Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stade Jean Laville where FC Gueugnon play host to Stade Rennais. A crowd of 20,206 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Gueugnon and Stade Rennais are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Regis Guel.


0.00
The first half starts with Stade Rennais kicking off!
2.31
Fabrice Jay hits a low pass to Yohann Josédasilva. Yohann Josédasilva runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Yohann Josédasilva knocks the ball to his team mate, Reginald Desailly. Some good footwork from Reginald Desailly provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.40
Romero P. Ferrer sees Joseph-Desire Ndo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joseph-Desire Ndo threads a neat ball through to Jeremy Maurice. Jeremy Maurice lofts in a cross ball towards Mansour Prso. Mansour Prso makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Gavin Davidson.
10.29
Joseph-Desire Ndo hits a low pass to Rodrigo Fernandes. Rodrigo Fernandes passes the ball forward but Jeremy Maurice is offside!
14.13
John Collins flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabrice Raschke. Fabrice Raschke knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mickael Dalmat.
15.54
Pierre Mondragon kicks a strong pass forward to Ensio Essbjorn. Ensio Essbjorn knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Fernandes. Rodrigo Fernandes shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.47
Guerino Ruotolo comes in with a high challenge, catching Jeremy Maurice with his studs. The referee motions to Guerino Ruotolo to come over. It's a red card!! Jeremy Maurice gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
30.30
Joseph-Desire Ndo flicks a high pass forward to Mansour Prso who brings the ball under control. Mansour Prso lofts in a cross ball towards Ensio Essbjorn. Ensio Essbjorn directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.18
Joseph-Desire Ndo hits a low pass to Jeremy Maurice. Jeremy Maurice knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Davidson who gathers it comfortably.
40.47
Mickael Dalmat sees Joseph-Desire Ndo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joseph-Desire Ndo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mansour Prso. Mansour Prso whips in a cross ball towards Ensio Essbjorn. Ensio Essbjorn beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
44.50
Romero P. Ferrer kicks a strong pass forward to Joseph-Desire Ndo. Joseph-Desire Ndo knocks the ball forward to Mansour Prso. Mansour Prso lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Fernandes. Rodrigo Fernandes connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Gueugnon have changed their lineup with David Dittmann replacing Yohann Josédasilva. Stade Rennais appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Gueugnon kick off the second half!
48.45
Joseph-Desire Ndo threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Fernandes. Rodrigo Fernandes knocks in a cross ball towards Jeremy Maurice. With a superhuman jump, Jeremy Maurice connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Gavin Davidson is on top of it.
49.26
David Platt takes it forward alone. David Platt knocks the ball forward to Dietmar Schneider. Dietmar Schneider knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.17
Mickael Dalmat receives the ball from a throw-in from Romero P. Ferrer. Without breaking stride, Mickael Dalmat plays the ball forward to Joseph-Desire Ndo. Joseph-Desire Ndo makes a probing pass to Jeremy Maurice. Jeremy Maurice lofts in a cross ball towards Mansour Prso. Mansour Prso jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Gavin Davidson. Excellent save.
57.26
Joseph-Desire Ndo flicks the ball to his team mate, Jeremy Maurice. Jeremy Maurice whips in a cross ball towards Mansour Prso. Mansour Prso directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
60.21
FC Gueugnon have made a substitution with Reynald Sabin replacing Fabrice Jay .Stade Rennais have made a substitution with Nenad Bourgois replacing Mansour Prso .
61.27
John Collins hacks Mickael Dalmat from behind! The referee calls over John Collins and shows him a yellow card! Mickael Dalmat stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.58
David Dittmann hacks Joseph-Desire Ndo from behind! The referee calls over David Dittmann and warns him to calm down! Joseph-Desire Ndo runs off the knock.
72.31
David Dittmann flicks a high ball forward to Dietmar Schneider who takes it down. Dietmar Schneider shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
75.58
Andy Saad flicks a high pass forward to Pierre Mondragon who brings the ball under control. Pierre Mondragon makes a beautiful solo run. Pierre Mondragon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Reginald Desailly.
77.46
Stade Rennais have made a substitution with Vincent Duchemin replacing Romero P. Ferrer .
87.09
Stade Rennais are dictating the run of play here today.
90.00
Joseph-Desire Ndo hits a low pass to Ensio Essbjorn. Ensio Essbjorn knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Fernandes. Rodrigo Fernandes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
1
8
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
33.3%
66.7%
Play Area
31.7%
44.4%
23.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ensio Essbjorn of Stade Rennais

Match Ratings