Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade des Alpes where Grenoble Foot 38 play host to RC Strasbourg. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Grenoble Foot 38 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while RC Strasbourg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bernard Ramé.


0.00
RC Strasbourg start the game by kicking off the first half!
9.43
Seeing a gap ahead, Denis Ray plays the ball forward to Anthony Henry. Anthony Henry finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
16.45
Chris Barmby barges into Jerome Borbiconi. The referee calls over Chris Barmby and warns him to calm down! Jerome Borbiconi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.22
Jerome Luccin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Coridon. Daniel Coridon shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
22.58
Micka‘l Chow-Yuen plays the ball forward to Jerome Borbiconi. Jerome Borbiconi knocks in a cross ball towards Andy May. Andy May finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
24.53
Jonathan Camara threads the ball through to Jerome Borbiconi. Jerome Borbiconi knocks in a cross ball towards Steven Charvet. Steven Charvet connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
26.17
Chris Barmby flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Coridon. Daniel Coridon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
27.20
Chris Barmby kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Coridon. Daniel Coridon knocks in a cross ball towards Simone Benin. Simone Benin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
30.01
Giuseppe Di Loreto barges into Jonathan Camara. The referee brings Giuseppe Di Loreto to one side and gives him a warning! Jonathan Camara stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.01
Free kick to RC Strasbourg just outside the area...
31.47
Mickael Sachy takes a cautious run up but it's too wide. Goal kick.
34.03
Simone Benin flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Henry controls it well on his chest. Anthony Henry knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Coridon. Gabriel Izquierdo hacks Daniel Coridon from behind! Daniel Coridon appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
45.00
Jamie Brighton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Denis Ray. Denis Ray knocks the ball to his team mate, Simone Benin. Simone Benin makes a probing pass to Anthony Henry but he's offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Grenoble Foot 38 appear unchanged since the first half. RC Strasbourg also appear unchanged since the first half. The RC Strasbourg players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Grenoble Foot 38 kick off!
48.52
Jamie Brighton decides to run forward with the ball. Jamie Brighton threads a neat ball through to Anthony Henry. Anthony Henry shoots from 20 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Sebastien Jonquet with no chance!! Goal for Grenoble Foot 38!
53.26
Carlos Sadane knocks the ball forward to Mickael Sachy. Mickael Sachy lofts in a cross ball towards Andy May. Andy May rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper, Jerome Trezeguet, sees it late!! Goal for RC Strasbourg!
59.58
Carlos Sadane comes in with a late challenge on Simone Benin. Carlos Sadane is given a warning by the referee! Simone Benin grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.50
Gabriel Izquierdo plays the ball forward to Carlos Sadane. Carlos Sadane flicks a high pass forward. Mickael Sachy controls it well on his chest. Mickael Sachy plays a quick one-two with Micka‘l Chow-Yuen and rushes in on goal... Mickael Sachy tries a spectacular strike. Jerome Trezeguet gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
65.14
Micka‘l Chow-Yuen hits a low pass to Jerome Borbiconi. Jerome Borbiconi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
66.26
Steven Charvet catches Jamie Brighton on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jamie Brighton runs off the knock.
67.41
Jonathan Camara flicks a high pass forward to Micka‘l Chow-Yuen who brings the ball under control. Micka‘l Chow-Yuen shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
71.13
Jamie Brighton flicks a high pass forward. Chris Barmby holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Chris Barmby makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simone Benin. Simone Benin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.09
Farid Bruno makes a probing pass to Steven Charvet. Steven Charvet lofts in a cross ball towards Mickael Sachy. Mickael Sachy is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.42
Grenoble Foot 38 have made 2 substitutions with Daguyl Chelle replacing Edwin Sitruk and Demlaba Moustaïd replacing Anthony Henry .
79.39
Carlos Sadane takes it forward alone. Carlos Sadane shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Jerome Trezeguet.
80.39
It's a corner kick. Jonathan Camara loops the ball in to towards the near post. Simone Benin reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
81.10
Jerome Borbiconi flicks a high pass forward to Micka‘l Chow-Yuen who brings the ball under control. Micka‘l Chow-Yuen flicks the ball to his team mate, Mickael Sachy. Mickael Sachy whips in a cross ball towards Andy May. Andy May makes a deft header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
Denis Ray chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Coridon. Daniel Coridon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
30.1%
50.7%
19.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mickael Sachy of RC Strasbourg

Match Ratings
1.Jerome Trezeguet (GK)
7
2.Nicholas Pierre (DEF)
6
3.Jamie Brighton (DEF)
8
4.Giuseppe Di Loreto (DEF)
6
5.Jerome Luccin (DEF)
6
6.Chris Barmby (MID)
6
7.Simone Benin (MID)goal scored
9
8.Denis Ray (MID)
6
9.Edwin Sitruk (MID)
6
10.Daniel Coridon (ATT)
6
11.Anthony Henry (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Marco Richert (ATT)
0
13.Daguyl Chelle (ATT)
6
14.Demlaba Moustaïd (DEF)
6