Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stade de lAube where Troyes Aube Champagne play host to Chamois Niortais. A crowd of 9,015 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Troyes Aube Champagne are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Chamois Niortais appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gonzalo Delaroche.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Troyes Aube Champagne are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Chamois Niortais appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gonzalo Delaroche.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Troyes Aube Champagne kicking off!
6.03
0-0Nicolas Manga hits a low pass to Tony Meijer. Tony Meijer plays a quick one-two with Tony Zouaoui and rushes in on goal... Tony Meijer tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.27
Emmerick Drouin plays the ball forward to Lucien Johansen. Lucien Johansen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
14.58
Hubert Gope-Fenepej sees Tony Zouaoui in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tony Zouaoui lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Meijer. Tony Meijer beats his man to it with a header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
24.22
0-0Lucien Johansen hacks Pascal Vahirua from behind! The referee warns Lucien Johansen to calm down! Pascal Vahirua runs off the knock.
26.31
Nicolas Manga flicks a high pass forward. Tony Meijer controls it well on his chest. Tony Meijer skips past Jeremie Darcheville! Tony Meijer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
28.14
0-0Alexandre Clement makes a beautiful solo run. Alexandre Clement plays a one-two with Lucien Johansen and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Alexandre Clement provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Ruddy Deroin.
29.17
0-0Alexandre Clement takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Steve Djorkaeff. Steve Djorkaeff deftly flicks the ball on. Emmerick Drouin comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but it's well over the bar!
34.54
0-0Nicolas Manga makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tony Zouaoui. Tony Zouaoui threads the ball through to Tony Meijer but he's offside!
38.25
Alexandre Clement runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alexandre Clement sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
40.29
Emmerick Drouin knocks the ball forward to Lucien Johansen. Lucien Johansen runs straight at the defence! Lucien Johansen rockets a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Troyes Aube Champagne appear unchanged since the first half. Chamois Niortais also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Chamois Niortais get the second half underway!
55.23
Fabio Jaurès makes a probing pass to Tony Zouaoui. Tony Zouaoui whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Claude Ducloux. Jean-Claude Ducloux makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
57.06
Nicolas Manga comes in with a late challenge on Ahmed Valéry. Nicolas Manga is given a warning by the referee! Ahmed Valéry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.54
0-0Steve Djorkaeff comes in with a late challenge on Tony Zouaoui. The referee calls over Steve Djorkaeff and shows him a yellow card! Tony Zouaoui runs off the knock.
60.52
Ahmed Valéry flicks a high pass forward to Syd Heskey who brings the ball under control. Syd Heskey finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
65.16
Alexandre Clement runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alexandre Clement makes a probing pass to Lucien Johansen but he's offside!
66.28
Reginald Lestin flicks a high pass forward to Lucien Johansen who brings the ball under control. Lucien Johansen deftly passes the ball to Syd Heskey, releasing him through on goal. Syd Heskey comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.14
Without breaking stride, Reginald Lestin plays the ball forward to Syd Heskey. Syd Heskey controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Ruddy Deroin gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
72.14
0-0Reginald Lestin sees Syd Heskey in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Syd Heskey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.24
Allan Fabbra threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Manga. Nicolas Manga hits a low pass to Tony Zouaoui. Tony Zouaoui controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Tony Meijer through on goal. Tony Meijer shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.57
Emmerick Drouin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lucien Johansen. Lucien Johansen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Allan Fabbra.
87.21
Djamel Villechalane makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabio Jaurès. Fabio Jaurès threads a neat ball through to Tony Meijer. Tony Meijer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fabio Sahnoun who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Zoltan Sarr knocks the ball to his team mate, Lucien Johansen. Lucien Johansen runs straight at the defence! Lucien Johansen shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.3%
37.7%
Play Area
18.2%
55.8%
26%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alexandre Clement of Troyes Aube Champagne |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Fabio Sahnoun (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Steve Djorkaeff (DEF) |  | 4 |
| 3. | Youl Alidor Ribeiro (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Jeremie Darcheville (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Reginald Lestin (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Zoltan Sarr (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alexandre Clement (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Emmerick Drouin (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Ahmed Valéry (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Lucien Johansen (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Syd Heskey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alberto Bourgois (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Manuel Janot (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Zoumana Abardonado (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ruddy Deroin (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Allan Fabbra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pascal Vahirua (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Djamel Villechalane (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Fabio Jaurès (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Nicolas Manga (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Hubert Gope-Fenepej (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paul Götz (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tony Zouaoui (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Tony Meijer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Jean-Claude Ducloux (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Matthias Beckenbauer (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alberto Moutinho (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mamar Gondet (GK) | 0 | |