Match Report


AuxerreAuxerre     AC AjaccioAC Ajaccio
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Malte NordwaldM. Nordwald59
G
captain1
G
67Duarte ReisD. Reis
Jose MerinoJ. Merino75
D
2captain
D
71J-Clau GiublesiJ. Giublesi
Luis SabinL. Sabin69
D
3
D
66Jocelyn PiresJ. Pires
Filipe ValenteF. Valente66
D
4
D
63Marcel FriioM. Friio
Oliver BehrensO. Behrens60
D
5
M
80Mehdi Van AnkerenM. Van Ankeren
Emmanuel LamaE. Lama66
M
6
M
71Pierre-Emmanuel MangaP. Manga
Alejandro SanzA. Sanz65
M
7
M
67Miguael WiartM. Wiart
Fernando Mario FlorentinF. Florentin64
M
8
M
67Simon SchellS. Schell
Ole SimonsO. Simons76
A
9
A
74Damir PetitD. Petit
Hubert DuclouxH. Ducloux75
A
10
A
64Fabien CloarecF. Cloarec
Armindo Ben AskarA. Ben Askar70
A
11
A
55Delano ZuidamD. Zuidam
 
Marcello FerrariM. Ferrari65
A
12
M
67Ronald PotillonR. Potillon
Roberto PostigaR. Postiga64
A
13
M
66Jean-Louis Gope-FenepejJ. Gope-Fenepej
Fernando MarcosF. Marcos63
M
14
M
66Roy NeeskensR. Neeskens

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade de lAbbé-Deschamps where Auxerre play host to AC Ajaccio. A crowd of 20,183 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Auxerre are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AC Ajaccio appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Wilfried Dufresnes.


0.00
AC Ajaccio kick off the first half!
2.15
Fernando Mario Florentin makes a high pass forward. Hubert Ducloux shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Hubert Ducloux shoots from outside the area but Duarte Reis is on top of it.
3.58
Emmanuel Lama makes a simple pass to Armindo Ben Askar. Armindo Ben Askar makes a probing pass between the defence to Hubert Ducloux. Hubert Ducloux tries a spectacular strike. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Auxerre are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
6.54
Filipe Valente makes a beautiful solo run. Filipe Valente controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hubert Ducloux. Hubert Ducloux shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
9.36
Fernando Mario Florentin flicks a high pass forward to Ole Simons who brings the ball under control. Ole Simons controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
10.52
Simon Schell flicks a high ball forward to Damir Petit who takes it down. Damir Petit tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Malte Nordwald has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
14.39
Miguael Wiart passes the ball forward to Delano Zuidam. Delano Zuidam lofts in a cross ball towards Damir Petit. Damir Petit knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AC Ajaccio!
21.19
Emmanuel Lama knocks the ball to his team mate, Ole Simons. Ole Simons knocks in a cross ball towards Armindo Ben Askar. With a superhuman jump, Armindo Ben Askar connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
26.56
Fernando Mario Florentin threads a neat ball through to Ole Simons. Ole Simons knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.30
Luis Sabin comes back to take the throw-in. Filipe Valente hits a low pass to Emmanuel Lama. Emmanuel Lama makes a probing pass to Hubert Ducloux. Hubert Ducloux knocks in a cross ball towards Ole Simons. Ole Simons directs the ball goalwards with his head. Duarte Reis comfortably picks it out of the air!
32.41
Alejandro Sanz chips the ball to his team mate, Armindo Ben Askar. Armindo Ben Askar lofts in a cross ball towards Ole Simons. With a superhuman jump, Ole Simons connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.26
Marcel Friio sweeps the ball up the wings. Delano Zuidam knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.10
Emmanuel Lama surges forward with the ball. Emmanuel Lama tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
40.58
Mehdi Van Ankeren sees Damir Petit in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Damir Petit knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.07
Pierre-Emmanuel Manga runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Pierre-Emmanuel Manga tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Auxerre kick off!
49.25
Pierre-Emmanuel Manga controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabien Cloarec. Fabien Cloarec knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Sabin.
54.19
Jose Merino chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Mario Florentin. Fernando Mario Florentin flicks a high pass forward. Hubert Ducloux controls it well on his chest. Hubert Ducloux knocks in a cross ball towards Ole Simons. Ole Simons whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
55.45
J-Clau Giublesi hacks Armindo Ben Askar from behind! The referee brings J-Clau Giublesi to one side and gives him a warning! Armindo Ben Askar hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.13
Filipe Valente brings the ball forward. Filipe Valente makes a simple pass to Hubert Ducloux. Hubert Ducloux skips past Jocelyn Pires! Some good footwork from Hubert Ducloux provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.30
Auxerre have made a substitution with Marcello Ferrari replacing Hubert Ducloux and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
63.11
Pierre-Emmanuel Manga passes the ball forward to Delano Zuidam. Delano Zuidam cuts inside the box! Delano Zuidam muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
69.42
Damir Petit comes in with a late challenge on Jose Merino. Damir Petit is warned by the referee! Jose Merino hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.06
Alejandro Sanz kicks a strong pass forward to Ole Simons. Ole Simons shoots from long range but Duarte Reis is on top of it.
72.48
Filipe Valente sees Oliver Behrens in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oliver Behrens darts forward. Oliver Behrens knocks in a cross ball towards Armindo Ben Askar. Armindo Ben Askar finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.12
Simon Schell barges into Emmanuel Lama. Simon Schell is given a warning by the referee! Emmanuel Lama runs off the knock.
78.16
J-Clau Giublesi threads a neat ball through to Pierre-Emmanuel Manga. Pierre-Emmanuel Manga makes a probing pass to Delano Zuidam. Delano Zuidam tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
87.40
Without breaking stride, Miguael Wiart plays the ball forward to Delano Zuidam. Delano Zuidam controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Malte Nordwald. Excellent save.
90.00
Marcel Friio makes a strong solo run forward. Marcel Friio flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabien Cloarec. Fabien Cloarec lofts in a cross ball towards Delano Zuidam. Delano Zuidam makes a looping header on goal but it flies well off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Auxerre

AC Ajaccio
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.2%
44.8%
Play Area
25.4%
46.3%
28.4%

Scorers
Armindo Ben Askar 21, 72
Damir Petit 11, 14

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Armindo Ben Askar of Auxerre

Match Ratings