Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Auguste-Bonal where Sochaux-Montbéliard play host to Girondins de Bordeaux. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Sochaux-Montbéliard are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Girondins de Bordeaux appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Sochaux-Montbéliard are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Girondins de Bordeaux appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Sochaux-Montbéliard start the match!
6.30
0-0Facundo Ruiz passes the ball forward to Stephen Cooney. Stephen Cooney tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.48
1-0Tomasz Smolarek flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Marche. Jose Marche lofts in a cross ball towards Tomasz Bak. Tomasz Bak is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.25
1-0Jaouad Echouafni chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Sanchez. Fernando Sanchez knocks the ball forward to Stephen Cooney. Stephen Cooney knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.08
1-0Amara Durand comes in with a high challenge, catching Leonid Oliynyk with his studs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Leonid Oliynyk stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.31
Facundo Miranda knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Caldwell. Don Caldwell plays a perfect one-two with Stephen Cooney and rushes in on goal... Don Caldwell shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.53
Georgios Kouris passes the ball forward to Facundo Miranda. Facundo Miranda chips the ball to his team mate, Don Caldwell. Don Caldwell shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
24.33
Facundo Miranda decides to run forward with the ball. Facundo Miranda goes all the way! Facundo Miranda takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Leon Röhner had no chance!! Goal for Girondins de Bordeaux!
27.52
Fernando Sanchez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Don Caldwell. Don Caldwell lofts in a cross ball towards Leonid Oliynyk. Leonid Oliynyk is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Leon Röhner is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
30.14
1-2Facundo Miranda passes the ball forward to Leonid Oliynyk. Leonid Oliynyk goes all the way! Leonid Oliynyk takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Leon Röhner.
32.30
Fernando Sanchez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Cooney. Stephen Cooney goes all the way! Stephen Cooney tries a spectacular strike. Leon Röhner is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
40.58
Jaouad Echouafni makes a simple pass to Facundo Miranda. Facundo Miranda threads the ball through to Leonid Oliynyk. Leonid Oliynyk shoots from distance. Leon Röhner easily smothers it.
44.37
Georgios Kouris knocks the ball forward to Fernando Sanchez. Fernando Sanchez makes a probing pass to Don Caldwell. Don Caldwell goes all the way! Don Caldwell tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Georgios Kouris knocks the ball to his team mate, Facundo Miranda. Facundo Miranda kicks a strong pass forward to Don Caldwell. Don Caldwell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Girondins de Bordeaux kick off!
49.31
Vincenzo Bresciano makes a beautiful solo run. Vincenzo Bresciano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.11
Facundo Miranda controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Caldwell. Don Caldwell whips in a cross ball towards Leonid Oliynyk. Leonid Oliynyk flicks the ball with his head. Leonid Oliynyk scores for Girondins de Bordeaux!!
59.34
Dmytro Kostiuk chips the ball to his team mate, Don Caldwell. Don Caldwell goes all the way! Don Caldwell shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Leon Röhner easily smothers it!
60.28
Fernando Sanchez kicks a strong pass forward to Don Caldwell. Don Caldwell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
65.31
Damir Coquelet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomasz Smolarek. Tomasz Smolarek chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Marche. Jose Marche knocks in a cross ball towards Roland Ponsard. Roland Ponsard connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.43
Jaouad Echouafni decides to run forward with the ball. Jaouad Echouafni makes a beautiful solo run. Jaouad Echouafni goes all the way! Jaouad Echouafni rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
71.30
2-4Facundo Ruiz catches Vincenzo Bresciano on the ankles. The referee calls over Facundo Ruiz and shows him a yellow card! Vincenzo Bresciano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.09
Dmytro Kostiuk knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Caldwell. Don Caldwell whips in a cross ball towards Leonid Oliynyk. Leonid Oliynyk powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.44
Vincenzo Bresciano flicks the ball to his team mate, Roland Ponsard. Roland Ponsard controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Adrian Knighton is on top of it.
79.33
Facundo Miranda hacks Vincenzo Bresciano from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Vincenzo Bresciano runs off the knock.
81.35
Tomasz Bak deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomasz Smolarek. Tomasz Smolarek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Marche. Jose Marche knocks in a cross ball towards Roland Ponsard. Roland Ponsard directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
83.20
Herve Roche makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomasz Smolarek. Tomasz Smolarek knocks the ball forward to Roland Ponsard. Roland Ponsard whips in a cross ball towards Jose Marche. Jose Marche connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
2
8
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
34.6%
65.4%
Play Area
34.6%
44.9%
20.5%
Scorers
| Tomasz Bak 8 Roland Ponsard 65 | Facundo Miranda 24 Leonid Oliynyk 28, 53 Stephen Cooney 32 |