Match Report
| Chateauroux | Chateauroux |  |  | RC Lens | RC Lens | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Kevin Dalglish | K. Dalglish |  | 66 | G |  | 1 | | G | 66 |  | Marino Capone | M. Capone | |||||||||
| Giancarlo Frezzolini | G. Frezzolini | | 69 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 76 |  | Arturo Nieto | A. Nieto | |||||||||
| Gian Matteo Toldo | G. Toldo | | 56 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 |  | Silvio Deschamps | S. Deschamps | |||||||||
| Pier G. Filippini | P. Filippini | | 56 | D | | 4 | | D | 65 |  | Julian Fenton | J. Fenton | |||||||||
| Youssef Laget | Y. Laget | | 71 | M | | 5 | | D | 62 | | Fernando Blondeau | F. Blondeau | |||||||||
| Edmundo Guardiola | E. Guardiola | | 61 | M | | 6 | | M | 69 | | Valerio Vieri | V. Vieri | |||||||||
| Bakary Augstein | B. Augstein |  | 57 | M | | 7 | | M | 66 | | Vincent Rabesandratana | V. Rabesandratana | |||||||||
| Omar Maurel | O. Maurel | | 51 | M | | 8 | | M | 64 | | Youl Lecour | Y. Lecour | |||||||||
| Roland Eggimann | R. Eggimann | | 85 | A | | 9 | | A | 70 | | Dominic Mcinnes | D. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| Edouard Nafti | E. Nafti | | 80 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 | | Youl Beye | Y. Beye | |||||||||
| Damien Chapuis | D. Chapuis | | 76 | A | | 11 | | A | 66 | | Ulrich Druon | U. Druon | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade Gaston Petit where Chateauroux play host to RC Lens. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Chateauroux are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while RC Lens appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Chateauroux are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while RC Lens appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Chateauroux get the match underway!
3.24
0-0Valerio Vieri passes the ball forward to Ulrich Druon. Ulrich Druon shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
9.44
Vincent Rabesandratana knocks the ball forward to Dominic Mcinnes. Dominic Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball towards Youl Beye. Youl Beye is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.06
Edmundo Guardiola controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roland Eggimann. Roland Eggimann goes all the way! Roland Eggimann tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
12.15
0-0Valerio Vieri barges into Omar Maurel. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Omar Maurel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.15
0-0RC Lens are easily keeping Chateauroux at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
14.28
0-0Edouard Nafti comes in with a late challenge on Julian Fenton. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Julian Fenton carries on, but is struggling a bit.
14.28
Chateauroux are easily keeping RC Lens at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
15.28
Julian Fenton hoofs the ball up the pitch. Ulrich Druon goes all the way! Ulrich Druon shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
16.26
Giancarlo Frezzolini kicks a strong pass forward to Edmundo Guardiola. Edmundo Guardiola knocks the ball to his team mate, Damien Chapuis. Damien Chapuis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.21
0-1Julian Fenton knocks the ball to his team mate, Vincent Rabesandratana. Vincent Rabesandratana controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youl Beye. Youl Beye knocks the ball forward to Ulrich Druon. Ulrich Druon shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.42
Vincent Rabesandratana comes in with a late challenge on Edmundo Guardiola. Vincent Rabesandratana is shown the yellow card! Edmundo Guardiola hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.54
0-1Giancarlo Frezzolini knocks the ball forward to Bakary Augstein. Bakary Augstein brings the ball forward. Bakary Augstein knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.22
Julian Fenton threads the ball through to Vincent Rabesandratana. Vincent Rabesandratana makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic Mcinnes. Dominic Mcinnes lofts in a cross ball towards Ulrich Druon. Ulrich Druon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.36
Vincent Rabesandratana makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ulrich Druon. Ulrich Druon lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Mcinnes. Dominic Mcinnes heads the ball goalwards. Kevin Dalglish is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
38.31
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
42.30
0-3Youl Lecour chips the ball to his team mate, Youl Beye. Youl Beye whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Mcinnes. Dominic Mcinnes directs the ball goalwards with his head. Kevin Dalglish easily picks it out of the air!
44.56
0-3Fernando Blondeau barges into Damien Chapuis. Fernando Blondeau is warned by the referee! Damien Chapuis stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and RC Lens kick off!
57.38
Vincent Rabesandratana knocks the ball forward to Ulrich Druon. Ulrich Druon lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Mcinnes. Dominic Mcinnes heads the ball goalwards but somehow Kevin Dalglish manages to keep it out.
60.54
Bakary Augstein controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Damien Chapuis. Damien Chapuis lofts in a cross ball towards Roland Eggimann. Roland Eggimann connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Marino Capone is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
67.20
Bakary Augstein barges into Valerio Vieri. Bakary Augstein is given a warning by the referee! Valerio Vieri hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.49
Valerio Vieri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youl Beye. Youl Beye shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
71.55
Bakary Augstein takes it forward alone. Bakary Augstein knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Silvio Deschamps.
78.03
Edmundo Guardiola chips the ball to his team mate, Edouard Nafti. Edouard Nafti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.51
Silvio Deschamps deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Valerio Vieri. Valerio Vieri sees space and advances. Valerio Vieri lofts in a cross ball towards Ulrich Druon. Ulrich Druon directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.25
Valerio Vieri makes a simple pass to Dominic Mcinnes. Dominic Mcinnes lofts in a cross ball towards Ulrich Druon. Ulrich Druon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.7%
61.3%
Play Area
27.4%
45.2%
27.4%
Scorers
| Roland Eggimann 61 | Ulrich Druon 20, 28 Dominic Mcinnes 32 |