Match Report


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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Parc Lescure where Girondins de Bordeaux play host to Le Havre AC. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Girondins de Bordeaux are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Le Havre AC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Omar Courtois.


0.00
Le Havre AC start the match!
10.03
Adolfo Guerrero Lopez hits a low pass to Muller Dossantos. Muller Dossantos threads the ball through to Antonio Diaz but he's offside!
14.16
Abassi Llacer sees Muller Dossantos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Muller Dossantos shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
15.31
Paul Thompson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Morales. Seeing a gap ahead, Jose Morales plays the ball forward to Neil Davidson who has made a great run into the box. Neil Davidson strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.01
Fabien Biancalani barges into Muller Dossantos. Fabien Biancalani is shown the yellow card! Muller Dossantos stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.03
Muller Dossantos darts forward. Muller Dossantos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Domenico Mundula who gathers it comfortably.
24.23
Paul Thompson knocks the ball forward to Jose Morales. Jose Morales lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Thompson. Paul Thompson heads the ball goalwards. Cedric Karwatt is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
27.03
Eugenio Perez laces a through ball forward to Alejandro Arias. Alejandro Arias threads the ball through to Jose Morales. Jose Morales shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
28.39
Kaba Neveu makes a simple pass to Antonio Diaz. Antonio Diaz knocks in a cross ball towards Muller Dossantos. Muller Dossantos heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.13
Mathieur Satorra flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Davidson. Neil Davidson flicks a high pass forward to Jose Morales who brings the ball under control. Jose Morales knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Wainwright. Colin Wainwright directs the ball goalwards with his head but Cedric Karwatt reads it well. Nice keeping!
36.31
Jerome Queiros flicks a high pass forward. Tommaso Benfari collects the pass. With a delightful solo run, Tommaso Benfari stretches the opposition's defence. Tommaso Benfari shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
38.03
Kaba Neveu flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Diaz who takes it down. Antonio Diaz shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
39.24
Neil Davidson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Morales. Jose Morales knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cedric Karwatt who gathers it comfortably.
40.49
Tommaso Benfari runs straight at the opposition's defence. Tommaso Benfari threads a neat, attacking ball through to Muller Dossantos. Muller Dossantos tries a spectacular strike but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
Eugenio Perez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Willy Robin. Willy Robin threads the ball through to Paul Thompson. Paul Thompson knocks in a cross ball towards Willy Robin. Willy Robin beats his man to it with a header. Willy Robin scores for Girondins de Bordeaux!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Girondins de Bordeaux appear unchanged since the first half. Le Havre AC also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Girondins de Bordeaux kicking off!
47.32
With some swift thinking, Adolfo Guerrero Lopez plays the ball forward to Kaba Neveu. Kaba Neveu knocks the ball forward to Adolfo Guerrero Lopez. Adolfo Guerrero Lopez finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Domenico Mundula.
49.40
Eddy Bianco pushes mid-way up the pitch. Eddy Bianco surges forward with the ball. Eddy Bianco knocks the ball forward, putting Antonio Diaz through on goal. Some good footwork from Antonio Diaz provides some space. He shoots at goal. Domenico Mundula comfortably gets down and covers it.
51.08
Eugenio Perez flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Davidson. Neil Davidson brings the ball forward. Neil Davidson plays a one-two with Jose Morales and advances towards the goal... Neil Davidson comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but somehow Cedric Karwatt manages to keep it out.
53.57
Without breaking stride, Mathieur Satorra plays the ball forward to Paul Thompson. Paul Thompson lofts in a cross ball towards Willy Robin. Willy Robin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Jerome Queiros. Excellent block.
54.01
Tommaso Benfari flicks a high ball forward to Abassi Llacer who takes it down. Abassi Llacer threads the ball through to Antonio Diaz. Antonio Diaz shoots from distance but Domenico Mundula reads it well. Good keeping!
55.44
Kaba Neveu comes in with a late challenge on Nuno Castro. The referee brings Kaba Neveu to one side and gives him a warning! Nuno Castro stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.47
Paul Thompson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Morales. Jose Morales knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Davidson. Neil Davidson shoots from just inside the box but it flies well off target!
61.10
Kaba Neveu flicks a high pass forward to Muller Dossantos who brings the ball under control. Muller Dossantos makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Marcel Brogno. Some silky footwork from Marcel Brogno provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
69.29
Fabien Biancalani passes the ball forward to Jose Morales. Jose Morales knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jerome Queiros.
73.05
Mathieur Satorra threads a neat ball through to Paul Thompson. Paul Thompson chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Davidson. Neil Davidson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Devanir Fernandez.
77.28
Adolfo Guerrero Lopez flicks a high pass forward to Antonio Diaz who brings the ball under control. Antonio Diaz whips in a cross ball towards Adolfo Guerrero Lopez. Adolfo Guerrero Lopez knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.36
Seeing a gap ahead, Fabien Biancalani plays the ball forward to Eugenio Perez. Eugenio Perez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Morales. Jose Morales shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Mathieur Satorra threads a neat ball through to Fabien Biancalani. Fabien Biancalani makes a simple pass to Paul Thompson. Paul Thompson lofts in a cross ball towards Willy Robin. Willy Robin makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
8
6
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51%
49%
Play Area
28.1%
41.7%
30.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paul Thompson of Girondins de Bordeaux

Match Ratings
1.Domenico Mundula (GK)
7
2.Fabien Biancalani (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Mathieur Satorra (DEF)
7
4.Eugenio Perez (DEF)
6
5.Alejandro Arias (MID)
6
6.Neil Davidson (MID)goal scored
8
7.Paul Thompson (MID)goal scored
9
8.Nuno Castro (MID)
6
9.Willy Robin (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Colin Wainwright (ATT)
6
11.Jose Morales (ATT)
7
 
12.Muller Duarte (MID)
0
13.Claude Dailly (MID)
0
14.Miguel Ferron (ATT)
0

1.Cedric Karwatt (GK)
6
2.Eddy Bianco (DEF)
6
3.Jerome Queiros (DEF)
6
4.Tommaso Benfari (DEF)
7
5.Devanir Fernandez (DEF)
6
6.Marcel Brogno (MID)goal scored
7
7.Kaba Neveu (MID)
6
8.Adolfo Guerrero Lopez (MID)goal scored
8
9.Abassi Llacer (MID)
6
10.Antonio Diaz (ATT)
7
11.Muller Dossantos (ATT)
7
 
12.Brahim Wimbee (ATT)
0
13.Eric Granon (MID)
0
14.Aziz Gallas (ATT)
0