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 RC Strasbourg. A crowd of 19,322 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Chateauroux are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while RC Strasbourg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Chateauroux are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while RC Strasbourg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Chateauroux get the match underway!
3.03
1-0Omar Maurel makes a beautiful solo run. Omar Maurel knocks the ball forward to Carl Martini. Carl Martini whips in a cross ball towards Edouard Nafti. Edouard Nafti is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Alfredo Pagano has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
6.45
Lionel Ramond deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mohamed Pallier. Mohamed Pallier knocks in a cross ball towards Gerard Pedemas. Gerard Pedemas directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.46
1-1Jannick Bassila makes a probing pass to Lionel Ramond. Lionel Ramond passes the ball forward to Gerard Pedemas. Gerard Pedemas goes all the way! Gerard Pedemas rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.35
1-1Giancarlo Frezzolini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roland Eggimann. Roland Eggimann surges forward with the ball. Roland Eggimann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.31
1-1Edmundo Guardiola makes a simple pass to Edouard Nafti. Edouard Nafti shoots from 20 yards but somehow Alfredo Pagano manages to keep it out.
16.51
Shabani Lestin makes a simple pass to Gerald Colling. Gerald Colling flicks the ball to his team mate, Mohamed Pallier. Mohamed Pallier shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
22.36
Bakary Augstein flicks the ball to his team mate, Carl Martini. Carl Martini knocks in a cross ball towards Edouard Nafti. Edouard Nafti powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
26.46
Omar Maurel flicks the ball to his team mate, Roland Eggimann. Roland Eggimann threads the ball through to Edouard Nafti. Edouard Nafti finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Alfredo Pagano manages to keep it out.
27.58
Edmundo Guardiola deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edouard Nafti. Edouard Nafti knocks in a cross ball towards Matthias Schäfer. Matthias Schäfer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.23
1-2Roland Eggimann hacks Lionel Ramond from behind! Roland Eggimann is given a warning by the referee! Lionel Ramond hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.48
1-2Medhi Guillou knocks the ball forward to Eddy Vellas. Eddy Vellas kicks a strong pass forward to Mohamed Pallier. Mohamed Pallier kicks a strong pass forward to Gerald Colling but the referee indicates it's offside!
34.05
Shabani Lestin chips the ball to his team mate, Gerard Pedemas. Gerard Pedemas tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.15
Lionel Ramond catches Damien Chapuis on the ankles. Lionel Ramond is warned by the referee! Damien Chapuis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and RC Strasbourg kick off!
47.12
Omar Maurel knocks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Guardiola. Edmundo Guardiola deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Martini. Carl Martini makes a simple pass to Matthias Schäfer. Matthias Schäfer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.10
Shabani Lestin makes a probing pass to Gerald Colling. Gerald Colling lofts in a cross ball towards Gerard Pedemas. Gerard Pedemas heads the ball goalwards. Kevin Dalglish is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
63.49
Shabani Lestin sees space and advances. Shabani Lestin plays a perfect one-two with Gerard Pedemas and rushes in on goal... Shabani Lestin shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Kevin Dalglish manages to gather it comfortably.
66.33
2-3RC Strasbourg are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Chateauroux's defence.
69.27
Youssouf Pedron chips the ball to his team mate, Eddy Vellas. Eddy Vellas passes the ball forward to Mohamed Pallier. Mohamed Pallier shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
71.49
Lionel Ramond flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerald Colling. Gerald Colling knocks in a cross ball towards Mohamed Pallier. Mohamed Pallier heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.52
Shabani Lestin knocks the ball forward to Mohamed Pallier. Mohamed Pallier plays a perfect one-two with Gerard Pedemas and rushes in on goal... Mohamed Pallier cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.55
Shabani Lestin passes the ball forward to Mohamed Pallier. Mohamed Pallier shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
83.17
Lionel Ramond advances with the ball. Lionel Ramond makes a probing pass to Mohamed Pallier. Mohamed Pallier shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.40
Bakary Augstein threads the ball through to Matthias Schäfer. Matthias Schäfer finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
90.00
Enrique Reyes knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddy Vellas. Eddy Vellas surges forward with the ball. Eddy Vellas lofts in a cross ball towards Gerald Colling. Gerald Colling powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
5
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.7%
54.3%
Play Area
28.6%
42.9%
28.6%
Scorers
| Edouard Nafti 3 Matthias Schäfer 47 | Gerard Pedemas 6, 51 Mohamed Pallier 17, 71, 83 |