Match Report


FC IstresFC Istres     Stade RennaisStade Rennais
Computer Player Computer Player David Jacobs David Jacobs
Jannick ZanottiJ. Zanotti68
G
1
G
72Adolfo CortesA. Cortes
Jean-Marc FanniJ. Fanni67
D
2
D
70Neil NivenN. Niven
Sidney MaravalS. Maraval60
D
3
D
69Marcos CastroM. Castro
Giancarlo MazzantiniG. Mazzantini49
D
4captain
D
70Kevin HutchisonK. Hutchison
Marc BassilaM. Bassila43
D
5
M
75Alec SounessA. Souness
Dominique PédrosD. Pédros70
M
captain6
M
79Edward SmitheE. Smithe
Niels de BruinN. de Bruin68
M
7
M
76Arnauld CarottiA. Carotti
Andre AntunesA. Antunes67
M
8
M
74Martin DublinM. Dublin
Mathieu RizzettoM. Rizzetto66
A
9
A
74Victor MoraV. Mora
Cedric ThomertC. Thomert65
A
10
A
72Matt HansenM. Hansen
Emmanuel DomiE. Domi62
A
11
A
66Nicolas SotoN. Soto
 
Alexandre PostigaA. Postiga66
M
12
D
71Guillermo DiezG. Diez
Medhi ChagotM. Chagot64
M
13
M
74Kevin WhiteK. White
Neil BanksN. Banks61
G
14
A
69Jorge VelosoJ. Veloso

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Bernard-Bardin where FC Istres play host to Stade Rennais. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Istres are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stade Rennais appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ahmed Diatta.


0.00
FC Istres kick off and get the match underway!
2.50
Sidney Maraval catches Victor Mora on the ankles. Sidney Maraval is warned by the referee! Victor Mora hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.19
With great vision, Edward Smithe plays the ball forward to Nicolas Soto. Nicolas Soto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
9.25
Edward Smithe flicks a high pass forward. Arnauld Carotti controls it well on his chest. Arnauld Carotti tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
10.23
Niels de Bruin threads the ball through to Dominique Pédros. Dominique Pédros plays a one-two with Mathieu Rizzetto and advances towards the goal... Dominique Pédros shoots from just inside the box. Adolfo Cortes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
14.57
Arnauld Carotti receives the ball from a throw-in from Martin Dublin. Arnauld Carotti sees space and advances. Arnauld Carotti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
16.30
Andre Antunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominique Pédros. Dominique Pédros rushes past Marcos Castro! Dominique Pédros looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Kevin Hutchison. Excellent block.
21.28
With fabulous imagination, Edward Smithe laces a weighted ball forward to Arnauld Carotti. Arnauld Carotti threads a neat ball through to Matt Hansen. Matt Hansen cuts inside the box! Matt Hansen takes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
26.04
Niels de Bruin threads a neat ball through to Emmanuel Domi. Emmanuel Domi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Niven.
27.29
Marc Bassila flicks a high ball forward to Niels de Bruin who takes it down. With some swift thinking, Niels de Bruin plays the ball forward to Emmanuel Domi. Emmanuel Domi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mathieu Rizzetto but he's offside!
34.29
Alec Souness knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Hansen. Matt Hansen shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
36.17
Victor Mora hits a low pass to Nicolas Soto. Nicolas Soto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
40.35
Edward Smithe runs straight at the opposition's defence. Edward Smithe shoots from distance but Jannick Zanotti reads it well. Quality keeping!
42.45
Jean-Marc Fanni hits a low pass to Andre Antunes. Andre Antunes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Niels de Bruin. Niels de Bruin makes a probing pass to Dominique Pédros but he's offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Istres appear unchanged since the first half. Stade Rennais also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The whistle blows and Stade Rennais get the second half underway!
48.43
Jean-Marc Fanni chips the ball to his team mate, Andre Antunes. Andre Antunes shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
51.51
Andre Antunes takes it forward alone. Andre Antunes whips in a cross ball towards Cedric Thomert. Cedric Thomert is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
53.15
Marcos Castro flicks a high pass forward. Neil Niven collects the pass. Neil Niven kicks a strong pass forward to Victor Mora. Victor Mora shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
60.18
Stade Rennais have made 2 substitutions with Kevin White replacing Edward Smithe and Jorge Veloso replacing Nicolas Soto .
61.22
Marcos Castro chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Souness. Alec Souness skips past Marc Bassila! Alec Souness side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jannick Zanotti with no chance!! Goal for Stade Rennais!
65.59
Mathieu Rizzetto hacks Kevin Hutchison from behind! The referee warns Mathieu Rizzetto to calm down! Kevin Hutchison stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.01
Arnauld Carotti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Dublin. Martin Dublin sees a break and surges forward. Martin Dublin makes a great pass forward. Jorge Veloso runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
71.59
Kevin White knocks the ball forward to Martin Dublin. Martin Dublin shoots from long range but somehow Jannick Zanotti manages to keep it out.
73.48
Marcos Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Dublin. Martin Dublin flicks a high pass forward. Arnauld Carotti collects the pass. Arnauld Carotti flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Veloso controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Jorge Veloso cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Jannick Zanotti gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
77.24
Stade Rennais have made a substitution with Guillermo Diez replacing Kevin Hutchison .
79.09
Neil Niven makes a simple pass to Kevin White. Kevin White flicks a high pass forward. Matt Hansen collects the pass. Matt Hansen shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
83.06
Andre Antunes flicks the ball to his team mate, Cedric Thomert. Cedric Thomert makes a probing pass to Mathieu Rizzetto but he's offside!
85.42
Stade Rennais are dictating the run of play here today.
90.00
Martin Dublin changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Martin Dublin plays a quick one-two with Victor Mora and rushes in on goal... Martin Dublin looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

FC Istres

Stade Rennais
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
1
7
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.1%
54.9%
Play Area
30.5%
45.1%
24.4%

Scorers
Dominique Pédros 10
Matt Hansen 21
Alec Souness 61

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alec Souness of Stade Rennais

Match Ratings
1.Jannick Zanotti (GK)
7
2.Jean-Marc Fanni (DEF)
7
3.Sidney Maraval (DEF)
6
4.Giancarlo Mazzantini (DEF)
6
5.Marc Bassila (DEF)
6
6.Dominique Pédros (MID)goal scored
9
7.Niels de Bruin (MID)
6
8.Andre Antunes (MID)
7
9.Mathieu Rizzetto (ATT)
6
10.Cedric Thomert (ATT)
6
11.Emmanuel Domi (ATT)
6
 
12.Alexandre Postiga (MID)
0
13.Medhi Chagot (MID)
0
14.Neil Banks (GK)
0

1.Adolfo Cortes (GK)
6
2.Neil Niven (DEF)
6
3.Marcos Castro (DEF)
7
4.Kevin Hutchison (DEF)
6
5.Alec Souness (MID)goal scored
9
6.Edward Smithe (MID)
7
7.Arnauld Carotti (MID)
8
8.Martin Dublin (MID)
7
9.Victor Mora (ATT)
6
10.Matt Hansen (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Nicolas Soto (ATT)
6
 
12.Guillermo Diez (DEF)
6
13.Kevin White (MID)
6
14.Jorge Veloso (ATT)
6