Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stade Francois-Coty where AC Ajaccio play host to Stade Brestois 29. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
AC Ajaccio are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Stade Brestois 29 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alain Courtois.
The pitch is in good condition.
AC Ajaccio are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Stade Brestois 29 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alain Courtois.
0.00
0-0Stade Brestois 29 start the match!
4.31
0-0Gary Niven comes in with a late challenge on Jaouad Zaami. The referee calls over Gary Niven and warns him to calm down! Jaouad Zaami hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.34
0-0Habib Garcion kicks a strong pass forward to Jaouad Zaami. Jaouad Zaami knocks in a cross ball towards Habib Garcion. Habib Garcion rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies well off target!
8.16
0-1Thomas Sibille passes the ball forward to Donato Campagnolo. Donato Campagnolo flicks a high pass forward. Dambou Hagard collects the pass. Dambou Hagard lofts in a cross ball towards Gerard Bourdeau. Gerard Bourdeau is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gerard Bourdeau!
15.46
Dambou Hagard catches Guy Lucas on the ankles. The referee calls over Dambou Hagard and warns him to calm down! Guy Lucas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.22
0-1Fadel Hiroux chips the ball to his team mate, Emmanuel Fidani. Emmanuel Fidani hits a low pass to Dambou Hagard. Dambou Hagard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.44
Habib Garcion makes a simple pass to Ron Hofland. Ron Hofland knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Janes. Simon Janes makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
27.50
1-1Donato Campagnolo flicks a high pass forward. Emmanuel Fidani holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With vision, Emmanuel Fidani plays the ball forward to Dambou Hagard. Dambou Hagard knocks in a cross ball towards Gerard Bourdeau. Gerard Bourdeau is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Steve Martini reads it well. Well saved!
28.32
1-1Ruddy Martel barges into Fernando Camacho. Ruddy Martel is given a warning by the referee! Fernando Camacho carries on, but is struggling a bit.
30.30
Simon Janes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claude Barbosa. Claude Barbosa advances inside the box! Claude Barbosa muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
32.31
Habib Garcion advances with the ball. Habib Garcion whips in a cross ball towards Simon Janes. Simon Janes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
40.26
Habib Garcion advances with the ball. Habib Garcion finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
42.47
Thomas Sibille flicks a high pass forward. Emmanuel Fidani holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Emmanuel Fidani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dambou Hagard. Dambou Hagard shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
44.09
Habib Garcion threads a neat ball through to John Burley. John Burley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Ajaccio appear unchanged since the first half. Stade Brestois 29 also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stade Brestois 29 players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
AC Ajaccio kick off and get the second half underway!
47.57
Habib Garcion deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Burley. John Burley makes a simple pass to Ron Hofland. Ron Hofland finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
48.14
3-1Emmanuel Fidani flicks the ball to his team mate, Dambou Hagard. Dambou Hagard makes a pass forward but Gerard Bourdeau makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
55.06
Gary Niven flicks a high pass forward. Dambou Hagard collects the pass. Dambou Hagard shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
57.25
Seeing a gap ahead, Fadel Hiroux plays the ball forward to Gary Niven. Gary Niven kicks a strong pass forward to Gerard Bourdeau. Gerard Bourdeau knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.19
Said Serredszum flicks a high pass forward to Ruddy Martel who brings the ball under control. Ruddy Martel passes the ball forward to Dambou Hagard. Dambou Hagard shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.46
Guy Lucas chips the ball to his team mate, Habib Garcion. Without breaking stride, Habib Garcion plays the ball forward to Ron Hofland. Ron Hofland knocks the ball to his team mate, Habib Garcion. Habib Garcion makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
61.15
John Burley flicks a high pass forward. Habib Garcion collects the pass. Habib Garcion shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
69.45
Fernando Camacho hacks Donato Campagnolo from behind! The referee calls over Fernando Camacho and warns him to calm down! Donato Campagnolo stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.14
John Burley catches Gary Niven on the ankles. John Burley is warned by the referee! Gary Niven hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.44
Habib Garcion flicks a high ball forward to Claude Barbosa who gracefully takes it down. Claude Barbosa shoots from distance but it is miles over!
81.06
Habib Garcion takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of John Burley. John Burley plays the ball forward to Ron Hofland. Ron Hofland finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
83.01
Donato Campagnolo threads a neat ball through to Gerard Bourdeau. Gerard Bourdeau sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
85.42
Donato Campagnolo passes the ball forward to Gerard Bourdeau. Gerard Bourdeau plays a one-two with Dambou Hagard and advances towards the goal... Gerard Bourdeau shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.10
Said Serredszum sees Giuseppe Kastendeuch in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giuseppe Kastendeuch flicks a high ball forward to Ruddy Martel who takes it down. Ruddy Martel sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
36.6%
63.4%
Play Area
24.4%
45.1%
30.5%
Scorers
| Simon Janes 21, 32 John Burley 44 | Gerard Bourdeau 8 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Simon Janes of AC Ajaccio |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Steve Martini (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Fernando Camacho (DEF) | 5 | |
| 3. | Guy Lucas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stanley Perry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marc-Vivien Afanou (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | John Burley (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Habib Garcion (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Simon Janes (ATT) | | 9 |
| 9. | Jaouad Zaami (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ron Hofland (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Claude Barbosa (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Luis Custovic (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jimmy Dossantos (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alec Brady (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Niccolo Fortune (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Said Serredszum (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Thomas Sibille (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Fadel Hiroux (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gary Niven (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Emmanuel Fidani (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Donato Campagnolo (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Giuseppe Kastendeuch (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gerard Bourdeau (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Dambou Hagard (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Ruddy Martel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Anthony Malm (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Cedric Belmadi (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Lionel Avenet (MID) | 0 | |