Match Report


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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Stade de lAube where Troyes Aube Champagne play host to Grenoble Foot 38. A crowd of 8,901 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Troyes Aube Champagne are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Grenoble Foot 38 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Johan Bonnal.


0.00
Grenoble Foot 38 kick off and get the first half underway!
2.58
Paul Collins flicks the ball to his team mate, Ludovic Anolfo. Ludovic Anolfo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Fusco. David Fusco rushes past Adel Prso! David Fusco takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Adel Prso.
4.37
Rafael Suarez takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Ludovic Anolfo comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's miles wide!
6.42
Ludovic Anolfo knocks the ball forward to Rui Nascimento. Rui Nascimento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.17
Adel Prso kicks a strong pass forward to Kaba Malicki. Kaba Malicki threads a neat ball through to Alassan Vrielynck. Alassan Vrielynck cuts inside the box! Alassan Vrielynck tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
21.11
Franois Collin clumsily knocks into Kaba Malicki. The referee calls over Franois Collin and shows him a yellow card! Kaba Malicki gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
22.04
Uwe Ziege plays the ball forward to Hamada Legwinski. Hamada Legwinski chips the ball to his team mate, Alassan Vrielynck. Alassan Vrielynck shoots from long range but Stephen Hansen is on top of it.
30.09
Franois Collin makes a beautiful solo run. Franois Collin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adel Prso.
40.11
Hamada Legwinski sees space and advances. Hamada Legwinski whips in a cross ball towards Alassan Vrielynck. Alassan Vrielynck jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Stephen Hansen.
42.26
Uwe Ziege clumsily knocks into Jean-Sebastien Talfournier. Uwe Ziege is given a warning by the referee! Jean-Sebastien Talfournier grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
44.51
Uwe Ziege knocks the ball to his team mate, Alassan Vrielynck. Alassan Vrielynck sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Troyes Aube Champagne appear unchanged since the first half. Grenoble Foot 38 also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Troyes Aube Champagne get the second half underway!
47.01
Jose Jardim kicks a strong pass forward to Liam Williams. Liam Williams flicks a high pass forward. Alassan Vrielynck controls it well on his chest. Alassan Vrielynck edges inside the box! Aaron Black hacks Alassan Vrielynck from behind! Penalty not given!!
48.35
Uwe Ziege flicks a high pass forward. Liam Williams collects the pass. Liam Williams knocks the ball forward to John Thomson. John Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Alassan Vrielynck. Alassan Vrielynck gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.57
Walter Lanzaro makes a run forward as Paul Collins takes the throw-in. Walter Lanzaro skillfully chests the ball down. Walter Lanzaro knocks the ball forward to Shaun George. Shaun George sees a break and surges forward. Shaun George knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.23
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
55.47
Aaron Black threads the ball through to Ludovic Anolfo. Ludovic Anolfo flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Sebastien Talfournier collects the pass. Jean-Sebastien Talfournier controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
60.07
Grenoble Foot 38 have made a substitution with Philippe Boutoille replacing Ludovic Anolfo .
63.36
Franois Collin flicks the ball to his team mate, Philippe Boutoille. Philippe Boutoille tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
65.58
Walter Lanzaro barges into Alassan Vrielynck. Walter Lanzaro is shown the yellow card! Alassan Vrielynck hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.49
With a delightful solo run, Kaba Malicki stretches the opposition's defence. Kaba Malicki tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
69.20
Franois Collin barges into Adel Prso. Franois Collin is given a warning by the referee! Adel Prso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.06
Kaba Malicki hacks Philippe Boutoille from behind! The referee calls over Kaba Malicki and warns him to calm down! Philippe Boutoille stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.47
Philippe Boutoille deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Talfournier. With vision, Jean-Sebastien Talfournier picks a pass forward to David Fusco. David Fusco finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Stuart Mckinlay effortlessly smothers it!
77.07
Grenoble Foot 38 have made 2 substitutions with Marco Stephan replacing Rui Nascimento and Helder Fernandes replacing Franois Collin .
81.56
Philippe Boutoille makes a simple pass to Jean-Sebastien Talfournier. Jean-Sebastien Talfournier shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
85.13
John Thomson catches Paul Collins on the ankles. The referee brings John Thomson to one side and gives him a warning! Paul Collins stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.39
Liam Williams controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Thomson. John Thomson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.3%
41.7%
Play Area
27.8%
47.2%
25%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alassan Vrielynck of Troyes Aube Champagne

Match Ratings
1.Stuart Mckinlay (GK)
7
2.Jose Jardim (DEF)
7
3.Adel Prso (DEF)
7
4.Valerien Madar (DEF)
6
5.Uwe Ziege (DEF)
6
6.Paul Landrin (MID)
6
7.Kaba Malicki (MID)
6
8.Liam Williams (MID)
6
9.Hamada Legwinski (MID)
7
10.John Thomson (ATT)
6
11.Alassan Vrielynck (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Oscar Caballero (ATT)
0
13.Mirko Mazzei (MID)
0
14.Ted Benyachou (GK)
0