Match Report


ReimsReims     AS MonacoAS Monaco
Computer Player Computer Player Bojan Popovic Bojan Popovic
Lars BierhoffL. Bierhoff67
G
1
G
78Malcolm MonkM. Monk
Damian MonierD. Monier63
D
2
D
67Loic LachuerL. Lachuer
Gregory KarwattG. Karwatt57
D
3
D
75Claudio PichichiC. Pichichi
Paul McStayP. McStay55
D
4
D
72Muller LécluseM. Lécluse
Eric HässlerE. Hässler54
D
5
M
89Con RizzoC. Rizzo
Vincenzo RichterV. Richter70
M
6
M
79Azziz VrielynckA. Vrielynck
Camille DoboC. Dobo66
M
7captain
M
80Loic ArpinonL. Arpinon
Hubert SekliH. Sekli60
M
8
M
81Samuel AlmeidaS. Almeida
Darl NijkampD. Nijkamp59
M
9
A
74Dagui CantonaD. Cantona
Stephane ElzéardS. Elzéard76
A
10
A
79David PintoD. Pinto
Yann FournelY. Fournel65
A
captain11
A
75Tarik RayT. Ray
 
Nicholas SavidanN. Savidan64
A
12
D
66Demetrius CasciniD. Cascini
Soufiane MadarS. Madar59
G
13
M
79Dagui MionnetD. Mionnet
Aziz EscayolA. Escayol58
M
14
A
81Rodrigo BeltranR. Beltran

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade Auguste Delaune where Reims play host to AS Monaco. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reims are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while AS Monaco appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Denis Ait Atmane.


0.00
AS Monaco kick off!
4.39
Camille Dobo passes the ball forward to Yann Fournel. Yann Fournel tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Malcolm Monk!
8.10
Stephane Elzéard chips the ball to his team mate, Yann Fournel. Yann Fournel shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
12.29
Damian Monier threads the ball through to Yann Fournel. Yann Fournel runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Yann Fournel provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.37
Hubert Sekli threads a neat ball through to Yann Fournel. Yann Fournel shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
21.47
Hubert Sekli threads the ball through to Darl Nijkamp. Darl Nijkamp lofts in a cross ball towards Stephane Elzéard. Stephane Elzéard makes a deft header. Malcolm Monk manages to gather it comfortably.
22.14
Hubert Sekli threads a neat ball through to Vincenzo Richter. Vincenzo Richter sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
26.58
Loic Lachuer picks a pass forward to Azziz Vrielynck. Azziz Vrielynck makes a simple pass to David Pinto. David Pinto runs straight at the defence! David Pinto strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
30.59
Yann Fournel knocks the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Richter. Vincenzo Richter tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
34.16
Yann Fournel kicks a strong pass forward to Stephane Elzéard. Stephane Elzéard knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Muller Lécluse.
36.17
Gregory Karwatt flicks the ball to his team mate, Yann Fournel. Yann Fournel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claudio Pichichi.
38.36
Camille Dobo plays the ball forward to Vincenzo Richter. Vincenzo Richter flicks the ball to his team mate, Yann Fournel. Yann Fournel plays a quick one-two with Vincenzo Richter and rushes in on goal... Yann Fournel comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. Muller Lécluse steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
42.11
Loic Arpinon hacks Camille Dobo from behind! The referee calls over Loic Arpinon and warns him to calm down! Camille Dobo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Reims appear unchanged since the first half. AS Monaco also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Reims kick off!
49.56
Eric Hässler knocks the ball forward to Hubert Sekli. Hubert Sekli threads a neat ball through to Stephane Elzéard. Stephane Elzéard whips in a cross ball towards Yann Fournel. Yann Fournel is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Yann Fournel scores for Reims!!
59.11
Loic Lachuer breaks forward. Loic Lachuer flicks a high ball forward to Tarik Ray who takes it down. Tarik Ray shoots from 20 yards. Good keeping from Lars Bierhoff as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
61.44
Paul McStay hacks Azziz Vrielynck from behind! Paul McStay is given a warning by the referee! Azziz Vrielynck gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
66.14
Hubert Sekli makes a beautiful solo run. Hubert Sekli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Loic Lachuer.
67.58
Camille Dobo sees Yann Fournel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yann Fournel knocks the ball forward, putting Hubert Sekli through on goal. Hubert Sekli takes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
69.29
Camille Dobo knocks the ball forward to Stephane Elzéard. Stephane Elzéard threads the ball through to Yann Fournel but he's offside!
71.42
Loic Arpinon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Azziz Vrielynck. Azziz Vrielynck edges inside the box! Azziz Vrielynck takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
73.40
Con Rizzo comes in with a late challenge on Yann Fournel. Con Rizzo is given a warning by the referee! Yann Fournel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.51
Loic Lachuer threads the ball through to Dagui Cantona. Seeing a gap ahead, Dagui Cantona plays the ball forward to Tarik Ray. Tarik Ray whips in a cross ball towards Azziz Vrielynck. Azziz Vrielynck is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Lars Bierhoff had no chance!! Goal for AS Monaco!
84.54
Claudio Pichichi kicks a strong pass forward to Azziz Vrielynck. Azziz Vrielynck flicks a high pass forward. Dagui Cantona holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dagui Cantona knocks in a cross ball towards David Pinto. David Pinto makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but Damian Monier blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
87.52
Loic Arpinon sees Con Rizzo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Con Rizzo knocks the ball to his team mate, Dagui Cantona. Dagui Cantona makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Lars Bierhoff is on top of it.
89.38
Hubert Sekli flicks a high pass forward. Stephane Elzéard controls it well on his chest. Stephane Elzéard finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Malcolm Monk. Excellent save.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Reims

AS Monaco
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
6
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
24.7%
44.2%
31.2%

Scorers
Yann Fournel 50
David Pinto 27
Azziz Vrielynck 82

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Azziz Vrielynck of AS Monaco

Match Ratings
1.Lars Bierhoff (GK)
7
2.Damian Monier (DEF)
6
3.Gregory Karwatt (DEF)
6
4.Paul McStay (DEF)
6
5.Eric Hässler (DEF)
6
6.Vincenzo Richter (MID)
6
7.Camille Dobo (MID)
6
8.Hubert Sekli (MID)
7
9.Darl Nijkamp (MID)
6
10.Stephane Elzéard (ATT)
7
11.Yann Fournel (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Nicholas Savidan (ATT)
0
13.Soufiane Madar (GK)
0
14.Aziz Escayol (MID)
0

1.Malcolm Monk (GK)
7
2.Loic Lachuer (DEF)
7
3.Claudio Pichichi (DEF)
6
4.Muller Lécluse (DEF)
6
5.Con Rizzo (MID)
6
6.Azziz Vrielynck (MID)goal scored
9
7.Loic Arpinon (MID)
6
8.Samuel Almeida (MID)
6
9.Dagui Cantona (ATT)
6
10.David Pinto (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Tarik Ray (ATT)
7
 
12.Demetrius Cascini (DEF)
0
13.Dagui Mionnet (MID)
0
14.Rodrigo Beltran (ATT)
0