Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade Rene Gaillard where Chamois Niortais play host to SM Caen. A crowd of 8,735 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chamois Niortais are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SM Caen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Cyrille Clayton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chamois Niortais are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SM Caen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Cyrille Clayton.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Chamois Niortais kicking off!
4.03
0-0Moritz Klinsmann knocks the ball forward to Roland Mercier. Roland Mercier makes a simple pass to Mickael Sankhare. Mickael Sankhare shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
6.20
0-0Roland Mercier decides to run forward with the ball. Roland Mercier sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
8.44
0-0Zoumana Rodrigues sees Pedro Carrasco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With great vision, Pedro Carrasco plays the ball forward to Cyril Karembeu. Cyril Karembeu kicks a strong pass forward to Thibault Zanotti but the referee indicates it's offside!
10.13
0-1Jean-Marc Pontal makes a strong solo run forward. Jean-Marc Pontal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Djibrill Gillet. Djibrill Gillet lofts in a cross ball towards Mickael Sankhare. Mickael Sankhare connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mickael Sankhare!
39.03
0-1Felipe Izquierdo comes in with a late challenge on Cyril Karembeu. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Cyril Karembeu runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chamois Niortais appear unchanged since the first half. SM Caen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
SM Caen kick off and get the second half underway!
47.06
0-1Zoumana Rodrigues threads the ball through to Antoine Jezierski. Antoine Jezierski controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thibault Zanotti. Thibault Zanotti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lionel Arribagé who gathers it comfortably.
48.12
Roland Mercier makes an attacking run forward. Roland Mercier shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.36
Daniel Edwards plays the ball forward to Antoine Jezierski. Antoine Jezierski shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
55.48
Rodolfo Allegri advances with the ball. With some swift thinking, Rodolfo Allegri plays the ball forward to Thibault Zanotti. Thibault Zanotti shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.15
Moritz Klinsmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Edern Lefèvre. Edern Lefèvre controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Felipe Izquierdo. Felipe Izquierdo knocks the ball forward to Roland Mercier but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
66.33
Daniel Edwards controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cyril Karembeu. Cyril Karembeu shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
69.17
Jean-Jacques Ferrere passes the ball forward to Felipe Izquierdo. Felipe Izquierdo makes a simple pass to Mickael Sankhare. Mickael Sankhare finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
73.00
Daniel Edwards flicks a high pass forward to Jason Dos Santos who brings the ball under control. Jason Dos Santos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
75.45
Felipe Izquierdo passes the ball forward to Bernard Molinier. Bernard Molinier finds some space and shoots from distance but Dambou Kopa reads it well. Nice keeping!
79.34
Jean-Marc Pontal threads a neat ball through to Felipe Izquierdo. Felipe Izquierdo flicks the ball to his team mate, Djibrill Gillet. Djibrill Gillet whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Izquierdo. Felipe Izquierdo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.7%
42.3%
Play Area
23.9%
47.9%
28.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mickael Sankhare of SM Caen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dambou Kopa (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Devanir Bedrossian (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Giampiero Califano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Zoumana Rodrigues (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Rodolfo Allegri (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Daniel Edwards (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Pedro Carrasco (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Antoine Jezierski (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jason Dos Santos (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Cyril Karembeu (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Thibault Zanotti (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Younes Mermet (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alexander Lefèvre (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gregory Firly (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Lionel Arribagé (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Moritz Klinsmann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jean-Jacques Ferrere (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jean-Marc Pontal (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Bertrand Goma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roland Mercier (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Edern Lefèvre (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Felipe Izquierdo (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Mickael Sankhare (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Bernard Molinier (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Djibrill Gillet (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Cedric Leclerc (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Thierry Charton (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Daniel Gomes (GK) | 0 | |