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An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade Francis-Le Blé where Stade Brestois 29 play host to US Créteil-Lusitanos . Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stade Brestois 29 are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while US Créteil-Lusitanos appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Bedrossian.


0.00
The whistle blows and US Créteil-Lusitanos kick off!
3.36
Arno Birnbaum flicks a high pass forward. Steven Marlet collects the pass. Steven Marlet plays a one-two with Arno Birnbaum and rushes in on goal... Steven Marlet looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent block by Raouf Nafti!
14.58
Jonas Dittrich flicks the ball to his team mate, Arno Birnbaum. Arno Birnbaum plays the ball forward to Felice Bonacina. Felice Bonacina shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.28
Gavin Riggott runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gavin Riggott shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.07
Gary Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward to Kees Geerinckx who brings the ball under control. Kees Geerinckx knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jeremie Jager.
26.37
Gabriel Francois knocks the ball forward to Wayne Middleton. Wayne Middleton plays a scrappy one-two with Gary Mcinnes and stumbles forward towards the goal... Wayne Middleton shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but Jonas Dittrich blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
27.36
Gabriel Francois flicks a high pass forward. Wayne Middleton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wayne Middleton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.17
Arno Birnbaum advances with the ball. Arno Birnbaum controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.20
Colin Inglis makes a probing pass to Arno Birnbaum. Arno Birnbaum makes a simple pass to John Dalglish. John Dalglish sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
33.49
Gabriel Francois threads the ball through to Paolo Dudoit. Paolo Dudoit knocks in a cross ball towards Wayne Middleton. Wayne Middleton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.22
Angelo Chabbert receives the ball from a throw-in from Arno Birnbaum. Angelo Chabbert passes the ball forward to Felice Bonacina. Felice Bonacina knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yacine Morestin who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
John Dalglish takes the throw-in. Gavin Riggott knocks the ball to his team mate, Steven Marlet. Steven Marlet knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but John Dalglish is offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stade Brestois 29 appear unchanged since the first half. US Créteil-Lusitanos also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Stade Brestois 29 get the second half underway!
48.41
Gavin Riggott makes an attacking run forward. Gavin Riggott shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
49.27
Michael Bourdeau flicks a high pass forward. Ahmed Noro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ahmed Noro sees space and advances. Ahmed Noro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wayne Middleton but he's offside!
53.16
Ahmed Noro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Francois. Gabriel Francois sees Pius Van Der Schaaf in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pius Van Der Schaaf advances inside the box! Pius Van Der Schaaf makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Mamar Delaroche is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
63.20
Gabriel Francois chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Mcinnes. Gary Mcinnes threads the ball through to Paolo Dudoit. Paolo Dudoit makes a pass forward but Kees Geerinckx is yards offside!
65.06
Gary Mcinnes takes it forward alone. Gary Mcinnes threads a neat, attacking ball through to Kai Ziegler. Kai Ziegler side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Mamar Delaroche reads it well. Nice keeping!
66.34
Raouf Nafti knocks the ball forward to Gary Mcinnes. Gary Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Dudoit controls it well on his chest. Paolo Dudoit finds some space and shoots from distance. Mamar Delaroche is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.27
Gavin Riggott decides to run forward with the ball. Gavin Riggott sees Steven Marlet in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steven Marlet makes a probing pass between the defence to Felice Bonacina. Some awkward footwork from Felice Bonacina provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
75.31
Angelo Chabbert flicks the ball to his team mate, Felice Bonacina. Felice Bonacina knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ahmed Noro.
77.24
Stade Brestois 29 have made 2 substitutions with Camel Rothen replacing Raouf Nafti and Jean Chr. Thomas replacing Gary Mcinnes .
81.08
Fernando Cruz pushes up the pitch. Fernando Cruz flicks the ball to his team mate, Steven Marlet. Steven Marlet knocks in a cross ball towards Felice Bonacina. With a superhuman jump, Felice Bonacina connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The shot is on target but blocked by Ahmed Noro. That should have been a goal!
83.15
John Dalglish passes the ball forward to Steven Marlet. Steven Marlet knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yacine Morestin who gathers it comfortably.
85.21
Gavin Riggott brings the ball forward. Gavin Riggott knocks in a cross ball towards Steven Marlet. Steven Marlet is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
89.45
Gavin Riggott sees Steven Marlet in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steven Marlet shoots from long range. Fantastic reaction save from Yacine Morestin!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

Possession
47.9%
52.1%
Play Area
28.8%
47.9%
23.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Riggott of US Créteil-Lusitanos

Match Ratings
1.Yacine Morestin (GK)
7
2.Ahmed Noro (DEF)
7
3.Michael Bourdeau (DEF)
6
4.Raouf Nafti (DEF)
6
5.Kai Ziegler (MID)
6
6.Gary Mcinnes (MID)
8
7.Pius Van Der Schaaf (MID)goal scored
8
8.Gabriel Francois (MID)
8
9.Paolo Dudoit (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Wayne Middleton (ATT)
6
11.Kees Geerinckx (ATT)
6
 
12.Camel Rothen (GK)
6
13.Jean Chr. Thomas (MID)
6
14.Francisco Marques (DEF)
0

1.Mamar Delaroche (GK)
6
2.Jonas Dittrich (DEF)
6
3.Colin Inglis (DEF)
6
4.Fernando Cruz (DEF)
6
5.Jeremie Jager (DEF)
6
6.Angelo Chabbert (MID)
6
7.Arno Birnbaum (MID)
7
8.Gavin Riggott (MID)
9
9.John Dalglish (MID)
6
10.Felice Bonacina (ATT)
6
11.Steven Marlet (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Danijel Bossis (GK)
0
13.Herve Chaveriat (MID)
0
14.Schumann Santini (MID)
0