Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Bernard-Bardin where FC Istres play FC Utrecht in this first of two leg MWF Europa Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Istres are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oscar Carrasco.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Istres are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oscar Carrasco.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Utrecht get the match underway!
4.18
0-0Kevin Bobson flicks a high pass forward. Graham Gray collects the pass. Graham Gray flicks the ball to his team mate, Aabraham Sinkonen. Aabraham Sinkonen finds some space and shoots from distance but Nicolas Emeran is on top of his game. Good save!
8.02
Bart Hofland sees Marcel Visser in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcel Visser runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Marcel Visser finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Nicolas Emeran manages to keep it out.
10.29
Cosimo Scienza knocks the ball forward to Corentin Hognon. Corentin Hognon shoots from outside the area. Eric Dijkhuizen gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
18.58
0-0With vision, Jean-No‘l Modeste plays the ball forward to Lilian Bastien. Lilian Bastien makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-No‘l Modeste but he's offside!
20.43
Gonzalo Murati makes a probing pass to Scott Greaves. Scott Greaves lofts in a cross ball towards Corentin Hognon. Corentin Hognon finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Eric Dijkhuizen didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
26.54
0-0Tieme Winter flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Visser. Marcel Visser knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.21
Jean-No‘l Modeste passes the ball forward to Cosimo Scienza. Cosimo Scienza knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Bobson.
30.58
Kevin Bobson flicks the ball to his team mate, Tieme Winter. Tieme Winter flicks the ball to his team mate, Andre Iuliano. Andre Iuliano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.03
0-1Eddie Carter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aabraham Sinkonen. Aabraham Sinkonen lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Carter. Eddie Carter beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
38.06
Cosimo Scienza flicks a high pass forward to Lilian Bastien who brings the ball under control. Lilian Bastien whips in a cross ball towards Corentin Hognon. Corentin Hognon gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but is denied by Eric Dijkhuizen. Excellent save.
39.13
Stuart Gilchrist chips the ball to his team mate, Cosimo Scienza. Cosimo Scienza makes a simple pass to Jean-No‘l Modeste. Jean-No‘l Modeste knocks in a cross ball towards Corentin Hognon. Corentin Hognon gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Eric Dijkhuizen reads it well. Great keeping!
42.40
0-1Jean-No‘l Modeste barges into Marcel Visser. The referee calls over Jean-No‘l Modeste and shows him a yellow card! Marcel Visser runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Istres appear unchanged since the first half. FC Utrecht also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Istres players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Istres get the second half underway!
47.49
Jose Beye deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cosimo Scienza. Cosimo Scienza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.26
0-1Cosimo Scienza sees Lilian Bastien in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lilian Bastien sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.28
Without breaking stride, Aabraham Sinkonen plays the ball forward to Eddie Carter. Eddie Carter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.56
Stuart Gilchrist receives the ball from a throw-in from Gonzalo Murati. Stuart Gilchrist makes a simple pass to Dominique Cloarec. Dominique Cloarec flicks a high pass forward. Cosimo Scienza controls it well on his chest. Cosimo Scienza knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Chris Van Der Vaart.
55.05
0-1Graham Gray hacks Jean-No‘l Modeste from behind! Graham Gray is given a warning by the referee! Jean-No‘l Modeste gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
59.51
With some swift thinking, Marcel Visser plays the ball forward to Aabraham Sinkonen. Aabraham Sinkonen lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Carter. With a superhuman jump, Eddie Carter connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.51
0-2FC Istres have made 2 substitutions with Regis Cazarelli replacing Lilian Bastien and Orlando Touré replacing Jose Beye and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. FC Utrecht have made 2 substitutions with Gerard Zafarin replacing Bart Hofland and Thomas Donati replacing Eddie Carter .
63.38
Marcel Visser chips the ball to his team mate, Andre Iuliano. Andre Iuliano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Gilchrist.
65.45
Tieme Winter threads the ball through to Thomas Donati. Thomas Donati lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Gray. Graham Gray connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Nicolas Emeran.
66.03
0-2It's a corner kick which Aabraham Sinkonen takes quickly, playing the ball short to Andre Iuliano. Andre Iuliano heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Cosimo Scienza reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
71.04
Aabraham Sinkonen runs straight at the opposition's defence. Aabraham Sinkonen makes a simple pass, allowing Thomas Donati to run into the box. Thomas Donati muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Thomas Donati!
77.07
FC Utrecht have made a substitution with Thomas Babbel replacing Andre Iuliano .
79.09
Cosimo Scienza clumsily knocks into Tieme Winter. The referee calls over Cosimo Scienza and shows him a yellow card! Tieme Winter hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.17
Tieme Winter flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Babbel collects the pass. Thomas Babbel lofts in a cross ball towards Marcel Visser. Marcel Visser outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Nicolas Emeran.
87.18
Jean-No‘l Modeste flicks a high pass forward. Scott Greaves holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Greaves lofts in a cross ball towards Corentin Hognon. Corentin Hognon connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eric Dijkhuizen with no chance!! Goal for FC Istres!
90.00
Graham Gray makes an attacking run forward. Graham Gray knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Babbel. Thomas Babbel is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Nicolas Emeran. Excellent save.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Corentin Hognon 87 | Eddie Carter 32, 60 Thomas Donati 71 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Nicolas Emeran (GK)
7
2. Gonzalo Murati (DEF)
6
3. Stuart Gilchrist (DEF)
6
4. Aziz Guillou (DEF)
6
5. Dominique Cloarec (DEF)
6
6. Jean-No‘l Modeste (MID)
6
7. Cosimo Scienza (MID)
6
8. Lilian Bastien (ATT)
6
9. Scott Greaves (ATT)
6
10. Jose Beye (ATT)
6
11. Corentin Hognon (ATT)
8
12. Regis Cazarelli (MID)
6
13. Orlando Touré (ATT)
6
14. Mark Benjamin (DEF)
0
1. Eric Dijkhuizen (GK)
7
2. Chris Van Der Vaart (DEF)
6
3. Ellery Van Dalen (DEF)
6
4. Bart Hofland (DEF)
6
5. Kevin Bobson (DEF)
6
6. Graham Gray (MID)
6
7. Tieme Winter (MID)
7
8. Marcel Visser (MID)
7
9. Aabraham Sinkonen (ATT)
9
10. Andre Iuliano (ATT)
6
11. Eddie Carter (ATT)
9
12. Gerard Zafarin (DEF)
6
13. Thomas Babbel (ATT)
6
14. Thomas Donati (ATT)
7