Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stade Armand Cesari where Bastia play host to FC Lorient. A crowd of 9,408 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bastia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Lorient appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Seyni Ettori.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bastia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Lorient appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Seyni Ettori.
0.00
FC Lorient kick off the first half!
4.27
With some swift thinking, Fadel Debaets plays the ball forward to Brahim Fontaine. Brahim Fontaine rushes past Vincent Isabey! Brahim Fontaine muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Jean-Christophe Monier reads it well. Great save!
6.47
Alberto Robin flicks the ball to his team mate, Edouard Besson. Edouard Besson knocks in a cross ball towards Moktar Thetis. Moktar Thetis is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
8.08
Frederic Vercoutre plays the ball forward to Jan Kistner. Jan Kistner threads the ball through to Jerome Maharzi. Jerome Maharzi whips in a cross ball towards Brahim Fontaine. Brahim Fontaine makes a deft header but slams it into the crowd!
10.46
With imagination, Danijel Mawene plays the ball forward to Jan Kistner. Jan Kistner sees a break and surges forward. Jan Kistner shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Lorient!
16.44
Corentin Ahamada flicks the ball to his team mate, Pierre Bradaia. Pierre Bradaia knocks the ball forward to Moktar Thetis but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
18.51
Jan Kistner makes a beautiful solo run. Jan Kistner plays a one-two with Jerome Maharzi and advances towards the goal... Jan Kistner tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.23
Pape Tourenne kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Kistner. Jan Kistner knocks the ball to his team mate, Orlando Desailly. Orlando Desailly whips in a cross ball towards Jerome Maharzi. Jerome Maharzi makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.31
Willy Roy flicks a high pass forward. Moktar Thetis collects the pass. Moktar Thetis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Azziz Pitau.
33.48
Morgan Cristallini takes a long throw-in. Hamada Isabey pushes mid-way up the pitch. Hamada Isabey flicks the ball to his team mate, Edouard Besson. Edouard Besson shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
36.37
Alberto Robin decides to run forward with the ball. Alberto Robin plays a quick one-two with Pierre Bradaia and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Alberto Robin provides some space. He shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Pape Tourenne darts forward. Pape Tourenne sees space and advances. Pape Tourenne finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Jean-Christophe Monier manages to gather it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bastia appear unchanged since the first half. FC Lorient have changed their lineup with Francis Caveglia replacing Azziz Pitau.
45.00
Bastia kick off the second half!
47.49
Willy Roy passes the ball forward to Moktar Thetis. Moktar Thetis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.46
Jan Kistner comes in with a late challenge on Dion Draper. The referee brings Jan Kistner to one side and gives him a warning! Dion Draper hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.13
Edouard Besson hacks Frederic Vercoutre from behind! Edouard Besson is given a warning by the referee! Frederic Vercoutre gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.04
Bastia have made 2 substitutions with Richard Arveladze replacing Willy Roy and Seyni Sadane replacing Edouard Besson .
65.27
Jan Kistner makes a simple pass to Jerome Maharzi. Jerome Maharzi whips in a cross ball towards Brahim Fontaine. Brahim Fontaine beats his man to it with a header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.17
Vincent Isabey chips the ball to his team mate, Corentin Ahamada. Corentin Ahamada surges forward with the ball. Corentin Ahamada runs straight at the defence! Frederic Vercoutre catches Corentin Ahamada on the ankles. Corentin Ahamada appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
75.08
Jan Kistner hacks Corentin Ahamada from behind! The referee warns Jan Kistner again to calm down! Corentin Ahamada hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.06
Bastia have made a substitution with Andy McStay replacing Vincent Isabey .FC Lorient appear to have rearranged themselves into a 6-3-1 formation.
84.54
Andy McStay passes the ball forward to Alberto Robin. Alberto Robin passes the ball forward to Pierre Bradaia. Pierre Bradaia chips the ball to his team mate, Seyni Sadane. Seyni Sadane makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
87.53
Richard Arveladze passes the ball forward to Seyni Sadane. Seyni Sadane knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
4
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
23.1%
46.2%
30.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jan Kistner of FC Lorient |
Match Ratings
| 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) | 7 | |
| 6. | Alberto Robin (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Willy Roy (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Dion Draper (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Moktar Thetis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Pierre Bradaia (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Edouard Besson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Andy McStay (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Richard Arveladze (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Seyni Sadane (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Jeremie Prat (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Azziz Pitau (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Danijel Mawene (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alberto Collet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Frederic Vercoutre (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pape Tourenne (DEF) | 7 | |
| 7. | Fadel Debaets (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jan Kistner (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
| 9. | Jerome Maharzi (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 10. | Orlando Desailly (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Brahim Fontaine (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Edouard Djorkaeff (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ian Wiltord (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Francis Caveglia (GK) | 6 | |










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