Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stade Gaston Petit where Chateauroux play host to AS Monaco. A crowd of 19,417 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Chateauroux and AS Monaco are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Edern Mendy.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Chateauroux and AS Monaco are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Edern Mendy.
0.00
0-0AS Monaco kick off and get the match underway!
6.24
0-0Julien Hervé hacks Arek Lato from behind! The referee calls over Julien Hervé and warns him to calm down! Arek Lato runs off the knock.
8.30
0-1Jack Van Der Meyde flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Ince. Chris Ince makes a simple pass to Filipe Valente. Filipe Valente knocks in a cross ball towards Garba Yekini. Garba Yekini is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
14.16
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Chris Ince plays the ball forward to Filipe Valente. Filipe Valente whips in a cross ball towards Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
18.35
0-1With a delightful solo run, Stjepan Javorcic stretches the opposition's defence. Stjepan Javorcic passes the ball forward but Ismael Ayaz is offside!
20.45
0-1Morgan Del Piero kicks a strong pass forward to Stjepan Javorcic. Showing composure, Stjepan Javorcic plays the ball forward to Filipe Valente. Filipe Valente knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aloisio Debeve.
21.41
Arek Lato makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Sammer. Kevin Sammer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Filipe Valente. Filipe Valente lofts in a cross ball towards Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Stuart Granville reads it well. Good keeping!
24.20
0-1Kevin Sammer clumsily knocks into Camille Muller. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Camille Muller hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.59
0-1Alex Rae flicks a high pass forward to Julien Hervé who brings the ball under control. Julien Hervé shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
33.33
Mirco Bocchetti flicks a high ball forward to Camille Muller who takes it down. Camille Muller kicks a strong pass forward to Eric Nafti. Eric Nafti passes the ball forward to Julien Hervé. Some silky footwork from Julien Hervé provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Georgios Devitsakis gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
39.21
Cyril Legwinski flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Sammer. Kevin Sammer knocks the ball forward to Garba Yekini. Garba Yekini plays a one-two with Ismael Ayaz and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Garba Yekini provides some space. He shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.15
Arek Lato sees Chris Ince in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Chris Ince flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Valente holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Filipe Valente sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
Alex Rae flicks a high pass forward. Arnold De Haan collects the pass. Arnold De Haan lofts in a cross ball towards Julien Hervé. Julien Hervé flicks the ball with his head. Georgios Devitsakis manages to gather it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chateauroux appear unchanged since the first half. AS Monaco also appear unchanged since the first half. The Chateauroux players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Chateauroux kick off!
49.22
Miguael Collet knocks the ball forward to Julien Hervé. Julien Hervé knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.56
Miguael Collet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arnold De Haan. Arnold De Haan tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
53.09
Eric Nafti barges into Jack Van Der Meyde. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jack Van Der Meyde stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.32
Stjepan Javorcic barges into Miguael Collet. Stjepan Javorcic is given a warning by the referee! Miguael Collet stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.42
0-1AS Monaco have made 3 substitutions with Frank Hurst replacing Arek Lato, Alejandro Quintanilla replacing Chris Ince and Johnny Guinia replacing Ismael Ayaz .
65.54
Domenico Frey decides to run forward with the ball. Domenico Frey darts forward. Domenico Frey runs straight at the defence! Domenico Frey comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's well over the bar!
69.49
Alejandro Quintanilla deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Filipe Valente. Filipe Valente shoots from 20 yards. Stuart Granville gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
71.58
Alex Rae barges into Alejandro Quintanilla. Alex Rae is warned by the referee! Alejandro Quintanilla hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.37
Johnny Guinia hacks Aloisio Debeve from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Aloisio Debeve stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.31
Alejandro Quintanilla hits a low pass to Filipe Valente. Filipe Valente knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Granville who gathers it comfortably.
83.08
Miguael Collet laces a weighted ball forward to Arnold De Haan. Arnold De Haan tries a spectacular long range effort but Georgios Devitsakis reads it well. He makes it look easy!
84.04
Stjepan Javorcic flicks a high pass forward. Johnny Guinia collects the pass. Johnny Guinia shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
85.40
Mirco Bocchetti threads a neat ball through to Miguael Collet. Miguael Collet flicks a high pass forward. Eric Nafti collects the pass. Eric Nafti knocks in a cross ball towards Arnold De Haan. Arnold De Haan makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.35
Miguael Collet makes a probing pass to Julien Hervé. Julien Hervé plays a sublime one-two with Arnold De Haan and races in on goal... Julien Hervé shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
90.00
With great imagination, Alejandro Quintanilla picks a pass forward to Johnny Guinia. Johnny Guinia knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Louis Laros.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.8%
48.2%
Play Area
28.2%
44.7%
27.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Arnold De Haan of Chateauroux |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stuart Granville (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Louis Laros (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mirco Bocchetti (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Aloisio Debeve (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Domenico Frey (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Alex Rae (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Miguael Collet (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Camille Muller (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Julien Hervé (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Arnold De Haan (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Eric Nafti (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 12. | Richard Marr (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ricardo Fernandes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Emmerick Matingou (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Georgios Devitsakis (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jack Van Der Meyde (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Cyril Legwinski (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Arek Lato (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Morgan Del Piero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kevin Sammer (MID) | | 5 |
| 7. | Stjepan Javorcic (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Chris Ince (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Filipe Valente (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Ismael Ayaz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Garba Yekini (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Frank Hurst (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alejandro Quintanilla (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Johnny Guinia (ATT) | | 5 |