Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Roazhon Park where Stade Rennais play host to AC Ajaccio. A crowd of 17,266 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stade Rennais are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AC Ajaccio appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Renaud.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stade Rennais are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AC Ajaccio appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Renaud.
0.00
0-0Stade Rennais start the match!
4.37
0-0Willy Valois threads the ball through to Djibrill Tourenne. Djibrill Tourenne shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
6.30
0-0Roland Bizasene makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yves-A. Ben Askar. Yves-A. Ben Askar makes a probing pass to Willy Valois. Willy Valois sees Djibrill Tourenne just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Djibrill Tourenne looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Adolfo Cortes. What a great pair of hands!
8.39
0-0Kevin White passes the ball forward to Matt Hansen. Matt Hansen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Patterson.
12.23
David Patterson makes a beautiful solo run. David Patterson makes a probing pass to Djibrill Tourenne. Djibrill Tourenne runs straight at the defence! Djibrill Tourenne shoots from just inside the box. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
14.36
0-0Yves-A. Ben Askar comes in with a late challenge on Martin Dublin. Yves-A. Ben Askar is shown the yellow card! Martin Dublin runs off the knock.
15.31
Yves-A. Ben Askar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Djibrill Tourenne. Djibrill Tourenne threads a neat ball through to Hauke Thiele. Hauke Thiele knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alec Souness.
16.18
Willy Valois makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hauke Thiele. Hauke Thiele knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Cortes who gathers it comfortably.
18.41
Kevin White sees space and advances. Kevin White advances inside the box! Kevin White muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Cedric Zebre!
20.23
Eugenio Ferrer threads the ball through to Alec Souness. Alec Souness threads a neat ball through to Victor Mora. Victor Mora edges inside the box! Victor Mora side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.06
Willy Valois sees a break and surges forward. Willy Valois plays a one-two with Djibrill Tourenne and rushes in on goal... Willy Valois side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.45
Seeing a gap ahead, Victor Mora plays the ball forward to Matt Hansen. Matt Hansen shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
32.45
0-0Eugenio Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Matt Hansen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Hansen kicks a strong pass forward to Victor Mora. Victor Mora plays a scrappy one-two with Kevin White and stumbles forward towards the goal... Scott Rodgers clumsily knocks into Victor Mora. Victor Mora appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
38.36
Edward Smithe flicks a high pass forward. Matt Hansen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Hansen knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Veloso. Jorge Veloso heads the ball goalwards. Cedric Zebre manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stade Rennais appear unchanged since the first half. AC Ajaccio also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stade Rennais players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
AC Ajaccio kick off the second half!
47.08
Matt Hansen catches Dennis Burgess on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dennis Burgess hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.48
Edward Smithe flicks a high pass forward to Martin Dublin who brings the ball neatly under control. Martin Dublin skips past David Patterson! Martin Dublin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
51.38
Hauke Thiele brings the ball forward. Hauke Thiele whips in a cross ball towards Djibrill Tourenne. Djibrill Tourenne connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Adolfo Cortes.
52.58
0-0Corner kick to AC Ajaccio. Willy Valois plays it out to the edge of the box. Neil Niven comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
53.18
Victor Mora sees Matt Hansen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Hansen lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin White. Kevin White flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
54.10
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
59.07
Alec Souness passes the ball forward to Martin Dublin. Martin Dublin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cedric Zebre who gathers it comfortably.
60.37
0-0Stade Rennais have made a substitution with Fernando Del Sol replacing Martin Dublin .
63.26
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
65.18
Yves-A. Ben Askar flicks a high pass forward. Hauke Thiele holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hauke Thiele skips past Neil Niven! Some good footwork from Hauke Thiele provides some space. He shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
66.45
Dennis Burgess runs forward with the ball. Dennis Burgess passes the ball forward to Hauke Thiele. Hauke Thiele knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eugenio Ferrer.
77.42
Stade Rennais have made 2 substitutions with Marcos Castro replacing Eugenio Ferrer and Daniele Granville replacing Matt Hansen .
83.55
Alec Souness plays the ball forward to Jorge Veloso. Jorge Veloso plays a one-two with Alec Souness and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Jorge Veloso provides some space. He shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
84.36
Without breaking stride, Mariano Tardioli plays the ball forward to Hauke Thiele. Hauke Thiele plays a scrappy one-two with Djibrill Tourenne and advances towards the goal... Neil Niven hacks Hauke Thiele from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
89.01
Neil Niven flicks a high ball forward to Daniele Granville who takes it down. Daniele Granville tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Guillermo Diez breaks forward. Guillermo Diez makes an attacking run forward. Guillermo Diez finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.4%
44.6%
Play Area
24.1%
45.8%
30.1%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kevin White of Stade Rennais |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Adolfo Cortes (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Guillermo Diez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Eugenio Ferrer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Neil Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alec Souness (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Kevin White (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Edward Smithe (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Martin Dublin (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Victor Mora (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Matt Hansen (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 11. | Jorge Veloso (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Marcos Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Fernando Del Sol (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Daniele Granville (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Cedric Zebre (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Roland Bizasene (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dennis Burgess (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | David Patterson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Scott Rodgers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Yves-A. Ben Askar (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Ricardo Gomes (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Willy Valois (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Mariano Tardioli (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Hauke Thiele (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Djibrill Tourenne (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Marco Bourgeais (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Damien Martini (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Garry Liddell (ATT) | 0 | |