Match Report


RC StrasbourgRC Strasbourg     Troyes Aube ChampagneTroyes Aube Champagne
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Carl BaretC. Baret59
G
1
G
54Ted BenyachouT. Benyachou
Leonardo GrossmannL. Grossmann63
D
2
D
66Oswaldo DelhommeauO. Delhommeau
Cosimo RampullaC. Rampulla58
D
3
D
57Jose JardimJ. Jardim
Muller PedrosM. Pedros51
D
4
D
55Mickael DesaillyM. Desailly
Arnaud RevellesA. Revelles51
D
5
D
49Jean-No‘l BodmerJ. Bodmer
Francesco VeroneseF. Veronese70
M
6
M
62Kaba MalickiK. Malicki
Danny CraddockD. Craddock61
M
captain7
M
61Michelangelo DomizziM. Domizzi
Mario CarteronM. Carteron61
M
8captain
M
59Liam WilliamsL. Williams
Geoffrey De JongG. De Jong54
M
9
M
55Hamada LegwinskiH. Legwinski
Oswaldo EyraudO. Eyraud64
A
10
A
65John ThomsonJ. Thomson
Mathieu BardonM. Bardon58
A
11
A
64Alassan VrielynckA. Vrielynck
 
Youl DucrocqY. Ducrocq55
G
12
A
59Oscar CaballeroO. Caballero
Hamed TebilyH. Tebily53
A
13
M
55Mirko MazzeiM. Mazzei
Amdy AgassonA. Agasson52
A
14
A
55David McCoistD. McCoist

Royal
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stade La Meinau where RC Strasbourg play host to Troyes Aube Champagne. A crowd of 8,944 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both RC Strasbourg and Troyes Aube Champagne are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Omar Courtois.


0.00
RC Strasbourg get the match underway!
20.37
John Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Liam Williams controls it well on his chest. Liam Williams makes a simple pass, allowing John Thomson to run into the box. John Thomson takes a shot at goal but somehow Carl Baret manages to keep it out.
21.23
Francesco Veronese hits a low pass to Geoffrey De Jong. Geoffrey De Jong whips in a cross ball towards Mathieu Bardon. Mathieu Bardon jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.32
Arnaud Revelles passes the ball forward to Danny Craddock. Danny Craddock changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Danny Craddock whips in a cross ball towards Oswaldo Eyraud. Oswaldo Eyraud shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.00
Jose Jardim hits a low pass to Mickael Desailly. Mickael Desailly threads the ball through to Alassan Vrielynck. Alassan Vrielynck knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leonardo Grossmann.
28.11
Hamada Legwinski kicks a strong pass forward to Kaba Malicki. Kaba Malicki sees Michelangelo Domizzi just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Muller Pedros clumsily knocks into Michelangelo Domizzi. Penalty not given!!
38.03
Cosimo Rampulla takes it forward alone. Cosimo Rampulla shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
39.08
With a delightful solo run, Arnaud Revelles stretches the opposition's defence. Arnaud Revelles knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oswaldo Delhommeau.
40.54
Jose Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Michelangelo Domizzi controls it well on his chest. Michelangelo Domizzi threads the ball through to Alassan Vrielynck. Alassan Vrielynck makes a simple pass, allowing John Thomson to run into the box. Some good footwork from John Thomson provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Carl Baret manages to keep it out.
42.35
Leonardo Grossmann chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Craddock. Danny Craddock puts a great ball through. Mathieu Bardon runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. RC Strasbourg appear unchanged since the first half. Troyes Aube Champagne also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Troyes Aube Champagne get the second half underway!
47.37
Cosimo Rampulla flicks a high pass forward. Arnaud Revelles holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arnaud Revelles threads a neat ball through to Mathieu Bardon. Mathieu Bardon shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
51.07
Kaba Malicki comes in with a late challenge on Mathieu Bardon. The referee brings Kaba Malicki to one side and gives him a warning! Mathieu Bardon runs off the knock.
54.00
Michelangelo Domizzi flicks a high pass forward to Alassan Vrielynck who brings the ball under control. Alassan Vrielynck makes a simple pass, allowing John Thomson to run into the box. John Thomson rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.38
Danny Craddock knocks the ball forward to Oswaldo Eyraud. Oswaldo Eyraud knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ted Benyachou who gathers it comfortably.
61.50
Cosimo Rampulla brings the ball forward. Cosimo Rampulla darts forward. Cosimo Rampulla knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hamada Legwinski.
63.50
Muller Pedros barges into Alassan Vrielynck. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alassan Vrielynck runs off the knock.
67.05
Liam Williams chips the ball to his team mate, John Thomson. John Thomson rushes past Muller Pedros! Some good footwork from John Thomson provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Carl Baret manages to gather it comfortably.
69.41
Oswaldo Delhommeau pushes mid-way up the pitch. With a delightful solo run, Oswaldo Delhommeau stretches the opposition's defence. Oswaldo Delhommeau knocks in a cross ball towards Kaba Malicki. Kaba Malicki is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Carl Baret manages to gather it effortlessly.
72.57
Arnaud Revelles deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mario Carteron. Without breaking stride, Mario Carteron plays the ball forward to Oswaldo Eyraud. Oswaldo Eyraud sees Mathieu Bardon just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Oswaldo Delhommeau clumsily knocks into Mathieu Bardon. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
72.57
The referee points to the spot..
74.04
Mathieu Bardon steps up. What a cracker!! Ted Benyachou had no chance!!
87.04
Hamada Legwinski darts forward. Hamada Legwinski knocks in a cross ball towards John Thomson. John Thomson makes a looping header on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Michelangelo Domizzi kicks a strong pass forward to Alassan Vrielynck. Alassan Vrielynck plays a quick one-two with John Thomson and rushes in on goal... Alassan Vrielynck cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

RC Strasbourg

Troyes Aube Champagne
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.4%
41.6%
Play Area
25.8%
44.9%
29.2%

Scorers
Mathieu Bardon 21, 74 (p)
Oswaldo Eyraud 24
John Thomson 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Thomson of Troyes Aube Champagne

Match Ratings