Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stade de lAube where Troyes Aube Champagne play host to Chateauroux. A crowd of 17,827 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Troyes Aube Champagne are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Chateauroux appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Djibrill Bréchet.
The pitch is in good condition.
Troyes Aube Champagne are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Chateauroux appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Djibrill Bréchet.
0.00
0-0Troyes Aube Champagne start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.31
0-1Camille Muller flicks a high ball forward to Eric Nafti who takes it down. Eric Nafti knocks the ball to his team mate, Julien Hervé. Julien Hervé tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Fabio Sahnoun with no chance!! Goal for Chateauroux!
9.22
0-1Philipp Welter comes in with a late challenge on Camille Muller. Philipp Welter is warned by the referee! Camille Muller carries on, but is struggling a bit.
10.29
0-1Domenico Frey flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Rae. Alex Rae controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eric Nafti. Eric Nafti shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Fabio Sahnoun!
12.20
0-1Philipp Welter flicks a high pass forward. Lucien Johansen controls it well on his chest. Lucien Johansen threads a neat ball through to Syd Heskey. Mirco Bocchetti comes in with a late challenge on Syd Heskey. Penalty not given!!
14.47
0-1Alex Rae comes in with a late challenge on Ahmed Valéry. Alex Rae is given a warning by the referee! Ahmed Valéry stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.01
0-1Micka‘l Meriem makes a simple pass to Zoltan Sarr. Zoltan Sarr deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Syd Heskey. Syd Heskey knocks in a cross ball towards Lucien Johansen. Lucien Johansen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
16.44
Alex Rae brings the ball forward. Alex Rae shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Fabio Sahnoun smothers it!
20.36
0-1Youl Alidor Ribeiro makes a run forward as Steve Djorkaeff takes the throw-in. Youl Alidor Ribeiro skillfully chests the ball down. Youl Alidor Ribeiro flicks a high ball forward to Alexandre Clement who takes it down. Alexandre Clement threads a neat ball through to Syd Heskey. Syd Heskey makes a probing pass to Lucien Johansen but he's offside!
24.44
Philipp Welter flicks a high pass forward. Syd Heskey holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Syd Heskey whips in a cross ball towards Lucien Johansen. Lucien Johansen directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
27.08
Alex Rae deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eric Nafti. Eric Nafti knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Arnold De Haan is offside!
28.35
Alexandre Clement threads the ball through to Syd Heskey. Syd Heskey shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
32.36
Ahmed Valéry changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ahmed Valéry lofts in a cross ball towards Syd Heskey. Syd Heskey outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Stuart Granville is on top of it.
38.31
Camille Muller knocks the ball forward to Arnold De Haan. Arnold De Haan rushes past Youl Alidor Ribeiro! Some silky footwork from Arnold De Haan provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
40.55
Mirco Bocchetti sees space and advances. Mirco Bocchetti makes a simple pass to Julien Hervé. Julien Hervé sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's there!! Fabio Sahnoun has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Troyes Aube Champagne appear unchanged since the first half. Chateauroux also appear unchanged since the first half. The Troyes Aube Champagne players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Chateauroux kick off!
47.38
Alex Rae runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alex Rae makes a probing pass between the defence to Julien Hervé. Some silky footwork from Julien Hervé provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
49.05
With some swift thinking, Youl Alidor Ribeiro plays the ball forward to Alexandre Clement. Alexandre Clement flicks a high pass forward. Lucien Johansen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lucien Johansen shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Stuart Granville.
50.03
0-2Corner kick to Troyes Aube Champagne. Zoltan Sarr chips it to the near post. Syd Heskey shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.27
0-2Steve Djorkaeff makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jannick Aubanel. Jannick Aubanel makes a simple pass to Syd Heskey. Syd Heskey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.49
Philipp Welter sees Lucien Johansen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lucien Johansen cuts inside the box! Lucien Johansen tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stuart Granville with no chance!! Goal for Troyes Aube Champagne!
65.24
Alex Rae knocks the ball to his team mate, Julien Hervé. Julien Hervé lofts in a cross ball towards Arnold De Haan. Arnold De Haan heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
72.10
Camille Muller deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eric Nafti. Eric Nafti knocks in a cross ball towards Arnold De Haan. Arnold De Haan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
84.18
1-2Steve Djorkaeff catches Arnold De Haan on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arnold De Haan runs off the knock.
85.40
Camille Muller makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Nafti. Eric Nafti plays a scrappy one-two with Arnold De Haan and stumbles forward towards the goal... Steve Djorkaeff hacks Eric Nafti from behind! Penalty not given!!
89.40
Alex Rae controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eric Nafti. Eric Nafti shoots from long range but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.3%
57.7%
Play Area
28.2%
46.2%
25.6%
Scorers
| Lucien Johansen 60 | Julien Hervé 6, 41 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Julien Hervé of Chateauroux |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Fabio Sahnoun (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Steve Djorkaeff (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Youl Alidor Ribeiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Micka‘l Meriem (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jannick Aubanel (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Philipp Welter (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Zoltan Sarr (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alexandre Clement (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ahmed Valéry (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Lucien Johansen (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Syd Heskey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jeremie Darcheville (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Patrick Maurel (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alberto Bourgois (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Stuart Granville (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Louis Laros (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mirco Bocchetti (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Aloisio Debeve (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Domenico Frey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alex Rae (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Miguael Collet (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Camille Muller (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Julien Hervé (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Arnold De Haan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Eric Nafti (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Richard Marr (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ricardo Fernandes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Emmerick Matingou (ATT) | 0 | |