Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Parc Lescure where Girondins de Bordeaux play host to AC Ajaccio. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Girondins de Bordeaux are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while AC Ajaccio appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Franois Madar.


0.00
The whistle blows and AC Ajaccio get the match underway!
4.24
Ronan Serredszum takes it forward alone. Ronan Serredszum knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.09
Ludovic Fellahi flicks a high ball forward to Ronan Serredszum who takes it down. Ronan Serredszum makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Pichichi. Pedro Pichichi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Niccolo Westwood is on top of it.
9.29
Billy Mcallister flicks a high pass forward to Ronan Lécluse who brings the ball under control. Ronan Lécluse lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Arias. Marcos Arias finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Djibrill Vanvynckt is on top of it.
10.14
With some swift thinking, Ronan Serredszum plays the ball forward to Abdeliah Traore. Abdeliah Traore finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Niccolo Westwood manages to keep it out.
12.20
Gary Gough comes in with a late challenge on Abdeliah Traore. Gary Gough is given a warning by the referee! Abdeliah Traore stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.31
Philippe Dacourt threads a neat ball through to Abdeliah Traore. Abdeliah Traore knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guillermo Perez.
30.21
Ludovic Fellahi threads a neat ball through to Dani‘l Heintze. Seeing a gap ahead, Dani‘l Heintze plays the ball forward to Pedro Pichichi. Pedro Pichichi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niccolo Westwood who gathers it comfortably.
36.42
Gary Gough receives the ball from a throw-in from Scott Inglis. Gary Gough sees space and advances. Gary Gough controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcos Arias. Marcos Arias finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
42.12
Jean-Luc Ngotty knocks the ball forward to Abdeliah Traore. Abdeliah Traore knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guillermo Perez.
45.00
Alex Mccall makes a simple pass to Ronan Lécluse. Ronan Lécluse finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Girondins de Bordeaux appear unchanged since the first half. AC Ajaccio also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Girondins de Bordeaux start the second half!
47.57
Guillermo Perez flicks a high pass forward. Kew Jansen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kew Jansen sees Samir Röhlig in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samir Röhlig cuts inside the box! Samir Röhlig looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.27
Dani‘l Heintze makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abdeliah Traore. Abdeliah Traore sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!! That brings them back into the game!
61.39
Harvey Westwood catches Ronan Lécluse on the ankles. Harvey Westwood is given a warning by the referee! Ronan Lécluse runs off the knock.
63.20
Alex Mccall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ronan Lécluse. Ronan Lécluse shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
65.27
Alex Mccall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcos Arias. Marcos Arias finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
66.00
Philippe Dacourt flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Pichichi who takes it down. Pedro Pichichi knocks in a cross ball towards Abdeliah Traore. Abdeliah Traore makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.45
Philippe Dacourt threads a neat ball through to Abdeliah Traore. Abdeliah Traore shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.43
Kew Jansen flicks a high pass forward. Samir Röhlig collects the pass. Samir Röhlig whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Arias. Marcos Arias makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Djibrill Vanvynckt.
73.31
It's a corner kick. Kew Jansen kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Marcos Arias provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.35
Pedro Pichichi comes in with a late challenge on Gary Gough. Pedro Pichichi is shown the yellow card! Gary Gough runs off the knock.
77.50
Girondins de Bordeaux have made a substitution with Simone Mancini replacing Ronan Serredszum .
78.55
Simone Mancini threads a neat ball through to Pedro Pichichi. Pedro Pichichi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.28
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
83.46
Ludovic Fellahi flicks the ball to his team mate, Dani‘l Heintze. With some swift thinking, Dani‘l Heintze plays the ball forward to Pedro Pichichi. Pedro Pichichi shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Niccolo Westwood.
84.37
It's a corner kick. Jean-Luc Ngotty loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Regis Maqua looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies well off target!
85.26
From the throw-in, Billy Mcallister picks out Jason Savigny. With imagination, Jason Savigny laces a weighted ball forward to Samir Röhlig. Samir Röhlig shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
89.00
Gary Gough makes a beautiful solo run. Gary Gough darts forward. Gary Gough shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
Billy Mcallister barges into Simone Mancini. Billy Mcallister is warned by the referee! Simone Mancini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
26.5%
48.5%
25%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Abdeliah Traore of Girondins de Bordeaux

Match Ratings
1.Niccolo Westwood (GK)
7
2.Guillermo Perez (DEF)
6
3.Scott Inglis (DEF)
6
4.Gary Gough (DEF)
7
5.Jason Savigny (MID)
6
6.Alex Mccall (MID)
6
7.Billy Mcallister (MID)
6
8.Kew Jansen (MID)
7
9.Marcos Arias (ATT)
6
10.Ronan Lécluse (ATT)
6
11.Samir Röhlig (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Pape Prunier (GK)
0
13.John Butt (DEF)
0
14.Ghislain Leccese (GK)
0