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 OGC Nice. A crowd of 9,582 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Chateauroux and OGC Nice are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sylvain Mayer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Chateauroux and OGC Nice are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sylvain Mayer.
0.00
The whistle blows and OGC Nice kick off!
3.55
Nils Ritzinger threads the ball through to Mario Guei. Mario Guei plays a one-two with Nils Ritzinger and rushes in on goal... Mario Guei muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
4.31
Nils Ritzinger threads a neat ball through to Didier Baudet. Didier Baudet knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
6.22
Mathieur Louiron flicks a high pass forward. Rio Ferdinand controls it well on his chest. Rio Ferdinand makes a probing pass to Geoffrey Frapolli. Geoffrey Frapolli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.26
Gerard Cakar flicks a high ball forward to Geoffrey Frapolli who takes it down. Geoffrey Frapolli shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
14.08
Damir Collet flicks the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey Frapolli. Geoffrey Frapolli shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
15.01
Guillermo Schenning chips the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey Frapolli. Geoffrey Frapolli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.16
Alex Elliott darts forward. Alex Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.56
Dario Morestin sees Nils Ritzinger in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Without breaking stride, Nils Ritzinger plays the ball forward to Mario Guei. Mario Guei tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.46
Mathieur Louiron knocks the ball to his team mate, Damir Collet. Damir Collet threads the ball through to Ferdinand Sibille. Ferdinand Sibille knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bert Klompe.
24.45
Alex Elliott flicks a high pass forward to Arnauld Fournier who brings the ball under control. Arnauld Fournier shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Damian Friio manages to gather it.
33.55
Guillermo Schenning sees space and advances. Guillermo Schenning finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
36.48
Guillermo Schenning barges into Arnauld Fournier. The referee warns Guillermo Schenning to calm down! Arnauld Fournier stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.06
Rio Ferdinand knocks the ball forward to Guillermo Schenning. Guillermo Schenning makes an attacking run forward. Guillermo Schenning lofts in a cross ball towards Ferdinand Sibille. Ferdinand Sibille directs the ball goalwards with his head. Sieb Trustfull effortlessly picks it out of the air!
44.19
Matthieu Cubilier plays the ball forward to Damir Collet. Damir Collet flicks a high pass forward to Ferdinand Sibille who brings the ball under control. Ferdinand Sibille tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chateauroux have changed their lineup with Rafik Coly replacing Gerard Cakar. OGC Nice appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Chateauroux kick off!
48.42
Nils Ritzinger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Abassi Schemmel. Abassi Schemmel sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
59.05
Dario Morestin clumsily knocks into Geoffrey Frapolli. The referee brings Dario Morestin to one side and gives him a warning! Geoffrey Frapolli stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.38
OGC Nice have made 2 substitutions with Filipe Marques replacing Yves Adriano and Cedric Rouxel replacing Didier Baudet .
61.45
Filipe Marques makes a beautiful solo run. Filipe Marques makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cedric Rouxel. Cedric Rouxel finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Damian Friio.
65.04
Guillermo Schenning takes it forward alone. Guillermo Schenning threads the ball through to Geoffrey Frapolli. Geoffrey Frapolli shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.00
Mathieur Louiron sees a break and surges forward. Mathieur Louiron threads a neat ball through to Geoffrey Frapolli. Geoffrey Frapolli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sieb Trustfull who gathers it comfortably.
71.24
Matthieu Cubilier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Geoffrey Frapolli. Geoffrey Frapolli makes a probing pass to Ferdinand Sibille. Ferdinand Sibille knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.17
Alexandre Le Garrec runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alexandre Le Garrec knocks in a cross ball towards Geoffrey Frapolli. Geoffrey Frapolli gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
75.45
Geoffrey Frapolli hacks Nils Ritzinger from behind! Geoffrey Frapolli is shown the yellow card! Nils Ritzinger stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.26
Rafik Coly hits a low pass to Damir Collet. Damir Collet flicks the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey Frapolli. Geoffrey Frapolli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.16
Didier Kamanan knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafik Coly. Rafik Coly chips the ball to his team mate, Ferdinand Sibille. Ferdinand Sibille shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
81.49
Alex Elliott flicks a high pass forward to Cedric Rouxel who brings the ball under control. Cedric Rouxel shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
83.06
Dario Morestin hits a long diagonal ball forward. Nils Ritzinger whips in a cross ball towards Abassi Schemmel. Abassi Schemmel is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Damian Friio is on top of it.
87.45
Guillermo Schenning kicks a strong pass forward to Rafik Coly. Rafik Coly controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ferdinand Sibille. Ferdinand Sibille controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Sieb Trustfull reads it well. Nice keeping!
90.00
Nils Ritzinger chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.5%
37.5%
Play Area
31.2%
42.5%
26.2%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Damian Friio of Chateauroux |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Damian Friio (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Didier Kamanan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mathieur Louiron (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Matthieu Cubilier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rio Ferdinand (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alexandre Le Garrec (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Guillermo Schenning (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Damir Collet (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Gerard Cakar (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Geoffrey Frapolli (ATT) | ![]() | 5 |
| 11. | Ferdinand Sibille (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Rafik Coly (GK) | 7 | |
| 13. | Ashley Boyd (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kwami Lucca (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Sieb Trustfull (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Yves Adriano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dario Morestin (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Bert Klompe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Philippe Masson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Abassi Schemmel (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nils Ritzinger (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Alex Elliott (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Arnauld Fournier (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Didier Baudet (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mario Guei (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Filipe Marques (ATT) | 7 | |
| 13. | John Coulibaly (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Cedric Rouxel (ATT) | 6 | |










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