Match Report


Chamois NiortaisChamois Niortais     AC AjaccioAC Ajaccio
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Djezon ZeitounD. Zeitoun64
G
1
G
67Florian ArphexadF. Arphexad
Ali DebesA. Debes72
D
2
D
74Teemu El KhebirT. El Khebir
Stephen JohnstoneS. Johnstone68
D
3captain
D
66Mauricio FernandezM. Fernandez
Madjid AssignonM. Assignon62
D
4
D
61Richard ZitelliR. Zitelli
Quim PostigaQ. Postiga62
D
5
M
60Jaouad ErceauJ. Erceau
Numo CollingN. Colling77
M
6
M
60Guilherme AlmeidaG. Almeida
Claudio RuizC. Ruiz68
M
captain7
M
60Jeremy MexesJ. Mexes
Djamel VildaD. Vilda67
M
8
M
51Jason PerronJ. Perron
Aboubacar NeveuA. Neveu78
A
9
A
66Jose AndradeJ. Andrade
Manfa ZaidanM. Zaidan75
A
10
A
64Alec WhiteA. White
Lauren Bisan-E. MercierL. Mercier68
A
11
A
60Haoulid HistillolesH. Histilloles
 
Paulo CostaP. Costa64
M
12
G
61Mamadou KarwattM. Karwatt
Nestor GrimaldiN. Grimaldi63
M
13
A
58Daniel LemassonD. Lemasson
Richard BoucherR. Boucher63
A
14
G
57Jean-Philippe AnselminiJ. Anselmini

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stade Rene Gaillard where Chamois Niortais play host to AC Ajaccio. A crowd of 16,781 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chamois Niortais are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AC Ajaccio appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Sommeil.


0.00
Chamois Niortais get the match underway!
3.38
Jeremy Mexes threads a neat ball through to Alec White. Alec White runs straight at the defence! Madjid Assignon hacks Alec White from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
10.07
Teemu El Khebir sees space and advances. Teemu El Khebir threads the ball through to Haoulid Histilloles. Haoulid Histilloles plays a one-two with Alec White and advances towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Haoulid Histilloles provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Madjid Assignon.
20.29
Numo Colling passes the ball forward to Manfa Zaidan. Manfa Zaidan knocks in a cross ball towards Lauren Bisan-E. Mercier. Lauren Bisan-E. Mercier whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
22.12
Mauricio Fernandez passes the ball forward to Guilherme Almeida. Guilherme Almeida flicks a high ball forward to Alec White who takes it down. Alec White whips in a cross ball towards Jose Andrade. Jose Andrade knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Djezon Zeitoun gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
24.27
Ali Debes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Numo Colling. Numo Colling controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aboubacar Neveu. Aboubacar Neveu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Florian Arphexad who gathers it comfortably.
28.53
Ali Debes comes in with a late challenge on Alec White. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alec White hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.03
Djamel Vilda flicks a high pass forward. Lauren Bisan-E. Mercier holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lauren Bisan-E. Mercier whips in a cross ball towards Manfa Zaidan. Manfa Zaidan heads the ball goalwards. Manfa Zaidan scores for Chamois Niortais!!
45.00
Quim Postiga controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Ruiz. Claudio Ruiz threads a neat ball through to Manfa Zaidan. Manfa Zaidan lofts in a cross ball towards Aboubacar Neveu. Aboubacar Neveu whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Chamois Niortais have changed their lineup with Paulo Costa replacing Stephen Johnstone and Richard Boucher replacing Lauren Bisan-E. Mercier. AC Ajaccio appear unchanged since the first half. The AC Ajaccio players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with AC Ajaccio kicking off!
48.49
Djamel Vilda deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manfa Zaidan. Manfa Zaidan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Zitelli.
53.29
Manfa Zaidan clumsily knocks into Teemu El Khebir. Manfa Zaidan is given a warning by the referee! Teemu El Khebir runs off the knock.
54.30
Claudio Ruiz takes a quick throw-in. Djamel Vilda darts forward. Djamel Vilda plays a one-two with Manfa Zaidan and rushes in on goal... Djamel Vilda tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Florian Arphexad smothers it!
55.31
Paulo Costa pushes up the pitch. Paulo Costa plays the ball forward to Aboubacar Neveu. Aboubacar Neveu knocks in a cross ball towards Manfa Zaidan. Manfa Zaidan whips the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.21
Chamois Niortais have made a substitution with Nestor Grimaldi replacing Djamel Vilda .AC Ajaccio have made a substitution with Mamadou Karwatt replacing Jose Andrade .
69.00
Claudio Ruiz kicks a strong pass forward to Aboubacar Neveu. Aboubacar Neveu knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Teemu El Khebir.
71.43
Nestor Grimaldi takes it forward alone. Nestor Grimaldi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Florian Arphexad who gathers it comfortably.
75.40
Jason Perron sees Mamadou Karwatt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mamadou Karwatt makes a probing pass to Alec White but he's offside!
77.23
Mauricio Fernandez barges into Aboubacar Neveu. The referee calls over Mauricio Fernandez and shows him a yellow card! Aboubacar Neveu carries on, but is struggling a bit.
79.29
Claudio Ruiz passes the ball forward to Manfa Zaidan. Manfa Zaidan hits a low pass to Aboubacar Neveu. Aboubacar Neveu shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
85.29
Claudio Ruiz threads a neat ball through to Manfa Zaidan. Manfa Zaidan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.48
Numo Colling threads a neat ball through to Aboubacar Neveu. Aboubacar Neveu lofts in a cross ball towards Manfa Zaidan. Manfa Zaidan makes a convincing header. Manfa Zaidan scores for Chamois Niortais!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Chamois Niortais

AC Ajaccio
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
1
0
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.8%
43.2%
Play Area
22.2%
42%
35.8%

Scorers
Manfa Zaidan 40, 55, 89
Aboubacar Neveu 45, 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Manfa Zaidan of Chamois Niortais

Match Ratings