Match Report


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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Parc municipal des sports where Dijon play host to SM Caen. A crowd of 8,756 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dijon are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SM Caen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rafik Lucca.


0.00
Dijon get the match underway!
3.12
Jean-Michel Jemmali chips the ball to his team mate, Ivone Zanchi. Ivone Zanchi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Charles-Edward Firly.
8.31
Wilfried Braud takes it forward alone. Wilfried Braud knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lionel Arribagé who gathers it comfortably.
9.56
Peter Lestin threads a neat ball through to Jean-Michel Jemmali. Jean-Michel Jemmali advances with the ball. Jean-Michel Jemmali plays a scrappy one-two with Ivone Zanchi and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jean-Michel Jemmali takes a shot at goal but somehow Lionel Arribagé manages to keep it out.
12.50
Maxence Thimothée knocks the ball to his team mate, Wilson Grimaldi. Wilson Grimaldi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Quim Campos. Quim Campos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nico Schöll.
15.51
Ivone Zanchi flicks a high pass forward. Ahmed Martel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ahmed Martel finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
20.42
Wilson Grimaldi flicks a high pass forward to Quim Campos who brings the ball under control. Quim Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.21
Diogo Ribeiro sees space and advances. Diogo Ribeiro shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.02
Cor Van Der Pennen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wilfried Braud. Wilfried Braud passes the ball forward to Ivone Zanchi. Ivone Zanchi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Julian Moreno.
27.28
Julian Moreno makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Diogo Ribeiro. Seeing a gap ahead, Diogo Ribeiro laces a weighted ball forward to Bernard Molinier. Bernard Molinier knocks the ball to his team mate, Yannick Gueguen. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Yannick Gueguen provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Yannick Gueguen!
30.37
Mickael Sankhare comes in with a late challenge on Maxence Thimothée. Mickael Sankhare is shown the yellow card! Maxence Thimothée runs off the knock.
34.03
Quim Campos knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivone Zanchi. Ivone Zanchi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Moreno.
45.00
Bertrand Goma darts forward. Showing composure, Bertrand Goma plays the ball forward to Bernard Molinier. Bernard Molinier shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Dijon appear unchanged since the first half. SM Caen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
SM Caen start the second half!
54.25
Charles-Edward Firly clumsily knocks into Ivone Zanchi. Charles-Edward Firly is shown the yellow card! Ivone Zanchi runs off the knock.
55.12
Diogo Ribeiro sees Rodrigue Chelle in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodrigue Chelle shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Youl Valois!
61.29
Roland Mercier knocks the ball forward to Mickael Sankhare. Mickael Sankhare knocks in a cross ball towards Yannick Gueguen. Yannick Gueguen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Yannick Gueguen!
67.48
Vincenzo Müller flicks a high pass forward to Quim Campos who brings the ball under control. Quim Campos plays a scrappy one-two with Ivone Zanchi and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Quim Campos provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Charles-Edward Firly's outstretched leg.
71.05
Julian Moreno makes a simple pass to Diogo Ribeiro. With a delightful solo run, Diogo Ribeiro stretches the opposition's defence. Diogo Ribeiro lofts in a cross ball towards Bernard Molinier. Bernard Molinier gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Youl Valois gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
73.25
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
79.17
With great vision, Cor Van Der Pennen plays the ball forward to Ivone Zanchi. Ivone Zanchi knocks in a cross ball towards Wilfried Braud. With a superhuman jump, Wilfried Braud connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is shockingly off target!
89.33
Ahmed Martel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Quim Campos. Quim Campos shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.8%
42.2%
Play Area
20.3%
50%
29.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Yannick Gueguen of SM Caen

Match Ratings