Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stade Gaston Petit where Chateauroux play host to FC Nantes. A crowd of 9,335 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chateauroux are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Nantes appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Cyrille Clayton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chateauroux are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Nantes appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Cyrille Clayton.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Chateauroux kicking off!
8.07
0-0Maxence Devineau clumsily knocks into Matthieu Cubilier. The referee calls over Maxence Devineau and warns him to calm down! Matthieu Cubilier runs off the knock.
24.32
1-0Rio Ferdinand flicks a high ball forward to Ferdinand Sibille who takes it down. Ferdinand Sibille flicks a high pass forward. Geoffrey Frapolli controls it well on his chest. Geoffrey Frapolli lofts in a cross ball towards Damir Collet. Damir Collet directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Damir Collet!
27.52
1-0Simon Will flicks a high pass forward to Orlando Delaroche who brings the ball under control. Orlando Delaroche knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.56
1-0Damir Collet flicks a high ball forward to Geoffrey Frapolli who gracefully takes it down. Geoffrey Frapolli finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.31
Orlando Delaroche hits a low pass to Mick Bower. Mick Bower knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matthieu Cubilier.
33.44
Damir Collet kicks a strong pass forward to Guillermo Schenning. Guillermo Schenning makes a probing pass to Geoffrey Frapolli. Geoffrey Frapolli finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.17
Damir Collet comes in with a late challenge on Reynald Deblock. Damir Collet is given a warning by the referee! Reynald Deblock stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.29
1-0Rio Ferdinand pushes up the pitch. Rio Ferdinand surges forward with the ball. Rio Ferdinand whips in a cross ball towards Ferdinand Sibille. Ferdinand Sibille finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Ludovic Ducloux steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
45.00
Damir Collet sees a break and surges forward. Damir Collet shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chateauroux have changed their lineup with Rafik Coly replacing Gerard Cakar. FC Nantes appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with FC Nantes kicking off!
47.39
Alexandre Le Garrec flicks a high pass forward. Geoffrey Frapolli collects the pass. Geoffrey Frapolli knocks in a cross ball towards Ferdinand Sibille. Ferdinand Sibille beats his man to it with a header. Ferdinand Sibille scores for Chateauroux!!
51.17
2-0Reynald Deblock flicks a high pass forward. Orlando Delaroche collects the pass. Orlando Delaroche shoots from long range. Wonderful reactions from Damian Friio keeps it out!
55.41
Orlando Delaroche flicks a high pass forward. Reynald Deblock holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Reynald Deblock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.45
Alexandre Le Garrec flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Schenning collects the pass. Guillermo Schenning hits a low pass to Geoffrey Frapolli. Geoffrey Frapolli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eric Catherine.
63.15
Ludovic Ducloux barges into Damir Collet. Ludovic Ducloux is given a warning by the referee! Damir Collet hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.11
Ferdinand Sibille controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Geoffrey Frapolli. Geoffrey Frapolli lofts in a cross ball towards Ferdinand Sibille. Ferdinand Sibille jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
71.14
Orlando Delaroche flicks a high pass forward to Maxence Devineau who brings the ball under control. Maxence Devineau knocks in a cross ball towards Victor El Idrisi. Victor El Idrisi directs the ball goalwards with his head. Damian Friio didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
72.18
Manuel Ferreira darts forward. Manuel Ferreira knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Bower. Mick Bower directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
75.02
Mathieur Louiron sees a break and surges forward. Mathieur Louiron darts forward. Mathieur Louiron knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ludovic Ducloux.
79.42
Guillermo Schenning kicks a strong pass forward to Ferdinand Sibille. Ferdinand Sibille lofts in a cross ball towards Alexandre Le Garrec. With a superhuman jump, Alexandre Le Garrec connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Benoit Malicki easily punches it away to safety.
81.11
Alexandre Le Garrec decides to run forward with the ball. Alexandre Le Garrec laces a through ball forward to Ferdinand Sibille. Ferdinand Sibille knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ludovic Ducloux.
83.42
Damir Collet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Geoffrey Frapolli. Geoffrey Frapolli knocks in a cross ball towards Ferdinand Sibille. Ferdinand Sibille outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ferdinand Sibille!
87.20
Rio Ferdinand catches Orlando Delaroche on the ankles. The referee brings Rio Ferdinand to one side and gives him a warning! Orlando Delaroche hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.7%
42.3%
Play Area
26.8%
49.3%
23.9%
Scorers
| Damir Collet 24 Ferdinand Sibille 47, 83 | Mick Bower 72 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ferdinand Sibille of Chateauroux |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Damian Friio (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Didier Kamanan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mathieur Louiron (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Matthieu Cubilier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rio Ferdinand (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alexandre Le Garrec (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Guillermo Schenning (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Damir Collet (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Gerard Cakar (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Geoffrey Frapolli (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Ferdinand Sibille (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Rafik Coly (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ashley Boyd (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kwami Lucca (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Benoit Malicki (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gary Mckinlay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ludovic Ducloux (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eric Catherine (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Manuel Ferreira (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Orlando Delaroche (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Reynald Deblock (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Simon Will (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Mick Bower (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Maxence Devineau (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Victor El Idrisi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Michael Proment (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rodrigue Abardonado (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Barket Dumas (MID) | 0 | |