Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Parc municipal des sports where Dijon play host to Stade Rennais. A crowd of 9,600 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dijon are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Stade Rennais appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Sablé.


0.00
Stade Rennais kick off the first half!
3.24
Seeing a gap ahead, Mathieur Mahouvé plays the ball forward to Christophe Isabey. Christophe Isabey puts a great ball through. Patricio Redondo runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
4.04
Ezio Pisano flicks a high ball forward to Mathieur Mahouvé who takes it down. Showing composure, Mathieur Mahouvé plays the ball forward to Gary Glass. Gary Glass knocks in a cross ball towards Patricio Redondo. With a superhuman jump, Patricio Redondo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Guy Martins picks it out of the air!
8.26
Maryn Dufresnes sees a break and surges forward. Maryn Dufresnes flicks a high ball forward to Arnaud Tainio who takes it down. Arnaud Tainio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pascal Berthelin who gathers it comfortably.
10.03
Ezio Pisano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jesper Wiekens. Jesper Wiekens threads the ball through to Patricio Redondo. Patricio Redondo shoots from outside the area but somehow Guy Martins manages to keep it out.
12.50
Jesper Wiekens threads a neat ball through to Gary Glass. Gary Glass knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Maryn Dufresnes.
14.25
Jesper Wiekens knocks the ball forward to Patricio Redondo. Patricio Redondo flicks a high pass forward. Gary Glass controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Gary Glass shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.52
Jesper Wiekens passes the ball forward to Patricio Redondo. Patricio Redondo whips in a cross ball towards Christophe Isabey. Christophe Isabey outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it misses the target by a large margin!
18.40
Nicolas Merino comes in with a late challenge on Arnaud Tainio. The referee warns Nicolas Merino to calm down! Arnaud Tainio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.32
J-Clau Chedli catches Nicolas Merino on the ankles. The referee calls over J-Clau Chedli and shows him a yellow card! Nicolas Merino stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.52
Jean-Marc Mezriche flicks a high pass forward. J-Clau Chedli collects the pass. With imagination, J-Clau Chedli picks a pass forward to Said Shakpoke. Said Shakpoke sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.58
Richard Müller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tony Diablemont. Tony Diablemont flicks a high pass forward. Arnaud Tainio controls it well on his chest. Arnaud Tainio tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Pascal Berthelin manages to keep it out.
27.40
Maryn Dufresnes makes a strong solo run forward. Maryn Dufresnes advances with the ball. Maryn Dufresnes kicks a strong pass forward to Said Shakpoke but the referee indicates it's offside!
30.48
Pascal Roy catches Jesper Wiekens on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jesper Wiekens runs off the knock.
33.29
With a delightful solo run, Mathieur Mahouvé stretches the opposition's defence. Mathieur Mahouvé threads the ball through to Gary Glass but he's offside!
44.54
Richard Müller flicks the ball to his team mate, Tony Diablemont. Seeing a gap ahead, Tony Diablemont plays the ball forward to Arnaud Tainio. Arnaud Tainio shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
Yves-A. Chabert makes a simple pass to Arnaud Tainio. Arnaud Tainio whips in a cross ball towards Said Shakpoke. Said Shakpoke is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Dijon appear unchanged since the first half. Stade Rennais also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stade Rennais players seem much more motivated whilst the Dijon players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Dijon kick off the second half!
51.47
J-Clau Chedli runs deep into the other half of the pitch. J-Clau Chedli whips in a cross ball towards Arnaud Tainio. Arnaud Tainio rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
53.20
Pascal Roy flicks a high ball forward to Said Shakpoke who takes it down. Said Shakpoke plays a scrappy one-two with Arnaud Tainio and advances towards the goal... Said Shakpoke comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. Pascal Berthelin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
57.49
Simone Panarelli hacks Pascal Roy from behind! Simone Panarelli is shown the yellow card! Pascal Roy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.06
Gary Glass barges into Jean-Marc Mezriche. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jean-Marc Mezriche stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.18
Dijon have made a substitution with Abdeliah Wiart replacing Guy Martins .
63.12
Nicolas Merino volleys a long ball forward. Patricio Redondo advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Patricio Redondo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Abdeliah Wiart had no chance!! Goal for Stade Rennais!
66.34
Pascal Roy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arnaud Tainio. Arnaud Tainio shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Pascal Berthelin manages to gather it comfortably.
67.26
From the throw-in, Pascal Roy picks out Francois Safanjon. Francois Safanjon hits a low pass to Arnaud Tainio. Arnaud Tainio finds some space and shoots from distance. Pascal Berthelin gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
73.48
Tony Diablemont passes the ball forward to Arnaud Tainio. Arnaud Tainio kicks a strong pass forward to Said Shakpoke but the referee indicates it's offside!
77.11
Ezio Pisano flicks a high pass forward to Mathieur Mahouvé who brings the ball under control. Mathieur Mahouvé makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christophe Isabey. Christophe Isabey whips in a cross ball towards Gary Glass. Gary Glass jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a woeful effort!
79.15
Nicolas Merino darts forward. Nicolas Merino makes a probing pass to Patricio Redondo. Patricio Redondo makes a probing pass to Gary Glass but he's offside!
81.07
Mathieur Mahouvé makes a simple pass to Patricio Redondo. Patricio Redondo finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Abdeliah Wiart. Excellent save.
84.03
Eric Artes flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Glass. Gary Glass shoots from long range but Abdeliah Wiart reads it well. Quality keeping!
87.49
Simone Panarelli flicks a high pass forward. Christophe Isabey collects the pass. Christophe Isabey shoots from distance but it flies wide!
89.50
Nicolas Merino sees a break and surges forward. Nicolas Merino darts forward. Nicolas Merino sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Dean Konchesky flicks a high pass forward. Simone Panarelli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simone Panarelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Glass. Gary Glass chips the ball to his team mate, Patricio Redondo. Patricio Redondo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.5%
54.5%
Play Area
30.7%
42%
27.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Said Shakpoke of Dijon

Match Ratings