Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade Dominique Duvauchelle where US Créteil-Lusitanos play host to Clermont. A crowd of 17,814 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
US Créteil-Lusitanos are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Clermont appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcos Bravo.
The pitch is in great condition.
US Créteil-Lusitanos are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Clermont appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcos Bravo.
0.00
0-0Clermont get the match underway!
2.55
0-0Steve Ducloux chips the ball to his team mate, Guglielmo Lucarelli. Guglielmo Lucarelli threads a neat ball through to Kevin Glass. Kevin Glass lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Birnbaum. Eric Birnbaum connects with a diving header but it flies just wide!
4.05
0-0Miguel Gomes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Glass. Kevin Glass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.09
0-0Xavier Bakari changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Xavier Bakari whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Glass. Kevin Glass gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
16.56
0-0Guglielmo Lucarelli sees Kevin Glass in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Glass threads the ball through to Eric Birnbaum but he's offside!
20.51
Miguel Gomes makes an attacking run forward. Miguel Gomes knocks the ball forward to Eric Birnbaum but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
22.33
1-0Miguel Gomes makes a simple pass to Eric Birnbaum. Eric Birnbaum shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eric Birnbaum!
33.47
1-0Steve Ducloux comes in with a late challenge on Yacine Mawene. The referee brings Steve Ducloux to one side and gives him a warning! Yacine Mawene runs off the knock.
33.47
1-0Free kick to Clermont just outside the area...
36.53
Simon Goodwin calmly steps up and strikes the ball directly at the wall. The ball somehow squirms its way through. John Bosnich is stood helpless as the ball is deflected into the back of the net - goal!!
38.13
Augusto Assignon flicks a high pass forward. Lamine Nafti controls it well on his chest. Lamine Nafti makes a beautiful solo run. Lamine Nafti finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.51
1-1Miguel Gomes hits a low pass to Kevin Glass. Kevin Glass lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Birnbaum. Eric Birnbaum outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is deflected wide by Eduardo Loureiro.
41.44
1-1Guglielmo Lucarelli takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Lionel Loko muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
42.23
Miguel Gomes threads a neat ball through to Eric Birnbaum. Eric Birnbaum whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Glass. Kevin Glass is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Wagneau Tatarian is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. US Créteil-Lusitanos appear unchanged since the first half. Clermont also appear unchanged since the first half. The Clermont players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
US Créteil-Lusitanos kick off!
47.04
Yoann Brahami plays the ball forward to Yacine Mawene. Yacine Mawene tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
49.36
2-1Yoann Brahami comes in with a late challenge on Guglielmo Lucarelli. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Guglielmo Lucarelli runs off the knock.
54.51
Gharib Elhamdaoui threads the ball through to Miguel Gomes. Miguel Gomes hits a low pass to Eric Birnbaum. Eric Birnbaum shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
60.38
2-1Clermont have made 3 substitutions with Jordi Chivu replacing Wagneau Tatarian, Lauren Bisan-E. Chavrondier replacing Pierre-Yves Caillet and Hugo Moutinho replacing Jacques Citony and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
63.13
Leon Maas threads a neat ball through to Yoann Brahami. Yoann Brahami advances with the ball. Yoann Brahami knocks in a cross ball towards Djimi Ait-Ouarab. Djimi Ait-Ouarab makes a convincing header his aim is horrendously poor!
66.49
Guglielmo Lucarelli darts forward. With some swift thinking, Guglielmo Lucarelli plays the ball forward to Eric Birnbaum who has made a great run into the box. Eric Birnbaum looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
77.23
Yoann Brahami plays the ball forward to Lauren Bisan-E. Chavrondier. Lauren Bisan-E. Chavrondier kicks a strong pass forward to Yacine Mawene but the referee indicates it's offside!
78.32
Leon Maas flicks a high pass forward. Lamine Nafti holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lamine Nafti passes the ball forward to Yacine Mawene. Yacine Mawene finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
81.01
Eric Birnbaum clumsily knocks into Hugo Moutinho. The referee calls over Eric Birnbaum and shows him a yellow card! Hugo Moutinho runs off the knock.
84.39
Robert Bizasene threads a neat ball through to Miguel Gomes. Miguel Gomes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eric Birnbaum. Eric Birnbaum knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jordi Chivu who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Xavier Bakari makes a simple pass to Eric Birnbaum. Eric Birnbaum finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.7%
40.3%
Play Area
20.8%
44.2%
35.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Gomes of US Créteil-Lusitanos |
Match Ratings
| 1. | John Bosnich (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lionel Loko (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Steve Ducloux (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gharib Elhamdaoui (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Robert Bizasene (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Xavier Bakari (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Guglielmo Lucarelli (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Miguel Gomes (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Louis Oulmers (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kevin Glass (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Eric Birnbaum (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Komian Rouvière (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andre Salvatori (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jos van Dijk (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Wagneau Tatarian (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Augusto Assignon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eduardo Loureiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Leon Maas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jacques Citony (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lamine Nafti (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Yoann Brahami (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Pierre-Yves Caillet (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Djimi Ait-Ouarab (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Yacine Mawene (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Simon Goodwin (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Lauren Bisan-E. Chavrondier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Hugo Moutinho (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jordi Chivu (ATT) | 6 | |