Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stade Auguste Delaune where Reims play FC Istres in this league cup game. A crowd of 18,774 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reims are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Istres appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Pierre Battles.


0.00
FC Istres kick off and get the match underway!
9.59
Reynald Cheyrou knocks the ball forward to Cristián Paredes. Cristián Paredes makes a simple pass, allowing Hermann Hlödversson to run into the box. Hermann Hlödversson rockets a shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Sven Lindner keeps it out!
12.46
Jakob Francke makes a probing pass to Nico Schneider. Nico Schneider hits a low pass to Torsten Ritzinger. Torsten Ritzinger knocks in a cross ball towards Rainer Lensing. Rainer Lensing gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but is denied by Adil Bezzai. Excellent block.
14.56
Nico Schneider knocks the ball forward to Torsten Ritzinger. Torsten Ritzinger knocks in a cross ball towards Tobias Overath. Tobias Overath makes a deft header. Marcus Partin comfortably picks it out of the air!
16.19
With vision, Remco Juffing laces a through ball forward to Luis Galindo. Luis Galindo flicks a high pass forward to Hermann Hlödversson who brings the ball under control. Hermann Hlödversson shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
20.48
Rainer Lensing hacks Remco Juffing from behind! Rainer Lensing is shown the red card!! Remco Juffing grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.54
Jakob Francke kicks a strong pass forward to Nico Schneider. With some swift thinking, Nico Schneider plays the ball forward to Tobias Overath. Tobias Overath knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.52
Reynald Cheyrou flicks a high ball forward to Hermann Hlödversson who takes it down. Hermann Hlödversson shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
30.51
Torsten Herzog kicks a strong pass forward to Tobias Overath. Tobias Overath shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
32.38
Adil Bezzai threads the ball through to Reynald Cheyrou. Reynald Cheyrou threads the ball through to Cristián Paredes. Cristián Paredes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
34.52
Torsten Herzog catches Luis Galindo on the ankles. The referee calls over Torsten Herzog and warns him to calm down! Luis Galindo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.21
Nico Schneider changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nico Schneider shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Reims appear unchanged since the first half. FC Istres also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Reims kick off the second half!
53.06
Reynald Cheyrou makes a probing pass to Cristián Paredes. Cristián Paredes plays a one-two with Hermann Hlödversson and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Cristián Paredes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Sven Lindner manages to gather it effortlessly.
54.49
Sven Krüger threads a neat ball through to Olaf Van Der Woerdt. Olaf Van Der Woerdt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tobias Overath. Tobias Overath skips past Adil Bezzai! Tobias Overath muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Marcus Partin is on top of it.
60.37
Reims have made a substitution with Gerhard Schönenborn replacing Olaf Van Der Woerdt .
63.45
Reynald Cheyrou flicks a high pass forward. Hermann Hlödversson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hermann Hlödversson shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.27
Torsten Herzog flicks a high ball forward to Torsten Ritzinger who takes it down. Torsten Ritzinger sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
69.36
Reynald Cheyrou kicks a strong pass forward to Cristián Paredes. Cristián Paredes runs straight at the defence! Cristián Paredes tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Sven Lindner.
70.27
Tomek Boniek takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Sven Lindner gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
75.36
Jakob Francke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gerhard Schönenborn. Gerhard Schönenborn brings the ball forward. Gerhard Schönenborn whips in a cross ball towards Tobias Overath. Tobias Overath finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Marcus Partin is on top of it.
77.06
Reims have made a substitution with Kevin Witte replacing Delano Kortland .
78.08
Luis Galindo flicks a high pass forward. Hermann Hlödversson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hermann Hlödversson shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Sven Lindner!
90.00
Tomek Boniek kicks a strong pass forward to Hermann Hlödversson. Hermann Hlödversson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

The game is drawn at 0-0 and so goes to penalties!

 
Tobias Overath takes a cautious run up. What a cracker!! Marcus Partin had no chance!!
 
Cristián Paredes takes a short run up. Cristián Paredes slots the ball into the bottom right corner with the inside of his foot. Textbook penalty!
 
Torsten Ritzinger calmly steps up. The keeper is sent the wrong way and the ball is placed inside the right post. Goal!
 
Hermann Hlödversson slowly runs up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
 
Jakob Francke takes a stuttering run up. Marcus Partin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
 
Luis Galindo takes a long run up. It's there!! Sven Lindner has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
 
Sven Krüger steps up. The keeper dives to the right but Sven Krüger cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
 
Eben Gargo slowly runs up. The keeper is sent the wrong way and the ball is placed inside the right post. Goal!
 
Sven Lindner steps up. Sven Lindner slots the ball inside the right post with the inside of his foot. Textbook penalty!
 
Tomek Boniek takes a stuttering run up. Sven Lindner is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
 
Torsten Herzog steps up and fires a shot towards the top corner, but it hits the woodwork and bounces back out!
 
Marcus Partin calmly steps up but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
 
Nick Maas slowly runs up. The ball clips the right post and goes in. Goal!
 
Adil Bezzai takes a stuttering run up. He curls the ball into the top right corner - goal!!
 
Gerhard Schönenborn takes a slow run up. The keeper is sent the wrong way and the ball is placed inside the right post. Goal!
 
Matthew Addo steps up. The ball flies into the bottom right corner - goal!!
 
Nico Schneider steps up. The ball slams so fast into the top right corner that the keeper is left standing helpless. Goal!
 
Reynald Cheyrou slowly runs up. He curls the ball into the bottom right corner - goal!!
 
Kevin Witte takes a short run up and fires a shot towards the top corner, but it hits the woodwork and bounces back out!
 
Gabriele Di Salvatore takes a short run up and powers a low shot which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Full Time Score: 8 vs 9
Normal Play Goals
Normal Play Goals: 0 vs 0
Penalty Shootout
Penalty Shootout: 8 vs 9
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 1 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 51.4285714285714 vs 48.5714285714286
Play Area
Home team third: 27.14%, Midfield: 50.00%, Away team third: 22.86%
 

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sven Lindner of Reims

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Sven Lindner (GK)
7
6
3. Jakob Francke (DEF)
6
4. Sven Krüger (DEF)
6
5. Nick Maas (DEF)
6
6
7
10. Tobias Overath (ATT)
7
11. Rainer Lensing (ATT)
3

12. Kevin Witte (MID)
6

7
2. Eben Gargo (DEF)
6
3. Remco Juffing (DEF)
6
4. Adil Bezzai (DEF)
6
5. Matthew Addo (DEF)
6
7
7. Luis Galindo (MID)
6
8. Tomek Boniek (MID)
6

12. Pascal Kneissl (DEF)
0
13. Sabri Warmuz (MID)
0
14. Dennis Budan (ATT)
0