Match Report


RC StrasbourgRC Strasbourg     BastiaBastia
Computer Player Computer Player David Connor David Connor
Nwankwo DrakeN. Drake72
G
captain1
G
81Emilio LópezE. López
Rafik ZugnaR. Zugna59
D
2
D
72Alpay IzzetA. Izzet
Florian GleisensteinF. Gleisenstein59
D
3
D
73Giampietro OrlandoG. Orlando
Greg CharltonG. Charlton58
D
4
D
77Marinos DabizasM. Dabizas
Antoine LecocqA. Lecocq56
D
5
D
75Orestis NikolaidisO. Nikolaidis
Wahid BrahamiW. Brahami74
M
6
M
83Albrecht HelmerA. Helmer
Mario VieiraM. Vieira73
M
7captain
M
86Gustavo MonteroG. Montero
Sherif BattlesS. Battles79
A
8
M
81Gustavo AguirreG. Aguirre
Dietmar SammerD. Sammer76
A
9
A
84Agustín LunaA. Luna
Abassi DacourtA. Dacourt69
A
10
A
84Abdoulaye SoroA. Soro
Kaba MoustaïdK. Moustaïd53
A
11
A
81Cliff BrugginkC. Bruggink
 
Paul NivenP. Niven71
M
12
D
77Bjorn-Tore KvarmeB. Kvarme
Marcel MonteroM. Montero70
G
13
D
36Manuel MalickiM. Malicki
Manuele MorettiM. Moretti68
M
14
D
37Craig CollinsC. Collins

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stade La Meinau where RC Strasbourg play host to Bastia. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
RC Strasbourg are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Bastia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Diawara.


0.00
The first half starts with RC Strasbourg kicking off!
4.51
Gustavo Montero darts forward. Gustavo Montero plays a quick one-two with Agustín Luna and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Gustavo Montero provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Nwankwo Drake manages to keep it out.
6.43
Giampietro Orlando deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Montero. With some swift thinking, Gustavo Montero plays the ball forward to Agustín Luna. Agustín Luna runs straight at the defence! Some world-class footwork from Agustín Luna provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
10.42
Orestis Nikolaidis flicks a high pass forward to Gustavo Aguirre who brings the ball under control. Gustavo Aguirre passes the ball forward to Abdoulaye Soro. Abdoulaye Soro whips in a cross ball towards Agustín Luna. Agustín Luna heads the ball goalwards but Nwankwo Drake reads it well. Nice keeping!
14.33
Antoine Lecocq flicks a high pass forward. Mario Vieira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mario Vieira advances with the ball. Mario Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Sherif Battles. Sherif Battles heads the ball goalwards but Emilio López reads it well. Nice save!
15.42
Greg Charlton comes in with a late challenge on Agustín Luna. The referee warns Greg Charlton to calm down! Agustín Luna stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.42
Free kick to Bastia just outside the area...
16.37
Agustín Luna slowly runs up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
20.32
Albrecht Helmer chips the ball to his team mate, Agustín Luna. Agustín Luna knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nwankwo Drake who gathers it comfortably.
28.32
Mario Vieira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sherif Battles. Sherif Battles shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
30.40
Gustavo Montero makes a probing pass to Cliff Bruggink. Cliff Bruggink sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Nwankwo Drake manages to keep it out.
32.58
Wahid Brahami makes a simple pass to Abassi Dacourt. Abassi Dacourt knocks in a cross ball towards Dietmar Sammer. Dietmar Sammer directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.18
Gustavo Montero threads the ball through to Abdoulaye Soro. Abdoulaye Soro lofts in a cross ball towards Agustín Luna. Agustín Luna connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Nwankwo Drake manages to gather it.
34.49
Gustavo Montero knocks the ball to his team mate, Cliff Bruggink. Cliff Bruggink shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
39.32
Greg Charlton darts forward. Greg Charlton flicks the ball to his team mate, Sherif Battles. Sherif Battles knocks in a cross ball towards Abassi Dacourt. Abassi Dacourt makes a looping header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
42.29
Giampietro Orlando hoofs the ball up the pitch. Cliff Bruggink lofts in a cross ball towards Agustín Luna. Agustín Luna rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Nwankwo Drake manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. RC Strasbourg appear unchanged since the first half. Bastia also appear unchanged since the first half. The RC Strasbourg players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Bastia kicking off!
55.52
Marinos Dabizas flicks a high pass forward. Albrecht Helmer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albrecht Helmer kicks a strong pass forward to Abdoulaye Soro. Abdoulaye Soro whips in a cross ball towards Agustín Luna. Agustín Luna powers a header at goal. Nwankwo Drake is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
61.23
Marinos Dabizas knocks the ball forward to Albrecht Helmer. Albrecht Helmer threads the ball through to Agustín Luna. Agustín Luna controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Agustín Luna!
65.22
Albrecht Helmer makes a probing pass to Cliff Bruggink. Cliff Bruggink plays a scrappy one-two with Agustín Luna and stumbles forward towards the goal... Cliff Bruggink strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Nwankwo Drake manages to gather it.
66.05
Abassi Dacourt comes in with a late challenge on Marinos Dabizas. The referee warns Abassi Dacourt to calm down! Marinos Dabizas runs off the knock.
71.09
Albrecht Helmer runs straight at the opposition's defence. Albrecht Helmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.15
Wahid Brahami flicks a high pass forward to Abassi Dacourt who brings the ball under control. Abassi Dacourt plays a scrappy one-two with Kaba Moustaïd and stumbles forward towards the goal... Abassi Dacourt rockets a shot on goal. The ball strikes Marinos Dabizas's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
74.34
It's a corner kick. Mario Vieira loops the ball over to the far post. Emilio López drops low and scoops up the ball.
75.52
Wahid Brahami flicks a high pass forward. Abassi Dacourt controls it well on his chest. Abassi Dacourt passes the ball forward to Kaba Moustaïd. Kaba Moustaïd shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.46
Giampietro Orlando brings the ball forward. Giampietro Orlando surges forward with the ball. Giampietro Orlando whips in a cross ball towards Cliff Bruggink. Cliff Bruggink fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Nwankwo Drake. Excellent save.
84.07
Mario Vieira clumsily knocks into Albrecht Helmer. Mario Vieira is shown the yellow card! Albrecht Helmer runs off the knock.
87.59
Mario Vieira makes a simple pass to Dietmar Sammer. Dietmar Sammer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.16
Antoine Lecocq comes in with a late challenge on Abdoulaye Soro. Antoine Lecocq is warned by the referee! Abdoulaye Soro runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

RC Strasbourg

Bastia
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
10
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.5%
63.5%
Play Area
32.4%
39.2%
28.4%

Scorers
Agustín Luna 6, 56, 61

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Agustín Luna of Bastia

Match Ratings