Match Report
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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Stade Auguste Delaune where Reims play host to RC Strasbourg. A crowd of 16,050 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reims are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while RC Strasbourg appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Geoffrey Klein.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reims are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while RC Strasbourg appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Geoffrey Klein.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Reims get the match underway!
2.55
0-0Gaspar Lopes threads the ball through to Zinedine Joseph. Zinedine Joseph knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.48
Dietmar Szepan threads a neat ball through to Simon Töpfer. Simon Töpfer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.17
0-0Philippe Veldeman catches Dominique Van Loenhout on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dominique Van Loenhout hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.09
Gaspar Lopes plays the ball forward to Jean-Christophe Proment. Jean-Christophe Proment knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.51
0-1Eric Danic sees Gaspar Lopes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gaspar Lopes threads the ball through to Jose Colucci. Jose Colucci knocks in a cross ball towards Zinedine Joseph. Zinedine Joseph is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Zinedine Joseph scores for RC Strasbourg!!
21.42
Delano Kortland makes a probing pass to Dietmar Szepan. Dietmar Szepan flicks a high ball forward to Sin'ichi Ito who gracefully takes it down. Sin'ichi Ito knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to George Gascoigne who gathers it comfortably.
26.49
0-1Tobias Hermann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gerhard Schönenborn. Gerhard Schönenborn hits a low pass to Sin'ichi Ito. Sin'ichi Ito lofts in a cross ball towards Rainer Lensing. Rainer Lensing makes a looping header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.51
Alex Greig passes the ball forward to Gaspar Lopes. Gaspar Lopes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Colucci. Jose Colucci shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
33.53
Alex Greig flicks a high pass forward. Pascal Ngom controls it well on his chest. With great vision, Pascal Ngom plays the ball forward to Jose Colucci. Jose Colucci shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
34.48
0-1Nick Maas knocks the ball forward to Gerhard Schönenborn. Gerhard Schönenborn sees Rainer Lensing in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rainer Lensing sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
39.55
Tobias Hermann flicks a high ball forward to Dietmar Szepan who takes it down. Dietmar Szepan knocks the ball to his team mate, Sin'ichi Ito. Sin'ichi Ito skips past Philippe Veldeman! Some good footwork from Sin'ichi Ito provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
44.28
Gerhard Schönenborn knocks the ball to his team mate, Sin'ichi Ito. Sin'ichi Ito lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Töpfer. Simon Töpfer finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. George Gascoigne didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
Dietmar Szepan hits a low pass to Dominique Van Loenhout. Dominique Van Loenhout knocks in a cross ball towards Rainer Lensing. Rainer Lensing finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Reims appear unchanged since the first half. RC Strasbourg also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
RC Strasbourg kick off the second half!
47.02
Delano Kortland threads the ball through to Dietmar Szepan. Dietmar Szepan flicks a high pass forward. Sin'ichi Ito collects the pass. Sin'ichi Ito lofts in a cross ball towards Dominique Van Loenhout. Dominique Van Loenhout outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving George Gascoigne with no chance!! Goal for Reims!
51.06
Gaspar Lopes knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Christophe Proment. Jean-Christophe Proment shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
53.40
Guy Colucci kicks a strong pass forward to Pascal Ngom. Pascal Ngom flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Christophe Proment. Jean-Christophe Proment knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nick Maas.
55.12
Pascal Ngom deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Christophe Proment. Jean-Christophe Proment whips in a cross ball towards Zinedine Joseph. Zinedine Joseph is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Sven Lindner has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.52
1-2Reims have made 2 substitutions with Markus Frieser replacing Tobias Hermann and Torsten Herzog replacing Gerhard Schönenborn .
66.46
Dietmar Szepan makes a beautiful solo run. Dietmar Szepan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.09
Eric Danic makes a simple pass to Gaspar Lopes. Gaspar Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Zinedine Joseph controls it well on his chest. Zinedine Joseph knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.29
Gaspar Lopes runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gaspar Lopes lofts in a cross ball towards Zinedine Joseph. Zinedine Joseph is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.58
Eric Danic threads a neat ball through to Pascal Ngom. Pascal Ngom flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Christophe Proment. Jean-Christophe Proment lofts in a cross ball towards Zinedine Joseph. Zinedine Joseph makes a deft header but somehow Sven Lindner manages to keep it out.
77.41
Reims have made a substitution with Torsten Ritzinger replacing Sin'ichi Ito .
78.46
Delano Kortland threads a neat ball through to Dietmar Szepan. Dietmar Szepan hits a low pass to Rainer Lensing. Rainer Lensing makes a simple pass, allowing Torsten Ritzinger to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Torsten Ritzinger provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
80.46
RC Strasbourg have made 2 substitutions with Stuart Collins replacing Eric Danic and Florian Ritzinger replacing Pascal Ngom .
81.37
Seeing Florian Ritzinger's run, Gaspar Lopes quickly throws the ball into his path. Florian Ritzinger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Zinedine Joseph. Zinedine Joseph knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.29
Dietmar Szepan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Töpfer. Simon Töpfer lofts in a cross ball towards Rainer Lensing. Rainer Lensing beats his man to it with a header but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
31%
42.9%
26.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Zinedine Joseph of RC Strasbourg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Sven Lindner (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Delano Kortland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jakob Francke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tobias Hermann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nick Maas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gerhard Schönenborn (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dietmar Szepan (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Simon Töpfer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dominique Van Loenhout (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Sin'ichi Ito (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Rainer Lensing (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Markus Frieser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Torsten Herzog (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Torsten Ritzinger (ATT) | | 7 |
| 1. | George Gascoigne (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Philippe Veldeman (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Eric Danic (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Guy Colucci (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alex Greig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Christian Watier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Pascal Ngom (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gaspar Lopes (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Jean-Christophe Proment (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Jose Colucci (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Zinedine Joseph (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Tobias Frieser (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stuart Collins (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Florian Ritzinger (ATT) | 6 | |