Match Report


ClermontClermont     Sochaux-MontbéliardSochaux-Montbéliard
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Dominique De NeffD. De Neff59
G
captain1
G
64Julien SekliJ. Sekli
Thomas KarembeuT. Karembeu65
D
2
D
68Ahmed De AbreuA. De Abreu
Numo MontanierN. Montanier62
D
3
D
51Edwin BilaudelleE. Bilaudelle
Denis ZeitounD. Zeitoun61
D
4
D
51Frank KerrF. Kerr
Roland RabuelR. Rabuel69
M
5captain
D
51Dominic RaeD. Rae
Guillermo OrtizG. Ortiz66
M
6
M
77Pierre-Emmanuel OuédecP. Ouédec
Fritz GarciaF. Garcia66
M
7
M
70David DaboD. Dabo
Ali Joseph-AugustinA. Joseph-Augustin64
M
8
M
60Guillermo MermetG. Mermet
Benoit GastienB. Gastien58
A
9
M
56Daniel BenonD. Benon
Yohan BoisferY. Boisfer58
A
10
A
72Carlos PostigaC. Postiga
Mickael BérenguerM. Bérenguer57
A
11
A
69Tchiressoua PierreT. Pierre
 
Nwankwo NevilleN. Neville58
D
12
A
61Sylvain BoinaheriS. Boinaheri
Don McallisterD. Mcallister57
A
13
G
61Brahim BossisB. Bossis
Martial CasagrandeM. Casagrande57
G
14
A
59Gerald CassardG. Cassard

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stade Gabriel Montpied where Clermont play host to Sochaux-Montbéliard. A crowd of 9,537 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Clermont are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sochaux-Montbéliard appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Mansour Petit.


0.00
Clermont get the match underway!
3.12
Ahmed De Abreu threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Mermet. Guillermo Mermet threads a neat ball through to David Dabo. David Dabo shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
9.35
Fritz Garcia threads a neat ball through to Roland Rabuel. Roland Rabuel whips in a cross ball towards Benoit Gastien. Benoit Gastien is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
10.28
Guillermo Ortiz flicks the ball to his team mate, Benoit Gastien. Benoit Gastien knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ahmed De Abreu.
16.29
Guillermo Ortiz flicks a high pass forward. Yohan Boisfer controls it well on his chest. Yohan Boisfer knocks in a cross ball towards Fritz Garcia. Fritz Garcia is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
18.34
Thomas Karembeu hits a low pass to Guillermo Ortiz. Guillermo Ortiz threads a neat ball through to Mickael Bérenguer. Mickael Bérenguer chips the ball to his team mate, Yohan Boisfer. Yohan Boisfer shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Julien Sekli manages to keep it out.
20.54
Clermont are in full control of this game.
21.08
David Dabo kicks a strong pass forward to Tchiressoua Pierre. Tchiressoua Pierre knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominique De Neff who gathers it comfortably.
22.02
Ahmed De Abreu makes a probing pass to Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.42
Frank Kerr makes a simple pass to Pierre-Emmanuel Ouédec. Pierre-Emmanuel Ouédec kicks a strong pass forward to Tchiressoua Pierre. Tchiressoua Pierre shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Dominique De Neff.
25.42
It's a corner kick which Pierre-Emmanuel Ouédec takes quickly, playing the ball short to Carlos Postiga. Some good footwork from Carlos Postiga provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sochaux-Montbéliard!
26.14
Denis Zeitoun makes a simple pass to Mickael Bérenguer. Mickael Bérenguer tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
30.21
Fritz Garcia passes the ball forward to Guillermo Ortiz. Guillermo Ortiz knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Benoit Gastien is offside!
32.58
Fritz Garcia plays the ball forward to Benoit Gastien. Benoit Gastien knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.45
Showing composure, Ali Joseph-Augustin picks a pass forward to Fritz Garcia. Fritz Garcia makes a probing pass between the defence to Yohan Boisfer. Some silky footwork from Yohan Boisfer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.27
Denis Zeitoun flicks the ball to his team mate, Yohan Boisfer. Yohan Boisfer hits a low pass to Benoit Gastien. Benoit Gastien shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
39.17
Guillermo Mermet knocks the ball to his team mate, Tchiressoua Pierre. Tchiressoua Pierre knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.22
Thomas Karembeu flicks the ball to his team mate, Benoit Gastien. Benoit Gastien passes the ball forward to Ali Joseph-Augustin. Ali Joseph-Augustin muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Edwin Bilaudelle steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
44.31
Guillermo Mermet decides to run forward with the ball. Guillermo Mermet knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Dominique De Neff is on top of it.
45.00
Fritz Garcia knocks the ball to his team mate, Benoit Gastien. Benoit Gastien whips in a cross ball towards Fritz Garcia. Edwin Bilaudelle catches Fritz Garcia on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Clermont appear unchanged since the first half. Sochaux-Montbéliard also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Sochaux-Montbéliard kicking off!
47.11
Denis Zeitoun controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fritz Garcia. Fritz Garcia threads the ball through to Guillermo Ortiz. Guillermo Ortiz edges inside the box! Guillermo Ortiz comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Guillermo Ortiz!
57.06
Numo Montanier catches Tchiressoua Pierre on the ankles. Numo Montanier is warned by the referee! Tchiressoua Pierre runs off the knock.
67.50
With some swift thinking, Thomas Karembeu plays the ball forward to Numo Montanier. Numo Montanier chips the ball to his team mate, Mickael Bérenguer. Mickael Bérenguer knocks the ball forward to Fritz Garcia but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
69.06
David Dabo passes the ball forward to Tchiressoua Pierre. Tchiressoua Pierre plays a one-two with Carlos Postiga and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Tchiressoua Pierre provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
73.16
Fritz Garcia hits a low pass to Yohan Boisfer. Yohan Boisfer shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
75.18
Numo Montanier flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Ortiz controls it well on his chest. Guillermo Ortiz knocks the ball forward to Yohan Boisfer. Yohan Boisfer makes a pass forward but Mickael Bérenguer makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
77.31
Thomas Karembeu chips the ball to his team mate, Fritz Garcia. Fritz Garcia hits a low pass to Roland Rabuel. Roland Rabuel shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Julien Sekli manages to gather it.
79.28
Daniel Benon hits a low pass to Tchiressoua Pierre. Tchiressoua Pierre plays a one-two with Carlos Postiga and advances towards the goal... Tchiressoua Pierre rockets a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
81.36
Dominic Rae knocks the ball forward to David Dabo. David Dabo sees Carlos Postiga in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlos Postiga whips in a cross ball towards Tchiressoua Pierre. Tchiressoua Pierre flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Thomas Karembeu. Excellent block.
87.27
Numo Montanier sees space and advances. Numo Montanier kicks a strong pass forward to Fritz Garcia. Fritz Garcia whips in a cross ball towards Guillermo Ortiz. Guillermo Ortiz rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
89.24
Ahmed De Abreu comes in with a late challenge on Yohan Boisfer. Ahmed De Abreu is given a warning by the referee! Yohan Boisfer runs off the knock.
90.00
Pierre-Emmanuel Ouédec makes an attacking run forward. Pierre-Emmanuel Ouédec controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting David Dabo through on goal. David Dabo comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Clermont

Sochaux-Montbéliard
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.2%
34.8%
Play Area
30.3%
43.8%
25.8%

Scorers
Guillermo Ortiz 47
Carlos Postiga 25
David Dabo 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Guillermo Ortiz of Clermont

Match Ratings