Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stade des Alpes where Grenoble Foot 38 play host to Auxerre. A crowd of 18,820 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Grenoble Foot 38 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Auxerre appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Auxerre get the match underway!
4.05
John Arne Soltvedt threads the ball through to Branko Damman. Branko Damman knocks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Babayaro. Mohammed Babayaro plays a perfect one-two with Mohammed Edusei and rushes in on goal... Mohammed Babayaro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
6.17
Colin Davidson makes a beautiful solo run. Colin Davidson makes a probing pass to Fabio Gope-Fenepej. Fabio Gope-Fenepej lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Poulard. Nicolas Poulard heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.37
Christian Benoît Zogbo makes a beautiful solo run. Christian Benoît Zogbo lofts in a cross ball towards Mohammed Edusei. Mohammed Edusei heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Oswaldo Barckay!
10.37
Saidu A. West makes a beautiful solo run. Saidu A. West knocks in a cross ball towards Mohammed Babayaro. Mohammed Babayaro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.53
Christian Benoît Zogbo flicks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Rios. Nelson Rios shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.24
John Arne Soltvedt sees space and advances. John Arne Soltvedt knocks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Babayaro. Mohammed Babayaro makes a simple pass to Mohammed Edusei. Mohammed Edusei shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.15
Dado Fontaine barges into Christian Benoît Zogbo. Dado Fontaine is given a warning by the referee! Christian Benoît Zogbo runs off the knock.
20.38
Stefan Dumitru Milosovici makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Saidu A. West. Saidu A. West knocks the ball forward to Mohammed Babayaro. Mohammed Babayaro knocks the ball forward to Nelson Rios but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
21.58
John Arne Soltvedt threads the ball through to Christian Benoît Zogbo. Christian Benoît Zogbo knocks the ball forward to Nelson Rios. Nelson Rios knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sylvain Reyes.
22.20
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
26.32
Peter Rascle chips the ball to his team mate, Fabio Gope-Fenepej. Fabio Gope-Fenepej knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patrick Kirkland who gathers it comfortably.
30.38
Peter Rascle passes the ball forward to Nicolas Poulard. Nicolas Poulard lofts in a cross ball towards Fabio Gope-Fenepej. Fabio Gope-Fenepej flicks the ball with his head but Patrick Kirkland is on top of it.
38.30
Jody Serrant sees a break and surges forward. Jody Serrant chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Poulard. Nicolas Poulard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
The whistle blows and Grenoble Foot 38 get the second half underway!
49.10
Stefan Dumitru Milosovici makes a simple pass to Branko Damman. Branko Damman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nelson Rios. Nelson Rios goes all the way! Nelson Rios rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Oswaldo Barckay manages to gather it comfortably.
51.56
Christian Benoît Zogbo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Edusei. Mohammed Edusei knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.11
Saidu A. West makes a simple pass to Nelson Rios. Nelson Rios whips in a cross ball towards Mohammed Edusei. Mohammed Edusei powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.51
Christian Benoît Zogbo flicks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Rios. Nelson Rios shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
63.54
Peter Rascle decides to run forward with the ball. Peter Rascle finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
66.37
Saidu A. West makes a probing pass to Nelson Rios. Nelson Rios shoots from outside the area but somehow Oswaldo Barckay manages to keep it out.
75.55
Saidu A. West kicks a strong pass forward to Mohammed Edusei. Mohammed Edusei controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.03
Stefan Dumitru Milosovici makes a probing pass to Christian Benoît Zogbo. Christian Benoît Zogbo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Edusei. Mohammed Edusei knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.17
Benjamín Sáez makes a beautiful solo run. Benjamín Sáez makes a simple pass to Mohammed Babayaro. Mohammed Babayaro knocks in a cross ball towards Mohammed Edusei. Mohammed Edusei connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Mohammed Edusei scores for Auxerre!!
83.23
Christian Benoît Zogbo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Babayaro. Mohammed Babayaro makes a probing pass to Mohammed Edusei but he's offside!
84.41
Branko Damman takes it forward alone. Branko Damman kicks a strong pass forward to Nelson Rios but the referee indicates it's offside!
85.45
Jody Serrant hacks Mohammed Edusei from behind! The referee calls over Jody Serrant and warns him to calm down! Mohammed Edusei stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Dado Fontaine kicks a strong pass forward to Fabio Gope-Fenepej. Fabio Gope-Fenepej knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Miguel Ferreira.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Mohammed Babayaro of Auxerre
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
33%
67%
Play Area
33%
45.5%
21.6%