Match Report


FC IstresFC Istres     Stade LavalloisStade Lavallois
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jannick ZanottiJ. Zanotti68
G
1captain
G
73James MaryJ. Mary
Jean-Marc FanniJ. Fanni67
D
2
D
74Callum McStayC. McStay
Craig McgovernC. Mcgovern60
D
3
D
73Demetrius EspateroD. Espatero
Sidney MaravalS. Maraval60
D
4
D
73Bruno SousaB. Sousa
Giancarlo MazzantiniG. Mazzantini49
D
5
M
70Jose Javier VazquezJ. Vazquez
Dominique PédrosD. Pédros69
M
6
M
70Edwin PiquéE. Piqué
Andre AntunesA. Antunes67
M
7
M
67Luis MarquesL. Marques
Medhi ChagotM. Chagot64
M
8
M
64Amedeo Di FrancescoA. Di Francesco
Mathieu RizzettoM. Rizzetto66
A
captain9
A
81Youssef BoulebdaY. Boulebda
Cedric ThomertC. Thomert64
A
10
A
68Alcaly De PalmasA. De Palmas
Emmanuel DomiE. Domi62
A
11
A
66Maurizio MazzeoM. Mazzeo
 
Neil BanksN. Banks61
G
12
D
72Pablo PardoP. Pardo
David BarbosaD. Barbosa59
A
13
M
62Philippe BouvierP. Bouvier
Damien DistinD. Distin57
A
14
M
61Haoulid ZebreH. Zebre

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Bernard-Bardin where FC Istres play host to Stade Lavallois. A crowd of 19,510 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Istres are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stade Lavallois appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Aziz Bérenguer.


0.00
Stade Lavallois start the match!
9.08
Andre Antunes knocks the ball forward to Dominique Pédros. Dominique Pédros lofts in a cross ball towards Mathieu Rizzetto. Mathieu Rizzetto flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.48
With a delightful solo run, Andre Antunes stretches the opposition's defence. Andre Antunes controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Mathieu Rizzetto through on goal. Mathieu Rizzetto side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. James Mary is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
20.07
Callum McStay pushes mid-way up the pitch. Callum McStay makes a probing pass to Alcaly De Palmas. Alcaly De Palmas whips in a cross ball towards Maurizio Mazzeo. Maurizio Mazzeo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
21.24
Callum McStay plays the ball forward to Edwin Piqué. Edwin Piqué plays the ball forward to Youssef Boulebda. Youssef Boulebda lofts in a cross ball towards Amedeo Di Francesco. Amedeo Di Francesco beats his man to it with a header but somehow Jannick Zanotti manages to keep it out.
26.39
Emmanuel Domi flicks a high ball forward to Dominique Pédros who takes it down. Dominique Pédros plays a quick one-two with Cedric Thomert and rushes in on goal... Dominique Pédros looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.17
Jose Javier Vazquez sees Amedeo Di Francesco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Amedeo Di Francesco knocks the ball forward to Alcaly De Palmas. Alcaly De Palmas lofts in a cross ball towards Maurizio Mazzeo. Maurizio Mazzeo rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but Giancarlo Mazzantini blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
32.52
Sidney Maraval knocks the ball forward to Andre Antunes. Without breaking stride, Andre Antunes plays the ball forward to Emmanuel Domi. Emmanuel Domi controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Cedric Thomert through on goal. Some silky footwork from Cedric Thomert provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
39.34
Sidney Maraval makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Medhi Chagot. Medhi Chagot flicks a high pass forward. Emmanuel Domi easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Emmanuel Domi rushes past Callum McStay! Emmanuel Domi shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just off target!
44.24
Bruno Sousa sees Luis Marques in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis Marques knocks the ball to his team mate, Alcaly De Palmas. Alcaly De Palmas knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giancarlo Mazzantini.
45.00
Dominique Pédros flicks the ball to his team mate, Cedric Thomert. Cedric Thomert plays a one-two with Andre Antunes and rushes in on goal... Cedric Thomert strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Istres appear unchanged since the first half. Stade Lavallois have changed their lineup with Haoulid Zebre replacing Maurizio Mazzeo. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
FC Istres start the second half!
48.35
Luis Marques hacks Cedric Thomert from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Cedric Thomert carries on, but is struggling a bit.
49.32
Dominique Pédros chips the ball to his team mate, Mathieu Rizzetto. Mathieu Rizzetto rushes past Bruno Sousa! Mathieu Rizzetto shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Callum McStay.
53.58
Emmanuel Domi knocks the ball forward to Mathieu Rizzetto. Mathieu Rizzetto tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
55.28
Callum McStay threads a neat ball through to Alcaly De Palmas. Alcaly De Palmas shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.29
Callum McStay chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Marques. Luis Marques sees Youssef Boulebda in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Youssef Boulebda knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Mcgovern.
65.53
Luis Marques flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Vazquez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Javier Vazquez shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.26
Andre Antunes hacks Edwin Piqué from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Edwin Piqué hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.58
Andre Antunes kicks a strong pass forward to Mathieu Rizzetto. Mathieu Rizzetto shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.28
Edwin Piqué knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Vazquez. Jose Javier Vazquez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
78.08
Medhi Chagot runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Medhi Chagot knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum McStay.
79.15
Demetrius Espatero makes a probing pass to Edwin Piqué. Edwin Piqué knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jannick Zanotti who gathers it comfortably.
81.11
Bruno Sousa flicks a high ball forward to Alcaly De Palmas who takes it down. Alcaly De Palmas flicks a high pass forward. Luis Marques controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Sidney Maraval hacks Luis Marques from behind! Luis Marques rolls around, appealing for a penalty! Given!!
81.11
The referee points to the spot..
82.38
Youssef Boulebda takes a slow run up. What a cracker!! Jannick Zanotti had no chance!!
85.49
Jose Javier Vazquez barges into Emmanuel Domi. Jose Javier Vazquez is given a warning by the referee! Emmanuel Domi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Edwin Piqué flicks the ball to his team mate, Haoulid Zebre. Haoulid Zebre knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Istres

Stade Lavallois
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
23.3%
49.3%
27.4%

Scorers
Mathieu Rizzetto 16
Dominique Pédros 26
Cedric Thomert 33
Youssef Boulebda 82 (p)

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Cedric Thomert of FC Istres

Match Ratings