Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stade Auguste Delaune where Reims play host to Grenoble Foot 38. A crowd of 7,859 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Reims are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Grenoble Foot 38 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Garry Davidson.


0.00
Reims start the match!
2.14
Frederic Sankharé makes a simple pass to Regis Bourgeois. Regis Bourgeois sees Geoffroy Bancarel just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Geoffroy Bancarel provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
3.00
With a delightful solo run, Jamie Brighton stretches the opposition's defence. Jamie Brighton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Chritophe Mayer manages to gather it effortlessly.
4.43
Victor Correia threads a neat ball through to Daniel Coridon. Daniel Coridon shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
9.33
Tony Guiblesi flicks a high pass forward. Frederic Fernandez collects the pass. Frederic Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Regis Bourgeois collects the pass. Regis Bourgeois deftly passes the ball to Frederic Fernandez, releasing him through on goal. Frederic Fernandez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
10.04
Jamie Brighton catches Geoffroy Bancarel on the ankles. Jamie Brighton is given a warning by the referee! Geoffroy Bancarel runs off the knock.
12.51
Victor Correia makes a beautiful solo run. Victor Correia lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Coridon. Daniel Coridon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
18.09
Tony Guiblesi threads a neat ball through to Frederic Sankharé. Frederic Sankharé hits a low pass to Geoffroy Bancarel. Geoffroy Bancarel lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Haller. Sebastian Haller flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
20.57
Omer Dodd knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Haller. Sebastian Haller flicks a high ball forward to Teddy Ouedec who takes it down. Teddy Ouedec finds some space and shoots from distance. Jerome Trezeguet gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
21.21
Ruby Pitau chips the ball to his team mate, Teddy Ouedec. Teddy Ouedec plays a quick one-two with Alberto Andres and rushes in on goal... Teddy Ouedec comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but it's well over the bar!
22.25
Ruby Pitau hits a low pass to Sebastian Haller. Seeing a gap ahead, Sebastian Haller plays the ball forward to Teddy Ouedec. Teddy Ouedec runs straight at the defence! Teddy Ouedec takes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
24.28
Omer Dodd plays the ball forward to Ruby Pitau. Ruby Pitau hits a low pass to Sebastian Haller. Sebastian Haller lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Andres. Alberto Andres is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.22
Sebastian Haller hits a low pass to Alberto Andres. Alberto Andres shoots from long range but it flies wide!
34.52
Frederic Fernandez knocks the ball forward to Geoffroy Bancarel. Geoffroy Bancarel shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
36.15
Chris Barmby advances with the ball. Chris Barmby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.38
Regis Bourgeois hacks Jamie Brighton from behind! The referee calls over Regis Bourgeois and warns him to calm down! Jamie Brighton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.02
Jerome Luccin plays the ball forward to Denis Ray. Denis Ray darts forward. Denis Ray sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.19
Omer Dodd passes the ball forward to Alberto Andres. Alberto Andres chips the ball to his team mate, Teddy Ouedec. Teddy Ouedec shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
Jerome Luccin plays the ball forward to Simone Benin. Simone Benin flicks the ball to his team mate, Denis Ray. Denis Ray tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Reims appear unchanged since the first half. Grenoble Foot 38 also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Grenoble Foot 38 get the second half underway!
48.29
Tony Guiblesi runs forward with the ball. Tony Guiblesi flicks a high ball forward to Regis Bourgeois who takes it down. Regis Bourgeois knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giuseppe Di Loreto.
53.41
Denis Ray knocks the ball forward to Daniel Coridon. Daniel Coridon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruby Pitau.
55.17
With a delightful solo run, Frederic Sankharé stretches the opposition's defence. Frederic Sankharé shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
60.06
Grenoble Foot 38 appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
69.20
Sebastian Haller sees Teddy Ouedec in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Teddy Ouedec lofts in a cross ball towards Frederic Sankharé. With a superhuman jump, Frederic Sankharé connects with the ball and heads it goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
72.07
Tony Guiblesi breaks forward. Tony Guiblesi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Andres. Alberto Andres shoots from 25 yards but somehow Jerome Trezeguet manages to keep it out.
75.43
Geoffroy Bancarel threads the ball through to Regis Bourgeois. Regis Bourgeois lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Andres. Alberto Andres outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.43
Reims have made 3 substitutions with Antonio Diez replacing Frederic Sankharé, Ruby Valenza replacing Sebastian Haller and Marques Pereira Lestin replacing Regis Bourgeois .Grenoble Foot 38 have made a substitution with Demlaba Moustaïd replacing Anthony Henry .
78.51
Ruby Valenza makes a beautiful solo run. Ruby Valenza plays a scrappy one-two with Alberto Andres and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ruby Valenza rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
85.28
Antonio Diez threads a neat ball through to Alberto Andres. Alberto Andres shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
12
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.8%
41.2%
Play Area
22.4%
42.4%
35.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Frederic Sankharé of Reims

Match Ratings