Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stade La Meinau where RC Strasbourg play host to FC Gueugnon. A crowd of 19,166 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RC Strasbourg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Gueugnon appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Mansour Bruno.


0.00
FC Gueugnon kick off and get the first half underway!
2.20
David Platt flicks a high ball forward to Corentin Ramé who takes it down. Corentin Ramé sees a break and surges forward. Corentin Ramé knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Regis Sibille is offside!
3.51
Adrien Wimbée darts forward. Adrien Wimbée whips in a cross ball towards Seyni Roy. Seyni Roy knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
8.56
With a delightful solo run, Zinedine Bastien stretches the opposition's defence. Zinedine Bastien knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Davidson who gathers it comfortably.
12.45
Said Rouxel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Seyni Roy. Seyni Roy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Davidson who gathers it comfortably.
15.12
Ted Ngom knocks the ball to his team mate, Bernard Collin. Bernard Collin flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Dominguez controls it well on his chest. Oscar Dominguez whips in a cross ball towards Rafik Schemmel. Rafik Schemmel jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
20.11
Ted Ngom clumsily knocks into Regis Sibille. The referee warns Ted Ngom to calm down! Regis Sibille runs off the knock.
24.33
Guerino Ruotolo sees Corentin Ramé in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Corentin Ramé makes a probing pass to Fabrice Raschke. Fabrice Raschke threads the ball through to Erwan Deniaud but he's offside!
28.32
Bernard Collin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Seyni Roy. Seyni Roy whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Dominguez. Oscar Dominguez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Gavin Davidson. Excellent save.
30.24
Guerino Ruotolo threads the ball through to Corentin Ramé. Corentin Ramé flicks a high pass forward to Fabrice Raschke who brings the ball under control. Fabrice Raschke shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Patricio Linares!
33.29
Guerino Ruotolo flicks a high pass forward. Corentin Ramé collects the pass. Corentin Ramé makes a probing pass to Regis Sibille. Regis Sibille kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Claude Ait-Ouarab but the referee indicates it's offside!
36.52
Corentin Ramé flicks a high ball forward to Fabrice Raschke who takes it down. With great vision, Fabrice Raschke plays the ball forward to Erwan Deniaud who has made a great run into the box. Erwan Deniaud shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Erwan Deniaud!
40.09
Bernard Collin chips the ball to his team mate, Oscar Dominguez. Oscar Dominguez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fabrice Jay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
RC Strasbourg kick off and get the second half underway!
48.37
Said Rouxel changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Said Rouxel shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for RC Strasbourg! That brings them level!
51.58
Rudy Delhommeau chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-Claude Ait-Ouarab. Jean-Claude Ait-Ouarab lofts in a cross ball towards Regis Sibille. Regis Sibille is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.13
Bernard Collin darts forward. Bernard Collin whips in a cross ball towards Rafik Schemmel. Rafik Schemmel flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Gavin Davidson had no chance!! Goal for RC Strasbourg!
60.53
FC Gueugnon have made a substitution with Joao Pinto replacing David Platt .
61.61
Reynald Sabin hacks Zinedine Bastien from behind! The referee calls over Reynald Sabin and shows him a yellow card! Zinedine Bastien stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.58
Jimmy Claes barges into Jean-Claude Ait-Ouarab. Jimmy Claes is warned by the referee! Jean-Claude Ait-Ouarab hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.25
Reynald Sabin kicks a strong pass forward to Regis Sibille. Regis Sibille plays a one-two with Jean-Claude Ait-Ouarab and advances towards the goal... Regis Sibille muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Solid save from Patricio Linares.
71.07
Zinedine Bastien decides to run forward with the ball. Zinedine Bastien whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Dominguez. Oscar Dominguez shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
73.12
Jimmy Claes threads a neat ball through to Adrien Wimbée. Adrien Wimbée decides to run forward with the ball. Adrien Wimbée knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Dominguez. Oscar Dominguez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
77.32
Reynald Sabin kicks a strong pass forward to Fabrice Raschke. Fabrice Raschke rushes past Dambou Debes! Some silky footwork from Fabrice Raschke provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
78.31
Rudy Delhommeau clumsily knocks into Ted Ngom. The referee calls over Rudy Delhommeau and shows him a yellow card! Ted Ngom hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.46
Fabrice Jay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rudy Delhommeau. Rudy Delhommeau knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabrice Raschke. Fabrice Raschke makes a great pass forward. Regis Sibille runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
83.49
Zinedine Bastien barges into Reynald Sabin. The referee calls over Zinedine Bastien and shows him a yellow card! Reynald Sabin stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.10
Adrien Wimbée knocks the ball forward to Rafik Schemmel. Rafik Schemmel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.45
Jimmy Claes kicks a strong pass forward to Adrien Wimbée. Adrien Wimbée knocks the ball to his team mate, Seyni Roy. Seyni Roy shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
20.8%
42.9%
36.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Said Rouxel of RC Strasbourg

Match Ratings
1.Patricio Linares (GK)
7
2.Dambou Debes (DEF)
6
3.Jimmy Claes (DEF)
6
4.Ted Ngom (DEF)
6
5.Zinedine Bastien (MID)yellow card
6
6.Bernard Collin (MID)
8
7.Adrien Wimbée (MID)
8
8.Said Rouxel (MID)goal scored
9
9.Seyni Roy (ATT)
6
10.Rafik Schemmel (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Oscar Dominguez (ATT)
6
 
12.Felipe Gomez (MID)
0
13.Youl Alidor Paviot (DEF)
0
14.Ciro Ametrano (DEF)
0