Match Report


Chamois NiortaisChamois Niortais     ReimsReims
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Dambou KopaD. Kopa59
G
captain1
G
67Lars BierhoffL. Bierhoff
Devanir BedrossianD. Bedrossian66
D
2
D
55Paul McStayP. McStay
Giampiero CalifanoG. Califano60
D
3
D
54Eric HässlerE. Hässler
Zoumana RodriguesZ. Rodrigues59
D
4
D
49Frederic LouironF. Louiron
Rodolfo AllegriR. Allegri55
D
5
D
49Diego LavilleD. Laville
Daniel EdwardsD. Edwards59
M
6
M
70Vincenzo RichterV. Richter
Pedro CarrascoP. Carrasco58
M
7
M
67Kodjo RegnaultK. Regnault
Antoine JezierskiA. Jezierski52
M
8
M
66Camille DoboC. Dobo
Jason Dos SantosJ. Dos Santos51
M
9
M
60Darl NijkampD. Nijkamp
Cyril KarembeuC. Karembeu68
A
10captain
A
77Stephane ElzéardS. Elzéard
Thibault ZanottiT. Zanotti63
A
11
A
66Nicholas SavidanN. Savidan
 
Younes MermetY. Mermet62
A
12
A
61Jose DemontJ. Demont
Alexander LefèvreA. Lefèvre59
A
13
G
61Edwin DevauxE. Devaux
Gregory FirlyG. Firly56
A
14
M
60Hubert SekliH. Sekli

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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Stade Rene Gaillard where Chamois Niortais play host to Reims. A crowd of 8,324 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Chamois Niortais and Reims are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Seyni Mansouri.


0.00
Chamois Niortais kick off and get the match underway!
3.16
Kodjo Regnault flicks a high pass forward to Nicholas Savidan who brings the ball neatly under control. Nicholas Savidan shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
6.08
Kodjo Regnault makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephane Elzéard. Stephane Elzéard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.47
Cyril Karembeu comes in with a late challenge on Frederic Louiron. The referee calls over Cyril Karembeu and shows him a yellow card! Frederic Louiron hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.55
Antoine Jezierski flicks a high pass forward. Cyril Karembeu holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cyril Karembeu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.41
Pedro Carrasco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cyril Karembeu. Cyril Karembeu edges inside the box! Eric Hässler comes in with a late challenge on Cyril Karembeu. Cyril Karembeu appeals for a penalty! Given!!
26.41
The referee points to the spot..
27.46
Cyril Karembeu steps up. Lars Bierhoff is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
28.54
Frederic Louiron knocks the ball forward to Nicholas Savidan. Nicholas Savidan advances inside the box! Nicholas Savidan cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Dambou Kopa with no chance!! Goal for Reims!
40.09
Paul McStay flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Savidan. Nicholas Savidan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dambou Kopa who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Antoine Jezierski darts forward. Antoine Jezierski shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Chamois Niortais appear unchanged since the first half. Reims also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Reims kick off!
51.34
Rodolfo Allegri chips the ball to his team mate, Antoine Jezierski. Antoine Jezierski kicks a strong pass forward to Thibault Zanotti. Thibault Zanotti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lars Bierhoff who gathers it comfortably.
57.29
Diego Laville knocks the ball forward to Nicholas Savidan. Nicholas Savidan whips in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Richter. Vincenzo Richter makes a looping header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.05
Diego Laville receives the ball from a throw-in from Paul McStay. Diego Laville hits a low pass to Vincenzo Richter. Vincenzo Richter hits a low pass to Stephane Elzéard. Stephane Elzéard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dambou Kopa who gathers it comfortably.
73.57
Pedro Carrasco flicks a high pass forward. Cyril Karembeu holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cyril Karembeu tries a spectacular long range effort. Fantastic reaction save from Lars Bierhoff!
75.51
Antoine Jezierski catches Frederic Louiron on the ankles. Antoine Jezierski is shown the yellow card! Frederic Louiron hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.53
Paul McStay takes a short throw-in bringing Frederic Louiron into play. Frederic Louiron makes a simple pass to Kodjo Regnault. Kodjo Regnault flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Savidan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicholas Savidan shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
79.27
Antoine Jezierski flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Edwards collects the pass. Daniel Edwards flicks a high pass forward. Cyril Karembeu controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some silky footwork from Cyril Karembeu provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
84.15
Kodjo Regnault makes a simple pass to Nicholas Savidan. Nicholas Savidan whips in a cross ball towards Stephane Elzéard. Stephane Elzéard connects with a diving header but somehow Dambou Kopa manages to keep it out.
85.13
Camille Dobo sees Nicholas Savidan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicholas Savidan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Edwards.
89.01
Vincenzo Richter threads the ball through to Stephane Elzéard. Stephane Elzéard knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodolfo Allegri.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Chamois Niortais

Reims
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.1%
62.9%
Play Area
31.4%
47.1%
21.4%

Scorers
Cyril Karembeu 27 (p)
Nicholas Savidan 29

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nicholas Savidan of Reims

Match Ratings