Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Stade Francois-Coty where AC Ajaccio play host to Chamois Niortais. A crowd of 9,544 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AC Ajaccio are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Chamois Niortais appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alcaly Koné.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AC Ajaccio are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Chamois Niortais appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alcaly Koné.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Chamois Niortais kicking off!
3.08
0-0Dennis Burgess flicks a high pass forward to Craig Dickov who brings the ball under control. Craig Dickov makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.14
0-0Craig Dickov comes in with a late challenge on Sebastien Roda. Craig Dickov is warned by the referee! Sebastien Roda runs off the knock.
10.31
0-0Sebastien Roda threads a neat ball through to Younes Mermet. Younes Mermet advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Younes Mermet provides some space. He shoots at goal. Fantastic reactions from Federico Poggi blocks the shot!
15.40
0-0With great vision, Dennis Burgess plays the ball forward to Craig Dickov. Craig Dickov passes the ball forward to Mariano Tardioli. Mariano Tardioli whips in a cross ball towards Juan Sanz. Giampiero Califano barges into Juan Sanz. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
16.19
Craig Dickov knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Gomes. Showing composure, Ricardo Gomes picks a pass forward to Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.24
0-0Craig Dickov hits a low pass to Damien Martini. Damien Martini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
30.00
Giampiero Califano barges into Yves-A. Ben Askar. The referee warns Giampiero Califano to calm down! Yves-A. Ben Askar runs off the knock.
33.55
Paul White flicks a high ball forward to Cyril Karembeu who takes it down. Cyril Karembeu plays a scrappy one-two with Daniel Edwards and advances towards the goal... Cyril Karembeu rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Cedric Zebre smothers it!
40.05
0-0Craig Dickov threads a neat ball through to Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Ajaccio appear unchanged since the first half. Chamois Niortais also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
AC Ajaccio kick off!
48.53
1-0Ricardo Gomes kicks a strong pass forward to Yves-A. Ben Askar. Yves-A. Ben Askar lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Christian Freund had no chance!! Goal for AC Ajaccio!
54.35
Ricardo Gomes surges forward with the ball. Ricardo Gomes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dagui Raymond.
55.01
Craig Dickov makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Gomes. Ricardo Gomes knocks in a cross ball towards Mariano Tardioli. Mariano Tardioli connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Christian Freund manages to gather it.
66.32
Roland Bizasene breaks forward. Roland Bizasene deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yves-A. Ben Askar. Yves-A. Ben Askar knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dagui Raymond.
67.32
Craig Dickov surges forward with the ball. Craig Dickov finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
71.35
Antoine Jezierski comes in with a late challenge on Federico Poggi. The referee calls over Antoine Jezierski and warns him to calm down! Federico Poggi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.58
Ricardo Gomes passes the ball forward to Damien Martini. Damien Martini knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz rushes past Giampiero Califano! Juan Sanz shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Christian Freund has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.10
Damien Martini passes the ball forward to Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz lofts in a cross ball towards Mariano Tardioli. Mariano Tardioli outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a woeful effort!
77.54
Ricardo Gomes threads the ball through to Mariano Tardioli. Mariano Tardioli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
79.26
Roland Bizasene flicks a high pass forward. Craig Dickov controls it well on his chest. Craig Dickov hits a low pass to Yves-A. Ben Askar. Yves-A. Ben Askar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.11
Dietmar Erler sees a break and surges forward. Dietmar Erler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dagui Raymond.
84.54
2-0Federico Poggi flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Gomes easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ricardo Gomes flicks a high pass forward. Juan Sanz controls it well on his chest. Juan Sanz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yves-A. Ben Askar but the linesman indicates offside!
85.53
Juan Sanz flicks a high ball forward to Mariano Tardioli who takes it down. Mariano Tardioli knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Dickov. Craig Dickov is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.1%
34.9%
Play Area
22.9%
48.2%
28.9%
Scorers
| Juan Sanz 49, 73 Craig Dickov 86 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Juan Sanz of AC Ajaccio |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Cedric Zebre (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dietmar Erler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Roland Bizasene (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Federico Poggi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dennis Burgess (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Craig Dickov (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Ricardo Gomes (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Damien Martini (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Mariano Tardioli (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Yves-A. Ben Askar (MID) | 6 | |
| 11. | Juan Sanz (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Oswaldo Correia (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Oliver Nahrstedt (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Romero P. Ibanez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Christian Freund (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Devanir Bedrossian (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Giampiero Califano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dagui Raymond (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Zoumana Rodrigues (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Daniel Edwards (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Antoine Jezierski (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paul White (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sebastien Roda (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Cyril Karembeu (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Younes Mermet (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alexander Lefèvre (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alejandro Cruz (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Benjamin Druon (DEF) | 0 | |