Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stade Michel dOrnano where SM Caen play host to Chateauroux. A crowd of 8,713 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SM Caen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chateauroux appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gonzalo Pedros.


0.00
The whistle blows and SM Caen kick off!
8.46
Didier Kamanan advances with the ball. Didier Kamanan knocks the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey Frapolli. Geoffrey Frapolli finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.09
Zinedine Sitruk makes a simple pass to Bernard Molinier. Bernard Molinier threads a neat ball through to Shabani Bassila. Shabani Bassila whips in a cross ball towards Bernard Molinier. Bernard Molinier beats his man to it with a header. It's there!! Damian Friio has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.57
Roland Mercier sees space and advances. Roland Mercier knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mathieur Louiron.
16.02
Ferdinand Sibille comes in with a late challenge on Zinedine Sitruk. The referee warns Ferdinand Sibille to calm down! Zinedine Sitruk hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.23
With vision, Mathieur Louiron laces a through ball forward to Rio Ferdinand. Rio Ferdinand knocks the ball to his team mate, Ferdinand Sibille. Ferdinand Sibille lofts in a cross ball towards Geoffrey Frapolli. Geoffrey Frapolli gets a glancing touch on the cross ball his aim is horrendously poor!
26.38
Guillermo Schenning passes the ball forward to Geoffrey Frapolli. Geoffrey Frapolli knocks in a cross ball towards Ferdinand Sibille. Ferdinand Sibille directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.21
Guillermo Schenning barges into Edern Lefèvre. The referee brings Guillermo Schenning to one side and gives him a warning! Edern Lefèvre runs off the knock.
33.18
Gerard Cakar flicks a high ball forward to Ferdinand Sibille who takes it down. Ferdinand Sibille knocks in a cross ball towards Geoffrey Frapolli. With a superhuman jump, Geoffrey Frapolli connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Chateauroux!
38.40
Edern Lefèvre sees Shabani Bassila in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Shabani Bassila finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
39.45
Didier Kamanan kicks a strong pass forward to Ferdinand Sibille. Ferdinand Sibille shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Lionel Arribagé manages to gather it comfortably.
40.08
Dado Pires receives the ball from a throw-in from Gerard Cakar. Dado Pires laces a weighted ball forward to Gerard Cakar. Gerard Cakar whips in a cross ball towards Ferdinand Sibille. Ferdinand Sibille makes a deft header. Solid save from Lionel Arribagé. What a great pair of hands!
44.34
Gerard Cakar flicks a high pass forward. Geoffrey Frapolli collects the pass. Geoffrey Frapolli finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. SM Caen appear unchanged since the first half. Chateauroux have changed their lineup with Rafik Coly replacing Dado Pires.

45.00
Chateauroux start the second half!
55.36
Rio Ferdinand flicks the ball to his team mate, Mathieur Louiron. Mathieur Louiron passes the ball forward to Ferdinand Sibille. Ferdinand Sibille shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Lionel Arribagé.
57.09
Edern Lefèvre makes a probing pass to Djibrill Gillet. Djibrill Gillet makes a probing pass to Bernard Molinier but he's offside!
59.45
Mathieur Louiron threads the ball through to Ferdinand Sibille. With imagination, Ferdinand Sibille picks a pass forward to Geoffrey Frapolli. Geoffrey Frapolli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
63.01
Edern Lefèvre surges forward with the ball. Edern Lefèvre sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Edern Lefèvre!
67.40
Gerard Cakar flicks the ball to his team mate, Ferdinand Sibille. Ferdinand Sibille knocks in a cross ball towards Geoffrey Frapolli. Geoffrey Frapolli jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Lionel Arribagé gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
71.49
Geoffrey Frapolli knocks the ball to his team mate, Ferdinand Sibille. Ferdinand Sibille knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lionel Arribagé who gathers it comfortably.
75.50
Edern Lefèvre flicks a high pass forward to Djibrill Gillet who brings the ball under control. Djibrill Gillet shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
78.22
Guillermo Schenning laces a through ball forward to Alexandre Le Garrec. Alexandre Le Garrec kicks a strong pass forward to Ferdinand Sibille. Ferdinand Sibille knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.56
Roland Mercier barges into Matthieu Cubilier. Roland Mercier is warned by the referee! Matthieu Cubilier runs off the knock.
89.05
Eric Ajas sees a break and surges forward. Eric Ajas knocks the ball forward, putting Shabani Bassila through on goal. Mathieur Louiron hacks Shabani Bassila from behind! Shabani Bassila appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

Possession
38.2%
61.8%
Play Area
25%
48.7%
26.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Edern Lefèvre of SM Caen

Match Ratings