Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stade La Meinau where RC Strasbourg play host to Troyes Aube Champagne. A crowd of 19,064 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RC Strasbourg are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Troyes Aube Champagne appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gonzalo Gardie.


0.00
RC Strasbourg kick off and get the first half underway!
2.29
Eric Danic knocks the ball forward to Gaspar Lopes. Gaspar Lopes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Christophe Proment. Jean-Christophe Proment knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.30
Ga‘l Jaurès flicks a high ball forward to Yazid Marchal who takes it down. Yazid Marchal knocks in a cross ball towards Mamar Pickeu. Mamar Pickeu knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by George Gascoigne. Excellent save.
10.52
Robert Fowler flicks a high pass forward. Mickael Gaillot collects the pass. Mickael Gaillot sees Yves Arnaud in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yves Arnaud knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Philippe Veldeman.
12.03
Robert Fowler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ga‘l Jaurès. Ga‘l Jaurès threads a neat ball through to Yves Arnaud. Yves Arnaud edges inside the box! Yves Arnaud muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
15.15
Mickael Gaillot chips the ball to his team mate, Yves Arnaud. Yves Arnaud knocks the ball forward to Yazid Marchal but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
21.20
Ga‘l Jaurès knocks the ball to his team mate, Yazid Marchal. Yazid Marchal shoots from long range. George Gascoigne gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
24.54
Alex Greig flicks a high pass forward. Pascal Ngom comfortably collects the pass. Pascal Ngom flicks a high ball forward to Jose Colucci who takes it down. Jose Colucci knocks the ball forward to Zinedine Joseph but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
27.06
Robert Fowler chips the ball to his team mate, Edouard Aubry. Edouard Aubry flicks a high pass forward. Yves Arnaud controls it well on his chest. Yves Arnaud knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eric Danic.
34.48
Paul Giuly barges into Zinedine Joseph. The referee warns Paul Giuly to calm down! Zinedine Joseph gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
36.27
Gaspar Lopes kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Christophe Proment. Jean-Christophe Proment makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Zinedine Joseph but he's offside!
42.44
Ga‘l Jaurès flicks a high pass forward. Mamar Pickeu collects the pass. Mamar Pickeu knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eric Danic.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. RC Strasbourg appear unchanged since the first half. Troyes Aube Champagne also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Troyes Aube Champagne kick off!
54.19
Paul Giuly knocks the ball forward to Mickael Gaillot. Mickael Gaillot chips the ball to his team mate, Yazid Marchal. Yazid Marchal plays a quick one-two with Mamar Pickeu and rushes in on goal... Yazid Marchal shoots from just inside the box his aim is horrendously poor!
55.31
Alex Greig pushes mid-way up the pitch. Alex Greig chips the ball to his team mate, Zinedine Joseph. Zinedine Joseph shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
60.23
RC Strasbourg have made a substitution with Tobias Frieser replacing Zinedine Joseph .
61.31
Eric Danic hacks Yves Arnaud from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Yves Arnaud hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.34
Alex Greig threads a neat ball through to Gaspar Lopes. Gaspar Lopes threads the ball through to Tobias Frieser. Tobias Frieser passes the ball forward to Jean-Christophe Proment. Some silky footwork from Jean-Christophe Proment provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Jean-Christophe Proment scores for RC Strasbourg!!
66.35
Pascal Ngom hits a low pass to Jose Colucci. Jose Colucci whips in a cross ball towards Tobias Frieser. Tobias Frieser beats his man to it with a header but it flies wide!
69.17
Gaspar Lopes passes the ball forward to Jose Colucci. Jose Colucci controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
71.38
Christian Watier knocks the ball to his team mate, Pascal Ngom. Pascal Ngom hits a low pass to Jose Colucci. Jose Colucci knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.29
Edouard Aubry laces a weighted ball forward to Yazid Marchal. Yazid Marchal tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
84.17
Alex Greig brings the ball forward. Showing composure, Alex Greig laces a weighted ball forward to Jean-Christophe Proment. Jean-Christophe Proment lofts in a cross ball towards Tobias Frieser. Tobias Frieser powers a header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
89.58
Philippe Veldeman threads a neat ball through to Gaspar Lopes. Gaspar Lopes makes a beautiful solo run. Gaspar Lopes lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Colucci. Jose Colucci knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jose Colucci!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
2
4
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.8%
55.2%
Play Area
33.3%
43.7%
23%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gaspar Lopes of RC Strasbourg

Match Ratings
1.Jason Meite (GK)
6
2.Maryn Malagouen (DEF)
6
3.Robert Fowler (DEF)
6
4.Paul Giuly (DEF)
6
5.Dario Guastalvino (MID)
6
6.Edouard Aubry (MID)
7
7.Mickael Gaillot (MID)
7
8.Ga‘l Jaurès (MID)
7
9.Yves Arnaud (ATT)
6
10.Mamar Pickeu (ATT)
6
11.Yazid Marchal (ATT)
7
 
12.Johnny Buzare (MID)
0
13.Billy Kok (MID)
0
14.Stan Owen (MID)
0