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A few clouds cover the sky here at Stade Rene Gaillard where Chamois Niortais play host to Guingamp. A crowd of 9,227 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chamois Niortais are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Guingamp appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jonathan Cubilier.


0.00
Chamois Niortais kick off and get the first half underway!
8.36
Wahid Decroix flicks a high pass forward. Luis-Clemente Mazzoncini controls it well on his chest. Luis-Clemente Mazzoncini tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.35
Gavin Greig brings the ball forward. Gavin Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Giuseppe Govou. Giuseppe Govou flicks the ball with his head. Jero Zitelli is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.27
Said De Freitas makes an attacking run forward. Said De Freitas knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arnaud Jeunechamp.
44.10
Mohamed Carlier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pape Petereyns. Pape Petereyns kicks a strong pass forward to Giuseppe Govou. Giuseppe Govou deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dianbobo Agathe but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Chamois Niortais appear unchanged since the first half. Guingamp also appear unchanged since the first half. The Guingamp players seem much more motivated whilst the Chamois Niortais players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Guingamp start the second half!
54.37
Gilles Blondeau takes it forward alone. Gilles Blondeau deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giuseppe Govou. Giuseppe Govou knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jero Zitelli who gathers it comfortably.
57.52
Mohamed Carlier passes the ball forward to Gavin Greig. Gavin Greig threads a neat ball through to Giuseppe Govou. Giuseppe Govou sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. What a cracker!! Jero Zitelli had no chance!! Goal for Chamois Niortais!
60.01
Chamois Niortais have made a substitution with Numo Boulanger replacing Florent Capiaux .Guingamp appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
66.46
Kuami Souchard flicks the ball to his team mate, John Ndiaye. John Ndiaye makes a simple pass, allowing Kuami Lemasson to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Kuami Lemasson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
67.46
Mohamed Carlier clumsily knocks into Luis-Clemente Mazzoncini. Mohamed Carlier is warned by the referee! Luis-Clemente Mazzoncini runs off the knock.
72.51
Fabrice Ursule decides to run forward with the ball. Fabrice Ursule flicks a high ball forward to Kuami Lemasson who gracefully takes it down. Kuami Lemasson shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Bill Royce comfortably smothers it!
73.39
Fabrice Ursule catches Dianbobo Agathe on the ankles. The referee calls over Fabrice Ursule and shows him a yellow card! Dianbobo Agathe runs off the knock.
75.08
Said De Freitas kicks a strong pass forward to John Ndiaye. John Ndiaye sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Bill Royce is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.08
Chamois Niortais have made a substitution with Ivone Scoponi replacing Mohamed Carlier .
78.07
Wahid Decroix knocks the ball forward to Luis-Clemente Mazzoncini. Luis-Clemente Mazzoncini advances inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Luis-Clemente Mazzoncini provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
81.53
Vincent Maqua knocks the ball forward to Kuami Souchard. Kuami Souchard flicks a high pass forward. Luis-Clemente Mazzoncini controls it well on his chest. Luis-Clemente Mazzoncini plays a quick one-two with Kuami Lemasson and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from Luis-Clemente Mazzoncini provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.06
Said De Freitas clumsily knocks into Gavin Greig. The referee warns Said De Freitas to calm down! Gavin Greig runs off the knock.
84.04
Pape Petereyns flicks a high pass forward. Giuseppe Govou controls it well on his chest. Giuseppe Govou shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
85.20
Yohan Frapolli kicks a strong pass forward to Pape Petereyns. Pape Petereyns flicks a high pass forward. Giuseppe Govou holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Giuseppe Govou edges inside the box! Giuseppe Govou shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Chamois Niortais!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.2%
37.8%
Play Area
29.7%
43.2%
27%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Giuseppe Govou of Chamois Niortais

Match Ratings