Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stade Francis le Basser where Stade Lavallois play host to Bastia. A crowd of 16,716 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stade Lavallois are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bastia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Aziz Bérenguer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stade Lavallois are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bastia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Aziz Bérenguer.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Stade Lavallois kicking off!
2.18
0-0Albert Calvo plays the ball forward to Vasco Andrade. Vasco Andrade darts forward. Vasco Andrade tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
4.52
Jose Javier Vazquez makes a beautiful solo run. Jose Javier Vazquez whips in a cross ball towards Youssef Boulebda. Youssef Boulebda jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Cedric Bayle manages to gather it easily.
6.36
0-0Bruno Sousa knocks the ball forward to Edwin Piqué. Edwin Piqué threads a neat ball through to Alcaly De Palmas. Alcaly De Palmas whips in a cross ball towards Amedeo Di Francesco. With a superhuman jump, Amedeo Di Francesco connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies just wide!
9.47
0-0Jean-Louis Abriel catches Amedeo Di Francesco on the ankles. The referee calls over Jean-Louis Abriel and warns him to calm down! Amedeo Di Francesco carries on, but is struggling a bit.
10.00
0-0Demetrius Espatero hacks Romero P. Caminero from behind! The referee calls over Demetrius Espatero and shows him a yellow card! Romero P. Caminero runs off the knock.
14.53
Edwin Piqué makes an attacking run forward. Edwin Piqué lofts in a cross ball towards Youssef Boulebda. Youssef Boulebda outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Superb reactions from Cedric Bayle. What a save!
15.16
1-0Demetrius Espatero flicks a high ball forward to Maurizio Mazzeo who takes it down. Maurizio Mazzeo lofts in a cross ball towards Youssef Boulebda. Youssef Boulebda is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.38
Jose Javier Vazquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Amedeo Di Francesco. Amedeo Di Francesco shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
26.07
1-0Juan-Carlos Vazquez flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Postiga collects the pass. Guilherme Postiga makes a probing pass to Gionatha De Sanctis. Gionatha De Sanctis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bruno Sousa.
27.43
Vasco Andrade changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Vasco Andrade plays a scrappy one-two with Damir Chelle and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Vasco Andrade provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving James Mary with no chance!! Goal for Bastia!
40.13
Showing composure, Jean-Louis Abriel picks a pass forward to Torsten Töpfer. Showing composure, Torsten Töpfer plays the ball forward to Rodolfo Verges. Rodolfo Verges whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Caminero. Romero P. Caminero makes a looping header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.47
Demetrius Espatero makes a simple pass to Maurizio Mazzeo. Maurizio Mazzeo makes a probing pass to Alcaly De Palmas. Alcaly De Palmas knocks in a cross ball towards Youssef Boulebda. Youssef Boulebda beats his man to it with a header. Fantastic reaction save from Cedric Bayle!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stade Lavallois appear unchanged since the first half. Bastia also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Bastia kick off!
47.59
Edwin Piqué surges forward with the ball. Edwin Piqué plays a one-two with Jose Javier Vazquez and advances towards the goal... Edwin Piqué looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent save by Cedric Bayle!
53.40
Bruno Sousa brings the ball forward. Bruno Sousa sees Youssef Boulebda in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Youssef Boulebda knocks in a cross ball towards Alcaly De Palmas. Alcaly De Palmas connects with a diving header but somehow Cedric Bayle manages to keep it out.
59.10
Bruno Sousa makes a beautiful solo run. Bruno Sousa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alcaly De Palmas. Alcaly De Palmas knocks in a cross ball towards Amedeo Di Francesco. Amedeo Di Francesco directs the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
60.05
Torsten Töpfer makes a simple pass to Romero P. Caminero. Romero P. Caminero rushes past Callum McStay! Some silky footwork from Romero P. Caminero 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!
66.25
Callum McStay knocks the ball forward to Edwin Piqué. Edwin Piqué flicks a high pass forward. Maurizio Mazzeo collects the pass. Maurizio Mazzeo knocks in a cross ball towards Edwin Piqué. Edwin Piqué outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Edwin Piqué!
72.42
With imagination, Torsten Töpfer plays the ball forward to Gionatha De Sanctis. Gionatha De Sanctis shoots from distance but somehow James Mary manages to keep it out.
73.28
Vasco Andrade passes the ball forward to Romero P. Caminero. Romero P. Caminero shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but James Mary comfortably smothers it!
75.30
Callum McStay makes a simple pass to Amedeo Di Francesco. Amedeo Di Francesco makes a probing pass to Philippe Bouvier. Philippe Bouvier knocks in a cross ball towards Youssef Boulebda. Youssef Boulebda beats his man to it with a header but it's well over the bar!
77.22
Amedeo Di Francesco sees Philippe Bouvier in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Philippe Bouvier lofts in a cross ball towards Maurizio Mazzeo. Maurizio Mazzeo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.07
Vasco Andrade threads the ball through to Damir Chelle. Damir Chelle whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Caminero. Romero P. Caminero jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by James Mary. Excellent save.
83.42
Callum McStay knocks the ball forward to Edwin Piqué. Edwin Piqué shoots from 20 yards but Cedric Bayle reads it well. Good save!
84.14
Maurizio Mazzeo barges into Albert Calvo. Maurizio Mazzeo is shown the yellow card! Albert Calvo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
89.55
Amedeo Di Francesco flicks a high pass forward. Youssef Boulebda collects the pass. Youssef Boulebda knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Demetrius Espatero makes a beautiful solo run. Demetrius Espatero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alcaly De Palmas. Alcaly De Palmas controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
9
6
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.4%
37.6%
Play Area
24.7%
42.4%
32.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Edwin Piqué of Stade Lavallois |
Match Ratings
| 1. | James Mary (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Callum McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Demetrius Espatero (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Bruno Sousa (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jose Javier Vazquez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Edwin Piqué (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Amedeo Di Francesco (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Philippe Bouvier (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Youssef Boulebda (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Alcaly De Palmas (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Maurizio Mazzeo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Pablo Pardo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Francisco Pirri (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Haoulid Zebre (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Cedric Bayle (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Juan-Carlos Vazquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jean-Louis Abriel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Guilherme Postiga (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Albert Calvo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Damir Chelle (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Vasco Andrade (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Torsten Töpfer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gionatha De Sanctis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Romero P. Caminero (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Rodolfo Verges (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gary Lowe (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tony Mans (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Edmundo Guerrero (MID) | 0 | |