Match Report


AC CannesAC Cannes     BastiaBastia
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Fabien EsparteroF. Espartero70
G
1
G
68Jean-Christophe MonierJ. Monier
Amdy ChavrondierA. Chavrondier68
D
2
D
60Hamada IsabeyH. Isabey
Alec BremnerA. Bremner59
D
3
D
57Vincent IsabeyV. Isabey
Corentin El IdrisiC. El Idrisi59
D
4
D
55Morgan CristalliniM. Cristallini
Reynald FreyR. Frey57
D
5
M
64Corentin AhamadaC. Ahamada
Fabio ArribagéF. Arribagé68
M
6captain
M
56Alberto RobinA. Robin
Miguael TouréM. Touré67
M
7
M
56Willy RoyW. Roy
Enzo SmainoE. Smaino66
M
8
M
54Dion DraperD. Draper
Bernard KarembeuB. Karembeu64
M
9
A
60Moktar ThetisM. Thetis
Craig DefoeC. Defoe69
A
10
A
60Pierre BradaiaP. Bradaia
Bernard WarmuzB. Warmuz63
A
captain11
A
56Edouard BessonE. Besson
 
Antoine DebesA. Debes57
M
12
G
65Andy McStayA. McStay
Yann LandaisY. Landais56
G
13
G
57Richard ArveladzeR. Arveladze
Nicolas DzodicN. Dzodic56
M
14
D
55Seyni SadaneS. Sadane

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stade Pierre de Coubertin where AC Cannes play host to Bastia. A crowd of 8,440 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AC Cannes are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bastia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Allan Kanoute.


0.00
The whistle blows and AC Cannes get the match underway!
3.27
Corentin El Idrisi flicks a high pass forward. Enzo Smaino holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Enzo Smaino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bernard Warmuz. Bernard Warmuz shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
4.42
Miguael Touré chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Defoe. Craig Defoe threads the ball through to Bernard Warmuz but he's offside!
12.40
Corentin El Idrisi plays the ball forward to Enzo Smaino. Enzo Smaino chips the ball to his team mate, Bernard Warmuz. Bernard Warmuz shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
14.42
Corentin El Idrisi catches Pierre Bradaia on the ankles. The referee calls over Corentin El Idrisi and warns him to calm down! Pierre Bradaia stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.05
Hamada Isabey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dion Draper. Dion Draper plays the ball forward to Moktar Thetis. Moktar Thetis shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.03
Morgan Cristallini sees Willy Roy in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Willy Roy flicks a high pass forward. Edouard Besson controls it well on his chest. Edouard Besson shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
24.01
Amdy Chavrondier sees Bernard Karembeu in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bernard Karembeu makes a probing pass to Craig Defoe. Craig Defoe knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jean-Christophe Monier who gathers it comfortably.
26.52
Alberto Robin sees Edouard Besson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edouard Besson knocks in a cross ball towards Moktar Thetis. Moktar Thetis whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.30
Bernard Karembeu makes a probing pass to Craig Defoe. Craig Defoe threads a neat, attacking ball through to Bernard Warmuz. Bernard Warmuz comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Bernard Warmuz scores for AC Cannes!!
38.10
Alberto Robin hacks Alec Bremner from behind! The referee calls over Alberto Robin and shows him a yellow card! Alec Bremner carries on, but is struggling a bit.
39.51
Alec Bremner comes in with a late challenge on Moktar Thetis. Alec Bremner is warned by the referee! Moktar Thetis gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Cannes appear unchanged since the first half. Bastia also appear unchanged since the first half. The AC Cannes players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Bastia kicking off!
47.06
Corentin El Idrisi catches Alberto Robin on the ankles. The referee calls over Corentin El Idrisi and shows him a yellow card! Alberto Robin stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.24
Hamada Isabey plays the ball forward to Willy Roy. Willy Roy brings the ball forward. Willy Roy whips in a cross ball towards Pierre Bradaia. Pierre Bradaia heads the ball goalwards. Fabien Espartero easily punches it away to safety.
59.48
Miguael Touré surges forward with the ball. Miguael Touré knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Defoe. Craig Defoe connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Craig Defoe!
61.48
Bastia have made 2 substitutions with Richard Arveladze replacing Willy Roy and Seyni Sadane replacing Edouard Besson .
67.10
Richard Arveladze chips the ball to his team mate, Seyni Sadane. Seyni Sadane plays a quick one-two with Pierre Bradaia and rushes in on goal... Seyni Sadane shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Fabien Espartero had no chance!! Goal for Bastia!
77.11
Bastia have made a substitution with Andy McStay replacing Vincent Isabey .
81.31
Seeing Enzo Smaino's run, Bernard Karembeu quickly throws the ball into his path. Seeing a gap ahead, Enzo Smaino plays the ball forward to Craig Defoe. Craig Defoe knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jean-Christophe Monier who gathers it comfortably.
83.35
Miguael Touré plays the ball forward to Bernard Warmuz. Bernard Warmuz puts a great ball through. Craig Defoe runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
84.24
Richard Arveladze plays the ball forward to Moktar Thetis. Moktar Thetis kicks a strong pass forward to Pierre Bradaia but the referee indicates it's offside!
87.45
Fabio Arribagé passes the ball forward to Bernard Warmuz. Bernard Warmuz shoots from long range. Solid save from Jean-Christophe Monier. What a great pair of hands!
90.00
Alberto Robin takes it forward alone. Alberto Robin passes the ball forward but Seyni Sadane is offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

AC Cannes

Bastia
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
29.2%
41.5%
29.2%

Scorers
Bernard Warmuz 32
Craig Defoe 59
Moktar Thetis 27
Seyni Sadane 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig Defoe of AC Cannes

Match Ratings
1.Fabien Espartero (GK)
6
2.Amdy Chavrondier (DEF)
6
3.Alec Bremner (DEF)
6
4.Corentin El Idrisi (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Reynald Frey (DEF)
6
6.Fabio Arribagé (MID)
6
7.Miguael Touré (MID)
8
8.Enzo Smaino (MID)
7
9.Bernard Karembeu (MID)
6
10.Craig Defoe (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Bernard Warmuz (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Antoine Debes (MID)
0
13.Yann Landais (GK)
0
14.Nicolas Dzodic (MID)
0

1.Jean-Christophe Monier (GK)
6
2.Hamada Isabey (DEF)
6
3.Vincent Isabey (DEF)
6
4.Morgan Cristallini (DEF)
6
5.Corentin Ahamada (MID)
6
6.Alberto Robin (MID)yellow card
6
7.Willy Roy (MID)
7
8.Dion Draper (MID)
6
9.Moktar Thetis (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Pierre Bradaia (ATT)
7
11.Edouard Besson (ATT)
7
 
12.Andy McStay (GK)
6
13.Richard Arveladze (GK)
6
14.Seyni Sadane (DEF)goal scored
8