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Match Report

Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stade Jean Laville where FC Gueugnon play host to AC Ajaccio. A crowd of 16,375 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Gueugnon are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AC Ajaccio appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Mario Lama.


0.00
AC Ajaccio kick off and get the match underway!
3.34
Sebastiao Pinheiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Schell. With a delightful solo run, Simon Schell stretches the opposition's defence. Simon Schell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.20
Reynald Sabin changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Reynald Sabin plays a one-two with Hamed Azzopardi and rushes in on goal... Reynald Sabin rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
15.55
Sebastiao Pinheiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddy Sopalski. Eddy Sopalski controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabien Cloarec. Fabien Cloarec knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Davidson who gathers it comfortably.
16.10
Showing composure, Eddy Sopalski laces a weighted ball forward to Damir Petit. Damir Petit shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
18.06
Reynald Sabin clumsily knocks into Simon Schell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Simon Schell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.01
Reynald Sabin kicks a strong pass forward to Reginald Desailly. Reginald Desailly flicks a high pass forward. Regis Sibille controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Regis Sibille shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Sebastiao Pinheiro.
21.22
Miguael Wiart flicks a high pass forward to Delano Zuidam who brings the ball under control. Delano Zuidam shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AC Ajaccio!
26.04
Sammy Abardonado threads a neat ball through to Miguael Wiart. With some swift thinking, Miguael Wiart plays the ball forward to Damir Petit. Damir Petit lofts in a cross ball towards Fabien Cloarec. Fabien Cloarec directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent block by David Platt!
27.30
Reynald Sabin clumsily knocks into Miguael Wiart. The referee calls over Reynald Sabin and warns him to calm down! Miguael Wiart hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.13
Carlos Zamora flicks a high pass forward. Miguael Wiart collects the pass. Miguael Wiart sees Fabien Cloarec in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fabien Cloarec knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Orlando Cheyrou.
33.09
Zoumana Murati decides to run forward with the ball. Zoumana Murati knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabrice Raschke. Fabrice Raschke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Regis Sibille but he's offside!
40.07
Eddy Sopalski flicks a high pass forward to Fabien Cloarec who brings the ball under control. Fabien Cloarec shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
42.44
Zoumana Murati knocks the ball to his team mate, David Dittmann. David Dittmann flicks a high pass forward. Hamed Azzopardi controls it well on his chest. Hamed Azzopardi whips in a cross ball towards Regis Sibille. Regis Sibille makes a deft header. Wonderful reactions from Duarte Reis keeps it out!
45.00
With some swift thinking, Eddy Sopalski plays the ball forward to Damir Petit. Damir Petit controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Gavin Davidson. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Gueugnon have changed their lineup with Lauren Bisan-E. Capron replacing David Dittmann. AC Ajaccio appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Gueugnon kick off the second half!
51.43
David Platt pushes mid-way up the pitch. David Platt threads the ball through to Regis Sibille. Regis Sibille finds some space and shoots from distance but Duarte Reis reads it well. Fabulous save!
55.27
David Platt threads a neat ball through to Lauren Bisan-E. Capron. With vision, Lauren Bisan-E. Capron picks a pass forward to Regis Sibille. Regis Sibille knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.41
Carlos Zamora clumsily knocks into Regis Sibille. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Regis Sibille carries on, but is struggling a bit.
59.34
Guerino Ruotolo catches Fabien Cloarec on the ankles. The referee calls over Guerino Ruotolo and shows him a yellow card! Fabien Cloarec carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.43
FC Gueugnon have made a substitution with Joao Pinto replacing David Platt .
63.30
Simon Schell flicks a high pass forward. Damir Petit collects the pass. Damir Petit makes a simple pass, allowing Delano Zuidam to run into the box. Delano Zuidam shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Gavin Davidson gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
65.23
Sammy Abardonado threads the ball through to Eddy Sopalski. Eddy Sopalski runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Eddy Sopalski lofts in a cross ball towards Delano Zuidam. Delano Zuidam flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
69.27
Regis Sibille barges into Carlos Zamora. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carlos Zamora stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.32
Miguael Wiart threads a neat ball through to Fabien Cloarec. Fabien Cloarec knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guerino Ruotolo.
75.18
Simon Schell threads a neat ball through to Delano Zuidam. Delano Zuidam knocks in a cross ball towards Fabien Cloarec. Fabien Cloarec finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Gavin Davidson effortlessly picks it out of the air!
77.24
Mehdi Van Ankeren flicks a high pass forward. Damir Petit holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Damir Petit lofts in a cross ball towards Fabien Cloarec. Fabien Cloarec heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.09
Fabien Cloarec barges into Zoumana Murati. The referee warns Fabien Cloarec to calm down! Zoumana Murati hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.33
Simon Schell chips the ball to his team mate, Damir Petit. Damir Petit knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.48
Lauren Bisan-E. Capron makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Reginald Desailly. Reginald Desailly plays a scrappy one-two with Regis Sibille and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Reginald Desailly provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
89.51
Eddy Sopalski sees Delano Zuidam in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Delano Zuidam whips in a cross ball towards Damir Petit. Damir Petit makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 3 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 4 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 3 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 44.3181818181818 vs 55.6818181818182
Play Area
Home team third: 29.55%, Midfield: 45.45%, Away team third: 25.00%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Delano Zuidam of AC Ajaccio

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
5
4. David Platt (DEF)
7
6
6. Reynald Sabin (MID)
6
6
6
9. Regis Sibille (ATT)
5
11. Hamed Azzopardi (ATT)
6

12. Joao Pinto (GK)
6
14. Kuami Nalis (GK)
0

1. Duarte Reis (GK)
6
4. Carlos Zamora (DEF)
5
6. Eddy Sopalski (MID)
7
7. Miguael Wiart (MID)
7
8. Simon Schell (MID)
7
9. Damir Petit (ATT)
9
10. Fabien Cloarec (ATT)
7
11. Delano Zuidam (ATT)
9

12. Ronald Potillon (MID)
0
14. Roy Neeskens (MID)
0