Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade de lAube where Troyes Aube Champagne play host to Olympique de Marseille. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Troyes Aube Champagne are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Olympique de Marseille appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Troyes Aube Champagne are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Olympique de Marseille appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Olympique de Marseille kick off the first half!
4.52
0-0Samuel Violeau kicks a strong pass forward to Vicente Romero. Vicente Romero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Marco Badjani is on top of it.
6.39
0-0Amdy Vilda comes in with a late challenge on Sixto Ponce. Amdy Vilda is given a warning by the referee! Sixto Ponce hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.31
Kaci Fidani knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Jones. Richard Jones controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Adrian Leonte manages to keep it out.
14.49
0-0Troyes Aube Champagne are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Olympique de Marseille's defence.
16.02
1-0Lars Kippe knocks the ball to his team mate, Vicente Romero. Vicente Romero knocks in a cross ball towards Perry Castillo. Perry Castillo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.10
Thierry Carnot knocks the ball forward to Perry Castillo. Perry Castillo lofts in a cross ball towards Marcel Bertrand. Marcel Bertrand directs the ball goalwards with his head but Marco Badjani is on top of it.
27.35
1-0Stefan Bergmark knocks the ball forward to Lars Kippe. Lars Kippe knocks the ball forward to Vicente Romero. Vicente Romero knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Bertrand. Marcel Bertrand directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
28.47
Gonçalo Ribeiro catches Lars Kippe on the ankles. Gonçalo Ribeiro is warned by the referee! Lars Kippe runs off the knock.
32.54
Kaci Fidani surges forward with the ball. Kaci Fidani lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Jones. Richard Jones powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Richard Jones!
38.39
Samuel Violeau passes the ball forward to Marcel Bertrand. Marcel Bertrand shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
40.26
Samuel Violeau chips the ball to his team mate, Perry Castillo. Perry Castillo lofts in a cross ball towards Vicente Romero. Vicente Romero heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
42.44
1-1Stefan Bergmark chips the ball to his team mate, Lars Kippe. Lars Kippe makes a simple pass to Marcel Bertrand. Marcel Bertrand knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luiz Otávio Schmidt.
45.00
Stefan Bergmark flicks the ball to his team mate, Thanassis Stefanidis. Thanassis Stefanidis knocks the ball forward to Marcel Bertrand. Marcel Bertrand lofts in a cross ball towards Vicente Romero. Vicente Romero heads the ball goalwards. Marco Badjani manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Troyes Aube Champagne kick off!
49.15
Stephan Edusei brings the ball forward. Stephan Edusei shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
54.40
1-1Sixto Ponce hacks Amdy Vilda from behind! Sixto Ponce is warned by the referee! Amdy Vilda grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
57.22
Kaci Fidani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Amdy Vilda. Amdy Vilda knocks in a cross ball towards Dario Giresse. Dario Giresse is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.12
Lars Kippe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcel Bertrand. Marcel Bertrand sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.37
Thierry Carnot makes a simple pass to Vicente Romero. Vicente Romero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luiz Otávio Schmidt.
65.45
Jan Vennegoor Heubach makes a simple pass to Kaci Fidani. Kaci Fidani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dario Giresse. Dario Giresse shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Adrian Leonte easily smothers it!
72.27
Olympique de Marseille are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Troyes Aube Champagne's defence.
78.28
Jan Vennegoor Heubach makes a simple pass to Kaci Fidani. Kaci Fidani decides to run forward with the ball. Kaci Fidani whips in a cross ball towards Richard Jones. Richard Jones heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
79.06
1-2Stephan Edusei clumsily knocks into Thierry Carnot. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Thierry Carnot hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.33
Jan Vennegoor Heubach sees space and advances. Jan Vennegoor Heubach threads the ball through to Dario Giresse. Dario Giresse tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.54
Cosmin Baicu takes it forward alone. Cosmin Baicu threads the ball through to Dario Giresse. Dario Giresse controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.29
Gonçalo Ribeiro comes in with a late challenge on Thanassis Stefanidis. The referee calls over Gonçalo Ribeiro again and warns him to calm down! Thanassis Stefanidis runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.3%
45.7%
Play Area
30.9%
45.7%
23.5%
Scorers