Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stade Francois-Coty where AC Ajaccio play host to Chateauroux. A crowd of 15,220 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AC Ajaccio are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Chateauroux appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Geoffrey Savinaud.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AC Ajaccio are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Chateauroux appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Geoffrey Savinaud.
0.00
The first half starts with Chateauroux kicking off!
4.55
Jean-Philippe Coulibaly pushes mid-way up the pitch. With some swift thinking, Jean-Philippe Coulibaly plays the ball forward to Mohammed Pedemas. Mohammed Pedemas shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
9.14
Alec Brady hacks Stefan Prantl from behind! The referee calls over Alec Brady and shows him a yellow card! Stefan Prantl runs off the knock.
16.03
Fernando Camacho makes a probing pass to Alec Brady. Alec Brady deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ron Hofland. Ron Hofland lofts in a cross ball towards Mohammed Pedemas. Mohammed Pedemas whips the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.28
With some swift thinking, Guy Lucas plays the ball forward to Alec Brady. Alec Brady hits a low pass to Habib Garcion. Habib Garcion tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
24.02
Fernando Camacho flicks a high pass forward. Habib Garcion holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Habib Garcion flicks a high pass forward. Mohammed Pedemas holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mohammed Pedemas knocks in a cross ball towards Claude Barbosa. Claude Barbosa rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
32.16
Cedric Gauvin flicks a high ball forward to Abel Santos who takes it down. Abel Santos surges forward with the ball. Abel Santos shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
33.39
With a delightful solo run, Laurent Banchelli stretches the opposition's defence. Laurent Banchelli makes a defence splitting pass to Valerien Assignon. Valerien Assignon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
40.48
Pierre-Emmanuel Goma flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Prantl who takes it down. Stefan Prantl flicks a high pass forward to Valerien Assignon who brings the ball under control. Valerien Assignon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Abel Santos makes a simple pass to Emmanuel Mane. Emmanuel Mane plays a scrappy one-two with Laurent Banchelli and stumbles forward towards the goal... Emmanuel Mane takes a shot at goal but Steve Martini is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Ajaccio appear unchanged since the first half. Chateauroux also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
AC Ajaccio start the second half!
47.28
Alec Brady decides to run forward with the ball. Alec Brady shoots from long range but is denied by Emmerick Friio. Excellent save.
48.39
Jean-Philippe Coulibaly flicks a high pass forward. Alec Brady holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Brady brings the ball forward. Alec Brady knocks in a cross ball towards Youl Alidor Durix. Youl Alidor Durix outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies just wide!
54.06
Abel Santos threads a neat ball through to Dominique Abbas. Dominique Abbas finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
55.05
Cedric Gauvin makes a probing pass to Laurent Banchelli. Laurent Banchelli flicks a high ball forward to Emmanuel Mane who takes it down. Emmanuel Mane shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.16
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
60.32
Chateauroux have made a substitution with Mickael Abriel replacing Emmanuel Mane and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 5-3-2 formation.
66.51
Alec Brady passes the ball forward to Fernando Camacho. Fernando Camacho advances with the ball. Fernando Camacho knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Brady. With a superhuman jump, Alec Brady connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Emmerick Friio. Excellent save.
67.06
Mickael Abriel flicks a high pass forward. Valerien Assignon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Valerien Assignon shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
71.05
Alec Brady flicks a high ball forward to Ron Hofland who takes it down. Ron Hofland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Emmerick Friio who gathers it comfortably.
77.06
Chateauroux have made a substitution with Vikash Haddadou replacing Abel Monteiro .
78.08
Alec Brady plays the ball forward to Youl Alidor Durix. Youl Alidor Durix knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vikash Haddadou.
85.49
Alec Brady makes a probing pass to Ron Hofland. Ron Hofland makes a probing pass to Youl Alidor Durix but he's offside!
89.53
Alec Brady barges into Stefan Prantl. The referee calls over Alec Brady and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Stefan Prantl carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Jean-Philippe Coulibaly knocks the ball forward to Claude Barbosa. Claude Barbosa knocks the ball to his team mate, Habib Garcion. Habib Garcion shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
25%
45.6%
29.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Habib Garcion of AC Ajaccio |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Steve Martini (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fernando Camacho (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Guy Lucas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stanley Perry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jean-Philippe Coulibaly (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Habib Garcion (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
| 7. | Alec Brady (MID) | ![]() | 4 |
| 8. | Ron Hofland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Claude Barbosa (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Youl Alidor Durix (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mohammed Pedemas (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Luis Custovic (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ivan Ambrosino (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jimmy Dossantos (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Emmerick Friio (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Pierre-Emmanuel Goma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Abel Monteiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Cedric Gauvin (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Abel Santos (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Laurent Banchelli (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Emmanuel Mane (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Stefan Prantl (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Hoalid Perez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Valerien Assignon (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | Dominique Abbas (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Vikash Haddadou (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Mickael Abriel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Pierre-Yves Bourgois (MID) | 0 | |












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