Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stade Gabriel Montpied where Clermont play host to AC Ajaccio. A crowd of 20,212 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Clermont are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AC Ajaccio appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Aguas.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Clermont are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AC Ajaccio appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Aguas.
0.00
0-0AC Ajaccio start the match!
2.52
0-0Wilson Jemmali threads a neat ball through to Johann Tronche. Johann Tronche knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fernando Camacho.
3.52
0-0Johann Tronche kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Jacques Mouret. Jean-Jacques Mouret shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
6.02
Federico Antonioli runs forward with the ball. Federico Antonioli flicks a high pass forward. Pierre-Emmanuel Audard collects the pass. Pierre-Emmanuel Audard knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Costa. Manuel Costa powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
8.33
0-0Federico Antonioli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wilson Jemmali. Wilson Jemmali knocks the ball forward to Stuart Owen. Stuart Owen whips in a cross ball towards Pierre-Emmanuel Audard. Pierre-Emmanuel Audard shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Steve Martini. What a great pair of hands!
9.20
Jean-Jacques Mouret takes it forward alone. Jean-Jacques Mouret tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
10.08
Stuart Owen sees Wilson Jemmali in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wilson Jemmali knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steve Martini who gathers it comfortably.
12.07
Stanley Perry flicks a high pass forward. Youl Alidor Durix controls it well on his chest. Youl Alidor Durix knocks in a cross ball towards Jimmy Dossantos. With a superhuman jump, Jimmy Dossantos connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Alexandre Ramos picks it out of the air!
14.37
1-0Stuart Owen makes a probing pass to Pierre-Emmanuel Audard. Pierre-Emmanuel Audard whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Jacques Mouret. Jean-Jacques Mouret outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.24
1-0Habib Garcion hacks Wilson Jemmali from behind! The referee calls over Habib Garcion and shows him a yellow card! Wilson Jemmali grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
28.54
1-0Federico Antonioli comes in with a late challenge on Jimmy Dossantos. The referee warns Federico Antonioli to calm down! Jimmy Dossantos stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.35
Jimmy Dossantos knocks the ball forward to Youl Alidor Durix. Youl Alidor Durix lofts in a cross ball towards Mohammed Pedemas. Mohammed Pedemas whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
32.25
Jacques Raguel chips the ball to his team mate, Manuel Costa. Manuel Costa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.45
Habib Garcion flicks a high pass forward. Ron Hofland controls it well on his chest. Ron Hofland whips in a cross ball towards Jimmy Dossantos. Jimmy Dossantos finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Alexandre Ramos punches it away to safety.
36.29
Stuart Owen sees space and advances. Stuart Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Costa. With a superhuman jump, Manuel Costa connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.20
Tobias Breitner passes the ball forward to Stuart Owen. Stuart Owen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Costa. Manuel Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Pierre-Emmanuel Audard. Pierre-Emmanuel Audard makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.54
Guy Lucas changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Guy Lucas lofts in a cross ball towards Ron Hofland. Ron Hofland heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Clermont appear unchanged since the first half. AC Ajaccio also appear unchanged since the first half. The Clermont players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Clermont start the second half!
47.52
Stanley Perry barges into Johann Tronche. The referee calls over Stanley Perry and shows him a yellow card! Johann Tronche grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
48.45
Abel Soares kicks a strong pass forward to Tobias Breitner. Tobias Breitner plays the ball forward to Jean-Jacques Mouret. Jean-Jacques Mouret whips in a cross ball towards Jacques Raguel. Jacques Raguel powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.29
Jimmy Dossantos knocks the ball forward to Ron Hofland. Ron Hofland finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alexandre Ramos with no chance!! Goal for AC Ajaccio!
54.36
2-2Jean-Philippe Coulibaly knocks the ball to his team mate, Ron Hofland. Ron Hofland knocks in a cross ball towards Mohammed Pedemas. Mohammed Pedemas makes a deft header but Federico Antonioli is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
57.30
Habib Garcion flicks a high ball forward to Jimmy Dossantos who takes it down. Jimmy Dossantos shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
61.21
Jimmy Dossantos knocks the ball to his team mate, Claude Barbosa. Claude Barbosa shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
63.10
Johann Tronche threads a neat ball through to Wilson Jemmali. Wilson Jemmali plays a scrappy one-two with Jean-Jacques Mouret and stumbles forward towards the goal... Wilson Jemmali side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
67.50
2-2Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
75.47
Jimmy Dossantos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Habib Garcion. Habib Garcion shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
78.18
Abel Soares runs forward with the ball. Abel Soares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Costa. Manuel Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Jacques Mouret. Jean-Jacques Mouret makes a looping header on goal but it rises well off target!
79.07
From the throw-in, Jacques Raguel picks out Johann Tronche. Johann Tronche threads a neat ball through to Manuel Costa. Manuel Costa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steve Martini who gathers it comfortably.
83.01
Federico Antonioli pushes up the pitch. Federico Antonioli flicks a high pass forward to Manuel Costa who brings the ball under control. Manuel Costa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fernando Camacho.
87.25
Stuart Owen threads the ball through to Manuel Costa. Manuel Costa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fernando Camacho.
89.43
Habib Garcion takes it forward alone. Habib Garcion sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.2%
33.8%
Play Area
25%
45%
30%
Scorers
| Jean-Jacques Mouret 14 Pierre-Emmanuel Audard 40 | Ron Hofland 45, 51 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ron Hofland of AC Ajaccio |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alexandre Ramos (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Abel Soares (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Federico Antonioli (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Tobias Breitner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jacques Raguel (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Johann Tronche (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Wilson Jemmali (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Stuart Owen (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Pierre-Emmanuel Audard (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Jean-Jacques Mouret (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Manuel Costa (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Markus Krüger (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tieme Van Der Schaaf (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jonas Hamann (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Steve Martini (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fernando Camacho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Guy Lucas (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Stanley Perry (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Jean-Philippe Coulibaly (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Habib Garcion (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Jimmy Dossantos (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ron Hofland (ATT) | | 9 |
| 9. | Claude Barbosa (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Youl Alidor Durix (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mohammed Pedemas (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Luis Custovic (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ivan Ambrosino (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Matt White (MID) | 0 | |