Match Report


AC CannesAC Cannes     Stade RennaisStade Rennais
Computer Player Computer Player Ben Biancardi Ben Biancardi
Fabien EsparteroF. Espartero70
G
1captain
G
84Diogo RibeiroD. Ribeiro
Amdy ChavrondierA. Chavrondier68
D
2
D
80Graham RobinsonG. Robinson
Alec BremnerA. Bremner58
D
3
D
79Romero P. FerrerR. Ferrer
Mario MercierM. Mercier57
D
4
D
71Mickael DalmatM. Dalmat
Reynald FreyR. Frey56
D
5
D
83Andy SaadA. Saad
Fabio ArribagéF. Arribagé68
M
6
M
81Nuno PintoN. Pinto
Miguael TouréM. Touré67
M
7
M
83Joseph-Desire NdoJ. Ndo
Devanir HeurtebisD. Heurtebis65
M
8
A
79Mansour PrsoM. Prso
Enzo SmainoE. Smaino65
M
9
A
84Ensio EssbjornE. Essbjorn
Bernard WarmuzB. Warmuz62
A
10
A
75Rodrigo FernandesR. Fernandes
Stephane AndreaniS. Andreani61
A
captain11
A
77Nenad BourgoisN. Bourgois
 
Pedro LetiziP. Letizi59
M
12
D
69Vincent DucheminV. Duchemin
Jannick ThimothéeJ. Thimothée58
A
13
M
79Pierre MondragonP. Mondragon
Yann LandaisY. Landais56
G
14
A
70Jeremy MauriceJ. Maurice

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stade Pierre de Coubertin where AC Cannes play host to Stade Rennais. A crowd of 18,556 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AC Cannes are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Stade Rennais appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Wilfried Dufresnes.


0.00
Stade Rennais kick off!
2.00
Andy Saad makes a probing pass to Nuno Pinto. Nuno Pinto threads a neat ball through to Nenad Bourgois. Nenad Bourgois knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alec Bremner.
4.15
Joseph-Desire Ndo darts forward. Joseph-Desire Ndo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
12.42
Devanir Heurtebis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bernard Warmuz. Bernard Warmuz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. AC Cannes are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
18.07
Mickael Dalmat kicks a strong pass forward to Joseph-Desire Ndo. Joseph-Desire Ndo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nenad Bourgois. Nenad Bourgois plays a one-two with Ensio Essbjorn and rushes in on goal... Nenad Bourgois muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Reynald Frey. Excellent block.
21.56
Enzo Smaino takes a short throw-in bringing Devanir Heurtebis into play. Devanir Heurtebis knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephane Andreani. Stephane Andreani tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
24.48
Miguael Touré clumsily knocks into Joseph-Desire Ndo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Joseph-Desire Ndo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.14
Andy Saad passes the ball forward to Joseph-Desire Ndo. Joseph-Desire Ndo sees space and advances. Joseph-Desire Ndo knocks in a cross ball towards Ensio Essbjorn. Ensio Essbjorn makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.08
Fabio Arribagé barges into Nuno Pinto. Fabio Arribagé is shown the yellow card! Nuno Pinto runs off the knock.
33.33
Devanir Heurtebis knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephane Andreani. Stephane Andreani rushes past Romero P. Ferrer! Stephane Andreani side-steps and rifles a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
36.03
Nuno Pinto flicks a high pass forward to Rodrigo Fernandes who brings the ball under control. Rodrigo Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Nenad Bourgois. Nenad Bourgois directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
44.03
Seeing a gap ahead, Joseph-Desire Ndo laces a weighted ball forward to Mansour Prso. Mansour Prso rushes past Alec Bremner! Mansour Prso takes a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Reynald Frey.
45.00
Joseph-Desire Ndo takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Reynald Frey comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
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. Stade Rennais also appear unchanged since the first half. The AC Cannes players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
AC Cannes kick off and get the second half underway!
48.39
Nuno Pinto flicks the ball to his team mate, Ensio Essbjorn. Ensio Essbjorn shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
49.30
Seeing a gap ahead, Mario Mercier plays the ball forward to Fabio Arribagé. Fabio Arribagé surges forward with the ball. Fabio Arribagé knocks in a cross ball towards Stephane Andreani. Stephane Andreani knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Mickael Dalmat's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
59.00
Amdy Chavrondier flicks a high pass forward to Devanir Heurtebis who brings the ball under control. Devanir Heurtebis makes a simple pass to Bernard Warmuz. Bernard Warmuz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Diogo Ribeiro who gathers it comfortably.
65.06
Amdy Chavrondier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguael Touré. Miguael Touré makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephane Andreani. Stephane Andreani shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
67.26
Romero P. Ferrer makes a simple pass to Joseph-Desire Ndo. Joseph-Desire Ndo flicks a high pass forward. Ensio Essbjorn controls it well on his chest. Ensio Essbjorn shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.59
Romero P. Ferrer comes in with a late challenge on Stephane Andreani. The referee brings Romero P. Ferrer to one side and gives him a warning! Stephane Andreani runs off the knock.
73.27
Joseph-Desire Ndo knocks the ball forward to Nenad Bourgois. Nenad Bourgois lofts in a cross ball towards Mansour Prso. Mansour Prso outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The shot is on target but blocked by Alec Bremner. That should have been a goal!
77.19
Nuno Pinto threads the ball through to Mansour Prso. Mansour Prso tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
89.46
Miguael Touré comes in with a late challenge on Mickael Dalmat. The referee brings Miguael Touré to one side and gives him a warning! Mickael Dalmat hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

AC Cannes

Stade Rennais
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.7%
44.3%
Play Area
25.3%
46.8%
27.8%

Scorers
Ensio Essbjorn 26

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Joseph-Desire Ndo of Stade Rennais

Match Ratings