Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade Gabriel Montpied where Clermont play host to SM Caen. A crowd of 20,843 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Clermont are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SM Caen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Clermont are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SM Caen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0SM Caen get the match underway!
10.37
0-0Farid Mathis makes a probing pass to Rafik Loussouarn. Rafik Loussouarn knocks the ball forward to Mansour Bolivard. Mansour Bolivard passes the ball forward to Gary Cleland. Gary Cleland shoots from just inside the box but somehow Eric Hernandez manages to keep it out.
14.48
Charles-Edward Distin knocks the ball forward to Ulrich van Dijk. Ulrich van Dijk controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Leonardo Ruscitti manages to keep it out.
15.37
0-0Charles-Edward Distin threads the ball through to Komian Ramond. Komian Ramond shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.58
0-0Charles-Edward Distin catches Jerome Mboma on the ankles. The referee calls over Charles-Edward Distin and warns him to calm down! Jerome Mboma runs off the knock.
32.39
0-0Ross Mike flicks the ball to his team mate, Charles-Edward Distin. Charles-Edward Distin knocks the ball forward to Komian Ramond. Komian Ramond knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.57
Bruno Reis comes in with a late challenge on Jerome Mboma. The referee calls over Bruno Reis and warns him to calm down! Jerome Mboma stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.12
Oswaldo Morestin sees space and advances. Oswaldo Morestin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mansour Bolivard. Mansour Bolivard goes all the way! Mansour Bolivard makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.37
Gavin Gemmell makes a probing pass to Graeme Kirkland. Graeme Kirkland flicks the ball to his team mate, Komian Ramond. Komian Ramond shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
42.01
Marcel Delpierre hacks Alfred Mboma from behind! The referee calls over Marcel Delpierre and warns him to calm down! Alfred Mboma stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Clermont kick off and get the second half underway!
49.12
1-0Habib Bradaia flicks the ball to his team mate, Mansour Bolivard. Mansour Bolivard whips in a cross ball towards Gary Cleland. Gary Cleland is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Eric Hernandez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
53.51
1-0Clermont are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate SM Caen's defence.
55.14
Gianluca Ambrosetti lofts the ball long. Komian Ramond plays a perfect one-two with Alfred Mboma and rushes in on goal... Komian Ramond tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
66.50
Graeme Kirkland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ulrich van Dijk. Ulrich van Dijk goes all the way! Ulrich van Dijk takes a shot at goal. Leonardo Ruscitti is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.49
Ross Mike surges forward with the ball. Ross Mike makes a simple pass to Alfred Mboma. Alfred Mboma goes all the way! Alfred Mboma takes a shot at goal. Alfred Mboma scores for SM Caen!!
75.44
Gavin Gemmell kicks a strong pass forward to Graeme Kirkland. Graeme Kirkland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ulrich van Dijk. Ulrich van Dijk plays a perfect one-two with Alfred Mboma and rushes in on goal... Ulrich van Dijk takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.6%
54.4%
Play Area
26.5%
54.4%
19.1%
Scorers