Match Report


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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Stade de lAube where Troyes Aube Champagne play host to Lille OSC. A crowd of 20,205 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Troyes Aube Champagne and Lille OSC are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Duchemin.


0.00
Lille OSC kick off the first half!
2.10
Dario Guastalvino comes in with a late challenge on Gilles Vilda. Dario Guastalvino is warned by the referee! Gilles Vilda stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.49
Regis Silva flicks a high pass forward. Fadel Mionnet comfortably collects the pass. Fadel Mionnet knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Maryn Malagouen.
6.05
Ga‘l Jaurès controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yves Arnaud. Yves Arnaud rushes past Farid Bekrar! Yves Arnaud side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Yves Arnaud scores for Troyes Aube Champagne!!
12.36
Dario Guastalvino darts forward. Dario Guastalvino lofts in a cross ball towards Yves Arnaud. Yves Arnaud heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.28
Farid Bekrar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Regis Silva. Regis Silva makes a probing pass to Fadel Mionnet. Fadel Mionnet knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jason Meite who gathers it comfortably.
18.30
Haoulid Agathe clumsily knocks into Mamar Pickeu. The referee brings Haoulid Agathe to one side and gives him a warning! Mamar Pickeu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.04
Mickael Gaillot threads a neat ball through to Yves Arnaud. Yves Arnaud knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Mamar Pickeu is offside!
21.10
Gilles Vilda passes the ball forward to Julian Helmer. Julian Helmer knocks in a cross ball towards Fadel Mionnet. With a superhuman jump, Fadel Mionnet connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
22.52
Regis Silva makes a probing pass to Bertrand Ben Askar. Bertrand Ben Askar knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Maryn Malagouen.
30.07
Paul Edghill threads a neat ball through to Regis Silva. Regis Silva deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Helmer. Julian Helmer knocks in a cross ball towards Fadel Mionnet. Fadel Mionnet connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
33.58
Mickael Gaillot kicks a strong pass forward to Yazid Marchal. Yazid Marchal knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Edghill.
44.41
Paul Edghill receives the ball from a throw-in from Farid Bekrar. Paul Edghill kicks a strong pass forward to Jeffrey Nok. Jeffrey Nok knocks the ball forward to Julian Helmer. Julian Helmer deftly passes the ball to Bertrand Ben Askar, releasing him through on goal. Bertrand Ben Askar muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Jason Meite manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Troyes Aube Champagne appear unchanged since the first half. Lille OSC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Lille OSC players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Troyes Aube Champagne start the second half!
48.46
Mickael Gaillot threads a neat ball through to Yazid Marchal. Yazid Marchal threads a neat ball through to Mamar Pickeu. Mamar Pickeu rockets a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
49.58
Robert Fowler knocks the ball to his team mate, Ga‘l Jaurès. Ga‘l Jaurès flicks a high pass forward. Mamar Pickeu holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mamar Pickeu knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Edghill.
51.38
Seeing a gap ahead, Stuart Rae plays the ball forward to Fadel Mionnet. Fadel Mionnet shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
53.02
Ga‘l Jaurès chips the ball to his team mate, Mamar Pickeu. Mamar Pickeu deftly passes the ball to Yazid Marchal, releasing him through on goal. Yazid Marchal comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.10
Farid Bekrar clumsily knocks into Mamar Pickeu. Farid Bekrar is given a warning by the referee! Mamar Pickeu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.46
Paul Edghill knocks the ball to his team mate, Jeffrey Nok. Jeffrey Nok makes a simple pass to Julian Helmer. Julian Helmer shoots from long range but Jason Meite reads it well. Fabulous stop!
59.03
Robert Fowler hacks Bertrand Ben Askar from behind! The referee brings Robert Fowler to one side and gives him a warning! Bertrand Ben Askar hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.07
Craig Huckerby breaks forward. Craig Huckerby chips the ball to his team mate, Yazid Marchal. Yazid Marchal advances inside the box! Yazid Marchal tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
63.16
Dario Guastalvino kicks a strong pass forward to Mamar Pickeu. Mamar Pickeu rushes past Haoulid Agathe! Mamar Pickeu rockets a shot on goal but Leon Croft is on top of it.
65.24
Dario Guastalvino flicks a high pass forward. Mamar Pickeu holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mamar Pickeu plays a one-two with Yazid Marchal and advances towards the goal... Mamar Pickeu cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mamar Pickeu!
69.08
Mickael Gaillot plays the ball forward to Yves Arnaud. Yves Arnaud knocks in a cross ball towards Yazid Marchal. Yazid Marchal whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
71.48
Robert Fowler kicks a strong pass forward to Mickael Gaillot. Mickael Gaillot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mamar Pickeu. Mamar Pickeu sees Yazid Marchal just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some world-class footwork from Yazid Marchal provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
75.57
Edouard Aubry plays the ball forward to Mamar Pickeu. Mamar Pickeu shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
79.21
Craig Huckerby makes a simple pass to Edouard Aubry. Edouard Aubry flicks a high pass forward. Yves Arnaud controls it well on his chest. Yves Arnaud finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
81.10
Craig Huckerby makes a probing pass to Mickael Gaillot. With vision, Mickael Gaillot plays the ball forward to Yves Arnaud. Yves Arnaud makes a great pass forward. Mamar Pickeu runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
83.45
Showing composure, Paul Edghill plays the ball forward to Regis Silva. Regis Silva changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Regis Silva rushes past Craig Huckerby! Regis Silva side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Lille OSC!
90.00
Mickael Gaillot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yves Arnaud. Yves Arnaud shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.8%
35.2%
Play Area
20.5%
47.7%
31.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Yazid Marchal of Troyes Aube Champagne

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

1.Leon Croft (GK)
6
2.Farid Bekrar (DEF)
6
3.Haoulid Agathe (DEF)
5
4.Paul Edghill (DEF)
6
5.Jeffrey Nok (MID)
6
6.Regis Silva (MID)goal scored
8
7.Stuart Rae (MID)
6
8.Gilles Vilda (MID)
6
9.Bertrand Ben Askar (ATT)
6
10.Julian Helmer (ATT)
6
11.Fadel Mionnet (ATT)
6
 
12.Manfa Proment (ATT)
0
13.Samba De Abreu (GK)
0
14.Serge Congo (DEF)
0