Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stade Pierre de Coubertin where AC Cannes play host to RC Strasbourg. A crowd of 18,619 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AC Cannes are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while RC Strasbourg appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Abdoullaye Jager.
The pitch is in good condition.
AC Cannes are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while RC Strasbourg appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Abdoullaye Jager.
0.00
0-0AC Cannes kick off and get the match underway!
2.35
0-0Kevin Niven laces a weighted ball forward to Patrice Valenconi. Patrice Valenconi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.32
0-0Erwan Jambay knocks the ball to his team mate, Patrice Valenconi. Patrice Valenconi flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Gemmell. Some superb footwork from Dominic Gemmell provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
8.41
0-0Erwan Jambay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tchiressoua Lopez. Tchiressoua Lopez rushes past Greg Charlton! Tchiressoua Lopez cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
9.12
Louis Bertin chips the ball to his team mate, Tchiressoua Lopez. Tchiressoua Lopez plays a scrappy one-two with Dominic Gemmell and advances towards the goal... Tchiressoua Lopez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
12.54
Mario Vieira chips the ball to his team mate, Abassi Dacourt. Abassi Dacourt tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
16.01
Erwan Jambay surges forward with the ball. Erwan Jambay shoots from distance. Solid save from Nwankwo Drake.
20.22
1-0Marvin Bailey gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Dominic Gemmell knocks in a cross ball towards Tchiressoua Lopez. Tchiressoua Lopez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.22
Wahid Brahami passes the ball forward to Kaba Moustaïd. Kaba Moustaïd lofts in a cross ball towards Dietmar Sammer. Dietmar Sammer outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it whistles just wide of the post!
30.42
Erwan Jambay knocks the ball forward to Patrice Valenconi. Patrice Valenconi lofts in a cross ball towards Tchiressoua Lopez. Tchiressoua Lopez connects with a diving header. Nwankwo Drake manages to gather it.
39.47
Mario Vieira decides to run forward with the ball. Mario Vieira plays a quick one-two with Dietmar Sammer and rushes in on goal... Mario Vieira shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Sean Superbi is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.41
Marvin Bailey flicks a high pass forward to Andre Ramora who brings the ball under control. Andre Ramora flicks a high pass forward. Patrice Valenconi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Patrice Valenconi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nwankwo Drake who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Cannes appear unchanged since the first half. RC Strasbourg also appear unchanged since the first half. The RC Strasbourg players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with RC Strasbourg kicking off!
47.48
Kevin Niven controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patrice Valenconi. Patrice Valenconi plays a quick one-two with Tchiressoua Lopez and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Patrice Valenconi provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
48.35
1-1Dietmar Sammer comes in with a very late challenge on Marvin Bailey. Dietmar Sammer is shown the red card!! Marvin Bailey stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.06
Mario Vieira makes a beautiful solo run. Mario Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Sherif Battles. Sherif Battles heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Sean Superbi!
53.06
Seeing a gap ahead, Mario Vieira plays the ball forward to Kaba Moustaïd. Kaba Moustaïd threads the ball through into the box. Some superb footwork from Sherif Battles provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball comes in low, but Sean Superbi effortlessly smothers it!
55.21
Erwan Jambay plays the ball forward to Tchiressoua Lopez. Tchiressoua Lopez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
59.57
1-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
60.53
1-1AC Cannes have made a substitution with Roland Van Rijswijk replacing Erwan Jambay .
61.60
Kevin Niven sees space and advances. Kevin Niven rushes past Antoine Lecocq! Kevin Niven rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Nwankwo Drake manages to gather it.
66.49
Greg Charlton flicks the ball to his team mate, Wahid Brahami. Wahid Brahami kicks a strong pass forward to Kaba Moustaïd. Kaba Moustaïd lofts in a cross ball towards Sherif Battles. Sherif Battles makes a deft header. It's there!! Sean Superbi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.45
Greg Charlton flicks the ball to his team mate, Mario Vieira. Mario Vieira runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Mario Vieira flicks the ball to his team mate, Sherif Battles. Some good footwork from Sherif Battles provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
75.22
1-3Kevin Niven flicks a high pass forward. Patrice Valenconi collects the pass. Patrice Valenconi passes the ball forward but Tchiressoua Lopez is offside!
78.55
Seeing a gap ahead, Marvin Bailey plays the ball forward to Roland Van Rijswijk. Roland Van Rijswijk advances with the ball. Roland Van Rijswijk shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
79.33
Mario Vieira threads the ball through to Kaba Moustaïd. Kaba Moustaïd plays a one-two with Sherif Battles and advances towards the goal... Kaba Moustaïd tries a spectacular strike but slams it into the crowd!
84.44
AC Cannes are keeping most of the possession.
89.13
1-3Kevin Niven comes in with a late challenge on Mario Vieira. Kevin Niven is warned by the referee! Mario Vieira stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Mario Vieira makes an attacking run forward. Mario Vieira chips the ball to his team mate, Sherif Battles. Sherif Battles cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
57.9%
42.1%
Play Area
21.1%
42.1%
36.8%
Scorers
| Tchiressoua Lopez 20 | Mario Vieira 39 Sherif Battles 66, 71 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mario Vieira of RC Strasbourg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Sean Superbi (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Marvin Bailey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Said Pavon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Filipe Neves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andre Ramora (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kevin Niven (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Erwan Jambay (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Louis Bertin (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dominic Gemmell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Tchiressoua Lopez (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Patrice Valenconi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Roland Van Rijswijk (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Youssouf Macé (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Seth Cope (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Nwankwo Drake (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rafik Zugna (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Florian Gleisenstein (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Greg Charlton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Antoine Lecocq (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Wahid Brahami (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mario Vieira (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Sherif Battles (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Dietmar Sammer (ATT) |  | 3 |
| 10. | Abassi Dacourt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kaba Moustaïd (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Paul Niven (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marcel Montero (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Manuele Moretti (MID) | 0 | |