Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Bernard-Bardin where FC Istres play host to SM Caen. A crowd of 9,744 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Istres and SM Caen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Mansour Petit.


0.00
The whistle blows and SM Caen get the match underway!
9.43
Dominique Pédros sees a break and surges forward. Dominique Pédros knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patrick Wright.
14.22
Roland Mercier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Shabani Bassila. Shabani Bassila runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Shabani Bassila shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Jannick Zanotti.
24.35
Medhi Chagot controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mamar Lambourde. Mamar Lambourde plays a quick one-two with Dominic Campbell and rushes in on goal... Mamar Lambourde muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
26.26
Eric Ajas hacks Medhi Chagot from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Medhi Chagot runs off the knock.
27.32
Bernard Molinier threads a neat ball through to Djibrill Gillet. Djibrill Gillet knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roland Espatero.
30.05
Dominique Pédros flicks a high ball forward to Andre Antunes who takes it down. Andre Antunes plays a one-two with David Barbosa and rushes in on goal... Andre Antunes muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
32.15
Edern Lefèvre barges into Msaddeck Deroin. The referee brings Edern Lefèvre to one side and gives him a warning! Msaddeck Deroin carries on, but is struggling a bit.
36.56
Patrick Wright makes a simple pass to Edern Lefèvre. Edern Lefèvre sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
42.32
Gabriel Rodriguez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roland Mercier. Roland Mercier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bernard Molinier. Bernard Molinier knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tomas Ferreira.
44.51
Roland Espatero kicks a strong pass forward to Medhi Chagot. Medhi Chagot threads a neat ball through to Mamar Lambourde. Mamar Lambourde knocks the ball forward, putting David Barbosa through on goal. David Barbosa shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Istres appear unchanged since the first half. SM Caen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with FC Istres kicking off!
47.48
Andre Antunes plays the ball forward to David Barbosa. David Barbosa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Campbell but the linesman indicates offside!
53.19
Roland Espatero flicks a high ball forward to Andre Antunes who takes it down. Andre Antunes kicks a strong pass forward to Mamar Lambourde. Mamar Lambourde shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
57.36
Eric Ajas catches Mamar Lambourde on the ankles. The referee calls over Eric Ajas and warns him to calm down! Mamar Lambourde hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.38
Tomas Ferreira catches Djibrill Gillet on the ankles. The referee calls over Tomas Ferreira and shows him a yellow card! Djibrill Gillet runs off the knock.
66.46
Patrick Wright flicks a high pass forward. Edern Lefèvre holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edern Lefèvre sees Bernard Molinier in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bernard Molinier finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
73.10
Zinedine Sitruk flicks the ball to his team mate, Roland Mercier. Roland Mercier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bernard Molinier. Bernard Molinier tries a spectacular long range effort but Jannick Zanotti reads it well. Excellent keeping!
75.21
Patrick Wright hacks Dominique Pédros from behind! The referee calls over Patrick Wright and warns him to calm down! Dominique Pédros runs off the knock.
79.24
Medhi Chagot threads a neat ball through to Mamar Lambourde. Mamar Lambourde edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Mamar Lambourde provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
81.50
Andre Antunes kicks a strong pass forward to Mamar Lambourde. Mamar Lambourde edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Mamar Lambourde provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
83.40
Edern Lefèvre threads a neat ball through to Shabani Bassila. Shabani Bassila shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
87.53
Patrick Wright knocks the ball forward to Edern Lefèvre. Edern Lefèvre chips the ball to his team mate, Shabani Bassila. Shabani Bassila controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Patrick Wright comes in with a late challenge on Dominic Campbell. The referee calls over Patrick Wright and shows him a yellow card! Dominic Campbell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.5%
45.5%
Play Area
18.2%
47.7%
34.1%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Shabani Bassila of SM Caen

Match Ratings