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Rain falls steadily from above here at Stade de lAube where Troyes Aube Champagne play host to Bastia. A crowd of 20,033 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Troyes Aube Champagne are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Bastia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jean-Michel Sanz.


0.00
Troyes Aube Champagne start the match!
9.31
Garcia Duque Capezzuto hacks Rabiu Enyinnaya from behind! The referee calls over Garcia Duque Capezzuto and shows him a yellow card! Rabiu Enyinnaya carries on, but is struggling a bit.
10.24
Alcaly Leboeuf knocks the ball to his team mate, Tchiressoua Coulibaly. Tchiressoua Coulibaly runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Tchiressoua Coulibaly edges inside the box! Tchiressoua Coulibaly rockets a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
12.52
Micha‘l Samson makes a probing pass to David Sullivan. David Sullivan whips in a cross ball towards Franck Petereyns. Franck Petereyns connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.44
Steffen Schramm advances with the ball. Steffen Schramm deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Pirri. Jose Pirri makes a probing pass to Tchiressoua Coulibaly but he's offside!
28.23
John Braat makes a probing pass to Wout Quansah. Wout Quansah shoots from distance. Solid save from Ross Wainwright.
30.43
Helder Fernandes kicks a strong pass forward to John Braat. John Braat knocks the ball to his team mate, Rabiu Enyinnaya. Rabiu Enyinnaya lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Alves. Frederico Alves jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! That brings them back into the game!
34.46
Hoalid Karembeu flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Johnstone. Kevin Johnstone passes the ball forward to Rabiu Enyinnaya. Rabiu Enyinnaya knocks in a cross ball towards Wout Quansah. Wout Quansah heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
36.07
Tchiressoua Coulibaly flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Pirri. Jose Pirri sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
38.14
Kevin Johnstone makes a strong solo run forward. Kevin Johnstone kicks a strong pass forward to Arnar Freyr Adalbjarnarson. Arnar Freyr Adalbjarnarson lofts in a cross ball towards Wout Quansah. Wout Quansah is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a lousy effort!
40.55
With vision, Alberto Ibanez picks a pass forward to Scott Morton. Scott Morton sees John Braat in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Braat knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.15
John Braat kicks a strong pass forward to Wout Quansah. Wout Quansah lofts in a cross ball towards Rabiu Enyinnaya. Rabiu Enyinnaya makes a looping header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
Scott Morton advances with the ball. Scott Morton shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Troyes Aube Champagne appear unchanged since the first half. Bastia also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The whistle blows and Bastia kick off!
49.55
Bastia are dictating the run of play here today.
54.36
Kevin Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Morton. Scott Morton runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Scott Morton whips in a cross ball towards Arnar Freyr Adalbjarnarson. Arnar Freyr Adalbjarnarson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
59.10
Tchiressoua Coulibaly makes a simple pass to Micha‘l Samson. Micha‘l Samson knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Pirri. Jose Pirri whips the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
63.33
Garcia Duque Capezzuto flicks a high pass forward to Micha‘l Samson who brings the ball under control. Micha‘l Samson advances inside the box! Micha‘l Samson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Micha‘l Samson scores for Troyes Aube Champagne!!
66.49
Scott Morton passes the ball forward to Rabiu Enyinnaya. Rabiu Enyinnaya knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ross Wainwright who gathers it comfortably.
71.42
Garcia Duque Capezzuto hits a low pass to Tchiressoua Coulibaly. Tchiressoua Coulibaly sees Micha‘l Samson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Micha‘l Samson shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
72.42
Hoalid Karembeu threads a neat ball through to Scott Morton. Scott Morton flicks a high pass forward to John Braat who brings the ball under control. John Braat plays a scrappy one-two with Rabiu Enyinnaya and stumbles forward towards the goal... John Braat cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball strikes Sven Wilke's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
73.25
Scott Morton takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Alberto Ibanez. Alberto Ibanez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball strikes Alcaly Leboeuf's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
74.07
Scott Morton takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Kevin Johnstone strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
77.54
Bastia have made 3 substitutions with Xavier Hiroux replacing Wout Quansah, Nenad Assati replacing John Braat and Bernard Dogon replacing Hoalid Karembeu .
83.16
Alberto Ibanez catches David Sullivan on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Sullivan stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.35
Bernard Dogon knocks the ball forward to Scott Morton. Scott Morton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alcaly Leboeuf.
89.48
Alberto Ibanez threads the ball through to Frederico Alves. Frederico Alves plays the ball forward to Xavier Hiroux. Xavier Hiroux knocks in a cross ball towards Rabiu Enyinnaya. Sven Wilke comes in with a late challenge on Rabiu Enyinnaya. Rabiu Enyinnaya appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.4%
58.6%
Play Area
30%
41.4%
28.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Micha‘l Samson of Troyes Aube Champagne

Match Ratings