Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stade des Alpes where Grenoble Foot 38 play host to Chateauroux. A crowd of 9,277 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Grenoble Foot 38 are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chateauroux appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Rafik Lucca.


0.00
Chateauroux get the match underway!
8.29
Daniel Sanz threads a neat ball through to Olivier El Khanchaf. Olivier El Khanchaf finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
12.58
Olivier El Khanchaf knocks the ball forward to Ashley Boyd. Ashley Boyd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.11
Neil Telfer comes in with a late challenge on Damir Collet. The referee calls over Neil Telfer and shows him a yellow card! Damir Collet hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.34
Guillermo Schenning flicks a high pass forward to Olivier El Khanchaf who brings the ball under control. Olivier El Khanchaf knocks in a cross ball towards Ashley Boyd. Ashley Boyd makes a convincing header but it is miles over!
18.28
Guillermo Schenning clumsily knocks into Rafael Suarez. The referee calls over Guillermo Schenning and warns him to calm down! Rafael Suarez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
20.11
Benoit Tarana comes in with a late challenge on David Fusco. The referee calls over Benoit Tarana and shows him a yellow card! David Fusco runs off the knock.
21.37
Mathieur Louiron deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Schenning. Guillermo Schenning controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Olivier El Khanchaf. Olivier El Khanchaf passes the ball forward but Ashley Boyd is offside!
22.43
Olivier El Khanchaf hacks Aaron Black from behind! Olivier El Khanchaf is given a warning by the referee! Aaron Black hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.02
Mathieur Louiron decides to run forward with the ball. Mathieur Louiron lofts in a cross ball towards Ashley Boyd. Ashley Boyd jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.49
Guillermo Schenning changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Guillermo Schenning shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.39
Rafael Suarez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rafael Suarez puts a great ball through. David Fusco runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
42.36
Yves-A. Valenconi threads the ball through to Ighli Lucchini. Ighli Lucchini tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Grenoble Foot 38 appear unchanged since the first half. Chateauroux have changed their lineup with Kwami Lucca replacing Damir Collet. The Chateauroux players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Grenoble Foot 38 get the second half underway!
51.05
Aaron Black hacks Christian Bertin from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Christian Bertin carries on, but is struggling a bit.
55.05
Rui Nascimento deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yves-A. Valenconi. Yves-A. Valenconi changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Yves-A. Valenconi whips in a cross ball towards David Fusco. David Fusco shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
59.41
Christian Bertin flicks a high pass forward. Kwami Lucca controls it well on his chest. Kwami Lucca flicks a high pass forward. Ashley Boyd controls it well on his chest. Ashley Boyd knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Collins.
60.06
Grenoble Foot 38 have made a substitution with Marco Stephan replacing Rafael Suarez .
61.16
Daniel Sanz threads a neat ball through to Olivier El Khanchaf. Olivier El Khanchaf lofts in a cross ball towards Ashley Boyd. Ashley Boyd is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
66.23
Walter Lanzaro breaks forward. Walter Lanzaro threads a neat ball through to Neil Telfer. Neil Telfer lofts in a cross ball towards David Fusco. David Fusco powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
67.06
Daniel Sanz threads a neat ball through to Ashley Boyd. Ashley Boyd knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Shaun George.
69.42
Alexandre Le Garrec takes it forward alone. Alexandre Le Garrec shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
71.34
Guillermo Schenning makes a probing pass to Ashley Boyd. Ashley Boyd knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Madjid Collot who gathers it comfortably.
73.18
David Fusco comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Sanz. David Fusco is shown the yellow card! Daniel Sanz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.13
Olivier El Khanchaf clumsily knocks into Rui Nascimento. The referee brings Olivier El Khanchaf to one side and gives him another warning! Rui Nascimento runs off the knock.
77.39
Grenoble Foot 38 have made 2 substitutions with Nicolas Dufresne replacing Neil Telfer and Helder Fernandes replacing Ighli Lucchini .
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
2
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
32.3%
44.6%
23.1%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ashley Boyd of Chateauroux

Match Ratings
1.Madjid Collot (GK)
6
2.Shaun George (DEF)
6
3.Aaron Black (DEF)red card
3
4.Walter Lanzaro (DEF)
6
5.Paul Collins (DEF)
6
6.Yves-A. Valenconi (MID)
6
7.Rafael Suarez (MID)
6
8.Ighli Lucchini (MID)
6
9.David Fusco (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Neil Telfer (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Rui Nascimento (ATT)
6
 
12.Nicolas Dufresne (ATT)
6
13.Marco Stephan (ATT)
6
14.Helder Fernandes (ATT)
6