Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade Louis Dugauguez where Sedan-Ardennes play host to Stade Rennais. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sedan-Ardennes are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stade Rennais appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Regis Guel.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sedan-Ardennes are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stade Rennais appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Regis Guel.
0.00
0-0Stade Rennais kick off!
2.05
0-0Sakis Andriopoulos makes a beautiful solo run. Sakis Andriopoulos hits a low pass to Lampros Christodoulakis. Lampros Christodoulakis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mickael Dalmat.
4.58
0-0Rodrigo Fernandes comes in with a late challenge on Gerald Laigle. Rodrigo Fernandes is given a warning by the referee! Gerald Laigle hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.26
0-0Nuno Pinto chips the ball to his team mate, Ensio Essbjorn. Ensio Essbjorn shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
18.09
From the throw-in, Dani‘l Simonsen picks out Romain Boghossian. Romain Boghossian knocks the ball forward to Lampros Christodoulakis. Lampros Christodoulakis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Romero P. Ferrer.
26.57
Dani‘l Simonsen threads a neat ball through to Samuel Neves. Samuel Neves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Diogo Ribeiro who gathers it comfortably.
27.07
0-0Joseph-Desire Ndo flicks a high pass forward to Ensio Essbjorn who brings the ball under control. Ensio Essbjorn knocks in a cross ball towards David Ravelli. David Ravelli gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Steffen Perez didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
30.02
Joseph-Desire Ndo makes a probing pass to Rodrigo Fernandes. Rodrigo Fernandes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Boubacar Doubaï.
33.14
From the throw-in, Mickael Dalmat picks out Romero P. Ferrer. Romero P. Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Joseph-Desire Ndo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joseph-Desire Ndo sees David Ravelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Ravelli knocks in a cross ball towards Ensio Essbjorn. Ensio Essbjorn flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Steffen Perez. Excellent save.
34.51
0-0Alexandre Moutinho flicks a high pass forward. Lampros Christodoulakis collects the pass. Lampros Christodoulakis threads the ball through to Godwin Kanu but he's offside!
36.22
Romain Boghossian brings the ball forward. Romain Boghossian lofts in a cross ball towards Lampros Christodoulakis. Lampros Christodoulakis powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Diogo Ribeiro.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sedan-Ardennes appear unchanged since the first half. Stade Rennais also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Sedan-Ardennes kick off!
51.42
Andy Saad threads a neat ball through to Joseph-Desire Ndo. Joseph-Desire Ndo makes a probing pass to Nenad Bourgois. Nenad Bourgois knocks the ball forward to Rodrigo Fernandes but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
54.06
Boubacar Doubaï makes a probing pass to Romain Boghossian. Romain Boghossian brings the ball forward. Romain Boghossian knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.08
Joseph-Desire Ndo catches Dani‘l Simonsen on the ankles. The referee calls over Joseph-Desire Ndo and warns him to calm down! Dani‘l Simonsen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.09
With vision, Dani‘l Simonsen plays the ball forward to Samuel Neves. Samuel Neves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.15
0-0Stade Rennais have made a substitution with Mansour Prso replacing Nenad Bourgois .
61.16
0-0Nuno Pinto knocks the ball forward to David Ravelli. David Ravelli plays a scrappy one-two with Mansour Prso and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jean-Jacques Jacquesson catches David Ravelli on the ankles. David Ravelli appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
63.06
0-0Joseph-Desire Ndo flicks a high pass forward. Mansour Prso collects the pass. Mansour Prso plays a one-two with Ensio Essbjorn and advances towards the goal... Boubacar Doubaï comes in with a late challenge on Mansour Prso. Mansour Prso appeals for a penalty! Given!!
63.06
0-0The referee points to the spot..
64.49
0-1Ensio Essbjorn takes a cautious run up and powers a low shot which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
65.24
Dani‘l Simonsen flicks a high pass forward. Godwin Kanu controls it well on his chest. Godwin Kanu knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Neves. Samuel Neves connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
71.56
Graham Robinson sees Nuno Pinto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nuno Pinto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mansour Prso. Mansour Prso runs straight at the defence! Mansour Prso side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
72.31
Mickael Dalmat passes the ball forward to Joseph-Desire Ndo. Joseph-Desire Ndo makes a probing pass to David Ravelli. David Ravelli knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Fernandes. Rodrigo Fernandes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Steffen Perez had no chance!! Goal for Stade Rennais!
81.27
Joseph-Desire Ndo flicks the ball to his team mate, Ensio Essbjorn. Ensio Essbjorn tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Steffen Perez manages to gather it effortlessly.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.1%
52.9%
Play Area
26.5%
42.6%
30.9%
Scorers
| Samuel Neves 65 | Ensio Essbjorn 64 (p) Rodrigo Fernandes 72 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Samuel Neves of Sedan-Ardennes |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Steffen Perez (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Sakis Andriopoulos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gerald Laigle (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Boubacar Doubaï (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jean-Jacques Jacquesson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Romain Boghossian (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Dani‘l Simonsen (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alexandre Moutinho (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Samuel Neves (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Godwin Kanu (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Lampros Christodoulakis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Garba Akinbiyi (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tom Van Der Laan (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Milan Berck Van As (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Diogo Ribeiro (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Graham Robinson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mickael Dalmat (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Romero P. Ferrer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andy Saad (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nuno Pinto (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Joseph-Desire Ndo (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | David Ravelli (ATT) | 8 | |
| 9. | Ensio Essbjorn (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Nenad Bourgois (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rodrigo Fernandes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Pierre Mondragon (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Ritchie (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mansour Prso (ATT) | 7 | |