Match Report


DijonDijon     SM CaenSM Caen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Fabien NeumannF. Neumann58
G
1
G
69Lionel ArribagéL. Arribagé
Maxence ThimothéeM. Thimothée60
D
2
D
63Moritz KlinsmannM. Klinsmann
Vincenzo MüllerV. Müller59
D
3
D
63Jean-Jacques FerrereJ. Ferrere
Cor Van Der PennenC. Van Der Pennen58
D
4
D
41Jean-Marc PontalJ. Pontal
Peter LestinP. Lestin58
D
5
D
41Bertrand GomaB. Goma
Ahmed MartelA. Martel75
M
6
M
57Eric AjasE. Ajas
Wilson GrimaldiW. Grimaldi65
M
7
M
56Olaf HillO. Hill
Jean-Michel JemmaliJ. Jemmali64
M
8
M
56Anthony LjungbergA. Ljungberg
Filipe CostaF. Costa58
M
9
A
54Bernard MolinierB. Molinier
Ivone ZanchiI. Zanchi66
A
captain10captain
A
51Djibrill GilletD. Gillet
Alexei DarmonA. Darmon59
A
11
A
47Christina AmorosC. Amoros
 
Youl ValoisY. Valois57
G
12
G
66Cedric LeclercC. Leclerc
Jocelyn NogueiraJ. Nogueira55
D
13
G
58Thierry ChartonT. Charton
Pegguy BrocardP. Brocard54
D
14
G
57Daniel GomesD. Gomes

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Parc municipal des sports where Dijon play host to SM Caen. A crowd of 7,711 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dijon are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SM Caen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rafik Lucca.


0.00
Dijon kick off the first half!
2.20
Ivone Zanchi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ahmed Martel. Ahmed Martel whips in a cross ball towards Alexei Darmon. Alexei Darmon makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Lionel Arribagé had no chance!! Goal for Dijon!
12.42
Jean-Marc Pontal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Ajas. Eric Ajas flicks a high pass forward to Christina Amoros who brings the ball under control. Christina Amoros shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
14.55
Bertrand Goma hacks Ivone Zanchi from behind! Bertrand Goma is given a warning by the referee! Ivone Zanchi runs off the knock.
21.58
Olaf Hill catches Vincenzo Müller on the ankles. The referee calls over Olaf Hill and shows him a yellow card! Vincenzo Müller runs off the knock.
26.49
Cor Van Der Pennen knocks the ball forward to Wilson Grimaldi. Wilson Grimaldi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Michel Jemmali. Jean-Michel Jemmali skips past Eric Ajas! Jean-Michel Jemmali side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
28.14
Vincenzo Müller sweeps the ball up the wings. Alexei Darmon threads the ball through into the box. Ivone Zanchi muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Lionel Arribagé with no chance!! Goal for Dijon!
33.41
Ahmed Martel threads a neat ball through to Wilson Grimaldi. Wilson Grimaldi puts a great ball through but Alexei Darmon is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
38.11
Olaf Hill hacks Jean-Michel Jemmali from behind! Olaf Hill is warned by the referee! Jean-Michel Jemmali stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.32
Jean-Michel Jemmali passes the ball forward to Filipe Costa. Filipe Costa plays a one-two with Ivone Zanchi and advances towards the goal... Filipe Costa tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
40.36
Eric Ajas passes the ball forward to Djibrill Gillet. Djibrill Gillet tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
42.23
Wilson Grimaldi plays the ball forward to Ivone Zanchi. Ivone Zanchi threads a neat, attacking ball through to Alexei Darmon. Alexei Darmon comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
45.00
Eric Ajas knocks the ball to his team mate, Bernard Molinier. Bernard Molinier shoots from long range. Fabien Neumann easily gets down and covers it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Dijon appear unchanged since the first half. SM Caen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with SM Caen kicking off!
49.54
Olaf Hill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Djibrill Gillet. Djibrill Gillet shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
53.57
Wilson Grimaldi flicks a high pass forward. Ivone Zanchi collects the pass. Ivone Zanchi whips in a cross ball towards Alexei Darmon. Alexei Darmon is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.10
Jean-Marc Pontal kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Ljungberg. Anthony Ljungberg knocks the ball to his team mate, Eric Ajas. Eric Ajas lofts in a cross ball towards Bernard Molinier. Bernard Molinier outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper, Fabien Neumann, sees it late!! Goal for SM Caen!
65.07
With imagination, Wilson Grimaldi plays the ball forward to Filipe Costa. Filipe Costa flicks a high ball forward to Alexei Darmon who takes it down. Alexei Darmon knocks in a cross ball towards Ivone Zanchi. Ivone Zanchi connects with a diving header. It's there!! Lionel Arribagé has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
69.05
Alexei Darmon flicks a high pass forward. Ivone Zanchi collects the pass. Ivone Zanchi shoots from distance but is denied by Lionel Arribagé. Excellent save.
71.48
Wilson Grimaldi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Michel Jemmali. Jean-Michel Jemmali knocks the ball to his team mate, Wilson Grimaldi. Wilson Grimaldi runs straight at the defence! Wilson Grimaldi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Lionel Arribagé is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.38
Jean-Michel Jemmali flicks a high pass forward. Wilson Grimaldi controls it well on his chest. Wilson Grimaldi runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Wilson Grimaldi knocks in a cross ball towards Alexei Darmon. Alexei Darmon gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
81.26
Anthony Ljungberg knocks the ball forward to Djibrill Gillet. Djibrill Gillet whips in a cross ball towards Bernard Molinier. Bernard Molinier makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for SM Caen!
84.35
Alexei Darmon hacks Jean-Marc Pontal from behind! The referee brings Alexei Darmon to one side and gives him a warning! Jean-Marc Pontal stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.38
Jean-Michel Jemmali knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivone Zanchi. Ivone Zanchi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lionel Arribagé who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Dijon

SM Caen
Goals
6
2
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.2%
38.8%
Play Area
20.9%
44.8%
34.3%

Scorers
Alexei Darmon 2, 54, 77
Ivone Zanchi 28, 65
Wilson Grimaldi 71
Bernard Molinier 60, 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alexei Darmon of Dijon

Match Ratings