Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stade Francois-Coty where AC Ajaccio play host to Girondins de Bordeaux. A crowd of 8,469 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AC Ajaccio are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Girondins de Bordeaux appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Dambou Kerkar.
The pitch is in good condition.
AC Ajaccio are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Girondins de Bordeaux appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Dambou Kerkar.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and AC Ajaccio get the match underway!
4.29
0-0Manfa Besson flicks a high pass forward. Djezon Bailly holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Djezon Bailly tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Julien Laspalles!
6.21
0-0Ronald Potillon advances with the ball. Ronald Potillon tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
8.01
Without breaking stride, Carlos Navarro plays the ball forward to Manfa Besson. Manfa Besson hits a low pass to Abdelmalek Ribeiro. Abdelmalek Ribeiro shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.08
0-1Chris Milburn hits a low pass to Manfa Besson. Manfa Besson sees space and advances. Manfa Besson whips in a cross ball towards Dion Coppinger. Dion Coppinger flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.57
Pierre-Emmanuel Manga hits a low pass to Fabien Cloarec. Fabien Cloarec sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
16.58
0-1Pierre-Emmanuel Manga threads a neat ball through to John Rufus. John Rufus lofts in a cross ball towards Fabien Cloarec. Carlos Navarro clumsily knocks into Fabien Cloarec. Fabien Cloarec appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
22.08
Milan Berck Versteeg kicks a strong pass forward to Ousmane Fanni. Ousmane Fanni flicks a high pass forward to Dion Coppinger who brings the ball under control. Dion Coppinger shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
24.51
Jocelyn Pires flicks a high pass forward to Ronald Potillon who brings the ball under control. Ronald Potillon kicks a strong pass forward to John Rufus. John Rufus whips in a cross ball towards Vincent Subiat. Vincent Subiat is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Vincent Subiat!
27.46
Pierre-Emmanuel Manga makes a simple pass to Vincent Subiat. Vincent Subiat whips in a cross ball towards Fabien Cloarec. Fabien Cloarec connects with a diving header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.52
Ronald Potillon flicks a high pass forward. John Rufus collects the pass. John Rufus shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Raouf Debaets easily smothers it!
34.30
Ronald Potillon flicks a high ball forward to Vincent Subiat who takes it down. Vincent Subiat lofts in a cross ball towards John Rufus. With a superhuman jump, John Rufus connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AC Ajaccio!
40.56
Manfa Besson threads a neat ball through to Gilles Tassali. Gilles Tassali shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
Pierre-Emmanuel Manga sees space and advances. Pierre-Emmanuel Manga knocks in a cross ball towards John Rufus. John Rufus gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Raouf Debaets is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Ajaccio appear unchanged since the first half. Girondins de Bordeaux have changed their lineup with Fernando Mario Vencel replacing Ousmane Fanni and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation.
45.00
Girondins de Bordeaux kick off and get the second half underway!
47.05
4-1Vincent Subiat catches Milan Berck Versteeg on the ankles. Vincent Subiat is warned by the referee! Milan Berck Versteeg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.05
4-1Pierre-Emmanuel Manga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Rufus. John Rufus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.35
Pierre-Emmanuel Manga flicks a high pass forward. Fabien Cloarec collects the pass. Fabien Cloarec shoots from long range but it is miles over!
60.21
4-1Girondins de Bordeaux have made a substitution with Craig Hopkin replacing Dion Coppinger .
61.23
Jocelyn Pires threads a neat ball through to Pierre-Emmanuel Manga. Pierre-Emmanuel Manga runs straight at the opposition's defence. Pierre-Emmanuel Manga whips in a cross ball towards Fabien Cloarec. Fabien Cloarec gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just off target!
67.38
Pierre-Emmanuel Manga passes the ball forward to John Rufus. John Rufus whips in a cross ball towards Vincent Subiat. Vincent Subiat connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
73.54
Pierre-Emmanuel Manga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Rufus. John Rufus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.57
Pierre-Emmanuel Manga hits a low pass to Vincent Subiat. Vincent Subiat knocks in a cross ball towards John Rufus. John Rufus finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Raouf Debaets has to pick the ball from the back of the net! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the Englishman!
84.14
Carlos Zamora threads a neat ball through to Ronald Potillon. Ronald Potillon threads a neat ball through to John Rufus. John Rufus plays a scrappy one-two with Fabien Cloarec and advances towards the goal... John Rufus side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
85.24
Milan Berck Versteeg sees a break and surges forward. Milan Berck Versteeg knocks the ball forward to Craig Hopkin. Craig Hopkin shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Pierre-Emmanuel Manga flicks a high ball forward to John Rufus who takes it down. John Rufus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Navarro.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
6
2
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.3%
34.7%
Play Area
15.3%
41.7%
43.1%
Scorers
| Vincent Subiat 25, 67 Fabien Cloarec 27 John Rufus 34, 45, 82 | Dion Coppinger 9 Craig Hopkin 85 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to John Rufus of AC Ajaccio |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Julien Laspalles (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | J-Clau Giublesi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jocelyn Pires (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Carlos Zamora (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mehdi Van Ankeren (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pierre-Emmanuel Manga (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ronald Potillon (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Miguael Wiart (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Vincent Subiat (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Fabien Cloarec (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | John Rufus (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Simon Schell (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jean-Louis Gope-Fenepej (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marcel Friio (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Raouf Debaets (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Carlos Navarro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Chris Milburn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Milan Berck Versteeg (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mamar Fischer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Manfa Besson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ousmane Fanni (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Dion Coppinger (ATT) | | 6 |
| 9. | Abdelmalek Ribeiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gilles Tassali (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Djezon Bailly (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Craig Hopkin (MID) | | 6 |
| 13. | Fernando Mario Vencel (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Silvio Valente (DEF) | 0 | |