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There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade Francis Turcan where Martigues play host to Girondins de Bordeaux. A crowd of 15,909 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Martigues are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Girondins de Bordeaux appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Christophe Fanni.


0.00
Girondins de Bordeaux start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.22
Lionel Mey comes in with a late challenge on Sherif Benon. The referee brings Lionel Mey to one side and gives him a warning! Sherif Benon grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
8.14
Lionel Mey advances with the ball. Lionel Mey skips past Francis Silva! Lionel Mey side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is miles over!
14.46
Showing composure, Yohann Debec laces a weighted ball forward to Noel Merson. Noel Merson chips the ball to his team mate, Ciro Tacchi. Ciro Tacchi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sammy Zidane.
15.11
Girondins de Bordeaux have made a substitution with Denis Panov replacing Gianni Zitolo .
18.20
Lionel Mey makes a simple pass to Daguyl Laville. Daguyl Laville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.30
Peter Micoud changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Peter Micoud finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
28.01
Sammy Zidane takes it forward alone. Sammy Zidane threads the ball through to Nicola Carlo Guastalvino. Nicola Carlo Guastalvino knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ferdinand Pamarot who gathers it comfortably.
30.28
Lionel Mey flicks the ball to his team mate, Denis Panov. Denis Panov knocks in a cross ball towards Emmanuel Soumah. Emmanuel Soumah is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.28
Girondins de Bordeaux have made a substitution with Geoffrey André replacing Daguyl Laville .
36.18
Numo Escudé laces a through ball forward to David Birnbaum. David Birnbaum lofts in a cross ball towards Gonzalo Fujen. Gonzalo Fujen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Armindo Ponsard. Excellent block.
38.58
Numo Escudé deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gonzalo Fujen. Gonzalo Fujen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marco Domoraud who gathers it comfortably.
39.21
Lionel Mey laces a through ball forward to Denis Panov. Denis Panov shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
40.55
Peter Micoud kicks a strong pass forward to Nicola Carlo Guastalvino. Nicola Carlo Guastalvino whips in a cross ball towards Geoffrey André. Geoffrey André is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.50
Sherif Benon flicks a high pass forward. Ciro Tacchi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ciro Tacchi knocks in a cross ball towards David Birnbaum. David Birnbaum outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
Franois Pignol boots it upfield. Gonzalo Fujen knocks in a cross ball towards David Birnbaum. With a superhuman jump, David Birnbaum connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies just wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Martigues appear unchanged since the first half. Girondins de Bordeaux have changed their lineup with Dagui Benyachou replacing Lionel Mey.

45.00
The second half starts with Martigues kicking off!
48.25
Dagui Benyachou sees Geoffrey André in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Geoffrey André shoots from long range but is denied by Ferdinand Pamarot. Excellent save.
49.18
With vision, Dagui Benyachou laces a through ball forward to Nicola Carlo Guastalvino. Nicola Carlo Guastalvino knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ferdinand Pamarot who gathers it comfortably.
51.08
Francis Silva decides to run forward with the ball. Francis Silva makes a simple pass to David Birnbaum. David Birnbaum tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.47
Emmanuel Gravelaine makes a simple pass to Ciro Tacchi. Ciro Tacchi makes a defence splitting pass to Gonzalo Fujen. Gonzalo Fujen tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
59.07
Franois Pignol flicks a high ball forward to Noel Merson who takes it down. Noel Merson makes a simple pass to David Birnbaum. David Birnbaum shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
60.42
Martigues have made a substitution with Sylvain Sibille replacing Emmanuel Gravelaine and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
61.46
Dagui Benyachou knocks the ball to his team mate, Denis Panov. Denis Panov lofts in a cross ball towards Nicola Carlo Guastalvino. Nicola Carlo Guastalvino jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Ferdinand Pamarot is on top of it.
66.16
Sherif Benon sees a break and surges forward. Sherif Benon shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
72.49
Peter Micoud knocks the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey André. Geoffrey André rushes past Francis Silva! Geoffrey André rockets a shot on goal. Geoffrey André scores for Girondins de Bordeaux!!
90.00
Peter Micoud threads a neat ball through to Nicola Carlo Guastalvino. Nicola Carlo Guastalvino controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Denis Panov through on goal. Yohann Debec barges into Denis Panov. Denis Panov appeals for a penalty! Given!!
90.00
The referee points to the spot..
90.00
Emmanuel Soumah steps up but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
27.4%
49.3%
23.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Geoffrey André of Girondins de Bordeaux

Match Ratings