Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade La Meinau where RC Strasbourg play host to Le Havre AC. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both RC Strasbourg and Le Havre AC are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Zoumana Assati.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both RC Strasbourg and Le Havre AC are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Zoumana Assati.
0.00
0-0Le Havre AC kick off!
4.26
0-0Jonathan Camara laces a through ball forward to Micka‘l Chow-Yuen. Micka‘l Chow-Yuen shoots from outside the area but somehow Mansour Casagrande manages to keep it out.
6.12
0-0Gabriel Izquierdo hacks Hauke Bartsch from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Hauke Bartsch hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.50
0-0Youl Dzodic brings the ball forward. Youl Dzodic tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
12.59
0-0Steven Thomas clumsily knocks into Micka‘l Chow-Yuen. The referee warns Steven Thomas to calm down! Micka‘l Chow-Yuen stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.05
Jerome Borbiconi knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Camara. Jonathan Camara shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
22.17
Jonathan Camara threads a neat ball through to Steven Charvet. Steven Charvet knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Camara. With a superhuman jump, Jonathan Camara connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Mansour Casagrande easily punches it away to safety.
26.34
Alassan Safanjon kicks a strong pass forward to Ousmane Celdran. Ousmane Celdran shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Sebastien Jonquet. Excellent save.
30.52
Jonathan Camara runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jonathan Camara lofts in a cross ball towards Steven Charvet. Steven Charvet makes a convincing header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.31
Mickael Sachy comes in with a late challenge on Ruddy Recorbet. Mickael Sachy is warned by the referee! Ruddy Recorbet hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.13
1-0Jerome Borbiconi knocks the ball to his team mate, Steven Charvet. Steven Charvet whips in a cross ball towards Micka‘l Chow-Yuen. Micka‘l Chow-Yuen connects with a diving header. It's there!! Mansour Casagrande has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. RC Strasbourg appear unchanged since the first half. Le Havre AC also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with RC Strasbourg kicking off!
47.05
Micka‘l Chow-Yuen flicks a high pass forward. Steven Charvet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steven Charvet finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
49.32
Hamada Andenas flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Camara controls it well on his chest. Jonathan Camara flicks a high ball forward to Andy May who takes it down. Andy May shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
55.19
1-0Demlaba Dordevic comes in with a high challenge, catching Jerome Borbiconi with his studs. The referee motions to Demlaba Dordevic to come over. It's a red card!! Jerome Borbiconi stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.38
Hamada Andenas brings the ball forward. Hamada Andenas takes it forward alone. Hamada Andenas knocks in a cross ball towards Steven Charvet. Steven Charvet is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for RC Strasbourg!
65.12
Alassan Safanjon makes a beautiful solo run. Alassan Safanjon finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.41
Micka‘l Chow-Yuen threads the ball through to Jerome Borbiconi. Jerome Borbiconi passes the ball forward to Steven Charvet. Steven Charvet shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
81.21
2-0RC Strasbourg are in full control of this game.
84.44
2-0Steven Thomas changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Steven Thomas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.48
Jerome Borbiconi flicks a high pass forward. Andy May collects the pass. Andy May knocks in a cross ball towards Mickael Sachy. Mickael Sachy is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
24.1%
51.9%
24.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Steven Charvet of RC Strasbourg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Sebastien Jonquet (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Hamada Andenas (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Farid Bruno (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gabriel Izquierdo (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Carlos Sadane (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Micka‘l Chow-Yuen (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Jonathan Camara (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jerome Borbiconi (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Steven Charvet (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Mickael Sachy (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Andy May (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alassan Eyraud (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alex Wiart (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dianboto Ciechelsi (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Mansour Casagrande (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Demlaba Dordevic (DEF) |  | 3 |
| 3. | Dominique Auriol (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ruddy Recorbet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Youl Dzodic (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alassan Safanjon (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Fritz Deniaud (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Steven Thomas (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ousmane Celdran (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Hauke Bartsch (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Remi Leca (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jason Piocelle (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marco Akiana (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mustapha Odet (GK) | 0 | |