Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade Michel dOrnano where SM Caen play host to Troyes Aube Champagne. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
SM Caen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Troyes Aube Champagne appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
SM Caen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Troyes Aube Champagne appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0SM Caen kick off and get the first half underway!
2.37
0-0Dragan Javorcic chips the ball to his team mate, Thierry Carnot. Thierry Carnot makes a probing pass to Perry Castillo. Perry Castillo tries a spectacular long range effort but Eric Hernandez is on top of it.
4.25
0-0Thanassis Stefanidis passes the ball forward to Marcel Bertrand. Marcel Bertrand plays a perfect one-two with Perry Castillo and rushes in on goal... Marcel Bertrand makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
8.25
0-0Lars Kippe makes a simple pass to Sasha Kostiuk. Sasha Kostiuk knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alec Gemmell.
9.50
Dragan Javorcic controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuel Violeau. Samuel Violeau passes the ball forward to Marcel Bertrand. Marcel Bertrand lofts in a cross ball towards Perry Castillo. Perry Castillo flicks the ball with his head. Eric Hernandez easily smothers it.
10.28
Samuel Violeau deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sasha Kostiuk. Sasha Kostiuk knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arinaga Ito.
16.10
1-0Graeme Kirkland makes a beautiful solo run. Graeme Kirkland lofts in a cross ball towards Alvaro Becerra. Alvaro Becerra is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.33
Thanassis Stefanidis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Perry Castillo. Perry Castillo whips in a cross ball towards Marcel Bertrand. Marcel Bertrand powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.17
Graeme Kirkland makes a probing pass to Younès Zerhouni. Younès Zerhouni shoots from distance but it flies wide!
26.00
1-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
27.26
Arinaga Ito makes a simple pass to Graeme Kirkland. Graeme Kirkland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alvaro Becerra. Alvaro Becerra sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Adrian Leonte manages to gather it comfortably.
30.01
Lars Kippe kicks a strong pass forward to Marcel Bertrand. Marcel Bertrand knocks in a cross ball towards Sasha Kostiuk. Sasha Kostiuk powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.12
1-1Alec Gemmell comes in with a late challenge on Marcel Bertrand. The referee calls over Alec Gemmell and warns him to calm down! Marcel Bertrand hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Alec Gemmell makes a probing pass to Charles-Edward Distin. Charles-Edward Distin brings the ball forward. Charles-Edward Distin plays a perfect one-two with Hubert Boniface and rushes in on goal... Charles-Edward Distin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Troyes Aube Champagne kick off!
49.47
Muzzy Izzet catches Younès Zerhouni on the ankles. Muzzy Izzet is given a warning by the referee! Younès Zerhouni stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.40
Thierry Carnot decides to run forward with the ball. Thierry Carnot shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
59.56
Ross Mike kicks a strong pass forward to Graeme Kirkland. Graeme Kirkland chips the ball to his team mate, Hubert Boniface. Hubert Boniface plays a perfect one-two with Younès Zerhouni and rushes in on goal... Hubert Boniface makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
63.28
2-1Franois Baills catches Younès Zerhouni on the ankles. The referee calls over Franois Baills and shows him a yellow card! Younès Zerhouni stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.01
Ross Mike chips the ball to his team mate, Graeme Kirkland. Graeme Kirkland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alvaro Becerra. Alvaro Becerra goes all the way! Alvaro Becerra makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Adrian Leonte!
66.49
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
72.30
Alec Gemmell flicks the ball to his team mate, Charles-Edward Distin. Charles-Edward Distin threads the ball through to Alvaro Becerra. Alvaro Becerra whips in a cross ball towards Younès Zerhouni. Younès Zerhouni heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
78.16
Graeme Kirkland knocks the ball to his team mate, Alvaro Becerra. Alvaro Becerra shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Adrian Leonte.
81.20
Dragan Javorcic sees space and advances. Dragan Javorcic surges forward with the ball. Dragan Javorcic knocks in a cross ball towards Sasha Kostiuk. Sasha Kostiuk powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.58
Thierry Carnot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcel Bertrand. Marcel Bertrand shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
84.15
Samir Winkler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alvaro Becerra. Alvaro Becerra shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
85.42
Franois Baills threads the ball through to Thanassis Stefanidis. Thanassis Stefanidis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sasha Kostiuk. Sasha Kostiuk knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eric Hernandez who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
28.7%
43.8%
27.5%
Scorers