Match Report


ClermontClermont     ReimsReims
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Dominique De NeffD. De Neff59
G
captain1
G
68Lars BierhoffL. Bierhoff
Thomas KarembeuT. Karembeu65
D
2
D
55Paul McStayP. McStay
Numo MontanierN. Montanier62
D
3
D
54Eric HässlerE. Hässler
Denis ZeitounD. Zeitoun61
D
4
D
49Frederic LouironF. Louiron
Roland RabuelR. Rabuel69
M
5
D
49Diego LavilleD. Laville
Guillermo OrtizG. Ortiz66
M
6
M
70Vincenzo RichterV. Richter
Fritz GarciaF. Garcia66
M
7
M
67Kodjo RegnaultK. Regnault
Ali Joseph-AugustinA. Joseph-Augustin64
M
8
M
66Camille DoboC. Dobo
Benoit GastienB. Gastien58
A
9
M
60Darl NijkampD. Nijkamp
Yohan BoisferY. Boisfer58
A
10
A
77Stephane ElzéardS. Elzéard
Mickael BérenguerM. Bérenguer57
A
11captain
A
66Nicholas SavidanN. Savidan
 
Nwankwo NevilleN. Neville58
D
12
A
61Jose DemontJ. Demont
Don McallisterD. Mcallister57
A
13
G
61Edwin DevauxE. Devaux
Martial CasagrandeM. Casagrande57
G
14
M
60Hubert SekliH. Sekli

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stade Gabriel Montpied where Clermont play host to Reims. A crowd of 8,719 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Clermont are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Reims appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Camille Malm.


0.00
The first half starts with Reims kicking off!
3.01
Stephane Elzéard threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Savidan. Nicholas Savidan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thomas Karembeu.
6.48
Frederic Louiron makes a simple pass to Vincenzo Richter. Vincenzo Richter kicks a strong pass forward to Stephane Elzéard. Stephane Elzéard knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Denis Zeitoun.
8.01
Ali Joseph-Augustin flicks a high pass forward. Yohan Boisfer controls it well on his chest. Yohan Boisfer whips in a cross ball towards Fritz Garcia. Fritz Garcia is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Lars Bierhoff reads it well. Good keeping!
10.38
Kodjo Regnault kicks a strong pass forward to Stephane Elzéard. Stephane Elzéard whips in a cross ball towards Kodjo Regnault. Kodjo Regnault finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.45
Guillermo Ortiz flicks a high pass forward. Roland Rabuel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roland Rabuel lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Ortiz. Frederic Louiron catches Guillermo Ortiz on the ankles. Guillermo Ortiz appeals for a penalty! Given!!
18.45
The referee points to the spot..
19.39
Benoit Gastien takes a slow run up. It's there!! Lars Bierhoff has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.11
Fritz Garcia threads a neat ball through to Yohan Boisfer. Yohan Boisfer knocks in a cross ball towards Mickael Bérenguer. Mickael Bérenguer makes a convincing header but is denied by Lars Bierhoff. Excellent save.
22.39
Darl Nijkamp threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Savidan. Nicholas Savidan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominique De Neff who gathers it comfortably.
26.43
Frederic Louiron threads the ball through to Camille Dobo. Camille Dobo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephane Elzéard. Stephane Elzéard knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thomas Karembeu.
32.22
Camille Dobo flicks a high ball forward to Nicholas Savidan who takes it down. Nicholas Savidan shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.45
Thomas Karembeu hacks Camille Dobo from behind! The referee brings Thomas Karembeu to one side and gives him a warning! Camille Dobo stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.24
Guillermo Ortiz passes the ball forward to Yohan Boisfer. Yohan Boisfer whips in a cross ball towards Benoit Gastien. Benoit Gastien whips the ball goalwards with his head but Lars Bierhoff reads it well. Well saved!
39.56
Thomas Karembeu comes in with a late challenge on Nicholas Savidan. The referee brings Thomas Karembeu to one side and gives him another warning! Nicholas Savidan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.58
Numo Montanier receives the ball from a throw-in from Fritz Garcia. Numo Montanier threads the ball through to Benoit Gastien. Benoit Gastien lofts in a cross ball towards Mickael Bérenguer. Mickael Bérenguer gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.46
Numo Montanier makes a probing pass to Fritz Garcia. Fritz Garcia changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Fritz Garcia lofts 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 wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Clermont appear unchanged since the first half. Reims also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Clermont kick off and get the second half underway!
48.46
Eric Hässler flicks a high ball forward to Kodjo Regnault who takes it down. Kodjo Regnault makes a simple pass to Stephane Elzéard. Stephane Elzéard knocks the ball forward, putting Nicholas Savidan through on goal. Some good footwork from Nicholas Savidan provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
53.57
Fritz Garcia takes it forward alone. Fritz Garcia advances inside the box! Fritz Garcia strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Lars Bierhoff manages to gather it.
54.49
Kodjo Regnault flicks a high pass forward. Stephane Elzéard holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephane Elzéard shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
63.44
Camille Dobo kicks a strong pass forward to Nicholas Savidan. Nicholas Savidan sees Stephane Elzéard just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Stephane Elzéard rockets a shot on goal but Dominique De Neff is on top of it.
65.08
Thomas Karembeu kicks a strong pass forward to Denis Zeitoun. Denis Zeitoun flicks a high pass forward. Yohan Boisfer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Yohan Boisfer knocks in a cross ball towards Benoit Gastien. Diego Laville clumsily knocks into Benoit Gastien. Benoit Gastien appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
73.23
Guillermo Ortiz flicks a high pass forward to Yohan Boisfer who brings the ball under control. Yohan Boisfer shoots from 25 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Lars Bierhoff!
77.13
Kodjo Regnault threads the ball through to Nicholas Savidan. Nicholas Savidan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
79.50
Reims are dictating the run of play here today.
85.17
Denis Zeitoun flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Ortiz controls it well on his chest. With a delightful solo run, Guillermo Ortiz stretches the opposition's defence. Guillermo Ortiz whips in a cross ball towards Yohan Boisfer. Yohan Boisfer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
87.27
Eric Hässler flicks a high pass forward. Stephane Elzéard controls it well on his chest. Stephane Elzéard flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Savidan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicholas Savidan lofts in a cross ball towards Stephane Elzéard. Stephane Elzéard gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Dominique De Neff comfortably punches it away to safety.
89.18
Stephane Elzéard darts forward. Stephane Elzéard lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Savidan. With a superhuman jump, Nicholas Savidan connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
Frederic Louiron deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eric Hässler. Eric Hässler flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Savidan collects the pass. Nicholas Savidan lofts in a cross ball towards Stephane Elzéard. Stephane Elzéard finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Clermont

Reims
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.8%
63.2%
Play Area
26.4%
47.1%
26.4%

Scorers
Benoit Gastien 19 (p)
Kodjo Regnault 10

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kodjo Regnault of Reims

Match Ratings