Match Report


RC StrasbourgRC Strasbourg     AC CannesAC Cannes
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Nwankwo DrakeN. Drake72
G
captain1
G
68Sean SuperbiS. Superbi
Stephen InsleyS. Insley68
D
2
D
74Marvin BaileyM. Bailey
Florian GleisensteinF. Gleisenstein61
D
3
D
70Said PavonS. Pavon
Greg CharltonG. Charlton58
D
4
D
69Youssouf MacéY. Macé
Antoine LecocqA. Lecocq56
D
5
M
73Andre RamoraA. Ramora
Mario VieiraM. Vieira74
M
6
M
69Kevin NivenK. Niven
Manuele MorettiM. Moretti68
M
7
M
63Stephen MortonS. Morton
Sherif BattlesS. Battles79
A
8
M
58Erwan JambayE. Jambay
Dietmar SammerD. Sammer76
A
9captain
A
71Dominic GemmellD. Gemmell
Vincenzo RahnV. Rahn74
A
10
A
63Patrice ValenconiP. Valenconi
Abassi DacourtA. Dacourt70
A
11
A
57Alain TraoreA. Traore
 
Marcel MonteroM. Montero70
G
12
D
69Filipe NevesF. Neves
Stanley WilcoxS. Wilcox67
M
13
G
60Micha‘l MendesM. Mendes
Toifilou FayeT. Faye62
A
14
D
58Matthias PolheimM. Polheim

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stade La Meinau where RC Strasbourg play host to AC Cannes. A crowd of 19,324 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RC Strasbourg are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AC Cannes appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Abdoullaye Jager.


0.00
AC Cannes get the match underway!
3.10
Seeing a gap ahead, Manuele Moretti plays the ball forward to Sherif Battles. Sherif Battles sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
12.28
Marvin Bailey sees space and advances. Marvin Bailey sees a break and surges forward. Marvin Bailey cuts inside the box! Marvin Bailey cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
14.07
Marvin Bailey flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Morton who takes it down. Stephen Morton kicks a strong pass forward to Patrice Valenconi. Patrice Valenconi tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Nwankwo Drake manages to gather it.
24.04
Antoine Lecocq comes in with a late challenge on Dominic Gemmell. The referee brings Antoine Lecocq to one side and gives him a warning! Dominic Gemmell runs off the knock.
27.06
Youssouf Macé threads a neat ball through to Erwan Jambay. Erwan Jambay makes a simple pass to Patrice Valenconi. Patrice Valenconi makes a probing pass between the defence to Alain Traore. Alain Traore muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
28.03
With some swift thinking, Said Pavon plays the ball forward to Andre Ramora. Andre Ramora chips the ball to his team mate, Alain Traore. Alain Traore whips in a cross ball towards Patrice Valenconi. Patrice Valenconi fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Nwankwo Drake!
33.42
Manuele Moretti receives the ball from a throw-in from Mario Vieira. Manuele Moretti sees a break and surges forward. Manuele Moretti lofts in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Rahn. Vincenzo Rahn makes a deft header but Sean Superbi reads it well. Excellent save!
36.09
Manuele Moretti clumsily knocks into Said Pavon. The referee brings Manuele Moretti to one side and gives him a warning! Said Pavon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.01
With imagination, Greg Charlton plays the ball forward to Mario Vieira. Mario Vieira threads a neat ball through to Sherif Battles. Sherif Battles shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Sean Superbi smothers it!
45.00
Kevin Niven flicks a high pass forward to Alain Traore who brings the ball under control. Alain Traore advances inside the box! Alain Traore looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it rises well off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. RC Strasbourg appear unchanged since the first half. AC Cannes 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!
47.24
Kevin Niven clumsily knocks into Manuele Moretti. The referee warns Kevin Niven to calm down! Manuele Moretti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.29
Greg Charlton comes in with a late challenge on Patrice Valenconi. The referee brings Greg Charlton to one side and gives him a warning! Patrice Valenconi stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.18
AC Cannes have made a substitution with Filipe Neves replacing Stephen Morton .
61.24
Youssouf Macé knocks the ball forward to Erwan Jambay. Erwan Jambay flicks a high pass forward to Alain Traore who brings the ball under control. Alain Traore skips past Florian Gleisenstein! Alain Traore looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.23
Greg Charlton takes it forward alone. Greg Charlton flicks a high pass forward to Vincenzo Rahn who brings the ball under control. Vincenzo Rahn tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
69.08
Filipe Neves kicks a strong pass forward to Patrice Valenconi. Patrice Valenconi makes a simple pass, allowing Alain Traore to run into the box. Alain Traore makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alain Traore!
73.14
Kevin Niven makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alain Traore. Alain Traore knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.40
Greg Charlton threads a neat ball through to Mario Vieira. Mario Vieira flicks a high ball forward to Abassi Dacourt who takes it down. Abassi Dacourt makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Sherif Battles. Some silky footwork from Sherif Battles provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
78.07
Filipe Neves runs straight at the opposition's defence. Filipe Neves controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Patrice Valenconi through on goal. Some good footwork from Patrice Valenconi provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.39
Florian Gleisenstein threads a neat ball through to Manuele Moretti. Manuele Moretti makes a simple pass to Vincenzo Rahn. Vincenzo Rahn cuts inside the box! Vincenzo Rahn muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper, Sean Superbi, sees it late!! Goal for RC Strasbourg!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

RC Strasbourg

AC Cannes
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
31.9%
68.1%
Play Area
33.3%
43.1%
23.6%

Scorers
Vincenzo Rahn 89
Alain Traore 69
Patrice Valenconi 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Patrice Valenconi of AC Cannes

Match Ratings
1.Nwankwo Drake (GK)
6
2.Stephen Insley (DEF)
6
3.Florian Gleisenstein (DEF)
6
4.Greg Charlton (DEF)
6
5.Antoine Lecocq (DEF)
5
6.Mario Vieira (MID)
6
7.Manuele Moretti (MID)
7
8.Sherif Battles (ATT)
6
9.Dietmar Sammer (ATT)
6
10.Vincenzo Rahn (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Abassi Dacourt (ATT)
6
 
12.Marcel Montero (GK)
0
13.Stanley Wilcox (MID)
0
14.Toifilou Faye (ATT)
0

1.Sean Superbi (GK)
6
2.Marvin Bailey (DEF)
8
3.Said Pavon (DEF)
7
4.Youssouf Macé (DEF)
6
5.Andre Ramora (MID)
6
6.Kevin Niven (MID)
6
7.Stephen Morton (MID)
6
8.Erwan Jambay (MID)
6
9.Dominic Gemmell (ATT)
6
10.Patrice Valenconi (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Alain Traore (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Filipe Neves (DEF)
7
13.Micha‘l Mendes (GK)
0
14.Matthias Polheim (DEF)
0