Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stade Armand Cesari where Bastia play host to Sedan-Ardennes. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bastia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sedan-Ardennes appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Aziz Bérenguer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bastia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sedan-Ardennes appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Aziz Bérenguer.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bastia kick off!
2.24
0-0Rainer Cziommer flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Alonso collects the pass. Fernando Alonso kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Leon. Miguel Leon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolfo Verges but he's offside!
3.47
0-0Dado Lucca sees space and advances. Showing composure, Dado Lucca picks a pass forward to Rodolfo Verges. Rodolfo Verges knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Naysmith who gathers it comfortably.
6.58
0-0Fernando Alonso sees Felipe Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Felipe Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Harry Dyer. Harry Dyer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
8.18
0-1Torsten Arndt picks a pass forward to Filipe Santos. Filipe Santos plays a one-two with Carlos Charlot and rushes in on goal... Filipe Santos takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.40
Fernando Alonso threads a neat ball through to Damir Chelle. Damir Chelle knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anthony Bramble.
20.22
Ted Carisso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Torsten Arndt. Torsten Arndt hits a low pass to Filipe Santos. Filipe Santos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.25
0-1Ted Carisso barges into Dado Lucca. Ted Carisso is given a warning by the referee! Dado Lucca carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.25
0-1Free kick to Bastia just outside the area...
23.37
Damir Chelle takes a stuttering run up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
26.43
0-1Felipe Castro flicks a high pass forward to Rodolfo Verges who brings the ball under control. Rodolfo Verges shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Neil Naysmith smothers it!
27.51
Seeing a gap ahead, Torsten Arndt plays the ball forward to Frederico Carmona. Frederico Carmona shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
32.19
Eugenio Gazzoli flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Carmona collects the pass. Frederico Carmona whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio Gazzoli. Eugenio Gazzoli is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.45
Damir Chelle passes the ball forward to Miguel Leon. Miguel Leon knocks in a cross ball towards Damir Chelle. Damir Chelle makes a deft header. Neil Naysmith punches it away to safety.
45.00
Rainer Cziommer flicks a high pass forward. Damir Chelle collects the pass. Damir Chelle knocks the ball forward to Rodolfo Verges. Rodolfo Verges knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Naysmith who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bastia appear unchanged since the first half. Sedan-Ardennes also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sedan-Ardennes kick off the second half!
48.23
Fernando Alonso passes the ball forward to Miguel Leon. Miguel Leon shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Neil Naysmith. Excellent save.
49.58
Rodolfo Verges flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Leon controls it well on his chest. Miguel Leon whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Verges. Rodolfo Verges heads the ball goalwards. Fantastic reaction save from Neil Naysmith!
54.33
Linus Schöll passes the ball forward to Carlos Charlot. Carlos Charlot hits a low pass to Torsten Arndt. Torsten Arndt lofts in a cross ball towards Kader Andreani. Kader Andreani whips the ball goalwards with his head. Alec Greig is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
61.40
Torsten Arndt runs straight at the opposition's defence. Torsten Arndt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.24
Noel Hamilton sees space and advances. Noel Hamilton knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Gazzoli. Eugenio Gazzoli lofts in a cross ball towards Kader Andreani. With a superhuman jump, Kader Andreani connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.36
Mohammed Clement flicks a high pass forward. Damir Chelle holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Damir Chelle whips in a cross ball towards Harry Dyer. Harry Dyer gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bastia!
69.50
1-3Torsten Arndt catches Dado Lucca on the ankles. The referee calls over Torsten Arndt and warns him to calm down! Dado Lucca runs off the knock.
71.40
Fernando Alonso sees Rodolfo Verges in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodolfo Verges knocks in a cross ball towards Harry Dyer. Harry Dyer connects with a diving header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.15
Harry Dyer sees space and advances. Harry Dyer shoots from outside the area but is denied by Neil Naysmith. Excellent save.
75.50
1-3Mohammed Clement knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Leon. Miguel Leon knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Castro. Anthony Bramble comes in with a late challenge on Felipe Castro. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
77.10
Anthony Bramble threads a neat ball through to Ted Carisso. Seeing a gap ahead, Ted Carisso plays the ball forward to Frederico Carmona. Frederico Carmona shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
79.42
Anthony Bramble flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Santos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Filipe Santos hits a low pass to Carlos Charlot. Carlos Charlot shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
85.54
Damir Chelle flicks a high pass forward. Mohammed Clement controls it well on his chest. Mohammed Clement decides to run forward with the ball. Mohammed Clement finds some space and shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Neil Naysmith had no chance!! Goal for Bastia!
90.00
With vision, Guilherme Postiga picks a pass forward to Rodolfo Verges. Rodolfo Verges lofts in a cross ball towards Damir Chelle. Damir Chelle outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Neil Naysmith had no chance!! Goal for Bastia!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.1%
41.9%
Play Area
23%
41.9%
35.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Damir Chelle of Bastia |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alec Greig (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dado Lucca (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Guilherme Postiga (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rainer Cziommer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Felipe Castro (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Damir Chelle (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Fernando Alonso (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mohammed Clement (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Rodolfo Verges (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Miguel Leon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Harry Dyer (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Torsten Töpfer (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Romero P. Caminero (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Matt Hutchison (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Neil Naysmith (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Linus Schöll (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Noel Hamilton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Anthony Bramble (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ted Carisso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carlos Charlot (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Filipe Santos (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Torsten Arndt (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Frederico Carmona (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kader Andreani (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Eugenio Gazzoli (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Dennis Blake (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eddie Jobson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Cristian Turci (ATT) | 0 | |