Match Report


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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Stade Jean Laville where FC Gueugnon play host to AC Ajaccio. A crowd of 20,230 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Gueugnon are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AC Ajaccio appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Edern Mendy.


0.00
FC Gueugnon kick off the first half!
2.14
Eddy Sopalski passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Damir Petit. Damir Petit knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.43
Simon Schell threads a neat ball through to Damir Petit. Damir Petit shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
8.22
Damir Petit hacks Zoumana Murati from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Zoumana Murati hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.28
Jocelyn Pires passes the ball forward to Mehdi Van Ankeren. With a delightful solo run, Mehdi Van Ankeren stretches the opposition's defence. Mehdi Van Ankeren knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Zoumana Murati.
16.19
Reynald Sabin makes a probing pass to Erwan Deniaud. Erwan Deniaud deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Regis Sibille but the linesman indicates offside!
20.11
David Platt flicks a high pass forward. Reynald Sabin controls it well on his chest. Reynald Sabin knocks the ball forward to Erwan Deniaud. Erwan Deniaud shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Duarte Reis smothers it!
21.11
Carlos Zamora makes a probing pass to Ronald Potillon. Ronald Potillon threads a neat ball through to Billy Davidson. Billy Davidson shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
24.30
Ronald Potillon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Davidson. Billy Davidson threads the ball through to Damir Petit but he's offside!
28.20
Reynald Sabin passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Erwan Deniaud. Erwan Deniaud lofts in a cross ball towards Regis Sibille. Regis Sibille flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
32.34
Fabrice Jay threads the ball through to Reynald Sabin. Reynald Sabin threads the ball through to Fabrice Raschke. Fabrice Raschke makes a great pass forward. Erwan Deniaud runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
38.50
Carlos Zamora flicks a high pass forward to Eddy Sopalski who brings the ball under control. Eddy Sopalski surges forward with the ball. Eddy Sopalski whips in a cross ball towards Fabien Cloarec. Fabien Cloarec directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.22
Seeing a gap ahead, Jocelyn Pires picks a pass forward to Mehdi Van Ankeren. Mehdi Van Ankeren plays the ball forward to Fabien Cloarec. Fabien Cloarec knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guerino Ruotolo.
44.52
Mehdi Van Ankeren deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Davidson. Billy Davidson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Gueugnon have changed their lineup with Rudy Delhommeau replacing Corentin Ramé. AC Ajaccio appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with AC Ajaccio kicking off!
47.04
Sebastiao Pinheiro makes a probing pass to Simon Schell. Simon Schell knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Davidson. Billy Davidson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.12
David Platt flicks a high pass forward to Rudy Delhommeau who brings the ball under control. Rudy Delhommeau makes a beautiful solo run. Rudy Delhommeau plays a scrappy one-two with Regis Sibille and advances towards the goal... Rudy Delhommeau shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.56
Ronald Potillon threads the ball through to Fabien Cloarec. Fabien Cloarec shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.50
Reynald Sabin threads a neat ball through to Erwan Deniaud. Erwan Deniaud whips in a cross ball towards Regis Sibille. Regis Sibille makes a deft header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.32
FC Gueugnon have made a substitution with Joao Pinto replacing David Platt .
63.35
Zoumana Murati pushes mid-way up the pitch. Zoumana Murati passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Jean-Claude Ait-Ouarab. Jean-Claude Ait-Ouarab edges inside the box! Jean-Claude Ait-Ouarab comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
67.03
Simon Schell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabien Cloarec. Fabien Cloarec finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
69.53
Under pressure, Jocelyn Pires clears the ball far upfield. Damir Petit lofts in a cross ball towards Fabien Cloarec. Fabien Cloarec beats his man to it with a header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
73.44
Fabrice Jay runs forward with the ball. Fabrice Jay changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Fabrice Jay finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.25
Reynald Sabin flicks a high pass forward to Erwan Deniaud who brings the ball under control. Erwan Deniaud shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Duarte Reis.
76.38
Corner kick to FC Gueugnon. Reynald Sabin plays it out to the edge of the box. Eddy Sopalski gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
78.30
Eddy Sopalski flicks a high pass forward. Damir Petit holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Damir Petit knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Davidson. Billy Davidson makes a looping header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
79.06
Simon Schell knocks the ball forward to Damir Petit. Damir Petit lofts in a cross ball towards Fabien Cloarec. Fabien Cloarec makes a deft header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
85.39
Mehdi Van Ankeren threads a neat ball through to Billy Davidson. Billy Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Fabien Cloarec. Fabien Cloarec directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
87.23
Simon Schell kicks a strong pass forward to Damir Petit. Damir Petit shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
90.00
Reynald Sabin flicks a high pass forward. Fabrice Raschke controls it well on his chest. Fabrice Raschke flicks a high pass forward. Regis Sibille controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Regis Sibille looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Duarte Reis!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
4
8
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.9%
57.1%
Play Area
34.1%
38.5%
27.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eddy Sopalski of AC Ajaccio

Match Ratings
1.Duarte Reis (GK)
7
2.Sebastiao Pinheiro (DEF)
6
3.Carlos Zamora (DEF)
6
4.Jocelyn Pires (DEF)
7
5.Mehdi Van Ankeren (MID)
7
6.Eddy Sopalski (MID)
9
7.Simon Schell (MID)
7
8.Ronald Potillon (MID)
6
9.Damir Petit (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Billy Davidson (ATT)
6
11.Fabien Cloarec (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Roy Neeskens (MID)
0
13.Miguael Wiart (MID)
0
14.Marcel Friio (DEF)
0