Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stade Gabriel Montpied where Clermont play host to US Créteil-Lusitanos . A crowd of 8,948 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Clermont 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 Seb Carteron.


0.00
US Créteil-Lusitanos kick off and get the match underway!
6.59
Thomas Karembeu flicks the ball to his team mate, Roland Rabuel. Roland Rabuel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mickael Bérenguer. Mickael Bérenguer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mamar Delaroche who gathers it comfortably.
14.27
Numo Montanier flicks a high ball forward to Ali Joseph-Augustin who takes it down. Ali Joseph-Augustin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Ortiz. Guillermo Ortiz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
20.00
Jeremie Jager hits it upfield. Felice Bonacina knocks in a cross ball towards Arno Birnbaum. With a superhuman jump, Arno Birnbaum connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
22.23
Fernando Cruz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steven Marlet. Steven Marlet shoots from outside the area. Dominique De Neff gets down and covers it.
27.05
Guillermo Ortiz threads the ball through to Benoit Gastien. Benoit Gastien deftly passes the ball to Yohan Boisfer, releasing him through on goal. Yohan Boisfer takes a shot at goal but somehow Mamar Delaroche manages to keep it out.
33.31
Guillermo Ortiz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Benoit Gastien. Benoit Gastien knocks in a cross ball towards Yohan Boisfer. Yohan Boisfer whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
42.28
Arno Birnbaum hacks Fritz Garcia from behind! Arno Birnbaum is shown the yellow card! Fritz Garcia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Arno Birnbaum knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Riggott. Gavin Riggott knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominique De Neff who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Clermont kick off!
47.59
Denis Zeitoun sees Guillermo Ortiz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guillermo Ortiz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Benoit Gastien. Benoit Gastien lofts in a cross ball towards Mickael Bérenguer. Mickael Bérenguer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
51.22
Gavin Riggott passes the ball forward to Steven Marlet. Steven Marlet knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Denis Zeitoun.
53.47
Ali Joseph-Augustin threads a neat ball through to Mickael Bérenguer. Mickael Bérenguer whips in a cross ball towards Yohan Boisfer. Yohan Boisfer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball comes off Jeremie Jager and the loose ball is cleared up field.
60.49
Ali Joseph-Augustin flicks a high pass forward. Fritz Garcia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fritz Garcia flicks a high pass forward. Benoit Gastien holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Benoit Gastien whips in a cross ball towards Mickael Bérenguer. Mickael Bérenguer shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
65.36
Roland Rabuel kicks a strong pass forward to Mickael Bérenguer. Mickael Bérenguer tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
66.16
John Dalglish flicks a high ball forward to Arno Birnbaum who takes it down. Arno Birnbaum knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.21
Denis Zeitoun threads a neat ball through to Thomas Karembeu. Thomas Karembeu knocks the ball forward to Fritz Garcia. Fritz Garcia knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mamar Delaroche who gathers it comfortably.
75.00
Arno Birnbaum flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Riggott holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Riggott advances inside the box! Gavin Riggott cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
81.11
Arno Birnbaum chips the ball to his team mate, Steven Marlet. Steven Marlet knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Felice Bonacina is offside!
83.08
Numo Montanier plays the ball forward to Mickael Bérenguer. Mickael Bérenguer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jonas Dittrich.
90.00
John Dalglish sees Felice Bonacina in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Felice Bonacina sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
25%
50%
25%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Guillermo Ortiz of Clermont

Match Ratings