Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade Gaston Petit where Chateauroux play host to Amiens. A crowd of 9,398 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chateauroux are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Amiens appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rafik Lucca.


0.00
The whistle blows and Chateauroux get the match underway!
2.48
Ivan Accursi runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ivan Accursi finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
4.09
Daniel Sanz sees Olivier El Khanchaf in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Olivier El Khanchaf knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Samuele Cavalli who gathers it comfortably.
9.15
Ivan Accursi knocks the ball to his team mate, Romain Sahnoun. Romain Sahnoun sees space and advances. Romain Sahnoun shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
18.44
Romain Sahnoun controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Niccol˜ Morabito. Niccol˜ Morabito makes an attacking run forward. Niccol˜ Morabito lofts in a cross ball towards Jonathan Capiaux. Jonathan Capiaux flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
22.51
Dennis Gray knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Sanz. Daniel Sanz takes it forward alone. Daniel Sanz plays a one-two with Olivier El Khanchaf and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Daniel Sanz provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
26.51
Ashley Boyd makes a beautiful solo run. Ashley Boyd knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Niccol˜ Morabito.
27.39
Niccol˜ Morabito makes a simple pass to Benjamin Martel. Benjamin Martel tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
28.04
Guillermo Schenning takes a quick throw-in. Olivier El Khanchaf flicks a high pass forward to Ashley Boyd who brings the ball neatly under control. Ashley Boyd knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum Telfer.
30.50
Guillermo Schenning hacks Romain Sahnoun from behind! The referee warns Guillermo Schenning to calm down! Romain Sahnoun stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.34
Jonathan Capiaux hacks Daniel Sanz from behind! Jonathan Capiaux is warned by the referee! Daniel Sanz runs off the knock.
34.28
Niccol˜ Morabito makes a probing pass to Benjamin Martel. Benjamin Martel advances inside the box! Benjamin Martel makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Damian Friio is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.24
Guillermo Schenning surges forward with the ball. Guillermo Schenning knocks in a cross ball towards Ashley Boyd. Ashley Boyd finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Samuele Cavalli manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Chateauroux have changed their lineup with Kwami Lucca replacing Damir Collet. Amiens appear unchanged since the first half. The Chateauroux players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Amiens get the second half underway!
47.32
Callum Telfer makes a probing pass to Jonathan Capiaux. Jonathan Capiaux lofts in a cross ball towards Kaci Sorlin. Kaci Sorlin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
48.20
Christian Bertin flicks a high pass forward. Kwami Lucca holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kwami Lucca knocks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Boyd. Ashley Boyd knocks in a cross ball towards Olivier El Khanchaf. With a superhuman jump, Olivier El Khanchaf connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's drastically wayward!
49.48
Daniel Sanz knocks the ball to his team mate, Olivier El Khanchaf. Olivier El Khanchaf knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.11
Romain Sahnoun makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Niccol˜ Morabito. Showing composure, Niccol˜ Morabito plays the ball forward to Jonathan Capiaux. Jonathan Capiaux puts a great ball through. Kaci Sorlin races clear but the linesman lifts his flag. Offside by the narrowest of margins!
63.23
Christian Bertin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Sanz. Daniel Sanz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Olivier El Khanchaf. Olivier El Khanchaf knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.29
Benoit Tarana chips the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Le Garrec. Alexandre Le Garrec flicks a high pass forward. Ashley Boyd controls it well on his chest. Ashley Boyd tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
79.57
Chris Summerbell sees space and advances. Seeing a gap ahead, Chris Summerbell plays the ball forward to Jonathan Capiaux who has made a great run into the box. Dennis Gray barges into Jonathan Capiaux. Jonathan Capiaux appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
87.55
Chris Summerbell threads a neat ball through to Ivan Accursi. Without breaking stride, Ivan Accursi plays the ball forward to Benjamin Martel. Benjamin Martel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.9%
45.1%
Play Area
30.5%
47.6%
22%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Niccol˜ Morabito of Amiens

Match Ratings
1.Samuele Cavalli (GK)
6
2.Dominic Gemmill (DEF)
6
3.Chris Summerbell (DEF)
7
4.Callum Telfer (DEF)
6
5.Gregorio Prieto (DEF)
6
6.Romain Sahnoun (MID)
6
7.Ivan Accursi (MID)
7
8.Niccol˜ Morabito (MID)
9
9.Kaci Sorlin (ATT)
6
10.Jonathan Capiaux (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Benjamin Martel (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Ivan Tisci (MID)
0
13.Joris Kuiper (MID)
0
14.Peter Collet (DEF)
0