Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stade Michel dOrnano where SM Caen play host to Stade Brestois 29. A crowd of 8,565 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SM Caen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stade Brestois 29 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Johan Bonnal.


0.00
SM Caen start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.01
Pius Van Der Schaaf passes the ball forward to Paolo Dudoit. Paolo Dudoit plays a scrappy one-two with Gary Mcinnes and stumbles forward towards the goal... Paolo Dudoit rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.39
With great vision, Moritz Klinsmann plays the ball forward to Eric Ajas. Eric Ajas flicks a high pass forward. Bernard Molinier holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bernard Molinier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.25
Seeing a gap ahead, Edern Lefèvre plays the ball forward to Roland Mercier. Roland Mercier sees a break and surges forward. Roland Mercier lofts in a cross ball towards Edern Lefèvre. Edern Lefèvre outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.41
Gary Mcinnes flicks a high ball forward to Yannick Gomis who takes it down. Yannick Gomis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
22.23
Edern Lefèvre makes a probing pass to Mickael Sankhare. Mickael Sankhare lofts in a cross ball towards Bernard Molinier. Bernard Molinier whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
26.31
Gabriel Francois sees space and advances. Gabriel Francois lofts in a cross ball towards Yannick Gomis. Yannick Gomis directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
27.50
Eric Ajas brings the ball forward. Eric Ajas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.27
Gary Mcinnes catches Roland Mercier on the ankles. The referee brings Gary Mcinnes to one side and gives him a warning! Roland Mercier stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.18
Kai Ziegler flicks a high pass forward. Gary Mcinnes collects the pass. Gary Mcinnes edges inside the box! Gary Mcinnes shoots from just inside the box. Lionel Arribagé gets down and covers it.
36.03
Gabriel Francois plays the ball forward to Paolo Dudoit. Paolo Dudoit chips the ball to his team mate, Yannick Gomis. Yannick Gomis tries a spectacular strike. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
39.55
Edern Lefèvre flicks a high ball forward to Djibrill Gillet who takes it down. Djibrill Gillet tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
40.47
Edern Lefèvre flicks a high pass forward. Djibrill Gillet controls it well on his chest. Djibrill Gillet knocks in a cross ball towards Mickael Sankhare. Mickael Sankhare makes a looping header on goal. Yacine Morestin comfortably picks it out of the air!
44.09
Michael Bourdeau makes a simple pass to Pius Van Der Schaaf. Pius Van Der Schaaf makes a simple pass to Paolo Dudoit. Paolo Dudoit rushes past Moritz Klinsmann! Paolo Dudoit tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Lionel Arribagé has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. SM Caen appear unchanged since the first half. Stade Brestois 29 also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Stade Brestois 29 kicking off!
48.15
Bernard Molinier comes in with a late challenge on Michael Bourdeau. The referee calls over Bernard Molinier and warns him to calm down! Michael Bourdeau carries on, but is struggling a bit.
49.11
Kai Ziegler makes a probing pass to Paolo Dudoit. Paolo Dudoit runs straight at the defence! Paolo Dudoit makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
51.03
Pius Van Der Schaaf chips the ball to his team mate, Wayne Middleton. Wayne Middleton knocks in a cross ball towards Kai Ziegler. Kai Ziegler outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Lionel Arribagé comfortably punches it away to safety.
57.15
Roland Mercier flicks a high pass forward. Bernard Molinier controls it well on his chest. Bernard Molinier hits a low pass to Mickael Sankhare. Mickael Sankhare cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
60.12
Pius Van Der Schaaf plays the ball forward to Yannick Gomis. Yannick Gomis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.35
Gary Mcinnes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pius Van Der Schaaf. Pius Van Der Schaaf advances inside the box! Pius Van Der Schaaf shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Lionel Arribagé effortlessly smothers it!
65.46
Bertrand Goma flicks a high ball forward to Edern Lefèvre who takes it down. Edern Lefèvre knocks the ball forward to Roland Mercier. Roland Mercier makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Bernard Molinier. Bernard Molinier makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
69.04
Michael Bourdeau catches Jean-Jacques Ferrere on the ankles. Michael Bourdeau is given a warning by the referee! Jean-Jacques Ferrere stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.47
Raouf Nafti sees Kai Ziegler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kai Ziegler knocks the ball to his team mate, Yannick Gomis. Yannick Gomis lofts in a cross ball towards Wayne Middleton. Wayne Middleton beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Lionel Arribagé with no chance!! Goal for Stade Brestois 29!
81.08
Jean-Jacques Ferrere threads the ball through to Eric Ajas. Eric Ajas threads a neat ball through to Mickael Sankhare. Mickael Sankhare plays a one-two with Djibrill Gillet and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Mickael Sankhare provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.06
Roland Mercier hacks Pius Van Der Schaaf from behind! The referee calls over Roland Mercier and shows him a yellow card! Pius Van Der Schaaf stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.19
Roland Mercier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mickael Sankhare. Mickael Sankhare flicks a high pass forward. Roland Mercier controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Roland Mercier tries a spectacular strike but somehow Yacine Morestin manages to keep it out.
89.20
Edern Lefèvre flicks a high pass forward. Mickael Sankhare holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mickael Sankhare lofts in a cross ball towards Edern Lefèvre. Edern Lefèvre finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Yacine Morestin!
90.00
With vision, Jean-Jacques Ferrere laces a weighted ball forward to Moritz Klinsmann. Moritz Klinsmann kicks a strong pass forward to Mickael Sankhare. Mickael Sankhare shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
31.6%
46.8%
21.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paolo Dudoit of Stade Brestois 29

Match Ratings