Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Auguste-Bonal where Sochaux-Montbéliard play host to Clermont. A crowd of 7,504 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sochaux-Montbéliard are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Clermont appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rafik Lucca.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sochaux-Montbéliard are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Clermont appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rafik Lucca.
0.00
Sochaux-Montbéliard start the match!
6.19
David Dabo passes the ball forward to Tchiressoua Pierre. Tchiressoua Pierre plays a one-two with Carlos Postiga and rushes in on goal... Tchiressoua Pierre side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.58
David Dabo flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominique De Neff who gathers it comfortably.
12.11
Guillermo Ortiz passes the ball forward to Mickael Bérenguer. Mickael Bérenguer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julien Sekli who gathers it comfortably.
14.37
Ahmed De Abreu flicks a high pass forward. Pierre-Emmanuel Ouédec holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pierre-Emmanuel Ouédec makes a probing pass to Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
18.17
Numo Montanier flicks a high pass forward. Fritz Garcia collects the pass. Fritz Garcia makes a probing pass to Mickael Bérenguer. Mickael Bérenguer knocks in a cross ball towards Guillermo Ortiz. Guillermo Ortiz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
24.49
Daniel Benon threads the ball through to Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Dominique De Neff manages to gather it effortlessly.
26.00
Denis Zeitoun chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Karembeu. Thomas Karembeu darts forward. Thomas Karembeu shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
27.57
Mickael Bérenguer hacks Guillermo Mermet from behind! Mickael Bérenguer is warned by the referee! Guillermo Mermet hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.24
Fritz Garcia catches Carlos Postiga on the ankles. The referee calls over Fritz Garcia and warns him to calm down! Carlos Postiga stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.05
David Dabo sees a break and surges forward. David Dabo shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Dominique De Neff. Excellent save.
38.44
Guillermo Mermet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, JŸrgen Vierklau. JŸrgen Vierklau makes a beautiful solo run. JŸrgen Vierklau shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.23
Yohan Boisfer threads a neat ball through to Benoit Gastien. Benoit Gastien deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roland Rabuel but the linesman indicates offside!
42.50
With great vision, Numo Montanier plays the ball forward to Yohan Boisfer. Yohan Boisfer whips in a cross ball towards Ali Joseph-Augustin. Ali Joseph-Augustin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Ahmed De Abreu is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
44.55
Guillermo Ortiz flicks the ball to his team mate, Mickael Bérenguer. Mickael Bérenguer plays a one-two with Fritz Garcia and rushes in on goal... Mickael Bérenguer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sochaux-Montbéliard appear unchanged since the first half. Clermont also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Clermont kick off!
47.45
Edwin Bilaudelle threads a neat ball through to Ahmed De Abreu. Ahmed De Abreu plays the ball forward to David Dabo. David Dabo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
54.51
Numo Montanier pushes up the pitch. Numo Montanier kicks a strong pass forward to Guillermo Ortiz. Guillermo Ortiz knocks in a cross ball towards Yohan Boisfer. Yohan Boisfer directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Yohan Boisfer!
60.32
Denis Zeitoun pushes mid-way up the pitch. With great vision, Denis Zeitoun plays the ball forward to Mickael Bérenguer. Mickael Bérenguer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julien Sekli who gathers it comfortably.
61.41
Carlos Postiga barges into Fritz Garcia. The referee warns Carlos Postiga to calm down! Fritz Garcia stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.41
David Dabo kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Benon. Daniel Benon shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
72.03
Edwin Bilaudelle flicks a high pass forward. Frank Kerr collects the pass. Frank Kerr makes a simple pass to Tchiressoua Pierre. Tchiressoua Pierre lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga beats his man to it with a header but Dominique De Neff is on top of it.
75.50
Ahmed De Abreu brings the ball forward. Ahmed De Abreu makes a simple pass to Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Numo Montanier.
81.19
Guillermo Ortiz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roland Rabuel. Roland Rabuel lofts in a cross ball towards Benoit Gastien. Benoit Gastien connects with a diving header but Frank Kerr is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
83.44
Guillermo Mermet flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.48
Edwin Bilaudelle punts the ball hopefully upfield. Tchiressoua Pierre edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Tchiressoua Pierre provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Solid save from Dominique De Neff.
87.14
Frank Kerr takes a quick throw-in, which JŸrgen Vierklau takes on the chest. JŸrgen Vierklau chips the ball to his team mate, David Dabo. David Dabo makes a beautiful solo run. David Dabo whips in a cross ball towards Pierre-Emmanuel Ouédec. Pierre-Emmanuel Ouédec makes a deft header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
22.8%
46.8%
30.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Dabo of Sochaux-Montbéliard |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Julien Sekli (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ahmed De Abreu (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Edwin Bilaudelle (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Frank Kerr (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | JŸrgen Vierklau (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pierre-Emmanuel Ouédec (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
| 7. | David Dabo (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Guillermo Mermet (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Daniel Benon (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Carlos Postiga (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Tchiressoua Pierre (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Sylvain Boinaheri (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Brahim Bossis (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gerald Cassard (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Dominique De Neff (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Thomas Karembeu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Numo Montanier (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Denis Zeitoun (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Roland Rabuel (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Guillermo Ortiz (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Fritz Garcia (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ali Joseph-Augustin (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Benoit Gastien (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Yohan Boisfer (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | Mickael Bérenguer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nwankwo Neville (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Don Mcallister (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Martial Casagrande (GK) | 0 | |










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