Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stade Gabriel Montpied where Clermont play host to US Créteil-Lusitanos . A crowd of 17,221 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Clermont and US Créteil-Lusitanos are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Martial Vanvynckt.


0.00
US Créteil-Lusitanos kick off the first half!
2.44
Antonio Ortega decides to run forward with the ball. Antonio Ortega deftly passes the ball to Jody Guppy, releasing him through on goal. Jody Guppy tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Alexandre Ramos smothers it!
3.02
Tobias Breitner plays the ball forward to Johann Tronche. Johann Tronche changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Johann Tronche knocks in a cross ball towards Pierre-Emmanuel Audard. With a superhuman jump, Pierre-Emmanuel Audard connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies just wide!
4.50
Ousmane Delhommeau knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Ortega. Antonio Ortega advances with the ball. Antonio Ortega controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Zinedine Bouisset through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Zinedine Bouisset provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.23
Johann Tronche flicks the ball to his team mate, Wilson Jemmali. Wilson Jemmali knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Owen. Stuart Owen heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
10.11
Zinedine Bouisset hits a low pass to Jody Guppy. Jody Guppy knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tobias Breitner.
12.53
Thierry Mason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Ortega. Antonio Ortega threads the ball through to Zinedine Bouisset. Zinedine Bouisset knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexandre Ramos who gathers it comfortably.
14.41
Thierry Mason flicks a high pass forward to Antonio Ortega who brings the ball under control. Antonio Ortega threads the ball through to Charles-Edward Fretard. Charles-Edward Fretard advances inside the box! Charles-Edward Fretard strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball dips but Abel Soares blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
18.47
Cedric Samson flicks a high pass forward. Ali Vairelles collects the pass. Ali Vairelles flicks a high pass forward. Zinedine Bouisset collects the pass. Zinedine Bouisset deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Charles-Edward Fretard but the linesman indicates offside!
20.36
Thierry Mason makes a simple pass to Antonio Ortega. Antonio Ortega surges forward with the ball. Antonio Ortega threads the ball through into the box. Charles-Edward Fretard comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.32
Jacques Raguel brings the ball forward. Jacques Raguel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thierry Mason.
28.50
Jacques Raguel takes the throw-in. With some swift thinking, Wilson Jemmali plays the ball forward to Jean-Jacques Mouret. Jean-Jacques Mouret tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Jean-Michel Fanchone manages to keep it out.
32.37
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
34.14
Tobias Breitner threads a neat ball through to Wilson Jemmali. With a delightful solo run, Wilson Jemmali stretches the opposition's defence. Wilson Jemmali plays a scrappy one-two with Tieme Van Der Schaaf and advances towards the goal... Ousmane Delhommeau catches Wilson Jemmali on the ankles. Wilson Jemmali appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
36.46
Showing composure, Federico Antonioli laces a weighted ball forward to Tieme Van Der Schaaf. Tieme Van Der Schaaf shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Jean-Michel Fanchone manages to gather it.
38.18
Federico Antonioli flicks a high ball forward to Jacques Raguel who takes it down. Jacques Raguel kicks a strong pass forward to Wilson Jemmali. Wilson Jemmali whips in a cross ball towards Pierre-Emmanuel Audard. Pierre-Emmanuel Audard makes a convincing header but it's a lousy effort!
39.51
Ali Vairelles decides to run forward with the ball. Ali Vairelles makes a great pass forward. Damian Noro runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
40.56
Pierre-Alain Linares surges forward with the ball. Pierre-Alain Linares lofts in a cross ball towards Zinedine Bouisset. With a superhuman jump, Zinedine Bouisset connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
44.12
Thierry Mason chips the ball to his team mate, Ali Vairelles. Ali Vairelles threads a neat ball through to Zinedine Bouisset. Zinedine Bouisset tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Abel Soares plays the ball forward to Wilson Jemmali. Wilson Jemmali kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Owen. Stuart Owen shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Clermont appear unchanged since the first half. US Créteil-Lusitanos also appear unchanged since the first half. The Clermont players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Clermont kick off the second half!
47.22
Ali Vairelles makes a probing pass to Zinedine Bouisset. Zinedine Bouisset rushes past Tobias Breitner! Zinedine Bouisset looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it rises well off target!
49.10
Federico Antonioli barges into Jody Guppy. Federico Antonioli is warned by the referee! Jody Guppy stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.34
Thierry Mason breaks forward. With vision, Thierry Mason plays the ball forward to Zinedine Bouisset. Zinedine Bouisset lofts in a cross ball towards Jody Guppy. Jody Guppy connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jody Guppy scores for US Créteil-Lusitanos !!
61.58
Johann Tronche knocks the ball forward to Jean-Jacques Mouret. Jean-Jacques Mouret knocks in a cross ball towards Johann Tronche. Johann Tronche gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's a lousy effort!
65.11
Antonio Ortega deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Charles-Edward Fretard. Charles-Edward Fretard shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Alexandre Ramos.
66.33
Pierre-Alain Linares takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Alexandre Ramos jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
71.29
Antonio Ortega hits a low pass to Zinedine Bouisset. Zinedine Bouisset shoots from long range. Alexandre Ramos gets down and covers it.
72.25
Damian Noro catches Abel Soares on the ankles. The referee warns Damian Noro to calm down! Abel Soares runs off the knock.
75.39
Cedric Samson brings the ball forward. Cedric Samson plays a scrappy one-two with Ali Vairelles and stumbles forward towards the goal... Cedric Samson comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alexandre Ramos with no chance!! Goal for US Créteil-Lusitanos !
79.02
Tobias Breitner passes the ball forward to Tieme Van Der Schaaf. Tieme Van Der Schaaf knocks the ball forward to Pierre-Emmanuel Audard. Pierre-Emmanuel Audard finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
84.10
Jacques Raguel flicks a high ball forward to Jean-Jacques Mouret who takes it down. Jean-Jacques Mouret lofts in a cross ball towards Johann Tronche. Johann Tronche whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Jean-Michel Fanchone has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
87.07
With a delightful solo run, Johann Tronche stretches the opposition's defence. Johann Tronche makes a great pass forward. Pierre-Emmanuel Audard runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
89.26
Abel Soares clumsily knocks into Zinedine Bouisset. Abel Soares is given a warning by the referee! Zinedine Bouisset runs off the knock.
90.00
Ousmane Delhommeau clumsily knocks into Johann Tronche. The referee brings Ousmane Delhommeau to one side and gives him a warning! Johann Tronche stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.5%
61.5%
Play Area
29.7%
41.8%
28.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Antonio Ortega of US Créteil-Lusitanos