Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stade de lAbbé-Deschamps where Auxerre play host to Guingamp. A crowd of 17,559 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Auxerre are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Guingamp appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Regis Guel.


0.00
The whistle blows and Auxerre get the match underway!
2.18
Brenny Inia flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean Pierre Ehret. Jean Pierre Ehret shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Richard White!
8.37
Adnan Revillet flicks a high pass forward. Martin Goussé holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Goussé flicks a high pass forward. Jean Pierre Ehret controls it well on his chest. Jean Pierre Ehret shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
9.12
Alejandro Sanz darts forward. Alejandro Sanz lofts in a cross ball towards Armindo Ben Askar. Armindo Ben Askar powers a header at goal but J-Clau Gouaméné reads it well. Fabulous stop!
15.31
Fernando Marcos knocks the ball to his team mate, Hubert Ducloux. Hubert Ducloux shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.39
Fernando Marcos darts forward. Fernando Marcos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.19
Luis Sabin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Marcos. Fernando Marcos runs straight at the opposition's defence. Fernando Marcos knocks in a cross ball towards Armindo Ben Askar. Armindo Ben Askar makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.21
Philippe Papin kicks a strong pass forward to Wilson Gallon. Wilson Gallon lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Eustace. With a superhuman jump, Wes Eustace connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.58
Luis Sabin hits a low pass to Fernando Marcos. Fernando Marcos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hubert Ducloux. Hubert Ducloux lofts in a cross ball towards Armindo Ben Askar. Armindo Ben Askar makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by J-Clau Gouaméné.
24.08
Alejandro Sanz takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Marques Pereira Hagard comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
26.45
Fernando Marcos kicks a strong pass forward to Ole Simons. Ole Simons knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marques Pereira Hagard.
30.36
Fernando Mario Florentin sees Armindo Ben Askar in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Armindo Ben Askar knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to J-Clau Gouaméné who gathers it comfortably.
33.08
Fernando Marcos darts forward. Fernando Marcos shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
39.43
Alejandro Sanz makes a probing pass to Armindo Ben Askar. Armindo Ben Askar shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
44.16
Alejandro Sanz plays the ball forward to Hubert Ducloux. Hubert Ducloux knocks in a cross ball towards Armindo Ben Askar. With a superhuman jump, Armindo Ben Askar connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Brenny Inia laces a weighted ball forward to Wilson Gallon. Wilson Gallon shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Auxerre appear unchanged since the first half. Guingamp also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Guingamp kick off and get the second half underway!
48.50
Fernando Marcos decides to run forward with the ball. Fernando Marcos lofts in a cross ball towards Hubert Ducloux. Hubert Ducloux outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
54.15
Alejandro Sanz hits a low pass to Hubert Ducloux. Hubert Ducloux shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
55.43
Fernando Marcos makes a simple pass to Armindo Ben Askar. Armindo Ben Askar knocks in a cross ball towards Ole Simons. Ole Simons fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
63.14
Filipe Valente flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Marcos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fernando Marcos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Armindo Ben Askar. Armindo Ben Askar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.09
Marques Pereira Hagard knocks the ball to his team mate, Aloisio Baudoin. Aloisio Baudoin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wes Eustace. Wes Eustace knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.09
Philippe Papin flicks a high ball forward to Wes Eustace who gracefully takes it down. Wes Eustace knocks in a cross ball towards Jean Pierre Ehret. Jean Pierre Ehret whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
81.10
Fernando Mario Florentin kicks a strong pass forward to Ole Simons. Ole Simons sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
85.10
Fernando Marcos makes a probing pass to Hubert Ducloux. Hubert Ducloux cuts inside the box! Hubert Ducloux side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. J-Clau Gouaméné gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
87.14
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
89.14
Jose Merino comes back to take the throw-in. Luis Sabin kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Marcos. Fernando Marcos changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Fernando Marcos knocks in a cross ball towards Hubert Ducloux. Hubert Ducloux flicks the ball with his head but is denied by J-Clau Gouaméné. Excellent save.
90.00
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
69.4%
30.6%
Play Area
26.4%
41.7%
31.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Marcos of Auxerre

Match Ratings