbiyi threads the ball through to Patrick Zambernardi. Patrick Zambernardi passes the ball forward to Vitor Fonseca. Vitor Fonseca knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Neves. Samuel Neves flicks the ball with his head but Duarte Reis reads it well. Well saved!
81.12
Carlos Zamora pushes mid-way up the pitch. Carlos Zamora makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Davidson. Billy Davidson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.03
Simon Schell barges into Fernando Barros. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fernando Barros runs off the knock.
85.59
Ronald Potillon laces a weighted ball forward to Billy Davidson. Billy Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Fabien Cloarec. Fabien Cloarec is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
90.00
Sakis Andriopoulos sees Claus Leonhardsen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Claus Leonhardsen flicks a high ball forward to Vitor Fonseca who takes it down. Vitor Fonseca lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Neves. Samuel Neves finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Duarte Reis with no chance!! Goal for Sedan-Ardennes!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.3%
56.7%
Play Area
27.8%
44.4%
27.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig Gough of Sedan-Ardennes

Match Ratings