Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade Francois-Coty where AC Ajaccio play host to Stade Rennais. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AC Ajaccio are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Stade Rennais appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Alain Courtois.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AC Ajaccio are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Stade Rennais appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Alain Courtois.
0.00
0-0AC Ajaccio get the match underway!
9.06
0-0Abdoullaye Casagrande knocks the ball forward to Soufiane Lang. Soufiane Lang controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robin Hamers. Robin Hamers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Haddadou but the linesman indicates offside!
10.19
0-0Msaddeck Shakpoke comes in with a late challenge on Simon Janes. The referee calls over Msaddeck Shakpoke and warns him to calm down! Simon Janes runs off the knock.
10.19
0-0Free kick to AC Ajaccio just outside the area...
11.07
Jaouad Zaami takes a long run up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
12.20
0-0Rafik Trivino chips the ball to his team mate, Manuel Haddadou. Manuel Haddadou makes a simple pass to Robin Hamers. Robin Hamers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.57
0-0Fernando Camacho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jimmy Dossantos. Jimmy Dossantos darts forward. Jimmy Dossantos knocks in a cross ball towards Claude Barbosa. Claude Barbosa beats his man to it with a header but somehow Ruby Moreira manages to keep it out.
21.16
0-1Kevin Arendt punts the ball hopefully upfield. Johan Mate controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Manuel Haddadou through on goal. Manuel Haddadou looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Stade Rennais!
28.21
0-1John Burley threads a neat ball through to Claude Barbosa. Claude Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Jimmy Dossantos. Jimmy Dossantos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
30.25
Abdoullaye Casagrande chips the ball to his team mate, Msaddeck Shakpoke. Msaddeck Shakpoke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Haddadou. Manuel Haddadou whips in a cross ball towards Gregory Darcheville. Gregory Darcheville flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Ajaccio appear unchanged since the first half. Stade Rennais have changed their lineup with Jeremy Bouvier replacing Johan Mate.
45.00
The second half starts with Stade Rennais kicking off!
48.10
Rafik Trivino controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jeremy Bouvier. Jeremy Bouvier plays a scrappy one-two with Robin Hamers and advances towards the goal... Jeremy Bouvier rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
53.51
Fernando Camacho hits a low pass to Jaouad Zaami. Jaouad Zaami makes a simple pass to Ron Hofland. Ron Hofland plays a one-two with Jaouad Zaami and advances towards the goal... Ron Hofland side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.05
1-2Stade Rennais have made a substitution with Fabien Ngotty replacing Manuel Haddadou .
66.15
John Burley decides to run forward with the ball. John Burley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
69.02
Abdoullaye Casagrande flicks the ball to his team mate, Jeremy Bouvier. Jeremy Bouvier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafik Hutteau. Rafik Hutteau shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Steve Martini manages to gather it.
73.51
Rafik Hutteau passes the ball forward to Gregory Darcheville. Gregory Darcheville shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.48
Guy Lucas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claude Barbosa. Claude Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Janes. Simon Janes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
87.05
1-2Abdoullaye Casagrande catches John Burley on the ankles. Abdoullaye Casagrande is given a warning by the referee! John Burley grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
89.26
With some swift thinking, Jimmy Dossantos plays the ball forward to Claude Barbosa. Claude Barbosa shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
35.1%
64.9%
Play Area
29.7%
44.6%
25.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jeremy Bouvier of Stade Rennais |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Steve Martini (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fernando Camacho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Guy Lucas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stanley Perry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marc-Vivien Afanou (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | John Burley (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jimmy Dossantos (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Simon Janes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jaouad Zaami (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Ron Hofland (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Claude Barbosa (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Luis Custovic (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alec Brady (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | John Thimothée (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ruby Moreira (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Msaddeck Shakpoke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rafik Trivino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Abdoullaye Casagrande (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Kevin Arendt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rafik Hutteau (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Manuel Haddadou (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Soufiane Lang (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Gregory Darcheville (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Johan Mate (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Robin Hamers (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Daniel Ortega (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fabien Ngotty (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jeremy Bouvier (MID) | | 9 |