Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Bernard-Bardin where FC Istres play host to Sochaux-Montbéliard. A crowd of 9,955 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Istres are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sochaux-Montbéliard appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jerome Laigle.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Istres are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sochaux-Montbéliard appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jerome Laigle.
0.00
The whistle blows and Sochaux-Montbéliard kick off!
3.33
Frank Kerr threads the ball through to Richard Dickov. Richard Dickov makes a probing pass to Tchiressoua Pierre. Tchiressoua Pierre knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Msaddeck Deroin.
6.44
Jason Collin kicks a strong pass forward to Tchiressoua Pierre. Tchiressoua Pierre shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.40
Mathieu Rizzetto passes the ball forward to Mamar Lambourde. Mamar Lambourde knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Madjid Thuram is on top of it.
16.46
Msaddeck Deroin runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Msaddeck Deroin threads the ball through into the box. Mamar Lambourde makes some space for himself and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
18.38
Roland Espatero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominique Pédros. Dominique Pédros finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.07
Jason Collin clumsily knocks into Roland Espatero. Jason Collin is given a warning by the referee! Roland Espatero runs off the knock.
22.15
Andre Antunes darts forward. Andre Antunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Mamar Lambourde. Mamar Lambourde flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
24.07
Dominique Pédros deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mathieu Rizzetto. Mathieu Rizzetto shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
26.02
Richard Dickov makes an attacking run forward. Richard Dickov whips in a cross ball towards Tchiressoua Pierre. Tchiressoua Pierre heads the ball goalwards but Jannick Zanotti reads it well. Nice save!
30.09
Tomas Ferreira flicks a high pass forward to Medhi Chagot who brings the ball under control. Medhi Chagot controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mathieu Rizzetto. Mathieu Rizzetto passes the ball forward to Mamar Lambourde. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Mamar Lambourde provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
33.47
Medhi Chagot knocks the ball forward to Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
34.35
Richard Dickov runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Richard Dickov controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jannick Zanotti!
36.21
Dominique Pédros barges into Thierry Monterrubio. Dominique Pédros is shown the yellow card! Thierry Monterrubio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.19
Andre Antunes sees Mathieu Rizzetto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mathieu Rizzetto skips past Dominic Rae! Mathieu Rizzetto tries a spectacular strike. Solid save from Madjid Thuram.
44.36
Thierry Monterrubio decides to run forward with the ball. Thierry Monterrubio picks a pass forward to Tchiressoua Pierre. Tchiressoua Pierre knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roland Espatero.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Istres appear unchanged since the first half. Sochaux-Montbéliard also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Istres get the second half underway!
47.56
Jason Collin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sylvain Boinaheri. Sylvain Boinaheri cuts inside the box! Sylvain Boinaheri cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
48.53
Tomas Ferreira decides to run forward with the ball. Tomas Ferreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Mamar Lambourde. Mamar Lambourde sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
49.29
Rafik Deroin hits a low pass to Richard Dickov. Richard Dickov sees Sylvain Boinaheri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sylvain Boinaheri skips past Msaddeck Deroin! Sylvain Boinaheri side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
51.33
Chritophe Durand flicks a high pass forward to Dominic Rae who brings the ball under control. Dominic Rae deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tchiressoua Pierre. Tchiressoua Pierre knocks in a cross ball towards Sylvain Boinaheri. Sylvain Boinaheri connects with a diving header. What a cracker!! Jannick Zanotti had no chance!! Goal for Sochaux-Montbéliard!
57.45
With a delightful solo run, Medhi Chagot stretches the opposition's defence. Medhi Chagot plays a one-two with Mamar Lambourde and advances towards the goal... Medhi Chagot shoots from just inside the box but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
63.40
Rafik Deroin passes the ball forward to Tchiressoua Pierre. Tchiressoua Pierre knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jannick Zanotti who gathers it comfortably.
65.18
Andre Antunes decides to run forward with the ball. Andre Antunes shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Madjid Thuram!
83.27
Jason Collin hits a low pass to Tchiressoua Pierre. Tchiressoua Pierre knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomas Ferreira.
87.51
Medhi Chagot threads the ball through to Mathieu Rizzetto. Mathieu Rizzetto knocks in a cross ball towards Mamar Lambourde. Mamar Lambourde jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
89.12
Andre Antunes comes in with a late challenge on Jason Collin. The referee calls over Andre Antunes and shows him a yellow card! Jason Collin stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Dominique Pédros makes an attacking run forward. Dominique Pédros threads the ball through to Mathieu Rizzetto but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
22.5%
47.5%
30%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sylvain Boinaheri of Sochaux-Montbéliard |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jannick Zanotti (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jean-Marc Fanni (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Msaddeck Deroin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Roland Espatero (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Tomas Ferreira (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Dominique Pédros (MID) | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
| 7. | Andre Antunes (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
| 8. | Medhi Chagot (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Dominic Campbell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mathieu Rizzetto (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Mamar Lambourde (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Lionel Pierre-Fanfan (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Banks (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Barbosa (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Madjid Thuram (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Michelangelo Pineda (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dominic Rae (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Frank Kerr (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Chritophe Durand (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rafik Deroin (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jason Collin (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Richard Dickov (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Thierry Monterrubio (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Tchiressoua Pierre (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Sylvain Boinaheri (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Gerald Cassard (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fabien Flucklinger (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Thibault Ait Atmane (ATT) | 0 | |









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