Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade Michel dOrnano where SM Caen play host to Troyes Aube Champagne. A crowd of 18,999 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
SM Caen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Troyes Aube Champagne appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gonzalo Gardie.
The pitch is in good condition.
SM Caen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Troyes Aube Champagne appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gonzalo Gardie.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Troyes Aube Champagne get the match underway!
2.43
0-0Without breaking stride, Paul Götz plays the ball forward to Youri Nikiforov. Youri Nikiforov chips the ball to his team mate, Sixto Solis. Sixto Solis whips in a cross ball towards Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson. Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Jason Meite manages to keep it out.
4.50
1-0Paul Götz passes the ball forward to Santino Ardiles. Santino Ardiles threads a neat ball through to David De Witte. David De Witte knocks in a cross ball towards Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson. Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson makes a convincing header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.01
1-0Santino Ardiles makes a simple pass to Sixto Solis. Sixto Solis makes a probing pass to David De Witte but he's offside!
22.34
Lennart Seifert makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David De Witte. David De Witte knocks in a cross ball towards Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson. Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
24.11
Edouard Aubry takes it forward alone. Edouard Aubry skips past Mark Gray! Edouard Aubry shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
28.10
Craig Huckerby plays the ball forward to Mickael Gaillot. Mickael Gaillot makes a probing pass to Mamar Pickeu. Mamar Pickeu cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Mamar Pickeu provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.31
Youri Nikiforov makes a probing pass to Sixto Solis. Sixto Solis shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Jason Meite. Excellent save.
40.28
1-2Leon Lange threads a neat ball through to Youri Nikiforov. Youri Nikiforov threads the ball through to David De Witte. David De Witte shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
42.02
1-2Paul Götz takes a long throw-in. Mark Gray threads the ball through to Youri Nikiforov. Youri Nikiforov hits a low pass to Sixto Solis. Sixto Solis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Jan Winkler hits a low pass to Youri Nikiforov. Youri Nikiforov makes an attacking run forward. Youri Nikiforov kicks a strong pass forward to Sixto Solis but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SM Caen appear unchanged since the first half. Troyes Aube Champagne also appear unchanged since the first half. The SM Caen players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with SM Caen kicking off!
53.51
Mark Gray flicks a high pass forward. Youri Nikiforov collects the pass. Youri Nikiforov knocks the ball forward to Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson. Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson lofts in a cross ball towards David De Witte. David De Witte flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
55.24
Jan Winkler threads a neat ball through to Youri Nikiforov. Youri Nikiforov threads a neat ball through to Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson. Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson lofts in a cross ball towards David De Witte. David De Witte beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
60.04
Santino Ardiles sees Sixto Solis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sixto Solis knocks in a cross ball towards Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson. Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
61.31
Edouard Aubry runs straight at the opposition's defence. Edouard Aubry knocks in a cross ball towards Mamar Pickeu. Mamar Pickeu powers a header at goal. Raoul Manga Guela is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
65.02
Youri Nikiforov makes a simple pass to Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson. Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Maryn Malagouen.
66.09
Youri Nikiforov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson. Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson lofts in a cross ball towards Sixto Solis. Sixto Solis beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Jason Meite.
67.43
Santino Ardiles takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Jason Meite drops low and scoops up the ball.
71.31
2-3Paul Götz threads a neat ball through to Youri Nikiforov. Youri Nikiforov threads the ball through to Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson. Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson whips in a cross ball towards David De Witte. David De Witte fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Craig Huckerby blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
72.55
Lennart Seifert makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson. Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson knocks in a cross ball towards Sixto Solis. Sixto Solis directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
77.43
With vision, Dario Guastalvino plays the ball forward to Mamar Pickeu. Mamar Pickeu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Raoul Manga Guela who gathers it comfortably.
78.57
Mark Gray chips the ball to his team mate, Lennart Seifert. Lennart Seifert flicks a high pass forward. Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson cuts inside the box! Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
85.51
Maryn Malagouen makes a simple pass to Edouard Aubry. Edouard Aubry sees Mamar Pickeu in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mamar Pickeu sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
87.52
Maryn Malagouen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edouard Aubry. With great vision, Edouard Aubry plays the ball forward to Yves Arnaud. Yves Arnaud tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
89.48
Youri Nikiforov darts forward. Youri Nikiforov shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
9
4
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.7%
36.2%
Play Area
22.5%
43.8%
33.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Edouard Aubry of Troyes Aube Champagne |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Raoul Manga Guela (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Paul Götz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jan Winkler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mark Gray (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Leon Lange (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Youri Nikiforov (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Santino Ardiles (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Lennart Seifert (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sixto Solis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | David De Witte (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Hakan Kayis (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carl Unsworth (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nicolas Lopez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jason Meite (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Maryn Malagouen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Craig Huckerby (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Paul Giuly (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dario Guastalvino (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Edouard Aubry (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Mickael Gaillot (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ga‘l Jaurès (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Yves Arnaud (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mamar Pickeu (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Yazid Marchal (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Johnny Buzare (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Billy Kok (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stan Owen (MID) | 0 | |