Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Auguste-Bonal where Sochaux-Montbéliard play host to Girondins de Bordeaux. A crowd of 19,976 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Sochaux-Montbéliard and Girondins de Bordeaux are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Sochaux-Montbéliard and Girondins de Bordeaux are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sochaux-Montbéliard get the match underway!
3.32
0-0Flavio Buso catches Xavier Michel on the ankles. Flavio Buso is warned by the referee! Xavier Michel runs off the knock.
4.52
0-0Egbert Bisseling takes it forward alone. Egbert Bisseling takes it forward alone. Egbert Bisseling shoots from 20 yards but somehow Helder Veloso manages to keep it out.
6.30
0-0Nenad Hiroux knocks the ball to his team mate, Valerien Dujeux. Valerien Dujeux makes a probing pass to Dominique Giresse. Dominique Giresse knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Mircea. Daniel Mircea connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.44
0-0Shabani Samson makes a probing pass to Xavier Michel. Xavier Michel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Helder Veloso who gathers it comfortably.
14.05
Flavio Buso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guy Tafforeau. Guy Tafforeau makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Mircea. Daniel Mircea knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.05
0-1Nenad Hiroux flicks the ball to his team mate, Kwame Molenaar. Kwame Molenaar sees a break and surges forward. Kwame Molenaar plays a perfect one-two with Carlos Bertin and rushes in on goal... Kwame Molenaar rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
20.14
Sabri Trivino kicks a strong pass forward to Xavier Michel. Xavier Michel lofts in a cross ball towards Goran Lacombe. Goran Lacombe heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.09
1-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
30.03
Guy Tafforeau knocks the ball forward to Carlos Bertin. Carlos Bertin finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.37
Abdoullaye Grossmann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominique Giresse. Dominique Giresse shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
33.14
Egbert Bisseling flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Marc Bouzin. Jean-Marc Bouzin flicks the ball to his team mate, Xavier Michel. Xavier Michel lofts in a cross ball towards Goran Lacombe. Goran Lacombe flicks the ball with his head but Helder Veloso is on top of it.
34.57
Shabani Samson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Goran Lacombe. Goran Lacombe shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.47
Kwame Molenaar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Mircea. Daniel Mircea shoots from outside the area but somehow Peter Marshall manages to keep it out.
38.40
Abdoullaye Grossmann decides to run forward with the ball. Abdoullaye Grossmann whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Bertin. Carlos Bertin powers a header at goal. It's there!! Peter Marshall has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.16
Egbert Bisseling lofts the ball long. Goran Lacombe lofts in a cross ball towards Xavier Michel. Xavier Michel heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.17
Valerien Dujeux makes a simple pass to Dominique Giresse. Dominique Giresse goes all the way! Dominique Giresse makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Peter Marshall!
45.00
Sabri Trivino passes the ball forward to Goran Lacombe. Goran Lacombe 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 second half starts with Girondins de Bordeaux kicking off!
47.02
1-2Domenico Rool knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Marc Bouzin. Jean-Marc Bouzin sees space and advances. Jean-Marc Bouzin knocks the ball forward to Goran Lacombe but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
48.08
Valerien Dujeux controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Mircea. Daniel Mircea knocks in a cross ball towards Dominique Giresse. Dominique Giresse flicks the ball with his head. Peter Marshall manages to gather it comfortably.
49.29
Valerien Dujeux knocks the ball forward to Daniel Mircea. Daniel Mircea knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Egbert Bisseling.
51.40
Kwame Molenaar surges forward with the ball. Kwame Molenaar knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Peter Marshall who gathers it comfortably.
53.36
Guy Tafforeau knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominique Giresse. Dominique Giresse whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Mircea. Daniel Mircea heads the ball goalwards. Peter Marshall manages to gather it comfortably.
54.19
Domenico Rool makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Franois Janot. Franois Janot makes a probing pass to Xavier Michel. Xavier Michel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Flavio Buso.
55.15
Sabri Trivino knocks the ball forward to Xavier Michel. Xavier Michel lofts in a cross ball towards Goran Lacombe. Goran Lacombe flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Helder Veloso!
59.47
Girondins de Bordeaux are easily keeping Sochaux-Montbéliard at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
69.59
Shabani Samson makes a beautiful solo run. Shabani Samson knocks in a cross ball towards Goran Lacombe. Goran Lacombe connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.27
Tchiressoua Zanotti chips the ball to his team mate, Kwame Molenaar. Kwame Molenaar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Bertin. Carlos Bertin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.38
Valerien Dujeux knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominique Giresse. Dominique Giresse shoots from long range but it is miles over!
77.03
Flavio Buso knocks the ball to his team mate, Kwame Molenaar. Kwame Molenaar threads the ball through to Daniel Mircea. Daniel Mircea plays a perfect one-two with Dominique Giresse and rushes in on goal... Daniel Mircea shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Peter Marshall manages to keep it out.
84.41
Valerien Dujeux flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Mircea. Daniel Mircea controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.07
Adrien Kamanan passes the ball forward to Shabani Samson. Shabani Samson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Xavier Michel. Xavier Michel whips in a cross ball towards Goran Lacombe. Goran Lacombe directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.55
Shabani Samson takes it forward alone. Shabani Samson lofts in a cross ball towards Xavier Michel. Xavier Michel directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Guy Tafforeau makes a beautiful solo run. Guy Tafforeau lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Mircea. Daniel Mircea connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.6%
48.4%
Play Area
33%
42.9%
24.2%
Scorers
| Goran Lacombe 20, 85 | Kwame Molenaar 16 Carlos Bertin 38 |