Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms 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 game by kicking off the first half!
2.10
0-0Branko Damman makes a probing pass to Mohammed Babayaro. Mohammed Babayaro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.27
0-0Riad Djoudi clumsily knocks into Saidu A. West. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Saidu A. West hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.31
0-0Daniel Stacchi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Egutu Garba. Egutu Garba makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Cooney. Stephen Cooney cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Patrick Kirkland manages to keep it out.
6.50
0-0Stefan Dumitru Milosovici comes in with a late challenge on Facundo Miranda. The referee calls over Stefan Dumitru Milosovici and warns him to calm down! Facundo Miranda stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.49
Miguel Ferreira kicks a strong pass forward to Saidu A. West. Saidu A. West controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nelson Rios. Nelson Rios plays a perfect one-two with Mohammed Babayaro and rushes in on goal... Nelson Rios takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Adrian Knighton easily smothers it!
10.01
Riad Djoudi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Facundo Miranda. Facundo Miranda kicks a strong pass forward to Don Caldwell. Don Caldwell shoots from distance but Patrick Kirkland is on top of it.
12.16
Riad Djoudi passes the ball forward to Daniel Stacchi. Daniel Stacchi knocks the ball forward to Don Caldwell. Don Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.04
1-0Saidu A. West knocks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Rios. Nelson Rios kicks a strong pass forward to Mohammed Babayaro. Mohammed Babayaro tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.22
Saidu A. West sees a break and surges forward. Saidu A. West knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Riad Djoudi.
20.50
Christian Benoît Zogbo chips the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Edusei. Mohammed Edusei controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Adrian Knighton!
21.16
1-0Christian Benoît Zogbo threads the ball through to Nelson Rios. Nelson Rios controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
24.12
Riad Djoudi flicks the ball to his team mate, Dmytro Kostiuk. Dmytro Kostiuk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Cooney. Stephen Cooney knocks in a cross ball towards Egutu Garba. Egutu Garba is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.45
Jaouad Echouafni controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Sanchez. Fernando Sanchez chips the ball to his team mate, Don Caldwell. Don Caldwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Egutu Garba. Egutu Garba makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.54
Christian Benoît Zogbo threads the ball through to Mohammed Edusei. Mohammed Edusei whips in a cross ball towards Mohammed Babayaro. Mohammed Babayaro heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
40.20
Christian Benoît Zogbo takes it forward alone. Christian Benoît Zogbo whips in a cross ball towards Nelson Rios. Nelson Rios powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
44.02
Georgios Kouris advances with the ball. Georgios Kouris sees a break and surges forward. Georgios Kouris knocks in a cross ball towards Egutu Garba. Egutu Garba heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Girondins de Bordeaux get the second half underway!
51.39
Facundo Miranda knocks the ball to his team mate, Egutu Garba. Egutu Garba sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
54.35
Fernando Sanchez knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Cooney. Stephen Cooney plays a perfect one-two with Egutu Garba and rushes in on goal... Stephen Cooney makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.04
Dmytro Kostiuk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Egutu Garba. Egutu Garba lofts in a cross ball towards Don Caldwell. Don Caldwell is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
59.21
Saidu A. West passes the ball forward to Nelson Rios. Nelson Rios knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.32
Facundo Miranda makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Cooney. Stephen Cooney whips in a cross ball towards Egutu Garba. Egutu Garba connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Patrick Kirkland manages to gather it comfortably.
65.28
Benjamín Sáez makes a probing pass to Saidu A. West. Saidu A. West passes the ball forward to Mohammed Edusei. Mohammed Edusei plays a perfect one-two with Mohammed Babayaro and rushes in on goal... Mohammed Edusei takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Adrian Knighton.
67.18
Georgios Kouris hoofs the ball up the pitch. Don Caldwell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patrick Kirkland who gathers it comfortably.
71.27
Jaouad Echouafni deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Stacchi. Daniel Stacchi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Caldwell. Don Caldwell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Patrick Kirkland!
72.19
2-2John Arne Soltvedt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Benoît Zogbo. Christian Benoît Zogbo makes a probing pass to Mohammed Edusei. Mohammed Edusei makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nelson Rios but he's offside!
77.47
2-2The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
79.39
Benjamín Sáez sees a break and surges forward. Benjamín Sáez brings the ball forward. Benjamín Sáez goes all the way! Benjamín Sáez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Benjamín Sáez!
90.00
Dmytro Kostiuk kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Cooney. Stephen Cooney passes the ball forward but Egutu Garba is offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
28.4%
41.9%
29.7%
Scorers
| Mohammed Babayaro 14, 35 Benjamín Sáez 79 | Egutu Garba 24, 30 |