Match Report


AmiensAmiens     FC IstresFC Istres
Computer Player Computer Player John E Hyldgaard John E Hyldgaard
Adnan LaquaitA. Laquait65
G
1
G
75Marcus PartinM. Partin
Jean-Pierre KarembeuJ. Karembeu73
D
2
D
68Thanassis GrammatopoulosT. Grammatopoulos
Lamberto GraffiediL. Graffiedi70
D
3
D
78Adil BezzaiA. Bezzai
Dean LawrenceD. Lawrence68
D
4
D
69Remco JuffingR. Juffing
Samuel DevauxS. Devaux76
M
5
D
85Matthew AddoM. Addo
Mansour LamouchiM. Lamouchi64
M
6
M
70Marc RommedahlM. Rommedahl
Sylvain ChartonS. Charton59
M
7captain
M
78Tomek BoniekT. Boniek
Jero EscudéJ. Escudé58
M
8
M
85Luis GalindoL. Galindo
Alfonso NicolettiA. Nicoletti68
A
9
M
75Reynald CheyrouR. Cheyrou
Aaron GrotA. Grot63
A
10
A
90Hermann HlödverssonH. Hlödversson
Alberto MolownyA. Molowny61
A
captain11
A
69Dennis BudanD. Budan
 
Johnny TrezeguetJ. Trezeguet64
G
12
D
72Pascal KneisslP. Kneissl
Claudio PeiroC. Peiro64
D
13
M
70Alistair PerryA. Perry
David BahD. Bah59
D
14
A
65Nicky PowerN. Power

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stade de la Licorne where Amiens play host to FC Istres. A crowd of 19,047 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Amiens are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Istres appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Rafik Congo.


0.00
FC Istres kick off!
10.35
Samuel Devaux runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Samuel Devaux controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
12.17
Seeing a gap ahead, Tomek Boniek plays the ball forward to Dennis Budan. Dennis Budan plays a quick one-two with Hermann Hlödversson and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Dennis Budan provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but somehow Lamberto Graffiedi happens to be in the right place to block it.
15.55
Sylvain Charton passes the ball forward to Alfonso Nicoletti. Alfonso Nicoletti lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Molowny. Alberto Molowny fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
28.54
Jero Escudé hits a low pass to Alberto Molowny. Alberto Molowny skips past Adil Bezzai! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alberto Molowny provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.49
Marc Rommedahl clumsily knocks into Sylvain Charton. The referee warns Marc Rommedahl to calm down! Sylvain Charton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.09
Lamberto Graffiedi decides to run forward with the ball. With a delightful solo run, Lamberto Graffiedi stretches the opposition's defence. Lamberto Graffiedi knocks the ball forward, putting Aaron Grot through on goal. Aaron Grot takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.34
Sylvain Charton makes a probing pass to Alfonso Nicoletti. Alfonso Nicoletti lofts in a cross ball towards Aaron Grot. Remco Juffing clumsily knocks into Aaron Grot. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
40.41
Tomek Boniek passes the ball forward to Dennis Budan. Dennis Budan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.04
Sylvain Charton catches Luis Galindo on the ankles. Sylvain Charton is warned by the referee! Luis Galindo runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Amiens appear unchanged since the first half. FC Istres also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Amiens start the second half!
48.54
Remco Juffing comes in with a late challenge on Alfonso Nicoletti. Remco Juffing is shown the yellow card! Alfonso Nicoletti runs off the knock.
57.52
Tomek Boniek threads the ball through to Hermann Hlödversson. Hermann Hlödversson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dean Lawrence.
59.03
Luis Galindo sees Hermann Hlödversson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hermann Hlödversson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
63.16
Remco Juffing makes a probing pass to Reynald Cheyrou. Reynald Cheyrou knocks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Budan. Dennis Budan flicks the ball to his team mate, Hermann Hlödversson. Hermann Hlödversson shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
66.45
Mansour Lamouchi flicks a high pass forward. Alfonso Nicoletti holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alfonso Nicoletti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Marcus Partin smothers it!
67.05
Adil Bezzai kicks a strong pass forward to Reynald Cheyrou. Reynald Cheyrou threads a neat ball through to Hermann Hlödversson. Hermann Hlödversson tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Adnan Laquait.
69.15
Reynald Cheyrou flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Budan controls it well on his chest. Dennis Budan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jean-Pierre Karembeu.
71.58
Dean Lawrence catches Hermann Hlödversson on the ankles. The referee calls over Dean Lawrence and shows him a yellow card! Hermann Hlödversson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.21
Tomek Boniek flicks a high pass forward to Dennis Budan who brings the ball under control. Dennis Budan edges inside the box! Dennis Budan strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
73.01
Sylvain Charton catches Marc Rommedahl on the ankles. Sylvain Charton is shown the yellow card! Marc Rommedahl grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
81.37
With vision, Mansour Lamouchi picks a pass forward to Aaron Grot. Aaron Grot knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.26
Mansour Lamouchi sees Alfonso Nicoletti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfonso Nicoletti sees Aaron Grot just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Adil Bezzai clumsily knocks into Aaron Grot. Penalty for Amiens!!
83.26
The referee points to the spot..
84.49
Aaron Grot takes a short run up. The keeper is sent the wrong way and the ball is placed into the bottom left corner. Goal!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Amiens

FC Istres
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.2%
55.8%
Play Area
28.6%
49.4%
22.1%

Scorers
Aaron Grot 84 (p)
Hermann Hlödversson 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hermann Hlödversson of FC Istres

Match Ratings