Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade Gaston Petit where Chateauroux play host to FC Istres. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chateauroux are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Istres appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Seyni Mansouri.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chateauroux are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Istres appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Seyni Mansouri.
0.00
Chateauroux kick off and get the match underway!
2.16
Tomas Ferreira makes a simple pass to Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell flicks a high pass forward to Mamar Lambourde who brings the ball under control. Mamar Lambourde lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Damian Friio is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
6.41
Medhi Chagot plays the ball forward to Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell makes a probing pass to Mamar Lambourde but he's offside!
9.04
Roland Espatero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andre Antunes. Andre Antunes knocks the ball forward to Mathieu Rizzetto. Mathieu Rizzetto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Damian Friio manages to keep it out.
10.21
Dominique Pédros threads a neat ball through to Mathieu Rizzetto. Mathieu Rizzetto plays a scrappy one-two with Mamar Lambourde and advances towards the goal... Mathieu Rizzetto shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.26
Medhi Chagot hits a low pass to Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
18.58
Gerard Cakar sees space and advances. Gerard Cakar knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jean-Marc Fanni.
20.50
Matthieu Cubilier chips the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Schenning. Guillermo Schenning knocks the ball forward to Ashley Boyd. Ashley Boyd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.37
Msaddeck Deroin flicks a high ball forward to Dominique Pédros who takes it down. Dominique Pédros makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mamar Lambourde. Mamar Lambourde sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
24.30
Alexandre Le Garrec flicks a high pass forward. Geoffrey Frapolli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Geoffrey Frapolli shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Jannick Zanotti!
26.40
Medhi Chagot threads the ball through to Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell plays a scrappy one-two with Medhi Chagot and stumbles forward towards the goal... Dominic Campbell shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Damian Friio!
27.58
Didier Kamanan flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Schenning controls it well on his chest. Guillermo Schenning flicks the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey Frapolli. Geoffrey Frapolli lofts in a cross ball towards Alexandre Le Garrec. Alexandre Le Garrec gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
34.40
Dominique Pédros flicks a high pass forward to Andre Antunes who brings the ball under control. Andre Antunes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Damian Friio who gathers it comfortably.
38.30
Alexandre Le Garrec threads the ball through to Geoffrey Frapolli. Geoffrey Frapolli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.58
Didier Kamanan kicks a strong pass forward to Alexandre Le Garrec. Alexandre Le Garrec whips in a cross ball towards Ashley Boyd. Ashley Boyd fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.26
Jean-Marc Fanni flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominique Pédros. Dominique Pédros controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Medhi Chagot. Medhi Chagot knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Damian Friio who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Msaddeck Deroin plays the ball forward to Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Mathieu Rizzetto controls it well on his chest. Mathieu Rizzetto shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates 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 Istres appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Istres kick off!
47.54
Andre Antunes makes a probing pass to Medhi Chagot. Medhi Chagot controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
48.46
Dominique Pédros threads a neat ball through to Medhi Chagot. Medhi Chagot shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. FC Istres are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
51.30
Mathieur Louiron controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Geoffrey Frapolli. Geoffrey Frapolli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jean-Marc Fanni.
54.15
Msaddeck Deroin kicks a strong pass forward to Andre Antunes. Andre Antunes advances with the ball. Andre Antunes passes the ball forward but Dominic Campbell is offside!
69.17
Msaddeck Deroin sees Andre Antunes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andre Antunes kicks a strong pass forward to Dominique Pédros. Dominique Pédros makes a great pass forward. Mathieu Rizzetto runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
71.43
Matthieu Cubilier barges into Andre Antunes. Matthieu Cubilier is warned by the referee! Andre Antunes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.14
Medhi Chagot kicks a strong pass forward to Mamar Lambourde. Mamar Lambourde knocks in a cross ball towards Mathieu Rizzetto. Mathieu Rizzetto beats his man to it with a header but it flies just wide!
75.28
Geoffrey Frapolli makes a probing pass to Ashley Boyd. Ashley Boyd shoots from long range. Jannick Zanotti gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
79.08
Geoffrey Frapolli clumsily knocks into Roland Espatero. Geoffrey Frapolli is shown the yellow card! Roland Espatero stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.21
Roland Espatero receives the ball from a throw-in from Mathieu Rizzetto. Roland Espatero plays the ball forward to Andre Antunes. Andre Antunes shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Damian Friio effortlessly smothers it!
83.43
Medhi Chagot flicks a high pass forward. Dominique Pédros collects the pass. Without breaking stride, Dominique Pédros plays the ball forward to Medhi Chagot. Medhi Chagot knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Medhi Chagot threads a neat ball through to Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell edges inside the box! Dominic Campbell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
35.1%
64.9%
Play Area
31.9%
44.7%
23.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Campbell of FC Istres |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Damian Friio (GK) | 7 | |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 7. | Guillermo Schenning (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Damir Collet (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gerard Cakar (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Geoffrey Frapolli (ATT) | ![]() | 6 |
| 11. | Ashley Boyd (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Rafik Coly (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Kai Hamann (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kwami Lucca (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jannick Zanotti (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jean-Marc Fanni (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Msaddeck Deroin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Roland Espatero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tomas Ferreira (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Dominique Pédros (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Andre Antunes (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Medhi Chagot (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Dominic Campbell (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 10. | Mathieu Rizzetto (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | Mamar Lambourde (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Lionel Pierre-Fanfan (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Banks (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Barbosa (ATT) | 0 | |










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