Match Report


BastiaBastia     AuxerreAuxerre
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Robert MaryR. Mary67
G
1
G
66Gonzalo SorlinG. Sorlin
Hoalid KarembeuH. Karembeu76
D
2
D
73Kwami JacquessonK. Jacquesson
Kevin JohnstoneK. Johnstone75
D
3
D
71Olivier Dos SantosO. Dos Santos
Alberto IbanezA. Ibanez71
D
4
D
70Pascal ZaidanP. Zaidan
Helder FernandesH. Fernandes66
D
captain5
M
76Abassi SibilleA. Sibille
Frederico AlvesF. Alves71
M
6
M
74Kaba LachuerK. Lachuer
John BraatJ. Braat71
M
7
M
72Soufiane SchemmelS. Schemmel
Scott MortonS. Morton69
M
8captain
M
72Ralph SeamanR. Seaman
Rabiu EnyinnayaR. Enyinnaya80
A
9
A
69Jimmy VercoutreJ. Vercoutre
Wout QuansahW. Quansah77
A
10
A
65Pablo GonzalezP. Gonzalez
Arnar Freyr AdalbjarnarsonA. Adalbjarnarson72
A
11
A
65Hubert MasudiH. Masudi
 
Xavier HirouxX. Hiroux69
M
12
M
71Robert Le LanR. Le Lan
Nenad AssatiN. Assati68
A
13
M
67Pape MondragonP. Mondragon
Bernard DogonB. Dogon65
D
14
D
65Arnaud PaviotA. Paviot

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stade Armand Cesari where Bastia play host to Auxerre. A crowd of 19,924 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bastia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Auxerre appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Yohan Demont.


0.00
Bastia kick off!
2.37
Kaba Lachuer knocks the ball forward to Pablo Gonzalez. Pablo Gonzalez plays a quick one-two with Hubert Masudi and rushes in on goal... Pablo Gonzalez rockets a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
4.22
Frederico Alves threads a neat ball through to Rabiu Enyinnaya. Rabiu Enyinnaya sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
14.12
John Braat takes it forward alone. John Braat knocks in a cross ball towards Arnar Freyr Adalbjarnarson. Arnar Freyr Adalbjarnarson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it whistles just wide of the post!
18.39
Soufiane Schemmel catches John Braat on the ankles. The referee calls over Soufiane Schemmel and warns him to calm down! John Braat stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.20
Alberto Ibanez decides to run forward with the ball. Alberto Ibanez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arnar Freyr Adalbjarnarson. Arnar Freyr Adalbjarnarson lofts in a cross ball towards Rabiu Enyinnaya. Rabiu Enyinnaya beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rabiu Enyinnaya!
26.29
Frederico Alves hits a low pass to Wout Quansah. Wout Quansah lofts in a cross ball towards Rabiu Enyinnaya. Rabiu Enyinnaya directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.22
Helder Fernandes takes it forward alone. Helder Fernandes makes an attacking run forward. Helder Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Arnar Freyr Adalbjarnarson. Arnar Freyr Adalbjarnarson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper, Gonzalo Sorlin, sees it late!! Goal for Bastia!
34.01
Helder Fernandes passes the ball forward to Frederico Alves. Frederico Alves flicks a high pass forward to Rabiu Enyinnaya who brings the ball under control. Rabiu Enyinnaya shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
38.34
Alberto Ibanez flicks a high pass forward. Helder Fernandes controls it well on his chest. Helder Fernandes knocks the ball forward to Arnar Freyr Adalbjarnarson. Arnar Freyr Adalbjarnarson advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Arnar Freyr Adalbjarnarson provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
40.08
Olivier Dos Santos flicks a high pass forward to Soufiane Schemmel who brings the ball under control. Soufiane Schemmel threads a neat ball through to Abassi Sibille. Abassi Sibille controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
45.00
Scott Morton sees John Braat in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Braat lofts in a cross ball towards Rabiu Enyinnaya. Rabiu Enyinnaya powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bastia appear unchanged since the first half. Auxerre also appear unchanged since the first half. The Auxerre players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Auxerre kick off!
47.17
Hoalid Karembeu makes a beautiful solo run. Hoalid Karembeu knocks in a cross ball towards Rabiu Enyinnaya. Rabiu Enyinnaya makes a convincing header but Gonzalo Sorlin is on top of it.
48.25
Frederico Alves flicks a high ball forward to Scott Morton who takes it down. Scott Morton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kwami Jacquesson.
49.39
Kaba Lachuer sees space and advances. Kaba Lachuer puts a great ball through but Jimmy Vercoutre is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
53.52
Alberto Ibanez knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Alves. Frederico Alves changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Frederico Alves tries a spectacular long range effort but Gonzalo Sorlin is on top of his game. Nice save!
55.50
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
57.34
Ralph Seaman runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ralph Seaman finds some space and shoots from distance. Robert Mary gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
61.36
Alberto Ibanez clumsily knocks into Pablo Gonzalez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pablo Gonzalez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
63.32
Kevin Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Alves controls it well on his chest. Seeing a gap ahead, Frederico Alves laces a through ball forward to Scott Morton. Scott Morton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.46
John Braat hacks Pablo Gonzalez from behind! The referee brings John Braat to one side and gives him a warning! Pablo Gonzalez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.05
Bastia have made 3 substitutions with Xavier Hiroux replacing Wout Quansah, Nenad Assati replacing John Braat and Bernard Dogon replacing Hoalid Karembeu .Auxerre appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
79.23
Kwami Jacquesson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kaba Lachuer. Kaba Lachuer picks a pass forward to Pablo Gonzalez. Pablo Gonzalez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.29
Olivier Dos Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Kaba Lachuer. Kaba Lachuer flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Vercoutre collects the pass. Jimmy Vercoutre lofts in a cross ball towards Hubert Masudi. Hubert Masudi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
87.31
Nenad Assati flicks a high pass forward. Arnar Freyr Adalbjarnarson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arnar Freyr Adalbjarnarson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Gonzalo Sorlin manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Bastia

Auxerre
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62%
38%
Play Area
23.9%
45.1%
31%

Scorers
Rabiu Enyinnaya 20, 26, 45
Arnar Freyr Adalbjarnarson 30
Hubert Masudi 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rabiu Enyinnaya of Bastia

Match Ratings