Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade de lAbbé-Deschamps where Auxerre play host to Girondins de Bordeaux. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Auxerre are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Girondins de Bordeaux appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Auxerre are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Girondins de Bordeaux appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Auxerre start the match!
2.47
0-0Fernando Sanchez catches Branko Damman on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Branko Damman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.08
0-1Facundo Miranda threads the ball through to Leonid Oliynyk. Leonid Oliynyk threads the ball through to Stephen Cooney. Stephen Cooney makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
10.32
0-1Georgios Kouris deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Facundo Miranda. Facundo Miranda controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leonid Oliynyk. Leonid Oliynyk shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
12.46
Mast H. Kanu knocks the ball forward to Nelson Rios. Nelson Rios shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.35
0-1Georgios Kouris decides to run forward with the ball. Georgios Kouris makes a simple pass to Stephen Cooney. Stephen Cooney knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Benjamín Sáez.
21.18
Fernando Sanchez makes a simple pass to Stephen Cooney. Stephen Cooney whips in a cross ball towards Don Caldwell. Don Caldwell flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.51
Benjamín Sáez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudiu Raducioiu. Claudiu Raducioiu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nelson Rios. Nelson Rios controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mohammed Edusei. Mohammed Edusei rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.49
0-2Benjamín Sáez flicks the ball to his team mate, Claudiu Raducioiu. Claudiu Raducioiu takes it forward alone. Claudiu Raducioiu lofts in a cross ball towards Mohammed Edusei. Mohammed Edusei is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
28.48
0-2Facundo Ruiz catches Claudiu Raducioiu in the face with his elbow. The referee motions to Facundo Ruiz to come over. It's a red card!! Claudiu Raducioiu shakes off the knock.
32.53
0-2Mast H. Kanu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claus Degn. Claus Degn knocks the ball forward to Nelson Rios but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
39.03
Branko Damman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claus Degn. Claus Degn shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Girondins de Bordeaux kick off!
48.06
Branko Damman makes a probing pass to Mohammed Edusei. Mohammed Edusei tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Adrian Knighton manages to gather it comfortably.
53.52
Andres Alvarado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Facundo Miranda. Facundo Miranda knocks the ball forward to Leonid Oliynyk. Leonid Oliynyk knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Benjamín Sáez.
55.14
0-2Fernando Sanchez hacks Mast H. Kanu from behind! Fernando Sanchez is given a warning by the referee! Mast H. Kanu stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.19
Claudiu Raducioiu catches Don Caldwell on the ankles. Claudiu Raducioiu is given a warning by the referee! Don Caldwell stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.26
0-2The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
69.53
Benjamín Sáez threads the ball through to Branko Damman. Branko Damman knocks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Rios. Nelson Rios plays a perfect one-two with Claus Degn and rushes in on goal... Nelson Rios rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
73.33
Fernando Sanchez makes a simple pass to Stephen Cooney. Stephen Cooney goes all the way! Stephen Cooney tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Patrick Kirkland had no chance!! Goal for Girondins de Bordeaux!
90.00
Claudiu Raducioiu kicks a strong pass forward to Claus Degn. Claus Degn makes a simple pass to Mohammed Edusei. Mohammed Edusei tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
23.5%
51.5%
25%
Scorers
| Nelson Rios 70 | Stephen Cooney 6, 73 Don Caldwell 21 |