Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade de lAbbé-Deschamps where Auxerre play host to Bastia. A crowd of 18,317 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Auxerre are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bastia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Bastia kick off the first half!
2.14
Jason Brouard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Glass. Billy Glass lofts in a cross ball towards Gabi Negura. Gabi Negura connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
3.44
Tony Barton sees space and advances. Tony Barton passes the ball forward to Medhi Brahami. Medhi Brahami knocks in a cross ball towards Pier Giovanni Nista. Pier Giovanni Nista powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
4.53
Adnan Chiba deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mamar Stephan. Mamar Stephan knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Glass. Billy Glass knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alan Cabrera.
8.36
Jason Brouard kicks a strong pass forward to Gabi Negura. Gabi Negura knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cleto Tarozzi.
9.24
Rodrigue Dacourt threads the ball through to Medhi Brahami. Medhi Brahami shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.30
Rodrigue Dacourt passes the ball forward to Medhi Brahami. Medhi Brahami goes all the way! Medhi Brahami cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Darius Mckay is on top of it.
18.26
Vikash Ray clumsily knocks into Jaime Varela. The referee calls over Vikash Ray and shows him a yellow card! Jaime Varela stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.45
Adnan Chiba surges forward with the ball. Adnan Chiba brings the ball forward. Adnan Chiba shoots from long range. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Adnan Chiba!
26.41
John Niven passes the ball forward to Mamar Stephan. Mamar Stephan chips the ball to his team mate, Gabi Negura. Gabi Negura lofts in a cross ball towards Kwami Bourdeau. Kwami Bourdeau is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
27.29
Jaime Varela controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Glass. Billy Glass knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paulo Monteiro.
28.20
Jason Brouard knocks the ball to his team mate, Kwami Bourdeau. Kwami Bourdeau knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Abdeliah Deflandre who gathers it comfortably.
30.13
Mamar Stephan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabi Negura. Gabi Negura knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Glass. Billy Glass heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
33.28
Auxerre are easily keeping Bastia at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
36.16
Ludovic Ciechelsi barges into Jason Brouard. Ludovic Ciechelsi is given a warning by the referee! Jason Brouard carries on, but is struggling a bit.
38.22
Jason Brouard knocks the ball to his team mate, Kwami Bourdeau. Kwami Bourdeau knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tony Barton.
39.19
John Niven threads the ball through to Mamar Stephan. Mamar Stephan makes a simple pass to Kwami Bourdeau. Kwami Bourdeau knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.56
Mamar Stephan kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Glass. Billy Glass knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alan Cabrera.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Auxerre kick off!
48.25
Alan Cabrera brings the ball forward. Alan Cabrera sees a break and surges forward. Alan Cabrera lofts in a cross ball towards Pier Giovanni Nista. Pier Giovanni Nista is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
49.45
John Niven clumsily knocks into Rodrigue Dacourt. The referee calls over John Niven and warns him to calm down! Rodrigue Dacourt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.05
Mamar Stephan kicks a strong pass forward to Gabi Negura. Gabi Negura plays a perfect one-two with Kwami Bourdeau and rushes in on goal... Gabi Negura shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Abdeliah Deflandre is on top of it.
54.19
Cleto Tarozzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigue Dacourt. Rodrigue Dacourt advances with the ball. Rodrigue Dacourt plays a perfect one-two with Medhi Brahami and rushes in on goal... Rodrigue Dacourt shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.40
Jason Brouard passes the ball forward to Billy Glass. Billy Glass plays a perfect one-two with Gabi Negura and rushes in on goal... Billy Glass makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.27
Jason Brouard knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Glass. Billy Glass goes all the way! Billy Glass makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Abdeliah Deflandre.
71.55
Medhi Brahami clumsily knocks into John Niven. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Niven hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.48
Ousmane Gava threads the ball through to Jason Brouard. Jason Brouard flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabi Negura. Gabi Negura whips in a cross ball towards Kwami Bourdeau. Kwami Bourdeau powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
79.47
John Niven boots it upfield. Kwami Bourdeau knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paulo Monteiro.
87.30
Jaime Varela knocks the ball forward to Gabi Negura. Gabi Negura tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Alan Cabrera kicks a strong pass forward to Youl Alidor Boutabout. Youl Alidor Boutabout flicks the ball to his team mate, Medhi Brahami. Medhi Brahami tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Rodrigue Dacourt of Auxerre
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.4%
58.6%
Play Area
29.9%
42.5%
27.6%