Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stade de lAbbé-Deschamps where Auxerre play host to Stade Rennais. A crowd of 18,302 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Auxerre are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Stade Rennais appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Auxerre are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Stade Rennais appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Stade Rennais kicking off!
6.05
0-0Paulo Monteiro passes the ball forward to Rodrigue Dacourt. Rodrigue Dacourt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Medhi Brahami. Medhi Brahami goes all the way! Medhi Brahami cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
12.08
0-0Cleto Tarozzi hacks Colin Middleton from behind! Cleto Tarozzi is given a warning by the referee! Colin Middleton stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.49
0-0Jean-Christophe Reyes knocks the ball forward to Ronald Bréchet. Ronald Bréchet makes a beautiful solo run. Ronald Bréchet tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
16.09
Paulo Monteiro kicks a strong pass forward to Youl Alidor Boutabout. Youl Alidor Boutabout flicks the ball to his team mate, Medhi Brahami. Medhi Brahami goes all the way! Medhi Brahami makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.04
Ronald Bréchet barges into Tony Barton. Ronald Bréchet is given a warning by the referee! Tony Barton runs off the knock.
20.33
0-0Franck Kelban clumsily knocks into Medhi Brahami. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Medhi Brahami runs off the knock.
21.36
0-0Youl Alidor Boutabout surges forward with the ball. Youl Alidor Boutabout deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Medhi Brahami but the linesman indicates offside!
24.12
Tony Barton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youl Alidor Boutabout. Youl Alidor Boutabout chips the ball to his team mate, Pier Giovanni Nista. Pier Giovanni Nista controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Jonathan Douchez manages to keep it out.
26.32
Alan Cabrera hacks Colin Middleton from behind! Alan Cabrera is shown the yellow card! Colin Middleton stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.43
Franck Kelban catches Medhi Brahami on the ankles. Franck Kelban is warned by the referee! Medhi Brahami stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.31
Jean-Christophe Reyes makes a simple pass to Ronald Bréchet. Ronald Bréchet kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Middleton. Colin Middleton knocks in a cross ball towards Lucien Abidal. Lucien Abidal connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Auxerre get the second half underway!
51.31
Vikash Ray advances with the ball. Vikash Ray kicks a strong pass forward to Pier Giovanni Nista but the referee indicates it's offside!
54.01
0-0Youl Alidor Boutabout makes a simple pass to Medhi Brahami. Medhi Brahami knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.32
0-0Chritophe Gouaméné barges into Rodrigue Dacourt. Chritophe Gouaméné is warned by the referee! Rodrigue Dacourt gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
63.45
Paulo Monteiro chips the ball to his team mate, Youl Alidor Boutabout. Youl Alidor Boutabout deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Medhi Brahami. Medhi Brahami knocks the ball forward to Pier Giovanni Nista. Pier Giovanni Nista cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Jonathan Douchez is on top of it.
65.26
Jean-Christophe Reyes flicks the ball to his team mate, Chritophe Gouaméné. Chritophe Gouaméné advances with the ball. Chritophe Gouaméné knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cleto Tarozzi.
66.57
0-1Fabio Benussi surges forward with the ball. Fabio Benussi knocks in a cross ball towards Lucien Abidal. Lucien Abidal is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Abdeliah Deflandre had no chance!! Goal for Stade Rennais!
69.56
Franck Kelban makes a beautiful solo run. Franck Kelban kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Middleton. Colin Middleton threads the ball through to Lucien Abidal but he's offside!
81.08
Chritophe Gouaméné makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Middleton. Colin Middleton knocks in a cross ball towards Ousmane Granger. Ousmane Granger powers a header at goal. Abdeliah Deflandre manages to gather it comfortably.
84.36
Ronald Bréchet clumsily knocks into Youl Alidor Boutabout. The referee calls over Ronald Bréchet again and warns him to calm down! Youl Alidor Boutabout runs off the knock.
85.25
Rodrigue Dacourt makes a simple pass to Pier Giovanni Nista. Pier Giovanni Nista knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Franck Kelban.
87.43
0-1Auxerre are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Stade Rennais's defence.
89.14
Fabio Benussi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ousmane Granger. Ousmane Granger goes all the way! Ousmane Granger cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
2
5
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.3%
35.7%
Play Area
28.6%
44%
27.4%
Scorers