Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Stade Auguste Delaune where Reims play host to FC Gueugnon. A crowd of 7,998 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reims are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Gueugnon appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Rafik Lucca.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reims are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Gueugnon appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Rafik Lucca.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Gueugnon kick off!
2.53
0-1Oswaldo Castets passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Daan Van Der Gaag. Daan Van Der Gaag hits a low pass to Alex Bondel. Alex Bondel plays a one-two with Danijel Capron and rushes in on goal... Alex Bondel side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Lars Bierhoff is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
9.42
0-1Geoffroy Allibert flicks a high pass forward. Adelmajid Collot collects the pass. Adelmajid Collot shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
12.58
0-1Jean Cygean sees space and advances. Jean Cygean knocks in a cross ball towards Adelmajid Collot. With a superhuman jump, Adelmajid Collot connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Lars Bierhoff manages to gather it.
22.42
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
24.55
0-1Stephane Elzéard catches Darren Granville on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Darren Granville gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.15
0-1Abdelmalek Gohel breaks forward. Abdelmalek Gohel threads a neat ball through to Danijel Capron. Danijel Capron knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lars Bierhoff who gathers it comfortably.
34.05
Eric Hässler passes the ball forward to Darl Nijkamp. Darl Nijkamp makes a simple pass to Kodjo Regnault. Kodjo Regnault knocks in a cross ball towards Sophiane Ecker. Sophiane Ecker powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
36.51
Alex Bondel barges into Darl Nijkamp. Alex Bondel is shown the yellow card! Darl Nijkamp gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
39.57
Eric Hässler makes a probing pass to Stephane Elzéard. Stephane Elzéard knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicky Beagrie.
40.29
Camille Dobo plays the ball forward to Stephane Elzéard. Stephane Elzéard knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Darren Granville.
42.53
0-1Darren Granville comes in with a late challenge on Sophiane Ecker. The referee warns Darren Granville to calm down! Sophiane Ecker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.20
0-1Stephane Elzéard knocks the ball to his team mate, Camille Dobo. Camille Dobo knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Stephane Elzéard is offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Reims appear unchanged since the first half. FC Gueugnon also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Reims kick off!
47.43
Camille Dobo threads a neat ball through to Sophiane Ecker. Sophiane Ecker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicky Beagrie.
48.02
Diego Laville threads a neat ball through to Stephane Elzéard. Stephane Elzéard changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stephane Elzéard rushes past Abdelmalek Gohel! Stephane Elzéard looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Ricardo Marcos.
53.20
Geoffroy Allibert darts forward. Geoffroy Allibert sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
54.40
Eric Hässler chips the ball to his team mate, Camille Dobo. Camille Dobo kicks a strong pass forward to Darl Nijkamp. Darl Nijkamp knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oswaldo Castets.
57.17
Diego Laville knocks the ball to his team mate, Camille Dobo. Camille Dobo makes a probing pass to Sophiane Ecker. Sophiane Ecker passes the ball forward but Darl Nijkamp is offside!
59.10
Kodjo Regnault deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephane Elzéard. Stephane Elzéard knocks in a cross ball towards Camille Dobo. Camille Dobo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Ricardo Marcos has to pick the ball from the back of the net! That brings them back into the game!
63.15
Alex Bondel darts forward. Alex Bondel tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
65.41
Abdelmalek Gohel threads a neat ball through to Daan Van Der Gaag. Daan Van Der Gaag flicks a high pass forward to Danijel Capron who brings the ball under control. Danijel Capron cuts inside the box! Danijel Capron shoots from just inside the box but somehow Lars Bierhoff manages to keep it out.
67.13
Diego Laville hits a low pass to Darl Nijkamp. Darl Nijkamp threads the ball through to Sophiane Ecker. Seeing a gap ahead, Sophiane Ecker plays the ball forward to Stephane Elzéard who has made a great run into the box. Some good footwork from Stephane Elzéard provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
71.36
Geoffroy Allibert flicks a high pass forward. Jean Cygean controls it well on his chest. Jean Cygean knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Diego Laville.
73.16
Darl Nijkamp hits a low pass to Sophiane Ecker. Sophiane Ecker knocks in a cross ball towards Darl Nijkamp. With a superhuman jump, Darl Nijkamp connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
78.08
Darl Nijkamp decides to run forward with the ball. Darl Nijkamp lofts in a cross ball towards Sophiane Ecker. Sophiane Ecker jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
79.53
Darl Nijkamp flicks the ball to his team mate, Sophiane Ecker. Sophiane Ecker rushes past Abdelmalek Gohel! Some silky footwork from Sophiane Ecker provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
85.38
Jean Cygean threads the ball through to Danijel Capron. Danijel Capron controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
87.37
Daan Van Der Gaag threads the ball through to Adelmajid Collot. Adelmajid Collot threads a neat ball through to Danijel Capron. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Danijel Capron provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.2%
36.8%
Play Area
26.3%
47.4%
26.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Darl Nijkamp of Reims |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Lars Bierhoff (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Madjid Fernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eric Hässler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Diego Laville (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Frederic Louiron (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kodjo Regnault (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Camille Dobo (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Darl Nijkamp (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | Hubert Sekli (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stephane Elzéard (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Sophiane Ecker (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Nicholas Savidan (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Edwin Devaux (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Aziz Escayol (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ricardo Marcos (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nicky Beagrie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oswaldo Castets (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Darren Granville (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Abdelmalek Gohel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jean Cygean (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Geoffroy Allibert (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Daan Van Der Gaag (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alex Bondel (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Adelmajid Collot (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Danijel Capron (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Matt Elliott (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gilles Coulot (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Djezon Besson (ATT) | 0 | |