Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stade de lAube where Troyes Aube Champagne play host to Auxerre. A crowd of 9,319 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Troyes Aube Champagne and Auxerre are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Cabrol.


0.00
The first half starts with Troyes Aube Champagne kicking off!
3.11
Thomas Finazzi makes an attacking run forward. Thomas Finazzi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Manfa Quint.
10.49
Pape Diani flicks a high pass forward to Luuk Rudge who brings the ball under control. Luuk Rudge knocks in a cross ball towards Benoit Gallon. Benoit Gallon knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
14.01
Wes Campbell takes it forward alone. Wes Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.42
Jean-Luc Fournel threads a neat ball through to Chritophe Ginola. Chritophe Ginola controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diego Ecker. Diego Ecker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Victor Libbra who gathers it comfortably.
26.59
Chritophe Ginola changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Chritophe Ginola tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.56
Pape Diani hits a low pass to Benoit Gallon. Benoit Gallon cuts inside the box! Benoit Gallon side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.29
Shaun Mcgovern passes the ball forward to Luuk Rudge. Luuk Rudge knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arnaud Djorkaeff who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Troyes Aube Champagne appear unchanged since the first half. Auxerre also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Auxerre start the second half!
48.16
Hannes Lensing chips the ball to his team mate, Wes Campbell. Wes Campbell takes it forward alone. Wes Campbell lofts in a cross ball towards Diego Ecker. Diego Ecker makes a looping header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
51.10
Jean-Louis Cheyrou flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Mcgovern collects the pass. Shaun Mcgovern knocks the ball forward to Luuk Rudge. Luuk Rudge shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
53.23
Philipe Sitruk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wes Campbell. Wes Campbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ronan Poulard. Ronan Poulard shoots from 20 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Victor Libbra with no chance!! Goal for Troyes Aube Champagne!
59.45
Thomas Finazzi flicks a high pass forward. Diego Ecker collects the pass. Diego Ecker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Manfa Quint.
65.05
Cedric Maraval deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Shaun Mcgovern. Shaun Mcgovern flicks a high pass forward to Luuk Rudge who brings the ball under control. Luuk Rudge shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.31
Philipe Sitruk sees a break and surges forward. Philipe Sitruk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ronan Poulard. Ronan Poulard knocks in a cross ball towards Diego Ecker. Diego Ecker rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Victor Libbra!
72.21
Cedric Maraval knocks the ball forward to Norman Ljungberg. Norman Ljungberg knocks the ball to his team mate, Benoit Gallon. Benoit Gallon lofts in a cross ball towards Luuk Rudge. With a superhuman jump, Luuk Rudge connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
78.22
Rudy Battles flicks a high pass forward. Diego Ecker collects the pass. Diego Ecker knocks in a cross ball towards Ronan Poulard. Ronan Poulard finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
81.11
Jean-Louis Cheyrou kicks a strong pass forward to Shaun Mcgovern. Shaun Mcgovern plays the ball forward to Luuk Rudge. Luuk Rudge lofts in a cross ball towards Benoit Gallon. Benoit Gallon directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.37
Shaun Mcgovern flicks a high pass forward. Benoit Gallon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Benoit Gallon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yannick Nogueira.
84.28
Yannick Nogueira flicks a high ball forward to Rudy Battles who takes it down. Rudy Battles flicks a high pass forward. Diego Ecker holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Diego Ecker plays a one-two with Ronan Poulard and advances towards the goal... Diego Ecker makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
90.00
Wes Campbell flicks a high pass forward to Diego Ecker who brings the ball under control. Diego Ecker makes a simple pass, allowing Ronan Poulard to run into the box. Ronan Poulard takes a shot at goal but somehow Victor Libbra manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.7%
40.3%
Play Area
26.4%
44.4%
29.2%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ronan Poulard of Troyes Aube Champagne

Match Ratings
1.Arnaud Djorkaeff (GK)
6
2.Philipe Sitruk (DEF)
6
3.Yannick Nogueira (DEF)
6
4.Jean-Luc Fournel (DEF)
6
5.Hannes Lensing (DEF)
6
6.Chritophe Ginola (MID)
6
7.Rudy Battles (MID)
6
8.Thomas Finazzi (MID)
7
9.Wes Campbell (MID)
8
10.Ronan Poulard (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Diego Ecker (ATT)
7
 
12.Lionel Le Garrec (MID)
0
13.Reynald Gallas (MID)
0
14.Dario Bodmer (ATT)
0

1.Victor Libbra (GK)
6
2.Edwin Valois (DEF)
6
3.Cedric Maraval (DEF)
6
4.Manfa Quint (DEF)
6
5.Jean-Louis Cheyrou (DEF)
6
6.Norman Ljungberg (MID)
6
7.Joao Viana (MID)
6
8.Shaun Mcgovern (MID)
7
9.Pape Diani (MID)
6
10.Benoit Gallon (ATT)
6
11.Luuk Rudge (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Medhi Joseph-Augustin (ATT)
0
13.Ruby Douchez (ATT)
0
14.Raynald Le Roux (ATT)
0