Match Report


Girondins de BordeauxGirondins de Bordeaux     GuingampGuingamp
Computer Player Computer Player Garry Lloyd Garry Lloyd
Brian LampardB. Lampard72
G
1
G
75Julien BichselJ. Bichsel
Florian CourtoisF. Courtois70
D
2
D
75Claudio VergesC. Verges
Barket BourdeauB. Bourdeau63
D
3captain
D
76Rodrigo BarbosaR. Barbosa
Fabien BiancalaniF. Biancalani60
D
4
D
76Martín FaríasM. Farías
Alejandro AriasA. Arias77
M
5
D
75Liam Di SoleL. Di Sole
Moktar LecaM. Leca75
M
6
M
80Arno RitzingerA. Ritzinger
Nuno CastroN. Castro68
M
7
M
77Andy GemmillA. Gemmill
Neil DavidsonN. Davidson67
M
8
M
76Oswaldo SopalskiO. Sopalski
Alexandre RamosA. Ramos73
A
9
A
74Herve FanniH. Fanni
Alfredo OrtegaA. Ortega64
A
10
A
77Yurtcan AyazY. Ayaz
Alec DavidsonA. Davidson60
A
captain11
A
76Alfredo VidalA. Vidal
 
Mike WinterburnM. Winterburn68
G
12
D
73Matt DavidsonM. Davidson
Xavier DuchesneX. Duchesne66
G
13
M
73Pascal HeijeP. Heije
Alan PlowrightA. Plowright65
M
14
A
73Julian NunezJ. Nunez

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Parc Lescure where Girondins de Bordeaux play host to Guingamp. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Girondins de Bordeaux are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Guingamp appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Denis Ait Atmane.


0.00
Guingamp kick off and get the match underway!
3.36
Arno Ritzinger makes a simple pass to Alfredo Vidal. Alfredo Vidal shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
4.04
Alec Davidson flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Ortega. Alfredo Ortega shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Julien Bichsel.
5.36
Moktar Leca takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Alejandro Arias side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
6.47
Neil Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Moktar Leca collects the pass. Moktar Leca shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
9.15
Florian Courtois runs forward with the ball. Florian Courtois surges forward with the ball. Florian Courtois knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julien Bichsel who gathers it comfortably.
10.14
Oswaldo Sopalski knocks the ball forward to Andy Gemmill. Andy Gemmill knocks in a cross ball towards Herve Fanni. Herve Fanni finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Herve Fanni!
14.40
Alejandro Arias threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
20.49
Barket Bourdeau makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nuno Castro. Nuno Castro sees Alec Davidson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alec Davidson shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
21.23
Andy Gemmill sees Alfredo Vidal in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfredo Vidal finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
22.16
Nuno Castro sees Alejandro Arias in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alejandro Arias whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Ortega. With a superhuman jump, Alfredo Ortega connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Julien Bichsel reads it well. Great save!
27.48
Arno Ritzinger laces a weighted ball forward to Andy Gemmill. Andy Gemmill shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
28.18
Barket Bourdeau flicks a high pass forward. Moktar Leca holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Moktar Leca changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Moktar Leca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.13
Martín Farías passes the ball forward to Arno Ritzinger. Arno Ritzinger flicks a high ball forward to Oswaldo Sopalski who takes it down. Oswaldo Sopalski whips in a cross ball towards Herve Fanni. Herve Fanni is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Brian Lampard didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
32.42
Rodrigo Barbosa knocks the ball to his team mate, Yurtcan Ayaz. Yurtcan Ayaz makes a probing pass to Herve Fanni. Herve Fanni sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Brian Lampard!
36.31
Moktar Leca chips the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Ortega. With a superhuman jump, Alfredo Ortega connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies well off target!
38.40
Arno Ritzinger threads a neat ball through to Oswaldo Sopalski. Oswaldo Sopalski flicks a high pass forward. Herve Fanni controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some silky footwork from Herve Fanni provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Brian Lampard gets down and covers it.
39.20
Rodrigo Barbosa barges into Alexandre Ramos. The referee calls over Rodrigo Barbosa and shows him a yellow card! Alexandre Ramos carries on, but is struggling a bit.
42.37
Claudio Verges kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Barbosa. Rodrigo Barbosa makes a simple pass to Andy Gemmill. Andy Gemmill edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Andy Gemmill provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
45.00
Neil Davidson makes a simple pass to Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Girondins de Bordeaux appear unchanged since the first half. Guingamp also appear unchanged since the first half. The Guingamp players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Girondins de Bordeaux kick off the second half!
49.24
Claudio Verges hits a low pass to Alfredo Vidal. Alfredo Vidal knocks the ball forward to Arno Ritzinger. Arno Ritzinger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.18
Neil Davidson flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
54.29
Florian Courtois flicks a high pass forward. Moktar Leca controls it well on his chest. Moktar Leca plays the ball forward to Neil Davidson. Neil Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball comes off Claudio Verges and the loose ball is cleared up field.
59.59
Nuno Castro catches Andy Gemmill on the ankles. Nuno Castro is given a warning by the referee! Andy Gemmill gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.18
Claudio Verges comes in with a late challenge on Alfredo Ortega. The referee calls over Claudio Verges and shows him a yellow card! Alfredo Ortega runs off the knock.
63.27
Arno Ritzinger knocks the ball forward to Alfredo Vidal. Alfredo Vidal knocks in a cross ball towards Herve Fanni. Herve Fanni finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
69.03
Moktar Leca threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julien Bichsel who gathers it comfortably.
72.18
Fabien Biancalani plays a long ball forward. Alec Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Arias. Alejandro Arias connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
73.33
Martín Farías surges forward with the ball. Martín Farías makes a probing pass between the defence to Herve Fanni. Herve Fanni looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Barket Bourdeau happens to be in the right place to block it.
77.07
Without breaking stride, Alfredo Vidal plays the ball forward to Yurtcan Ayaz. Yurtcan Ayaz lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Gemmill. Andy Gemmill outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.32
Martín Farías catches Moktar Leca on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Moktar Leca runs off the knock.
84.15
Alec Davidson threads the ball through to Neil Davidson. Neil Davidson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.01
Fabien Biancalani laces a weighted ball forward to Barket Bourdeau. Barket Bourdeau deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos plays a scrappy one-two with Nuno Castro and advances towards the goal... Alexandre Ramos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Julien Bichsel.
88.41
It's a corner kick. Moktar Leca kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Julien Bichsel scoops up the ball.
89.23
Martín Farías threads a neat ball through to Oswaldo Sopalski. Oswaldo Sopalski runs straight at the opposition's defence. Oswaldo Sopalski passes the ball forward to Andy Gemmill. Andy Gemmill tries a spectacular strike. Fantastic reaction save from Brian Lampard!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Girondins de Bordeaux

Guingamp
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
5
9
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56%
44%
Play Area
29.7%
40.7%
29.7%

Scorers
Alec Davidson 14
Herve Fanni 10, 63
Andy Gemmill 77

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Herve Fanni of Guingamp

Match Ratings
1.Brian Lampard (GK)
7
2.Florian Courtois (DEF)
7
3.Barket Bourdeau (DEF)
6
4.Fabien Biancalani (DEF)
6
5.Alejandro Arias (MID)
6
6.Moktar Leca (MID)
7
7.Nuno Castro (MID)
6
8.Neil Davidson (MID)
6
9.Alexandre Ramos (ATT)
7
10.Alfredo Ortega (ATT)
6
11.Alec Davidson (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Mike Winterburn (GK)
0
13.Xavier Duchesne (GK)
0
14.Alan Plowright (MID)
0

1.Julien Bichsel (GK)
7
2.Claudio Verges (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Rodrigo Barbosa (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Martín Farías (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Liam Di Sole (DEF)
6
6.Arno Ritzinger (MID)
7
7.Andy Gemmill (MID)goal scored
9
8.Oswaldo Sopalski (MID)
7
9.Herve Fanni (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Yurtcan Ayaz (ATT)
6
11.Alfredo Vidal (ATT)
7
 
12.Matt Davidson (DEF)
0
13.Pascal Heije (MID)
0
14.Julian Nunez (ATT)
0