Match Report


AC CannesAC Cannes     BastiaBastia
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Fabien EsparteroF. Espartero70
G
1
G
68Jean-Christophe MonierJ. Monier
Amdy ChavrondierA. Chavrondier68
D
2
D
75Steve LettieriS. Lettieri
Steven MansouriS. Mansouri67
D
3
D
57Vincent IsabeyV. Isabey
Mario MercierM. Mercier57
D
4
D
57Gerard PoratoG. Porato
Reynald FreyR. Frey56
D
5
M
59Tomas AlmeidaT. Almeida
Fabio ArribagéF. Arribagé68
M
6captain
M
56Alberto RobinA. Robin
Miguael TouréM. Touré67
M
7
M
56Willy RoyW. Roy
Devanir HeurtebisD. Heurtebis65
M
8
M
53Dion DraperD. Draper
Enzo SmainoE. Smaino65
M
9
A
65Angelo CustovicA. Custovic
Amara IsmaëlA. Ismaël84
A
10
A
64Muller SoloyM. Soloy
Dambou PetitjeanD. Petitjean66
A
captain11
A
59Moktar ThetisM. Thetis
 
Stephane AndreaniS. Andreani61
A
12
G
57Richard ArveladzeR. Arveladze
Pedro LetiziP. Letizi59
M
13
D
55Morgan CristalliniM. Cristallini
Demetrius LevratD. Levrat56
D
14
D
51James BrightonJ. Brighton

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stade Pierre de Coubertin where AC Cannes play host to Bastia. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AC Cannes are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bastia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Allan Kanoute.


0.00
AC Cannes kick off and get the first half underway!
4.45
Steve Lettieri hits a low pass to Alberto Robin. Alberto Robin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Muller Soloy. Muller Soloy whips in a cross ball towards Moktar Thetis. Moktar Thetis connects with a diving header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
8.06
With imagination, Gerard Porato plays the ball forward to Willy Roy. Willy Roy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Angelo Custovic. Angelo Custovic knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.13
Devanir Heurtebis flicks the ball to his team mate, Amara Ismaël. Amara Ismaël lofts in a cross ball towards Dambou Petitjean. Dambou Petitjean knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.47
Alberto Robin makes a simple pass to Moktar Thetis. Moktar Thetis shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Fabien Espartero as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
19.50
Corner kick to Bastia. Alberto Robin plays it to the near post. Moktar Thetis takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
21.55
Miguael Touré flicks a high ball forward to Dambou Petitjean who takes it down. Dambou Petitjean shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
26.42
Fabio Arribagé changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Fabio Arribagé skips past Vincent Isabey! Fabio Arribagé side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.38
Bastia are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
44.00
Gerard Porato barges into Dambou Petitjean. The referee brings Gerard Porato to one side and gives him a warning! Dambou Petitjean grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
Tomas Almeida flicks a high ball forward to Angelo Custovic who takes it down. Angelo Custovic shoots from long range. Solid save from Fabien Espartero. What a great pair of hands!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Cannes appear unchanged since the first half. Bastia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Bastia kick off!
47.20
Steven Mansouri knocks the ball to his team mate, Devanir Heurtebis. Devanir Heurtebis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dambou Petitjean. Dambou Petitjean shoots from 20 yards but Jean-Christophe Monier is on top of his game. Nice save!
48.46
Gerard Porato runs forward with the ball. Gerard Porato makes a beautiful solo run. Gerard Porato shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
53.58
Tomas Almeida controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Moktar Thetis. Moktar Thetis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
54.32
Devanir Heurtebis plays the ball forward to Dambou Petitjean. Dambou Petitjean knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.00
Bastia have made 2 substitutions with Morgan Cristallini replacing Willy Roy and James Brighton replacing Moktar Thetis .
61.04
Without breaking stride, Devanir Heurtebis plays the ball forward to Amara Ismaël. Amara Ismaël shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
69.29
Enzo Smaino flicks a high pass forward to Dambou Petitjean who brings the ball under control. Dambou Petitjean plays a one-two with Amara Ismaël and rushes in on goal... Dambou Petitjean muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Jean-Christophe Monier is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.36
Morgan Cristallini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Brighton. James Brighton shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
77.31
Bastia have made a substitution with Richard Arveladze replacing Vincent Isabey .
83.47
Steve Lettieri clumsily knocks into Dambou Petitjean. Steve Lettieri is shown the yellow card! Dambou Petitjean runs off the knock.
85.47
Richard Arveladze laces a weighted ball forward to Dion Draper. Dion Draper knocks the ball forward to Muller Soloy. Muller Soloy shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Fabien Espartero effortlessly smothers it!
89.46
Reynald Frey sees Devanir Heurtebis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Devanir Heurtebis knocks the ball to his team mate, Amara Ismaël. Amara Ismaël shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

AC Cannes

Bastia
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.8%
52.2%
Play Area
21.7%
49.3%
29%

Scorers
Dambou Petitjean 14, 69
Fabio Arribagé 26

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dambou Petitjean of AC Cannes

Match Ratings