Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stade Gaston Petit where Chateauroux play host to AS Nancy. A crowd of 18,966 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Chateauroux and AS Nancy are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel De Palmas.


0.00
AS Nancy start the match!
8.24
Juan Cano takes it forward alone. Juan Cano makes a simple pass to Sieb Stroeve. Sieb Stroeve rushes past Marcello Kelban! Sieb Stroeve shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Aaron van den Heuvel manages to gather it.
10.37
Jimmy Doumenc makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Mcinnes. Andy Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yves Josédasilva.
15.36
Willy Ciechelsi receives the ball from a throw-in from Juan Cano. Willy Ciechelsi plays the ball forward to Jeremy Guinia. Jeremy Guinia makes an attacking run forward. Jeremy Guinia skips past Yuji Ito! Jeremy Guinia comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Good keeping from Aaron van den Heuvel as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
16.02
It's a corner kick. Jeremy Guinia kicks a low ball out wide. Jimmy Doumenc gets to the ball and clears it up field.
18.36
Jimmy Doumenc brings the ball forward. Jimmy Doumenc whips in a cross ball towards Yoann Mendy. Yoann Mendy is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
22.39
Pedro Marques hits a low pass to Andy Mcinnes. Andy Mcinnes whips in a cross ball towards Gary Booth. Gary Booth connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
26.18
Jimmy Doumenc knocks the ball forward to Andy Mcinnes. Andy Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Johny Correia who gathers it comfortably.
32.11
Ruddy Tamazout comes in with a late challenge on Marcello Kelban. The referee brings Ruddy Tamazout to one side and gives him a warning! Marcello Kelban stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.35
Juan Cano flicks a high ball forward to Jeremy Guinia who takes it down. Jeremy Guinia runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jeremy Guinia sees Sieb Stroeve just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Sieb Stroeve tries a spectacular strike. The ball bounces but comes off Marcello Kelban and goes wide.
39.53
It's a corner kick which Jeremy Guinia takes quickly, playing the ball short to Sieb Stroeve. Some superb footwork from Sieb Stroeve provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Aaron van den Heuvel.
41.24
Jeremy Guinia takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Marcello Kelban jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
44.04
Pedro Marques takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Jimmy Doumenc. Jimmy Doumenc knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Booth. Gary Booth lofts in a cross ball towards Yoann Mendy. Yoann Mendy knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Chateauroux appear unchanged since the first half. AS Nancy have changed their lineup with Jean-Michel Deflandre replacing Andy Mcinnes. The AS Nancy players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Chateauroux kick off the second half!
47.47
Willy Ciechelsi knocks the ball forward to Garry Davidson. Garry Davidson hits a low pass to Schumann Burle. Schumann Burle makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Ruddy Tamazout. Ruddy Tamazout muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
51.47
Pedro Marques threads a neat ball through to Yoann Mendy. Yoann Mendy shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
54.05
Garry Davidson kicks a strong pass forward to Ruddy Tamazout. Ruddy Tamazout knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcello Anelka.
55.24
Jimmy Doumenc knocks the ball forward to Gary Booth. Gary Booth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.55
Jimmy Doumenc changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jimmy Doumenc whips in a cross ball towards Gary Booth. Willy Ciechelsi catches Gary Booth on the ankles. Gary Booth appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
60.43
AS Nancy have made 2 substitutions with Matt Caldwell replacing Marcello Kelban and Camel Vrielynck replacing Stuart Morrison .
61.46
Gary Thirlwell passes the ball forward to Yoann Mendy. Yoann Mendy plays a scrappy one-two with Gary Booth and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Yoann Mendy provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Johny Correia!
63.47
Garry Davidson sees space and advances. Garry Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Schumann Burle. Schumann Burle heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
66.21
Gary Thirlwell chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-Michel Deflandre. Jean-Michel Deflandre makes a probing pass between the defence to Yoann Mendy. Yoann Mendy side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Johny Correia is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.28
Matt Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Camel Vrielynck. Camel Vrielynck controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Booth. Gary Booth finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.45
Garry Davidson makes a probing pass to Sieb Stroeve. Sieb Stroeve finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
81.09
Matt Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Jimmy Doumenc. Jimmy Doumenc controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Michel Deflandre. Jean-Michel Deflandre skips past Yves Josédasilva! Jean-Michel Deflandre looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
85.01
Gary Thirlwell advances with the ball. Gary Thirlwell tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
87.31
Yuji Ito chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques runs straight at the opposition's defence. Pedro Marques knocks in a cross ball towards Yoann Mendy. Yves Josédasilva catches Yoann Mendy on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
89.58
With imagination, Matt Caldwell picks a pass forward to Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques threads the ball through to Jean-Michel Deflandre. Jean-Michel Deflandre knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Willy Ciechelsi.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

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

Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
31.2%
44.2%
24.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jimmy Doumenc of AS Nancy

Match Ratings
1.Johny Correia (GK)
7
2.Juan Cano (DEF)
6
3.Willy Ciechelsi (DEF)
6
4.Yves Josédasilva (DEF)
6
5.Johan Bouzin (MID)
6
6.Garry Davidson (MID)
7
7.Jeremy Guinia (MID)
7
8.Don Cleland (MID)
6
9.Schumann Burle (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Sieb Stroeve (ATT)
6
11.Ruddy Tamazout (ATT)
6
 
12.Julian Helmer (DEF)
0
13.Hassan Deschamps (ATT)
0
14.Damien Llacer (ATT)
0

1.Aaron van den Heuvel (GK)
7
2.Yuji Ito (DEF)
6
3.Marcello Kelban (DEF)
6
4.Marcello Anelka (DEF)
6
5.Pedro Marques (MID)
7
6.Jimmy Doumenc (MID)
9
7.Gary Thirlwell (MID)
7
8.Stuart Morrison (MID)
6
9.Gary Booth (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Yoann Mendy (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Andy Mcinnes (ATT)
6
 
12.Matt Caldwell (DEF)
6
13.Camel Vrielynck (DEF)
6
14.Jean-Michel Deflandre (ATT)goal scored
9