Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stade Gaston Petit where Chateauroux play host to Troyes Aube Champagne. A crowd of 8,899 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chateauroux are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Troyes Aube Champagne appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alain Belbey.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chateauroux are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Troyes Aube Champagne appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alain Belbey.
0.00
0-0Troyes Aube Champagne start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.02
0-0David Upson threads the ball through to Eric Nafti. Eric Nafti makes a pass forward but Julien Hervé makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
6.41
0-0Emmerick Matingou comes in with a late challenge on Jeremie Darcheville. The referee calls over Emmerick Matingou and shows him a yellow card! Jeremie Darcheville hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.27
Kwami Ursule flicks a high pass forward. Julien Hervé controls it well on his chest. Julien Hervé puts a great ball through. Emmerick Matingou runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
12.05
0-0Sabri Bochu sees a break and surges forward. Sabri Bochu sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Johan Liedholm is on top of it.
18.02
0-0Bernard Wimbée flicks a high ball forward to Julien Hervé who takes it down. Julien Hervé whips in a cross ball towards Emmerick Matingou. Emmerick Matingou jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
26.24
Zoltan Sarr passes the ball forward to Syd Heskey. Syd Heskey knocks in a cross ball towards Lucien Johansen. Lucien Johansen beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Johan Liedholm.
30.27
Bernard Wimbée threads a neat ball through to Julien Hervé. Julien Hervé whips in a cross ball towards Emmerick Matingou. Emmerick Matingou makes a deft header. Fabio Sahnoun didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
32.28
Youl Alidor Ribeiro threads the ball through to Sabri Bochu. Sabri Bochu makes a probing pass to Syd Heskey. Syd Heskey shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
34.19
Kwami Ursule makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emmerick Matingou. Emmerick Matingou plays a quick one-two with Julien Hervé and rushes in on goal... Emmerick Matingou tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
39.12
Kwami Ursule catches Zoltan Sarr on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Zoltan Sarr stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.46
Bernard Wimbée makes a probing pass to Eric Nafti. Eric Nafti skips past Steve Djorkaeff! Eric Nafti makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
44.23
Guillermo Kastendeuch sees a break and surges forward. Guillermo Kastendeuch flicks a high pass forward. Emmerick Matingou controls it well on his chest. Emmerick Matingou tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chateauroux appear unchanged since the first half. Troyes Aube Champagne also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Chateauroux kick off the second half!
47.03
1-0Guillermo Kastendeuch kicks a strong pass forward to Bernard Wimbée. With a delightful solo run, Bernard Wimbée stretches the opposition's defence. Bernard Wimbée lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Nafti. Eric Nafti outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
53.58
1-0Vincent Celdran flicks a high ball forward to Kwami Ursule who gracefully takes it down. Kwami Ursule flicks a high pass forward. Eric Nafti holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eric Nafti knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steve Djorkaeff.
57.47
Steve Djorkaeff chips the ball to his team mate, Reginald Lestin. Reginald Lestin sees space and advances. Reginald Lestin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Johan Liedholm is on top of his game. He makes it look easy!
60.35
1-0Emmerick Drouin catches Bernard Wimbée on the ankles. The referee brings Emmerick Drouin to one side and gives him a warning! Bernard Wimbée runs off the knock.
66.01
Vincent Celdran flicks a high pass forward to Bernard Wimbée who brings the ball under control. Bernard Wimbée flicks a high pass forward. Eric Nafti collects the pass. Eric Nafti runs straight at the defence! Eric Nafti side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Fabio Sahnoun!
73.35
Steve Djorkaeff chips the ball to his team mate, Sabri Bochu. Sabri Bochu threads a neat ball through to Lucien Johansen. Lucien Johansen finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.10
Steve Djorkaeff catches Eric Nafti on the ankles. Steve Djorkaeff is shown the yellow card! Eric Nafti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.40
Guillermo Kastendeuch controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Upson. David Upson flicks a high ball forward to Julien Hervé who takes it down. Julien Hervé knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Eric Nafti 47 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Johan Liedholm (GK)
7
2. Vincent Celdran (DEF)
7
3. Guillermo Kastendeuch (DEF)
7
4. Aloisio Debeve (DEF)
6
5. Domenico Frey (DEF)
6
6. Bernard Wimbée (MID)
8
7. David Upson (MID)
6
8. Kwami Ursule (MID)
6
9. Julien Hervé (ATT)
6
10. Eric Nafti (ATT)
9
11. Emmerick Matingou (ATT)
6
12. Stuart Granville (GK)
0
13. Ricardo Fernandes (ATT)
0
14. Steed Hognon (ATT)
0
1. Fabio Sahnoun (GK)
6
2. Steve Djorkaeff (DEF)
6
3. Youl Alidor Ribeiro (DEF)
6
4. Jeremie Darcheville (DEF)
6
5. Reginald Lestin (MID)
6
6. Zoltan Sarr (MID)
6
7. Alexandre Clement (MID)
6
8. Sabri Bochu (MID)
7
9. Emmerick Drouin (MID)
5
10. Lucien Johansen (ATT)
6
11. Syd Heskey (ATT)
6
12. Alberto Bourgois (DEF)
0
13. Manuel Janot (DEF)
0
14. Zoumana Abardonado (DEF)
0