Match Report


RC StrasbourgRC Strasbourg     AuxerreAuxerre
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jimmy ChaveriatJ. Chaveriat57
G
1
G
66Victor LibbraV. Libbra
Komian BourmaudK. Bourmaud71
D
2
D
62Edwin ValoisE. Valois
Luis JardimL. Jardim62
D
captain3
D
60Cedric MaravalC. Maraval
Guillaume LevintskyG. Levintsky61
D
4captain
D
59Manfa QuintM. Quint
Antonio MoreiraA. Moreira66
M
5
D
55Jean-Louis CheyrouJ. Cheyrou
Marcel LarosM. Laros63
M
6
M
69Norman LjungbergN. Ljungberg
Eugne SoloyE. Soloy59
M
7
M
67Joao VianaJ. Viana
Jean Francois AubanelJ. Aubanel55
M
8
M
66Shaun McgovernS. Mcgovern
Gaspar TeixeiraG. Teixeira62
A
9
M
66Pape DianiP. Diani
Fernando KeitaF. Keita58
A
10
A
74Benoit GallonB. Gallon
Marama BaillsM. Baills51
A
11
A
66Luuk RudgeL. Rudge
 
Oswaldo GonzalesO. Gonzales55
G
12
A
60Medhi Joseph-AugustinM. Joseph-Augustin
Antoine LinaresA. Linares54
D
13
A
50Ruby DouchezR. Douchez
Geoffroy BottelinG. Bottelin53
M
14
A
50Raynald Le RouxR. Le Roux

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stade La Meinau where RC Strasbourg play host to Auxerre. A crowd of 8,980 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RC Strasbourg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Auxerre appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Debeve.


0.00
Auxerre start the match!
4.05
Cedric Maraval flicks a high ball forward to Shaun Mcgovern who takes it down. Shaun Mcgovern chips the ball to his team mate, Benoit Gallon. Benoit Gallon finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Jimmy Chaveriat!
9.30
Antonio Moreira hits a low pass to Gaspar Teixeira. Gaspar Teixeira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.28
Cedric Maraval runs forward with the ball. Cedric Maraval sees Benoit Gallon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Benoit Gallon tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jimmy Chaveriat with no chance!! Goal for Auxerre!
20.13
Edwin Valois sees Joao Viana in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joao Viana chips the ball to his team mate, Luuk Rudge. Luuk Rudge whips in a cross ball towards Benoit Gallon. Benoit Gallon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Solid save from Jimmy Chaveriat.
21.00
Shaun Mcgovern kicks a strong pass forward to Benoit Gallon. Benoit Gallon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jimmy Chaveriat who gathers it comfortably.
30.33
Shaun Mcgovern comes in with a late challenge on Marcel Laros. The referee calls over Shaun Mcgovern and warns him to calm down! Marcel Laros runs off the knock.
32.12
Marcel Laros decides to run forward with the ball. Marcel Laros passes the ball forward but Fernando Keita is offside!
38.38
Under pressure, Cedric Maraval clears the ball far upfield. Luuk Rudge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.03
Norman Ljungberg flicks a high pass forward. Benoit Gallon controls it well on his chest. Benoit Gallon rushes past Komian Bourmaud! Some good footwork from Benoit Gallon provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Jimmy Chaveriat has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.47
Joao Viana flicks a high pass forward. Luuk Rudge holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luuk Rudge shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Jimmy Chaveriat!
45.00
Komian Bourmaud flicks a high ball forward to Eugne Soloy who gracefully takes it down. Eugne Soloy passes the ball forward to Marama Baills. Marama Baills whips in a cross ball towards Gaspar Teixeira. Gaspar Teixeira makes a looping header on goal. Victor Libbra manages to gather it effortlessly.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. RC Strasbourg appear unchanged since the first half. Auxerre also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and RC Strasbourg get the second half underway!
47.52
Shaun Mcgovern changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Shaun Mcgovern lofts in a cross ball towards Benoit Gallon. Benoit Gallon directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Jimmy Chaveriat!
48.28
With imagination, Joao Viana picks a pass forward to Benoit Gallon. Benoit Gallon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jimmy Chaveriat who gathers it comfortably.
49.32
Marcel Laros flicks the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Teixeira. Gaspar Teixeira shoots from 25 yards. Wonderful reactions from Victor Libbra keeps it out!
57.29
Seeing a gap ahead, Cedric Maraval laces a weighted ball forward to Joao Viana. Joao Viana makes a simple pass to Benoit Gallon. Benoit Gallon knocks in a cross ball towards Luuk Rudge. Luuk Rudge connects with a diving header but it rises well off target!
59.08
Eugne Soloy threads a neat ball through to Marama Baills. Marama Baills plays a scrappy one-two with Gaspar Teixeira and advances towards the goal... Marama Baills looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marama Baills!
63.33
Edwin Valois makes a simple pass to Joao Viana. Joao Viana flicks a high ball forward to Luuk Rudge who takes it down. Luuk Rudge knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Komian Bourmaud.
66.04
Marcel Laros plays the ball forward to Marama Baills. Marama Baills plays a one-two with Fernando Keita and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Marama Baills provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper, Victor Libbra, sees it late!! Goal for RC Strasbourg!
71.05
Guillaume Levintsky flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Laros. Marcel Laros flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Keita. Fernando Keita shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
72.45
Joao Viana clumsily knocks into Jean Francois Aubanel. The referee calls over Joao Viana and warns him to calm down! Jean Francois Aubanel stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.31
Marcel Laros kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Keita. Fernando Keita kicks a strong pass forward to Marama Baills but the referee indicates it's offside!
77.02
With a delightful solo run, Shaun Mcgovern stretches the opposition's defence. Shaun Mcgovern knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Komian Bourmaud.
87.17
Pape Diani flicks a high pass forward. Luuk Rudge controls it well on his chest. Luuk Rudge knocks in a cross ball towards Benoit Gallon. Benoit Gallon powers a header at goal. Jimmy Chaveriat didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
89.58
Shaun Mcgovern takes it forward alone. Shaun Mcgovern knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Komian Bourmaud.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

RC Strasbourg

Auxerre
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42%
58%
Play Area
29.6%
46.9%
23.5%

Scorers
Marama Baills 59, 66
Benoit Gallon 16, 39

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Benoit Gallon of Auxerre

Match Ratings