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The sky is dark and overcast here at Roazhon Park where Stade Rennais play host to Sedan-Ardennes. A crowd of 19,043 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stade Rennais 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 J-David Beye.


0.00
Stade Rennais kick off and get the match underway!
3.03
With great vision, Torsten Arndt plays the ball forward to Eugenio Gazzoli. Eugenio Gazzoli whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Charlot. Carlos Charlot gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Adolfo Cortes gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
9.33
Ted Carisso receives the ball from a throw-in from Linus Schöll. Under pressure, Ted Carisso clears the ball far upfield. Eugenio Gazzoli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guillermo Diez.
14.43
Guillermo Diez kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Souness. Alec Souness hits a low pass to Kevin White. Kevin White makes a probing pass between the defence to Sophiane Dadi. Sophiane Dadi side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
16.54
With imagination, Torsten Arndt plays the ball forward to Frederico Carmona. Frederico Carmona lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Charlot. Carlos Charlot connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Carlos Charlot scores for Sedan-Ardennes!!
24.09
Torsten Arndt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Filipe Santos. Filipe Santos whips in a cross ball towards Kader Andreani. Kader Andreani powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
26.19
Alec Souness flicks a high pass forward to Sophiane Dadi who brings the ball under control. Sophiane Dadi skips past Anthony Bramble! Some silky footwork from Sophiane Dadi provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Neil Naysmith manages to gather it comfortably.
32.44
Linus Schöll takes it forward alone. Linus Schöll flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Carmona controls it well on his chest. Frederico Carmona knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guillermo Diez.
39.54
Kevin Hutchison takes a quick throw-in, which Guillermo Diez takes on the chest. Guillermo Diez makes a probing pass to Kevin White. Kevin White controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edward Smithe. Edward Smithe flicks a high pass forward. Sophiane Dadi controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Sophiane Dadi comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but somehow Noel Hamilton happens to be in the right place to block it.
40.21
Anthony Bramble comes in with a very late challenge on Neil Niven. The referee motions to Anthony Bramble to come over. It's a red card!! Neil Niven hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stade Rennais appear unchanged since the first half. Sedan-Ardennes also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stade Rennais players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Sedan-Ardennes kicking off!
47.07
Torsten Arndt flicks a high pass forward. Kader Andreani easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kader Andreani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.40
Eugenio Gazzoli comes in with a late challenge on Victor Mora. Eugenio Gazzoli is warned by the referee! Victor Mora runs off the knock.
53.16
Filipe Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Frederico Carmona. Frederico Carmona knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Hutchison.
55.46
With vision, Kevin White plays the ball forward to Edward Smithe. Edward Smithe threads a neat ball through to Victor Mora. Victor Mora flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin White. Kevin White comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.49
Eugenio Gazzoli barges into Sophiane Dadi. The referee calls over Eugenio Gazzoli again and warns him to calm down! Sophiane Dadi stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.00
Stade Rennais have made a substitution with Jorge Veloso replacing Victor Mora .
61.01
Eugenio Gazzoli flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Charlot collects the pass. Carlos Charlot passes the ball forward to Frederico Carmona. Frederico Carmona shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Adolfo Cortes effortlessly smothers it!
63.31
Edward Smithe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sophiane Dadi. Sophiane Dadi plays a one-two with Jorge Veloso and rushes in on goal... Sophiane Dadi shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
65.05
Filipe Santos threads the ball through to Frederico Carmona. Frederico Carmona runs straight at the defence! Frederico Carmona tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Adolfo Cortes. Excellent save.
66.11
Torsten Arndt flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Carmona. Frederico Carmona lofts in a cross ball towards Kader Andreani. Kader Andreani whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
67.13
Filipe Santos flicks a high ball forward to Frederico Carmona who takes it down. Frederico Carmona knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.07
Arnauld Carotti threads a neat ball through to Jorge Veloso. Jorge Veloso advances inside the box! Jorge Veloso shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Jorge Veloso scores for Stade Rennais!!
77.25
Stade Rennais have made a substitution with Ronald Di Rocco replacing Kevin White .
78.26
Eugenio Gazzoli hits a long diagonal ball forward. Kader Andreani shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
79.19
Neil Niven darts forward. Neil Niven makes an attacking run forward. Neil Niven makes a great pass forward. Ronald Di Rocco runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
83.36
Alec Souness takes a quick throw-in, which Edward Smithe takes on the chest. Edward Smithe makes a probing pass to Alec Souness. Alec Souness makes a probing pass between the defence to Ronald Di Rocco. Ronald Di Rocco takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
84.13
Ronald Di Rocco makes a simple pass to Nicolas Soto. Nicolas Soto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Neil Naysmith manages to gather it effortlessly.
87.58
Neil Niven deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Carotti. Arnauld Carotti kicks a strong pass forward to Sophiane Dadi. Sophiane Dadi knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Soto. Nicolas Soto gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Neil Naysmith!
89.58
With a delightful solo run, Edward Smithe stretches the opposition's defence. Edward Smithe shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
55.3%
44.7%
Play Area
27.6%
42.1%
30.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kevin White of Stade Rennais

Match Ratings
1.Adolfo Cortes (GK)
7
2.Neil Niven (DEF)
7
3.Guillermo Diez (DEF)
6
4.Kevin Hutchison (DEF)
6
5.Alec Souness (MID)
6
6.Edward Smithe (MID)
7
7.Kevin White (MID)goal scored
8
8.Arnauld Carotti (MID)
6
9.Victor Mora (ATT)
6
10.Nicolas Soto (ATT)
6
11.Sophiane Dadi (ATT)
6
 
12.Ronald Di Rocco (MID)
6
13.David Hackworth (MID)
0
14.Jorge Veloso (ATT)goal scored
7

1.Neil Naysmith (GK)
7
2.Linus Schöll (DEF)
6
3.Noel Hamilton (DEF)
6
4.Anthony Bramble (DEF)red card
3
5.Ted Carisso (DEF)
6
6.Carlos Charlot (MID)goal scored
7
7.Filipe Santos (MID)
6
8.Torsten Arndt (MID)
6
9.Frederico Carmona (ATT)
7
10.Kader Andreani (ATT)
6
11.Eugenio Gazzoli (ATT)
6
 
12.Dennis Blake (GK)
0
13.Eddie Jobson (ATT)
0
14.Cristian Turci (ATT)
0