Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade Rene Gaillard where Chamois Niortais play host to Girondins de Bordeaux. A crowd of 18,084 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Chamois Niortais are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Girondins de Bordeaux appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Chamois Niortais are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Girondins de Bordeaux appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Chamois Niortais get the match underway!
2.08
0-0Liam Owen makes a probing pass to Ashley Holloway. Ashley Holloway goes all the way! Ashley Holloway makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
21.01
0-0Jean-Philippe Rool makes a simple pass to Martial Gallas. Martial Gallas makes a probing pass to Jean-Marie Brouard. Jean-Marie Brouard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adrian Knighton who gathers it comfortably.
33.59
Mathieur Tronche makes a probing pass to Giovanni M. Frezza. Giovanni M. Frezza chips the ball to his team mate, Gilles Ferhaoui. Gilles Ferhaoui sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.57
0-0Abassi Murati threads the ball through to Gilles Ferhaoui. Gilles Ferhaoui passes the ball forward but Jean-Marie Brouard is offside!
40.34
Facundo Ruiz kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastien Jordan. Sebastien Jordan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ramon Bot who gathers it comfortably.
44.10
1-0Mathieur Tronche flicks the ball to his team mate, Martial Gallas. Martial Gallas kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Marie Brouard. Jean-Marie Brouard lofts in a cross ball towards Gilles Ferhaoui. Gilles Ferhaoui powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Girondins de Bordeaux kicking off!
48.04
1-0Edmundo Izquierdo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruddy Cousin. Ruddy Cousin makes a probing pass to Jean-Marie Brouard. Jean-Marie Brouard shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
49.39
Jean-Philippe Rool makes a simple pass to Martial Gallas. Martial Gallas makes a simple pass to Gilles Ferhaoui. Gilles Ferhaoui threads the ball through to Jean-Marie Brouard but he's offside!
53.15
Mathieur Tronche flicks the ball to his team mate, Giovanni M. Frezza. Giovanni M. Frezza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Marie Brouard. Jean-Marie Brouard lofts in a cross ball towards Gilles Ferhaoui. Gilles Ferhaoui connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
55.06
Martial Gallas passes the ball forward to Jean-Marie Brouard. Jean-Marie Brouard whips in a cross ball towards Gilles Ferhaoui. Gilles Ferhaoui is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.13
Martial Gallas makes a probing pass to Gilles Ferhaoui. Gilles Ferhaoui shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
63.49
Ruddy Cousin knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Marie Brouard. Jean-Marie Brouard plays a perfect one-two with Gilles Ferhaoui and rushes in on goal... Jean-Marie Brouard tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Adrian Knighton.
65.41
3-0Gilles Ferhaoui hacks Octavian Enescu from behind! Gilles Ferhaoui is given a warning by the referee! Octavian Enescu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.40
Giovanni M. Frezza takes it forward alone. Giovanni M. Frezza shoots from distance but it is miles over!
71.32
Mathieur Tronche deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giovanni M. Frezza. Giovanni M. Frezza flicks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Ferhaoui. Gilles Ferhaoui shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Adrian Knighton!
73.47
Ruddy Cousin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gilles Ferhaoui. Gilles Ferhaoui controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.30
3-0Chamois Niortais are easily keeping Girondins de Bordeaux at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
77.06
Martial Gallas surges forward with the ball. Martial Gallas plays a perfect one-two with Gilles Ferhaoui and rushes in on goal... Martial Gallas cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
78.45
Facundo Ruiz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ashley Holloway. Ashley Holloway tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.23
Egutu Garba barges into Edmundo Izquierdo. Egutu Garba is given a warning by the referee! Edmundo Izquierdo stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.19
Giovanni M. Frezza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gilles Ferhaoui. Gilles Ferhaoui lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Marie Brouard. Jean-Marie Brouard is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Adrian Knighton is on top of it.
87.37
Egutu Garba comes in with a late challenge on Thierry Debec. The referee calls over Egutu Garba again and warns him to calm down! Thierry Debec runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
8
0
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.1%
35.9%
Play Area
23.1%
43.6%
33.3%
Scorers
| Gilles Ferhaoui 44, 55, 60 |