Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stade La Meinau where RC Strasbourg play host to AC Ajaccio. A crowd of 18,135 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RC Strasbourg are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AC Ajaccio appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Numo Cousin.


0.00
AC Ajaccio kick off!
2.26
Mario Vieira decides to run forward with the ball. Mario Vieira plays a quick one-two with Kaba Moustaïd and rushes in on goal... Mario Vieira makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Florian Arphexad.
3.09
It's a corner kick. Mario Vieira loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Dietmar Sammer is dispossessed by a tackle from Mauricio Fernandez.
6.30
Mario Vieira barges into Jeremy Mexes. The referee brings Mario Vieira to one side and gives him a warning! Jeremy Mexes runs off the knock.
9.13
Antoine Lecocq kicks a strong pass forward to Wahid Brahami. Wahid Brahami controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Abassi Dacourt. Abassi Dacourt shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.38
Richard Zitelli threads the ball through to Jeremy Mexes. Jeremy Mexes sees space and advances. Jeremy Mexes tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Nwankwo Drake. Excellent save.
26.28
Guilherme Almeida kicks a strong pass forward to Haoulid Histilloles. Haoulid Histilloles knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nwankwo Drake who gathers it comfortably.
28.23
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
33.05
Mario Vieira plays the ball forward to Kaba Moustaïd. Kaba Moustaïd shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
39.20
Guilherme Almeida threads a neat ball through to Haoulid Histilloles. Haoulid Histilloles shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Nwankwo Drake.
40.22
It's a corner kick. Jason Perron kicks a low ball out wide. Abassi Dacourt gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
42.27
Abassi Dacourt comes in with a late challenge on Richard Zitelli. The referee brings Abassi Dacourt to one side and gives him a warning! Richard Zitelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. RC Strasbourg appear unchanged since the first half. AC Ajaccio 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
RC Strasbourg kick off and get the second half underway!
47.15
Antoine Lecocq catches Alec White on the ankles. The referee warns Antoine Lecocq to calm down! Alec White grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
48.42
Mario Vieira flicks a high ball forward to Kaba Moustaïd who takes it down. Kaba Moustaïd finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
49.19
Richard Zitelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jaouad Erceau. Jaouad Erceau advances with the ball. Jaouad Erceau sees Alec White just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Alec White cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
51.13
Jeremy Mexes makes a simple pass to Haoulid Histilloles. Haoulid Histilloles knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Andrade. Jose Andrade finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Nwankwo Drake. Excellent save.
54.51
Greg Charlton flicks a high pass forward. Mario Vieira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mario Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Abassi Dacourt controls it well on his chest. Abassi Dacourt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Florian Arphexad manages to gather it easily.
55.52
Mario Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Abassi Dacourt collects the pass. Abassi Dacourt makes a probing pass to Dietmar Sammer but he's offside!
57.58
Mario Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Kaba Moustaïd holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kaba Moustaïd shoots from 25 yards. Florian Arphexad gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
63.05
Wahid Brahami changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Wahid Brahami knocks in a cross ball towards Abassi Dacourt. Abassi Dacourt fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Florian Arphexad.
66.21
Jeremy Mexes makes a simple pass to Alec White. Alec White lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Andrade. Jose Andrade beats his man to it with a header but it flies just wide!
69.42
Jason Perron receives the ball from a throw-in from Jeremy Mexes. Jason Perron laces a through ball forward to Haoulid Histilloles. Haoulid Histilloles whips in a cross ball towards Alec White. Alec White finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball comes off Antoine Lecocq and the loose ball is cleared up field.
71.37
Jason Perron flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec White. Alec White tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
72.10
Guilherme Almeida makes an attacking run forward. Guilherme Almeida cuts inside the box! Guilherme Almeida tries a spectacular strike. Solid save from Nwankwo Drake.
73.19
Antoine Lecocq makes a simple pass to Wahid Brahami. Wahid Brahami flicks a high pass forward. Kaba Moustaïd collects the pass. Kaba Moustaïd shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
77.29
Richard Zitelli threads a neat ball through to Guilherme Almeida. Guilherme Almeida threads a neat ball through to Haoulid Histilloles. Haoulid Histilloles knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.42
Richard Zitelli catches Abassi Dacourt on the ankles. The referee calls over Richard Zitelli and shows him a yellow card! Abassi Dacourt gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.27
Wahid Brahami hacks Jason Perron from behind! The referee calls over Wahid Brahami and shows him a yellow card! Jason Perron hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.23
Mario Vieira clumsily knocks into Richard Zitelli. The referee calls over Mario Vieira and shows him a yellow card! Richard Zitelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Dietmar Sammer catches Richard Zitelli on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Richard Zitelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
6
1
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.7%
61.3%
Play Area
25.3%
45.3%
29.3%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Guilherme Almeida of AC Ajaccio

Match Ratings