Match Report


BastiaBastia     SM CaenSM Caen
David ConnorDavid Connor Computer Player Computer Player
Emilio LópezE. López81
G
1
G
59Marco AzzopardiM. Azzopardi
Bjorn-Tore KvarmeB. Kvarme77
D
2
D
67Giampietro FlorioG. Florio
Sergio C. RodriguezS. Rodriguez79
D
3
D
67Franois CinettiF. Cinetti
Orestis NikolaidisO. Nikolaidis77
D
4
D
60David FerronD. Ferron
Hassan KippeH. Kippe81
M
5
D
52Jean-Marc TatarianJ. Tatarian
Albrecht HelmerA. Helmer84
M
6
M
73Miguael TouréM. Touré
Gustavo MonteroG. Montero86
M
captain7
M
71Gianfranco Del PieroG. Del Piero
Thomas ZinnariT. Zinnari85
M
8
M
65Demlaba CisséD. Cissé
Agustín LunaA. Luna85
A
9
A
70Giuliano CardoneG. Cardone
Abdoulaye SoroA. Soro85
A
10captain
A
67Luis LopesL. Lopes
Cliff BrugginkC. Bruggink81
A
11
A
65Frank GreeningF. Greening
 
Alun EadieA. Eadie35
G
12
M
64Eric SammerE. Sammer
Craig CollinsC. Collins37
D
13
M
56Cedric DebaetsC. Debaets
Manuel MalickiM. Malicki36
D
14
M
51Ahmed FujenA. Fujen

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stade Armand Cesari where Bastia play host to SM Caen. A crowd of 20,378 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bastia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SM Caen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mathieur Durix.


0.00
Bastia get the match underway!
2.24
Without breaking stride, Gianfranco Del Piero plays the ball forward to Frank Greening. Frank Greening knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Lopes. Luis Lopes powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
6.39
Gianfranco Del Piero flicks a high pass forward. Luis Lopes collects the pass. Luis Lopes shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
9.23
Albrecht Helmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Abdoulaye Soro. Abdoulaye Soro whips in a cross ball towards Cliff Bruggink. Cliff Bruggink is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
10.55
Orestis Nikolaidis threads the ball through to Albrecht Helmer. Albrecht Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Agustín Luna comfortably collects the pass. Agustín Luna knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.42
Bjorn-Tore Kvarme makes a strong solo run forward. Bjorn-Tore Kvarme makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cliff Bruggink. Cliff Bruggink knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marco Azzopardi who gathers it comfortably.
14.08
Gustavo Montero comes in with a late challenge on Gianfranco Del Piero. Gustavo Montero is shown the yellow card! Gianfranco Del Piero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.14
Gianfranco Del Piero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Lopes. Luis Lopes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.25
Orestis Nikolaidis flicks a high pass forward. Gustavo Montero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gustavo Montero sees a break and surges forward. Gustavo Montero knocks the ball forward, putting Cliff Bruggink through on goal. Jean-Marc Tatarian clumsily knocks into Cliff Bruggink. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
20.45
Albrecht Helmer threads a neat ball through to Abdoulaye Soro. Abdoulaye Soro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
24.24
Sergio C. Rodriguez threads a neat ball through to Gustavo Montero. Gustavo Montero threads the ball through to Cliff Bruggink. Cliff Bruggink shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
27.59
Gustavo Montero hacks David Ferron from behind! Gustavo Montero is warned by the referee! David Ferron hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.08
David Ferron makes a probing pass to Miguael Touré. Miguael Touré kicks a strong pass forward to Giuliano Cardone. Giuliano Cardone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Lopes but he's offside!
36.13
Agustín Luna comes in with a late challenge on David Ferron. Agustín Luna is given a warning by the referee! David Ferron stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.21
Gianfranco Del Piero makes a simple pass to Frank Greening. Frank Greening knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bjorn-Tore Kvarme.
44.04
Thomas Zinnari flicks a high ball forward to Abdoulaye Soro who takes it down. Abdoulaye Soro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Marco Azzopardi manages to gather it easily.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bastia appear unchanged since the first half. SM Caen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
SM Caen kick off the second half!
48.59
Demlaba Cissé hits a low pass to Giuliano Cardone. Giuliano Cardone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bjorn-Tore Kvarme.
49.23
Bjorn-Tore Kvarme threads a neat ball through to Albrecht Helmer. Albrecht Helmer hits a low pass to Cliff Bruggink. Cliff Bruggink sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
51.20
Thomas Zinnari surges forward with the ball. Thomas Zinnari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.03
Jean-Marc Tatarian controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Demlaba Cissé. Demlaba Cissé flicks a high pass forward. Giuliano Cardone collects the pass. Giuliano Cardone knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Lopes. With a superhuman jump, Luis Lopes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
55.54
Hassan Kippe flicks a high pass forward. Agustín Luna controls it well on his chest. Agustín Luna knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Ferron.
59.54
Albrecht Helmer changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Albrecht Helmer whips in a cross ball towards Abdoulaye Soro. With a superhuman jump, Abdoulaye Soro connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
63.07
Sergio C. Rodriguez threads a neat ball through to Albrecht Helmer. Albrecht Helmer advances with the ball. Albrecht Helmer whips in a cross ball towards Agustín Luna. Agustín Luna rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
69.41
David Ferron receives the ball from a throw-in from Jean-Marc Tatarian. David Ferron makes a simple pass to Gianfranco Del Piero. Gianfranco Del Piero makes a beautiful solo run. Gianfranco Del Piero knocks the ball forward to Giuliano Cardone but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
71.30
Seeing a gap ahead, Gianfranco Del Piero plays the ball forward to Frank Greening. Frank Greening whips in a cross ball towards Giuliano Cardone. Giuliano Cardone rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Emilio López manages to gather it.
72.19
Gustavo Montero chips the ball to his team mate, Abdoulaye Soro. Abdoulaye Soro lofts in a cross ball towards Cliff Bruggink. Cliff Bruggink rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Franois Cinetti sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
73.47
Hassan Kippe flicks a high pass forward. Cliff Bruggink controls it well on his chest. Cliff Bruggink knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marco Azzopardi who gathers it comfortably.
75.30
Gustavo Montero makes a simple pass to Agustín Luna. Agustín Luna knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giampietro Florio.
78.40
With some swift thinking, Gianfranco Del Piero plays the ball forward to Giuliano Cardone. Giuliano Cardone cuts inside the box! Giuliano Cardone makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Superb reactions from Emilio López. What a save!
81.30
Jean-Marc Tatarian makes a simple pass to Miguael Touré. Miguael Touré controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Lopes. Luis Lopes shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
83.07
Hassan Kippe threads a neat ball through to Cliff Bruggink. Cliff Bruggink tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Marco Azzopardi smothers it!
84.25
Sergio C. Rodriguez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Zinnari. Thomas Zinnari threads a neat ball through to Cliff Bruggink. Cliff Bruggink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.57
Gianfranco Del Piero flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Lopes. Luis Lopes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Emilio López effortlessly smothers it!
89.55
David Ferron knocks the ball forward to Gianfranco Del Piero. Gianfranco Del Piero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frank Greening. Frank Greening knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bjorn-Tore Kvarme.
90.00
Hassan Kippe threads the ball through to Cliff Bruggink. Cliff Bruggink shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Bastia

SM Caen
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.1%
44.9%
Play Area
24.7%
43.8%
31.5%

Scorers
Abdoulaye Soro 20, 60
Agustín Luna 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Abdoulaye Soro of Bastia

Match Ratings