Match Report


ClermontClermont     Grenoble Foot 38Grenoble Foot 38
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Dominique De NeffD. De Neff58
G
captain1
G
66Stephen HansenS. Hansen
Denis ZeitounD. Zeitoun61
D
2
D
63Shaun GeorgeS. George
Adrian EhioguA. Ehiogu52
D
3
D
62Aaron BlackA. Black
Cesar OliveiraC. Oliveira52
D
4
D
62Walter LanzaroW. Lanzaro
Jason MouretJ. Mouret74
M
5
D
62Paul CollinsP. Collins
Roland RabuelR. Rabuel68
M
6captain
M
74Johann BrandesJ. Brandes
Guillermo OrtizG. Ortiz66
M
7
M
66Rafael SuarezR. Suarez
Didier LegrandD. Legrand59
M
8
M
62Ludovic AnolfoL. Anolfo
Komian SarrK. Sarr72
A
9
A
71Jean-Sebastien TalfournierJ. Talfournier
Geoffrey DianiG. Diani59
A
10
A
64Rui NascimentoR. Nascimento
Don McallisterD. Mcallister57
A
11
A
63David FuscoD. Fusco
 
Martial CasagrandeM. Casagrande57
G
12
M
60Franois CollinF. Collin
Andre JesusA. Jesus55
M
13
A
59Marco StephanM. Stephan
Mickael BérenguerM. Bérenguer55
A
14
M
58Philippe BoutoilleP. Boutoille

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stade Gabriel Montpied where Clermont play host to Grenoble Foot 38. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Clermont are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Grenoble Foot 38 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gonzalo Pedros.


0.00
The first half starts with Clermont kicking off!
2.29
Guillermo Ortiz flicks a high ball forward to Didier Legrand who takes it down. Didier Legrand knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen Hansen who gathers it comfortably.
3.27
Rafael Suarez comes in with a late challenge on Roland Rabuel. The referee calls over Rafael Suarez and shows him a yellow card! Roland Rabuel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.32
With a delightful solo run, Komian Sarr stretches the opposition's defence. Komian Sarr whips in a cross ball towards Geoffrey Diani. Geoffrey Diani knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
9.49
Without breaking stride, Rui Nascimento plays the ball forward to David Fusco. David Fusco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Talfournier but the linesman indicates offside!
10.42
Komian Sarr hits a low pass to Don Mcallister. Don Mcallister lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Ortiz. Aaron Black comes in with a late challenge on Guillermo Ortiz. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
12.51
Komian Sarr flicks the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey Diani. Geoffrey Diani sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
14.37
Walter Lanzaro flicks a high pass forward. Johann Brandes comfortably collects the pass. Johann Brandes threads a neat ball through to Ludovic Anolfo. Ludovic Anolfo plays a quick one-two with David Fusco and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Ludovic Anolfo provides some space. He shoots at goal. Dominique De Neff gets down and covers it.
15.26
Walter Lanzaro hacks Roland Rabuel from behind! The referee calls over Walter Lanzaro and shows him a yellow card! Roland Rabuel grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.19
Adrian Ehiogu flicks a high pass forward to Jason Mouret who brings the ball under control. Jason Mouret whips in a cross ball towards Roland Rabuel. Walter Lanzaro barges into Roland Rabuel. Roland Rabuel appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
21.22
Adrian Ehiogu threads a neat ball through to Don Mcallister. Don Mcallister shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
24.22
Aaron Black flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Suarez controls it well on his chest. Rafael Suarez hits a low pass to Ludovic Anolfo. Ludovic Anolfo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.56
Aaron Black clumsily knocks into Komian Sarr. The referee calls over Aaron Black and shows him a yellow card! Komian Sarr stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.06
Ludovic Anolfo passes the ball forward to Rui Nascimento. Rui Nascimento shoots from outside the area. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rui Nascimento!
32.04
Johann Brandes kicks a strong pass forward to Rui Nascimento. Rui Nascimento sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.16
Aaron Black runs forward with the ball. Aaron Black knocks the ball to his team mate, Johann Brandes. Johann Brandes tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Dominique De Neff.
34.14
Rafael Suarez hits a low pass to David Fusco. David Fusco finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
36.13
Shaun George knocks the ball forward to David Fusco. David Fusco edges inside the box! David Fusco shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.30
Roland Rabuel threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Ortiz. Guillermo Ortiz tries a spectacular long range effort. Stephen Hansen gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
40.39
Denis Zeitoun flicks a high pass forward to Roland Rabuel who brings the ball under control. Roland Rabuel makes an attacking run forward. Roland Rabuel lofts in a cross ball towards Komian Sarr. Komian Sarr connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
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. Grenoble Foot 38 also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Grenoble Foot 38 kick off the second half!
48.21
Denis Zeitoun hits a low pass to Guillermo Ortiz. Guillermo Ortiz knocks the ball forward to Don Mcallister. Don Mcallister lofts in a cross ball towards Geoffrey Diani. Geoffrey Diani connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
49.34
Didier Legrand flicks the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey Diani. Geoffrey Diani knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aaron Black.
57.59
With imagination, Denis Zeitoun picks a pass forward to Cesar Oliveira. With some swift thinking, Cesar Oliveira plays the ball forward to Komian Sarr. Komian Sarr knocks in a cross ball towards Don Mcallister. Don Mcallister fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Stephen Hansen had no chance!! Goal for Clermont!
60.23
Grenoble Foot 38 have made a substitution with Marco Stephan replacing Rafael Suarez .
61.25
Ludovic Anolfo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Talfournier. Jean-Sebastien Talfournier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.25
Komian Sarr threads the ball through to Geoffrey Diani. Geoffrey Diani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.12
Roland Rabuel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Komian Sarr. Komian Sarr whips in a cross ball towards Geoffrey Diani. Geoffrey Diani finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Stephen Hansen manages to gather it.
69.01
Walter Lanzaro passes the ball forward to Johann Brandes. Johann Brandes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rui Nascimento. Rui Nascimento knocks in a cross ball towards Johann Brandes. Johann Brandes connects with a diving header. Dominique De Neff manages to gather it effortlessly.
72.24
Don Mcallister makes a simple pass to Geoffrey Diani. Geoffrey Diani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.53
Johann Brandes flicks a high pass forward. David Fusco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Fusco whips in a cross ball towards Ludovic Anolfo. Ludovic Anolfo powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
77.53
Grenoble Foot 38 have made 2 substitutions with Franois Collin replacing Rui Nascimento and Philippe Boutoille replacing Ludovic Anolfo .
83.15
Philippe Boutoille threads the ball through to Franois Collin. Franois Collin edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Franois Collin provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
84.50
Aaron Black flicks a high pass forward. Philippe Boutoille collects the pass. Philippe Boutoille knocks the ball to his team mate, Franois Collin. Franois Collin passes the ball forward to Jean-Sebastien Talfournier. Jean-Sebastien Talfournier shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Grenoble Foot 38!
87.16
Philippe Boutoille advances with the ball. Philippe Boutoille cuts inside the box! Philippe Boutoille muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
89.46
Walter Lanzaro kicks a strong pass forward to Johann Brandes. Johann Brandes makes a probing pass to David Fusco. David Fusco tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
Cesar Oliveira advances with the ball. Cesar Oliveira kicks a strong pass forward to Geoffrey Diani but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Clermont

Grenoble Foot 38
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.1%
44.9%
Play Area
25.8%
44.9%
29.2%

Scorers
Komian Sarr 40
Don Mcallister 58
Rui Nascimento 28
Ludovic Anolfo 76
Jean-Sebastien Talfournier 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Komian Sarr of Clermont

Match Ratings