Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stade Rene Gaillard where Chamois Niortais play host to Stade Brestois 29. A crowd of 9,207 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chamois Niortais are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Stade Brestois 29 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rafik Lucca.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chamois Niortais are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Stade Brestois 29 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rafik Lucca.
0.00
Stade Brestois 29 kick off the first half!
2.04
Showing composure, Gary Mcinnes laces a weighted ball forward to Gabriel Francois. Gabriel Francois lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Dudoit. Paolo Dudoit beats his man to it with a header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
9.05
Pedro Carrasco chips the ball to his team mate, Thibault Zanotti. Thibault Zanotti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ahmed Noro.
14.08
Seeing a gap ahead, Antoine Jezierski plays the ball forward to Thibault Zanotti. Thibault Zanotti lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Edwards. Daniel Edwards is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Yacine Morestin effortlessly punches it away to safety.
18.06
Paolo Dudoit barges into Rodolfo Allegri. The referee warns Paolo Dudoit to calm down! Rodolfo Allegri gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.21
Michael Bourdeau makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kees Geerinckx. Kees Geerinckx rushes past Giampiero Califano! Some good footwork from Kees Geerinckx provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
30.27
Gary Mcinnes threads a neat ball through to Paolo Dudoit. Paolo Dudoit puts a great ball through. Kees Geerinckx runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
32.31
Raouf Nafti punts the ball hopefully upfield. Kees Geerinckx knocks the ball forward to Wayne Middleton but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
33.23
Pius Van Der Schaaf makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wayne Middleton. Wayne Middleton edges inside the box! Wayne Middleton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.53
With a delightful solo run, Gabriel Francois stretches the opposition's defence. Gabriel Francois makes a pass forward but Paolo Dudoit is yards offside!
45.00
Gabriel Francois knocks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Middleton. Wayne Middleton knocks the ball forward, putting Kees Geerinckx through on goal. Kees Geerinckx tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Dino Parlato.
45.00
Gabriel Francois takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Cyril Karembeu chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chamois Niortais appear unchanged since the first half. Stade Brestois 29 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Chamois Niortais kick off the second half!
47.20
Gary Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Dudoit. Paolo Dudoit knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.32
Pedro Carrasco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Dos Santos. Jason Dos Santos shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Yacine Morestin.
51.56
Pius Van Der Schaaf plays the ball forward to Kees Geerinckx. Kees Geerinckx skips past Zoumana Rodrigues! Kees Geerinckx rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
55.39
Rodolfo Allegri threads a neat ball through to Jason Dos Santos. Jason Dos Santos flicks a high pass forward. Cyril Karembeu collects the pass. Cyril Karembeu lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Dos Santos. Jason Dos Santos outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Chamois Niortais are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
59.49
Kees Geerinckx threads a neat ball through to Paolo Dudoit. Paolo Dudoit lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Francois. Gabriel Francois shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.29
Pius Van Der Schaaf flicks the ball to his team mate, Kai Ziegler. Kai Ziegler knocks the ball forward to Pius Van Der Schaaf. Pius Van Der Schaaf skips past Devanir Bedrossian! Pius Van Der Schaaf cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
63.08
Zoumana Rodrigues drives a long ball upfield. Thibault Zanotti plays a quick one-two with Cyril Karembeu and rushes in on goal... Thibault Zanotti muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
73.50
Daniel Edwards darts forward. Daniel Edwards shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
77.43
Ahmed Noro makes a probing pass to Pius Van Der Schaaf. Pius Van Der Schaaf knocks the ball forward to Kai Ziegler but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
79.15
Antoine Jezierski flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Edwards who brings the ball under control. Daniel Edwards lofts in a cross ball towards Cyril Karembeu. Cyril Karembeu jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but Michael Bourdeau blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
81.10
Michael Bourdeau makes a simple pass to Gary Mcinnes. Gary Mcinnes knocks the ball to his team mate, Kees Geerinckx. Kees Geerinckx shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
89.07
Pedro Carrasco hacks Pius Van Der Schaaf from behind! Pedro Carrasco is shown the yellow card! Pius Van Der Schaaf runs off the knock.
90.00
Daniel Edwards kicks a strong pass forward to Cyril Karembeu. Cyril Karembeu lofts in a cross ball towards Thibault Zanotti. Thibault Zanotti makes a looping header on goal but it flies just wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
4
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.5%
57.5%
Play Area
26.2%
46.2%
27.5%
Scorers
| Thibault Zanotti 63 | Kees Geerinckx 21, 52 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kees Geerinckx of Stade Brestois 29 |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dino Parlato (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Devanir Bedrossian (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Giampiero Califano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Zoumana Rodrigues (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rodolfo Allegri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Daniel Edwards (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Pedro Carrasco (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
| 8. | Antoine Jezierski (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jason Dos Santos (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Cyril Karembeu (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Thibault Zanotti (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 12. | Younes Mermet (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dambou Kopa (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alexander Lefèvre (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Yacine Morestin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ahmed Noro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Michael Bourdeau (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Raouf Nafti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kai Ziegler (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gary Mcinnes (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Pius Van Der Schaaf (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gabriel Francois (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Paolo Dudoit (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Wayne Middleton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kees Geerinckx (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Camel Rothen (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jean Chr. Thomas (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Francisco Marques (DEF) | 0 | |












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