Match Report


Chamois NiortaisChamois Niortais     ClermontClermont
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Dambou KopaD. Kopa59
G
1captain
G
58Dominique De NeffD. De Neff
Devanir BedrossianD. Bedrossian66
D
2
D
61Denis ZeitounD. Zeitoun
Carlos PlanteC. Plante59
D
3
D
52Adrian EhioguA. Ehiogu
Giampiero CalifanoG. Califano59
D
4
D
52Cesar OliveiraC. Oliveira
Damian ArphexadD. Arphexad59
D
5
M
74Jason MouretJ. Mouret
Samuel RegoS. Rego60
M
captain6
M
68Roland RabuelR. Rabuel
Pedro CarrascoP. Carrasco57
M
7
M
66Guillermo OrtizG. Ortiz
Daniel EdwardsD. Edwards57
M
8
M
59Didier LegrandD. Legrand
Paul WhiteP. White50
M
9
A
72Komian SarrK. Sarr
Cyril KarembeuC. Karembeu67
A
10
A
59Geoffrey DianiG. Diani
Thibault ZanottiT. Zanotti63
A
11
A
57Don McallisterD. Mcallister
 
Younes MermetY. Mermet62
A
12
G
57Martial CasagrandeM. Casagrande
Alexander LefèvreA. Lefèvre58
A
13
M
55Andre JesusA. Jesus
Zoumana RodriguesZ. Rodrigues58
D
14
A
55Mickael BérenguerM. Bérenguer

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stade Rene Gaillard where Chamois Niortais play host to Clermont. A crowd of 9,491 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chamois Niortais are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Clermont appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Cyrille Clayton.


0.00
Clermont start the match!
3.40
Pedro Carrasco chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Edwards. Daniel Edwards whips in a cross ball towards Thibault Zanotti. Thibault Zanotti fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Dominique De Neff. Excellent save.
4.13
Pedro Carrasco threads the ball through to Daniel Edwards. Daniel Edwards whips in a cross ball towards Cyril Karembeu. Cyril Karembeu finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Cyril Karembeu!
9.55
Carlos Plante hits a low pass to Pedro Carrasco. Pedro Carrasco changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Pedro Carrasco skips past Denis Zeitoun! Some good footwork from Pedro Carrasco provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
12.22
Devanir Bedrossian runs forward with the ball. Devanir Bedrossian brings the ball forward. Devanir Bedrossian lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Rego. Samuel Rego knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
14.58
Cesar Oliveira sees Didier Legrand in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Didier Legrand deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Mouret. Jason Mouret knocks in a cross ball towards Geoffrey Diani. Geoffrey Diani powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
20.11
With vision, Samuel Rego laces a through ball forward to Cyril Karembeu. Cyril Karembeu tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
21.33
Geoffrey Diani comes in with a late challenge on Devanir Bedrossian. The referee brings Geoffrey Diani to one side and gives him a warning! Devanir Bedrossian runs off the knock.
22.49
Adrian Ehiogu plays the ball forward to Guillermo Ortiz. Guillermo Ortiz changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Guillermo Ortiz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.16
Carlos Plante kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Edwards. Daniel Edwards threads a neat ball through to Cyril Karembeu. Cyril Karembeu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.44
Giampiero Califano passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Cyril Karembeu. Cyril Karembeu kicks a strong pass forward to Thibault Zanotti. Thibault Zanotti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cesar Oliveira.
32.14
Devanir Bedrossian gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Cyril Karembeu whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Edwards. Daniel Edwards connects with a diving header. Daniel Edwards scores for Chamois Niortais!!
39.38
Damian Arphexad brings the ball forward. Damian Arphexad knocks the ball forward to Pedro Carrasco. Pedro Carrasco lofts in a cross ball towards Cyril Karembeu. Cyril Karembeu heads the ball goalwards. Dominique De Neff is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.49
Giampiero Califano brings the ball forward. Giampiero Califano flicks a high pass forward. Cyril Karembeu holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cyril Karembeu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.01
Carlos Plante sees Daniel Edwards in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Edwards flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Carrasco who brings the ball under control. Pedro Carrasco edges inside the box! Pedro Carrasco shoots from just inside the box but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Chamois Niortais appear unchanged since the first half. Clermont also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Chamois Niortais kick off!
47.52
Cesar Oliveira chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Mouret. Jason Mouret knocks the ball to his team mate, Roland Rabuel. Roland Rabuel lofts in a cross ball towards Komian Sarr. Komian Sarr connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
53.27
Denis Zeitoun threads the ball through to Komian Sarr. Komian Sarr sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
54.26
Komian Sarr kicks a strong pass forward to Geoffrey Diani. Geoffrey Diani knocks in a cross ball towards Komian Sarr. Komian Sarr makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent block by Carlos Plante!
55.09
Daniel Edwards flicks a high pass forward to Thibault Zanotti who brings the ball under control. Thibault Zanotti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.03
Komian Sarr passes the ball forward to Roland Rabuel. Roland Rabuel shoots from long range. Dambou Kopa gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
61.09
Thibault Zanotti sees Daniel Edwards in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Edwards threads the ball through to Thibault Zanotti but he's offside!
67.55
Roland Rabuel flicks a high pass forward. Geoffrey Diani controls it well on his chest. Geoffrey Diani shoots from distance. Dambou Kopa gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
69.23
Jason Mouret powers a long ball forward. Geoffrey Diani lofts in a cross ball towards Didier Legrand. Didier Legrand powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
71.47
Roland Rabuel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Komian Sarr. Komian Sarr knocks in a cross ball towards Don Mcallister. Don Mcallister directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
73.43
Carlos Plante controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Edwards. Daniel Edwards deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cyril Karembeu. Cyril Karembeu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.42
Giampiero Califano threads the ball through to Carlos Plante. Carlos Plante takes it forward alone. Carlos Plante plays a one-two with Thibault Zanotti and advances towards the goal... Carlos Plante rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.37
Carlos Plante threads a neat ball through to Daniel Edwards. Daniel Edwards finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Dominique De Neff.
85.27
It's a corner kick. Paul White loops the ball over to the far post. Dominique De Neff drops low and scoops up the ball.
87.46
Paul White knocks the ball to his team mate, Thibault Zanotti. Thibault Zanotti knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cesar Oliveira.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Chamois Niortais

Clermont
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
28.6%
40.5%
31%

Scorers
Cyril Karembeu 4, 39
Daniel Edwards 32
Carlos Plante 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Cyril Karembeu of Chamois Niortais

Match Ratings