Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade La Meinau where RC Strasbourg play host to Girondins de Bordeaux. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
RC Strasbourg are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Girondins de Bordeaux appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
RC Strasbourg are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Girondins de Bordeaux appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Girondins de Bordeaux start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.01
0-0Jannick Bassila deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddy Vellas. Eddy Vellas knocks the ball forward to Gerald Colling. Gerald Colling knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Allan Boucher.
3.26
Dianboto Frey knocks the ball forward to Orlando Amoros. Orlando Amoros knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Enrique Reyes.
6.36
0-0Benoit Coly makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexei Gava. Alexei Gava shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.03
0-0Steffen Hässler flicks the ball to his team mate, Demetrio Bonera. Demetrio Bonera knocks the ball to his team mate, Orlando Amoros. Orlando Amoros shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Alfredo Pagano!
12.40
Benoit Coly controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Willy Friio. Willy Friio shoots from distance but it flies wide!
14.12
Benoit Coly kicks a strong pass forward to Orlando Amoros. Orlando Amoros shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Alfredo Pagano.
15.55
Pape Nogueira passes the ball forward to Willy Friio. Willy Friio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Orlando Amoros. Orlando Amoros cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.17
Lionel Ramond controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gerald Colling. Gerald Colling goes all the way! Gerald Colling rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.22
Jannick Bassila advances with the ball. Jannick Bassila deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerard Pedemas. Gerard Pedemas goes all the way! Gerard Pedemas shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
28.43
Demetrio Bonera chips the ball to his team mate, Orlando Amoros. Orlando Amoros tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
30.03
Shabani Lestin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerald Colling. Gerald Colling shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
33.45
0-0Youssouf Pedron catches Willy Friio on the ankles. Youssouf Pedron is shown the yellow card! Willy Friio stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.29
Demetrio Bonera makes a probing pass to Alexei Gava. Alexei Gava controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
36.17
Pape Nogueira decides to run forward with the ball. Pape Nogueira knocks in a cross ball towards Orlando Amoros. Orlando Amoros directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
40.17
Shabani Lestin makes a simple pass to Gerald Colling. Gerald Colling goes all the way! Gerald Colling cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Marinus Zijm easily smothers it!
44.01
0-0Demetrio Bonera barges into Lionel Ramond. Demetrio Bonera is given a warning by the referee! Lionel Ramond hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and RC Strasbourg kick off!
48.35
Steffen Hässler passes the ball forward to Benoit Coly. Benoit Coly deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Willy Friio. Willy Friio finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
49.45
Youssouf Pedron makes a probing pass to Shabani Lestin. Shabani Lestin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerard Pedemas. Gerard Pedemas knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Allan Boucher.
51.01
Lionel Ramond hacks Demetrio Bonera from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Demetrio Bonera runs off the knock.
54.03
Medhi Guillou threads the ball through to Shabani Lestin. Shabani Lestin threads the ball through to Gerard Pedemas. Gerard Pedemas shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Marinus Zijm easily smothers it!
55.52
0-1Demetrio Bonera threads the ball through to Willy Friio. Willy Friio goes all the way! Willy Friio rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Willy Friio!
60.58
Marcel Cyprien threads the ball through to Pape Nogueira. Pape Nogueira kicks a strong pass forward to Orlando Amoros. Orlando Amoros shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
61.14
Pape Nogueira passes the ball forward to Willy Friio. Willy Friio knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexei Gava. Alexei Gava makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Alfredo Pagano had no chance!! Goal for Girondins de Bordeaux!
66.13
Eddy Vellas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gerald Colling. Gerald Colling goes all the way! Gerald Colling rockets a shot on goal but Marinus Zijm is on top of it.
69.41
Dianboto Frey surges forward with the ball. Dianboto Frey lofts in a cross ball towards Alexei Gava. Alexei Gava is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
71.28
0-2RC Strasbourg are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
73.48
Lionel Ramond threads the ball through to Mohamed Pallier. Mohamed Pallier shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Marinus Zijm manages to gather it comfortably.
77.37
Demetrio Bonera kicks a strong pass forward to Willy Friio. Willy Friio shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
81.27
Dianboto Frey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexei Gava. Alexei Gava threads the ball through to Willy Friio. Willy Friio shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Alfredo Pagano had no chance!! Goal for Girondins de Bordeaux!
85.05
Demetrio Bonera barges into Lionel Ramond. Demetrio Bonera is warned by the referee again! Lionel Ramond hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.23
Shabani Lestin flicks the ball to his team mate, Mohamed Pallier. Mohamed Pallier shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Youssouf Pedron controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddy Vellas. Eddy Vellas makes a simple pass to Gerard Pedemas. Gerard Pedemas goes all the way! Gerard Pedemas shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
4
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.9%
53.1%
Play Area
33.3%
46.9%
19.8%
Scorers
| Willy Friio 56, 77, 81 Alexei Gava 61 |