Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stade Gaston Petit where Chateauroux play host to Chamois Niortais. A crowd of 7,721 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Chateauroux and Chamois Niortais are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Seyni Mansouri.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Chateauroux and Chamois Niortais are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Seyni Mansouri.
0.00
0-0Chamois Niortais kick off!
10.59
0-0Antoine Jezierski sees space and advances. Antoine Jezierski threads the ball through to Cyril Karembeu but he's offside!
12.49
1-0Guillermo Schenning makes a probing pass to Ashley Boyd. Ashley Boyd knocks in a cross ball towards Damir Collet. Damir Collet directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Chateauroux!
16.46
1-0Mathieur Louiron pushes up the pitch. Mathieur Louiron flicks a high ball forward to Geoffrey Frapolli who takes it down. Geoffrey Frapolli lofts in a cross ball towards Ashley Boyd. Ashley Boyd knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
22.41
Guillermo Schenning deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey Frapolli. Geoffrey Frapolli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
26.15
1-0Giampiero Califano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antoine Jezierski. Antoine Jezierski controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cyril Karembeu. Cyril Karembeu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.33
Paul White kicks a strong pass forward to Cyril Karembeu. Cyril Karembeu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.57
Paul White deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Younes Mermet. Younes Mermet finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
44.30
Sebastien Roda deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Younes Mermet. Younes Mermet finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
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 Dado Pires. Chamois Niortais appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Chateauroux kicking off!
51.05
Gerard Cakar flicks a high ball forward to Didier Kamanan who takes it down. Didier Kamanan flicks a high pass forward to Geoffrey Frapolli who brings the ball under control. Geoffrey Frapolli puts a great ball through. Rafik Coly runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
53.55
Gerard Cakar runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gerard Cakar knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christian Freund who gathers it comfortably.
65.34
1-0Guillermo Schenning makes a probing pass to Geoffrey Frapolli. Geoffrey Frapolli lofts in a cross ball towards Ashley Boyd. Zoumana Rodrigues clumsily knocks into Ashley Boyd. Penalty not given!!
72.21
Younes Mermet threads a neat ball through to Cyril Karembeu. Cyril Karembeu knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastien Roda. Sebastien Roda directs the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
73.04
Daniel Edwards knocks the ball to his team mate, Younes Mermet. Younes Mermet knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rio Ferdinand.
77.35
Daniel Edwards runs straight at the opposition's defence. Daniel Edwards knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.37
Dagui Raymond kicks a strong pass forward to Paul White. Paul White threads the ball through to Cyril Karembeu. Cyril Karembeu knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rio Ferdinand.
81.11
Showing composure, Cyril Karembeu plays the ball forward to Daniel Edwards. Daniel Edwards whips in a cross ball towards Younes Mermet. Younes Mermet flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
84.38
Sebastien Roda sees Cyril Karembeu in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cyril Karembeu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Damian Friio who gathers it comfortably.
85.10
With great vision, Paul White plays the ball forward to Younes Mermet. Younes Mermet cuts inside the box! Younes Mermet muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Paul White plays the ball forward to Cyril Karembeu. Cyril Karembeu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.7%
57.3%
Play Area
29.3%
52%
18.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Younes Mermet of Chamois Niortais |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Damian Friio (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Didier Kamanan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mathieur Louiron (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Matthieu Cubilier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rio Ferdinand (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Guillermo Schenning (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Damir Collet (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Gerard Cakar (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dado Pires (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Geoffrey Frapolli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ashley Boyd (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Rafik Coly (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Kai Hamann (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kwami Lucca (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) | 7 | |
| 7. | Antoine Jezierski (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Sebastien Roda (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Paul White (MID) | 8 | |
| 10. | Cyril Karembeu (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Younes Mermet (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Alexander Lefèvre (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alejandro Cruz (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Benjamin Druon (DEF) | 0 | |