Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stade Rene Gaillard where Chamois Niortais play host to Girondins de Bordeaux. A crowd of 8,696 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chamois Niortais are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Girondins de Bordeaux appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Olivier Savinaud.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chamois Niortais are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Girondins de Bordeaux appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Olivier Savinaud.
0.00
0-0Chamois Niortais kick off the first half!
10.37
0-0Seeing Hubert Gope-Fenepej's attacking run, Alcaly Keita quickly throws the ball into his path. Hubert Gope-Fenepej controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tony Zouaoui. Tony Zouaoui puts a great ball through but Tony Meijer is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
12.19
0-0Ousmane Fanni plays the ball forward to Abdelmalek Ribeiro. Abdelmalek Ribeiro plays a one-two with Mario Cloarec and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Abdelmalek Ribeiro provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
15.42
Hubert Gope-Fenepej passes the ball forward to Tony Zouaoui. Tony Zouaoui makes a great pass forward. Tony Meijer runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
16.23
0-0Hubert Gope-Fenepej chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-Claude Ducloux. Jean-Claude Ducloux rushes past Mamar Fischer! Jean-Claude Ducloux shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.21
Hubert Gope-Fenepej flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Claude Ducloux holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean-Claude Ducloux plays a scrappy one-two with Tony Zouaoui and advances towards the goal... Jean-Claude Ducloux makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
27.30
Alcaly Keita runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alcaly Keita plays a one-two with Tony Meijer and rushes in on goal... Some superb footwork from Alcaly Keita provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it flies just wide!
45.00
Alcaly Keita chips the ball to his team mate, Tony Zouaoui. Tony Zouaoui makes a probing pass between the defence to Jean-Claude Ducloux. Jean-Claude Ducloux tries a spectacular strike but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chamois Niortais appear unchanged since the first half. Girondins de Bordeaux have changed their lineup with Lilian Kopa replacing Ousmane Fanni and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation.
45.00
Girondins de Bordeaux kick off and get the second half underway!
47.41
1-0With great vision, Allan Fabbra plays the ball forward to Alcaly Keita. Showing composure, Alcaly Keita laces a weighted ball forward to Jean-Claude Ducloux. Jean-Claude Ducloux plays a quick one-two with Tony Meijer and rushes in on goal... Jean-Claude Ducloux looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Raouf Debaets had no chance!! Goal for Chamois Niortais!
55.44
1-0Manfa Besson comes in with a late challenge on Alcaly Keita. The referee warns Manfa Besson to calm down! Alcaly Keita grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
57.16
Chris Milburn laces a weighted ball forward to Lilian Kopa. Lilian Kopa flicks a high pass forward. Demetrius Haise holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Demetrius Haise shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
60.32
1-0Girondins de Bordeaux have made a substitution with Craig Hopkin replacing David Bassila .
61.36
Jannick Sanchez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tony Meijer. Tony Meijer skips past Mamar Fischer! Tony Meijer muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.36
Silvio Valente knocks the ball to his team mate, Manfa Besson. Manfa Besson sees Abdelmalek Ribeiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Abdelmalek Ribeiro finds some space and shoots from distance. Ruddy Deroin gets down and covers it.
71.53
Jean-Claude Ducloux catches Carlos Navarro on the ankles. The referee brings Jean-Claude Ducloux to one side and gives him a warning! Carlos Navarro grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.23
Silvio Valente deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manfa Besson. Manfa Besson threads a neat ball through to Demetrius Haise. Demetrius Haise shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
73.29
Carlos Navarro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manfa Besson. Manfa Besson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Demetrius Haise. Demetrius Haise shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Ruddy Deroin manages to gather it.
75.49
2-0Mamar Fischer sees a break and surges forward. Mamar Fischer flicks a high pass forward. Demetrius Haise collects the pass. Demetrius Haise knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Djamel Villechalane.
78.04
Manfa Besson plays the ball forward to Craig Hopkin. Craig Hopkin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Allan Fabbra.
83.45
Seeing a gap ahead, Manfa Besson plays the ball forward to Craig Hopkin. Craig Hopkin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.11
Chris Milburn chips the ball to his team mate, Lilian Kopa. Showing composure, Lilian Kopa laces a through ball forward to Mario Cloarec. Mario Cloarec whips in a cross ball towards Demetrius Haise. Demetrius Haise powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
87.43
Lilian Kopa flicks the ball to his team mate, Demetrius Haise. Demetrius Haise finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Ruddy Deroin!
90.00
Silvio Valente threads the ball through to Lilian Kopa. Lilian Kopa threads a neat ball through to Mario Cloarec. Mario Cloarec sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.3%
55.7%
Play Area
21.5%
43%
35.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tony Meijer of Chamois Niortais |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ruddy Deroin (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Allan Fabbra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pascal Vahirua (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Djamel Villechalane (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Fabio Jaurès (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jannick Sanchez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Alcaly Keita (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Hubert Gope-Fenepej (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Tony Zouaoui (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Tony Meijer (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Jean-Claude Ducloux (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Alberto Moutinho (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mamar Gondet (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Julian Verges (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Raouf Debaets (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Carlos Navarro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Chris Milburn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Silvio Valente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mamar Fischer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Manfa Besson (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ousmane Fanni (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | David Bassila (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Abdelmalek Ribeiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Demetrius Haise (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mario Cloarec (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Craig Hopkin (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Lilian Kopa (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Damien Rodgers (MID) | 0 | |