Match Report


ChateaurouxChateauroux     ClermontClermont
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Damian FriioD. Friio69
G
1captain
G
59Dominique De NeffD. De Neff
Hamed TresorH. Tresor67
D
2
D
61Denis ZeitounD. Zeitoun
Mathieur LouironM. Louiron61
D
captain3
D
57Nwankwo NevilleN. Neville
Mathieur ZianiM. Ziani59
D
4
D
52Adrian EhioguA. Ehiogu
Damian SoloyD. Soloy56
D
5
M
74Jason MouretJ. Mouret
Alexandre Le GarrecA. Le Garrec67
M
6
M
68Roland RabuelR. Rabuel
Daniel SanzD. Sanz63
M
7
M
66Guillermo OrtizG. Ortiz
Guillermo SchenningG. Schenning56
M
8
M
59Didier LegrandD. Legrand
Damir ColletD. Collet54
M
9
A
72Komian SarrK. Sarr
Geoffrey FrapolliG. Frapolli68
A
10
A
59Geoffrey DianiG. Diani
Willy KerkarW. Kerkar63
A
11
A
57Don McallisterD. Mcallister
 
Louis BiancalaniL. Biancalani56
A
12
G
57Martial CasagrandeM. Casagrande
Christian BertinC. Bertin53
D
13
M
56Andre JesusA. Jesus
Demetrius MeniriD. Meniri52
G
14
A
55Mickael BérenguerM. Bérenguer

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stade Gaston Petit where Chateauroux play host to Clermont in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chateauroux are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Clermont appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by J-David Roda.


0.00
The whistle blows and Clermont get the match underway!
3.32
Damian Soloy barges into Denis Zeitoun. The referee calls over Damian Soloy and shows him a yellow card! Denis Zeitoun hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.51
Damian Soloy plays the ball forward to Daniel Sanz. Daniel Sanz flicks a high pass forward to Willy Kerkar who brings the ball under control. Willy Kerkar knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Denis Zeitoun.
18.50
Geoffrey Frapolli threads a neat ball through to Willy Kerkar. Willy Kerkar shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
21.22
Didier Legrand knocks the ball forward to Komian Sarr. Komian Sarr tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
24.38
Mathieur Louiron advances with the ball. Mathieur Louiron knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.37
With great vision, Mathieur Ziani plays the ball forward to Alexandre Le Garrec. Alexandre Le Garrec chips the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey Frapolli. Geoffrey Frapolli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Denis Zeitoun.
27.56
Damian Soloy clumsily knocks into Roland Rabuel. The referee brings Damian Soloy to one side and gives him a warning! Roland Rabuel stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.56
Free kick to Clermont just outside the area...
29.13
Jason Mouret takes a stuttering run up but it's too wide. Goal kick.
30.41
Guillermo Schenning hits a low pass to Daniel Sanz. Daniel Sanz threads the ball through to Willy Kerkar. Willy Kerkar shoots from long range but it is miles over!
36.52
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
39.24
Daniel Sanz hits a low pass to Willy Kerkar. Willy Kerkar shoots from outside the area. The ball takes a deflection leaving Dominique De Neff with no chance!! Goal for Chateauroux!
44.15
Chateauroux are in full control of this game.
45.00
Willy Kerkar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Geoffrey Frapolli. Geoffrey Frapolli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Chateauroux have changed their lineup with Louis Biancalani replacing Damir Collet. Clermont appear unchanged since the first half. The Chateauroux players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Chateauroux kick off the second half!
47.17
Damian Soloy breaks forward. Damian Soloy flicks a high pass forward. Louis Biancalani holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Louis Biancalani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.50
Nwankwo Neville chips the ball to his team mate, Roland Rabuel. Seeing a gap ahead, Roland Rabuel plays the ball forward to Guillermo Ortiz. Guillermo Ortiz finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Damian Friio manages to keep it out.
53.34
Hamed Tresor makes a simple pass to Willy Kerkar. Willy Kerkar plays the ball forward to Geoffrey Frapolli. Geoffrey Frapolli makes a pass forward but Willy Kerkar is yards offside!
54.49
Daniel Sanz knocks the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey Frapolli. Geoffrey Frapolli tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.14
Didier Legrand threads a neat ball through to Komian Sarr. Komian Sarr knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Damian Friio who gathers it comfortably.
69.13
Daniel Sanz decides to run forward with the ball. Daniel Sanz shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
71.09
Guillermo Schenning comes in with a late challenge on Denis Zeitoun. Guillermo Schenning is shown the yellow card! Denis Zeitoun hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.17
Daniel Sanz comes in with a late challenge on Geoffrey Diani. The referee calls over Daniel Sanz and shows him a yellow card! Geoffrey Diani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.50
Mathieur Ziani kicks a strong pass forward to Guillermo Schenning. Guillermo Schenning flicks a high ball forward to Willy Kerkar who takes it down. Willy Kerkar sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Dominique De Neff gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
85.16
Daniel Sanz flicks a high ball forward to Guillermo Schenning who takes it down. Guillermo Schenning knocks the ball forward to Geoffrey Frapolli. Geoffrey Frapolli knocks in a cross ball towards Willy Kerkar. Willy Kerkar connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.25
Daniel Sanz chips the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey Frapolli. Geoffrey Frapolli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nwankwo Neville.
90.00
Didier Legrand chips the ball to his team mate, Roland Rabuel. Roland Rabuel flicks the ball to his team mate, Komian Sarr. Komian Sarr knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Chateauroux

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

Possession
60.5%
39.5%
Play Area
25%
46.1%
28.9%

Scorers
Willy Kerkar 39, 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Willy Kerkar of Chateauroux

Match Ratings