Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stade de lAube where Troyes Aube Champagne play host to RC Lens. A crowd of 17,739 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Troyes Aube Champagne and RC Lens are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Numo Cousin.


0.00
RC Lens kick off!
8.49
Hennie Van Halst flicks a high pass forward to Scott Barrett who brings the ball under control. Scott Barrett advances inside the box! Scott Barrett rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
14.53
Yuri Pinato flicks a high pass forward. Scott Barrett collects the pass. Scott Barrett knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adel Gallas who gathers it comfortably.
22.25
Hennie Van Halst darts forward. Hennie Van Halst lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Forge. Fernando Forge is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.14
John Thomson knocks the ball to his team mate, Hennie Van Halst. Hennie Van Halst threads a neat ball through to Fernando Forge. Fernando Forge makes a probing pass between the defence to Kevin Schönenborn. Some silky footwork from Kevin Schönenborn provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
30.41
Zinedine Thimothée catches Martin Romero on the ankles. The referee calls over Zinedine Thimothée and warns him to calm down! Martin Romero gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.47
Hennie Van Halst hits a low pass to Scott Barrett. Scott Barrett knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Forge. With a superhuman jump, Fernando Forge connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
38.25
Colin Liddell clumsily knocks into Yuri Pinato. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Yuri Pinato runs off the knock.
39.38
Yuri Pinato threads a neat ball through to Kevin Schönenborn. Kevin Schönenborn makes a probing pass to Scott Barrett but he's offside!
42.45
John Thomson chips the ball to his team mate, Marcello Facciutto. Marcello Facciutto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Barrett. Scott Barrett knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Schönenborn. Kevin Schönenborn is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just off target!
44.14
John Thomson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hennie Van Halst. Hennie Van Halst flicks a high pass forward. Scott Barrett controls it well on his chest. Scott Barrett plays a one-two with Fernando Forge and rushes in on goal... Scott Barrett side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Troyes Aube Champagne!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Troyes Aube Champagne appear unchanged since the first half. RC Lens also appear unchanged since the first half. The RC Lens players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Troyes Aube Champagne kick off and get the second half underway!
53.19
Yuri Pinato knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Schönenborn. Kevin Schönenborn chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Forge. Fernando Forge shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.14
Hoalid Deplace changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Hoalid Deplace sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
59.32
Marcello Facciutto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Barrett. Scott Barrett knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adel Gallas who gathers it comfortably.
60.19
RC Lens have made 2 substitutions with Richard Chimbonda replacing Hoalid Deplace and Mickael Heurlié replacing Allan Jemmali .
63.39
With a delightful solo run, Hennie Van Halst stretches the opposition's defence. Hennie Van Halst whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Schönenborn. Kevin Schönenborn fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Adel Gallas as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
64.39
Hennie Van Halst takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Dominic Matteo reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
65.51
John Thomson threads the ball through to Marcello Facciutto. Marcello Facciutto threads a neat ball through to Fernando Forge. Fernando Forge knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adel Gallas who gathers it comfortably.
66.47
Alexander Fabiano flicks a high ball forward to Martin Romero who takes it down. Martin Romero whips in a cross ball towards Mickael Heurlié. Mickael Heurlié is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.26
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
72.22
Alexander Fabiano changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alexander Fabiano shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.53
Troyes Aube Champagne have made 2 substitutions with Guglielmo Dionisi replacing Zinedine Thimothée and Djimi Ait Atmane replacing Hennie Van Halst .
84.04
Richard Chimbonda hacks Djimi Ait Atmane from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Djimi Ait Atmane runs off the knock.
87.09
Richard Chimbonda flicks a high pass forward to Moussa Cakar who brings the ball under control. Moussa Cakar hits a low pass to Martin Romero. John Thomson barges into Martin Romero. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
89.00
John Thomson flicks a high pass forward to Marcello Facciutto who brings the ball under control. Marcello Facciutto passes the ball forward to Scott Barrett. Scott Barrett advances inside the box! Scott Barrett cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
John Thomson hits a low pass to Yuri Pinato. Yuri Pinato flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Forge controls it well on his chest. Fernando Forge shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
6
0
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
73.1%
26.9%
Play Area
26.9%
46.3%
26.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Forge of Troyes Aube Champagne

Match Ratings