Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stade Francois-Coty where AC Ajaccio play host to SM Caen. A crowd of 17,575 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AC Ajaccio are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while SM Caen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jean-Jacques Dieuze.


0.00
SM Caen kick off!
3.41
Albert Molina controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Damien Quint. Damien Quint whips in a cross ball towards Yves Mansouri. Yves Mansouri directs the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
9.11
John Burley hacks Luis Courtois from behind! John Burley is given a warning by the referee! Luis Courtois stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.06
John Burley flicks a high pass forward. Laurent Karwatt collects the pass. Laurent Karwatt threads the ball through to Jaouad Zaami but he's offside!
16.36
Alioune Bekrar changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alioune Bekrar plays a one-two with Yves Mansouri and rushes in on goal... Alioune Bekrar looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
18.19
Marcel Ettori hacks Simon Janes from behind! The referee warns Marcel Ettori to calm down! Simon Janes stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.53
Guy Lucas makes a beautiful solo run. Guy Lucas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Brady. Alec Brady knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Janes. Simon Janes rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it rises well off target!
36.28
Luis Courtois sees Albert Molina in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Albert Molina knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mike Weaver who gathers it comfortably.
38.08
Damien Quint threads the ball through to Benoit Valenza. Benoit Valenza runs straight at the defence! Benoit Valenza looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
39.09
Luis Courtois barges into Guy Lucas. The referee calls over Luis Courtois and warns him to calm down! Guy Lucas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.37
Alioune Bekrar surges forward with the ball. Alioune Bekrar flicks a high ball forward to Daguyl Billong who takes it down. Daguyl Billong deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Courtois but the linesman indicates offside!
42.49
Kwami Levrat threads a neat ball through to Daguyl Billong. Daguyl Billong whips in a cross ball towards Albert Molina. Albert Molina rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Fantastic reactions from Guy Lucas blocks the shot!
45.00
Luis Courtois controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kwami Levrat. Kwami Levrat knocks the ball forward to Albert Molina but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Ajaccio appear unchanged since the first half. SM Caen also appear unchanged since the first half. The SM Caen players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
AC Ajaccio start the second half!
48.57
Ron Hofland knocks the ball to his team mate, Jaouad Zaami. Jaouad Zaami whips in a cross ball towards John Burley. John Burley whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.52
Alec Brady hits a low pass to John Burley. John Burley lofts in a cross ball towards Jaouad Zaami. Jaouad Zaami knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
55.36
Kwami Levrat knocks the ball forward to Luis Courtois. Luis Courtois shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.22
Marcel Ettori flicks the ball to his team mate, Kwami Levrat. Kwami Levrat threads a neat ball through to Albert Molina. Albert Molina cuts inside the box! Albert Molina shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
59.44
Damien Quint flicks a high ball forward to Benoit Valenza who takes it down. Benoit Valenza controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
63.10
Alioune Bekrar knocks the ball forward to Luis Courtois. Luis Courtois deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert Molina. Albert Molina shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
65.19
Luis Courtois hits a low pass to Albert Molina. Albert Molina plays a scrappy one-two with Daguyl Billong and advances towards the goal... Albert Molina shoots from just inside the box but it flies well off target!
67.30
Stanley Perry hits a low pass to John Burley. John Burley darts forward. John Burley lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Brady. Alec Brady connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.40
Kwami Levrat flicks the ball to his team mate, Damien Quint. Damien Quint plays a scrappy one-two with Kwami Levrat and stumbles forward towards the goal... Damien Quint makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Mike Weaver. Excellent save.
75.44
Yves Mansouri makes a beautiful solo run. Yves Mansouri plays a one-two with Kwami Levrat and rushes in on goal... Yves Mansouri makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Mike Weaver reads it well. He makes it look easy!
77.51
Alec Brady decides to run forward with the ball. Alec Brady knocks in a cross ball towards Ron Hofland. With a superhuman jump, Ron Hofland connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies well off target!
78.04
Marcel Ettori threads a neat ball through to Damien Quint. Damien Quint chips the ball to his team mate, Yves Mansouri. Yves Mansouri knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Daguyl Billong is offside!
85.29
Lionel Quint knocks the ball forward to Daguyl Billong. Daguyl Billong controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
87.47
Stanley Perry threads a neat ball through to John Burley. John Burley flicks a high ball forward to Laurent Karwatt who takes it down. Laurent Karwatt knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Janes. Simon Janes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 7
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 3
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 36.5853658536585 vs 63.4146341463415
Play Area
Home team third: 34.15%, Midfield: 47.56%, Away team third: 18.29%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Burley of AC Ajaccio

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Mike Weaver (GK)
8
3. Guy Lucas (DEF)
8
4. Stanley Perry (DEF)
6
5. Dario Collin (DEF)
6
6. John Burley (MID)
10
7. Alec Brady (MID)
7
6
9. Simon Janes (ATT)
6
10. Jaouad Zaami (ATT)
7
11. Ron Hofland (ATT)
6

12. Luis Custovic (GK)
0
13. Felipe Vidal (DEF)
0
14. John Thimothée (MID)
0

2. Marcel Ettori (DEF)
6
7
4. Lionel Quint (DEF)
6
5. Kwami Levrat (MID)
7
6. Damien Quint (MID)
7
7. Luis Courtois (MID)
7
6
9. Yves Mansouri (ATT)
7
10. Daguyl Billong (ATT)
6
11. Albert Molina (ATT)
7

12. Hugo Barkero (DEF)
0
13. Tony Cole (DEF)
0
0