Match Report
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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Stade La Meinau where RC Strasbourg play host to Stade Brestois 29. A crowd of 8,495 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RC Strasbourg are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Stade Brestois 29 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sylvain Mayer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RC Strasbourg are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Stade Brestois 29 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sylvain Mayer.
0.00
0-0Stade Brestois 29 start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.34
0-0Kai Ziegler passes the ball forward to Kees Geerinckx. Kees Geerinckx knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Baret who gathers it comfortably.
6.19
0-0Oswaldo Eyraud clumsily knocks into Allan Aubanel. The referee calls over Oswaldo Eyraud and shows him a yellow card! Allan Aubanel carries on, but is struggling a bit.
8.17
0-0Numo Debeve sees Danny Craddock in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Danny Craddock kicks a strong pass forward to Oswaldo Eyraud. Oswaldo Eyraud shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
10.19
1-0Danny Craddock threads the ball through to Juan Vidal. Juan Vidal plays a quick one-two with Silvain Heesakkers and rushes in on goal... Juan Vidal takes a shot at goal. Juan Vidal scores for RC Strasbourg!!
20.39
Danijel Billong kicks a strong pass forward to Kees Geerinckx. Kees Geerinckx deftly passes the ball to Paolo Dudoit, releasing him through on goal. Paolo Dudoit looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
26.29
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
38.32
1-0Kai Ziegler knocks the ball forward to Paolo Dudoit. Paolo Dudoit controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Kees Geerinckx through on goal. Leonardo Grossmann comes in with a late challenge on Kees Geerinckx. Penalty not given!!
44.52
Danijel Billong receives the ball from a throw-in from Jean Chr. Thomas. Danijel Billong flicks a high ball forward to Kees Geerinckx who takes it down. Kees Geerinckx plays a quick one-two with Wayne Middleton and rushes in on goal... Sidney Trezeguet barges into Kees Geerinckx. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. RC Strasbourg appear unchanged since the first half. Stade Brestois 29 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with RC Strasbourg kicking off!
47.56
Ahmed Noro sees Wayne Middleton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wayne Middleton flicks a high ball forward to Kai Ziegler who takes it down. Kai Ziegler shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
49.12
Juan Vidal threads the ball through to Silvain Heesakkers. Silvain Heesakkers plays a quick one-two with Cyrille Kossogonov and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Silvain Heesakkers provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
71.21
2-0Danijel Billong deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kees Geerinckx. Kees Geerinckx threads the ball through to Paolo Dudoit but he's offside!
78.08
Robert Combin kicks a strong pass forward to Oswaldo Eyraud. Oswaldo Eyraud plays a scrappy one-two with Cyrille Kossogonov and stumbles forward towards the goal... Oswaldo Eyraud comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
83.13
Kai Ziegler knocks the ball to his team mate, Kees Geerinckx. Kees Geerinckx lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Dudoit. Paolo Dudoit flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
84.46
Seeing a gap ahead, Kai Ziegler plays the ball forward to Paolo Dudoit. Paolo Dudoit controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.25
Ahmed Noro threads a neat ball through to Jean Chr. Thomas. Jean Chr. Thomas hits a low pass to Kees Geerinckx. Kees Geerinckx hits a low pass to Wayne Middleton. Numo Debeve hacks Wayne Middleton from behind! Penalty not given!!
89.34
3-0Ahmed Noro brings the ball forward. Ahmed Noro changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ahmed Noro whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Dudoit. With a superhuman jump, Paolo Dudoit connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Superb reactions from Carl Baret. What a save!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.9%
54.1%
Play Area
27%
50%
23%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Silvain Heesakkers of RC Strasbourg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Carl Baret (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ronan Garcion (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leonardo Grossmann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Numo Debeve (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Sidney Trezeguet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Robert Combin (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Silvain Heesakkers (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Danny Craddock (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Juan Vidal (MID) | | 9 |
| 10. | Cyrille Kossogonov (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Oswaldo Eyraud (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Mathieu Bardon (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Geoffrey De Jong (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Amdy Agasson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Camel Rothen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Allan Aubanel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jean-Claude Traore (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ahmed Noro (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Gary Mcinnes (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kai Ziegler (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Danijel Billong (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jean Chr. Thomas (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Wayne Middleton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Paolo Dudoit (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Kees Geerinckx (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Michael Bourdeau (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Raouf Nafti (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Garry McStay (ATT) | 0 | |