Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade Océane where Le Havre AC play host to Reims. A crowd of 8,458 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Le Havre AC and Reims are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by J-David Roda.


0.00
Le Havre AC kick off the first half!
8.46
Diego Laville knocks the ball to his team mate, Sophiane Ecker. Sophiane Ecker shoots from outside the area. Cedric Karwatt gets down and covers it.
9.09
Alexandre Hodouto surges forward with the ball. Alexandre Hodouto flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Diaz. Antonio Diaz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.51
Darl Nijkamp makes a probing pass to Sophiane Ecker. Sophiane Ecker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cedric Karwatt who gathers it comfortably.
21.53
Tommaso Benfari clumsily knocks into Stephane Elzéard. Tommaso Benfari is warned by the referee! Stephane Elzéard runs off the knock.
28.47
Tommaso Benfari decides to run forward with the ball. Tommaso Benfari passes the ball forward to Antonio Diaz. Antonio Diaz edges inside the box! Antonio Diaz comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is tipped over by Lars Bierhoff.
29.45
Antonio Diaz takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Camille Dobo reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
33.11
Mansour Montanier takes it forward alone. Mansour Montanier plays a one-two with Muller Dossantos and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Mansour Montanier provides some space. He shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.50
Eric Hässler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sophiane Ecker. Sophiane Ecker finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
38.28
Antonio Diaz hacks Diego Laville from behind! The referee brings Antonio Diaz to one side and gives him a warning! Diego Laville carries on, but is struggling a bit.
39.35
Stephane Elzéard knocks the ball to his team mate, Sophiane Ecker. Sophiane Ecker plays the ball forward to Kodjo Regnault who has made a great run into the box. Kodjo Regnault takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kodjo Regnault!
44.46
Jerome Queiros makes a probing pass to Mustapha Loussouarn. Mustapha Loussouarn flicks a high pass forward to Muller Dossantos who brings the ball under control. Muller Dossantos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Kaba Neveu receives the ball from a throw-in from Mansour Montanier. Kaba Neveu flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Diaz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Diaz cuts inside the box! Antonio Diaz rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Le Havre AC appear unchanged since the first half. Reims also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Reims start the second half!
47.50
Hubert Sekli flicks a high ball forward to Sophiane Ecker who takes it down. Sophiane Ecker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kaba Neveu.
49.18
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
53.17
Eric Granon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Muller Dossantos. Muller Dossantos runs straight at the defence! Muller Dossantos tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.21
Hubert Sekli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sophiane Ecker. Sophiane Ecker runs straight at the defence! Sophiane Ecker muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
65.09
Jerome Queiros threads the ball through to Antonio Diaz. Antonio Diaz lofts in a cross ball towards Muller Dossantos. Muller Dossantos makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
69.32
Camille Dobo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darl Nijkamp. Darl Nijkamp knocks in a cross ball towards Sophiane Ecker. With a superhuman jump, Sophiane Ecker connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Cedric Karwatt reads it well. Quality keeping!
71.06
Eric Hässler flicks a high pass forward. Madjid Fernandez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Madjid Fernandez threads a neat ball through to Camille Dobo. Camille Dobo finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
75.35
Antonio Diaz comes in with a late challenge on Diego Laville. Antonio Diaz is warned by the referee again! Diego Laville stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.19
Camille Dobo plays the ball forward to Stephane Elzéard. Stephane Elzéard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Camille Dobo but he's offside!
84.15
Jerome Queiros receives the ball from a throw-in from Tommaso Benfari. Jerome Queiros controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eric Granon. Eric Granon brings the ball forward. Eric Granon whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Diaz. Antonio Diaz outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Jerome Queiros knocks the ball to his team mate, Eric Granon. Eric Granon kicks a strong pass forward to Mansour Montanier. Mansour Montanier knocks the ball forward, putting Antonio Diaz through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Antonio Diaz provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Lars Bierhoff reads it well. Great keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
29.9%
47.8%
22.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Muller Dossantos of Le Havre AC

Match Ratings