Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Bernard-Bardin where FC Istres play host to FC Gueugnon. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Istres are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Gueugnon appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Mansour Petit.


0.00
FC Gueugnon kick off the first half!
8.16
Showing intelligent composure, Roland Espatero laces a through ball forward to Medhi Chagot. Medhi Chagot makes a beautiful solo run. Medhi Chagot shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
9.30
Msaddeck Deroin comes in with a late challenge on Daan Van Der Gaag. Msaddeck Deroin is shown the yellow card! Daan Van Der Gaag hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.13
Geoffroy Allibert plays the ball forward to Alex Bondel. Alex Bondel lofts in a cross ball towards Djezon Besson. Djezon Besson makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Jannick Zanotti has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.23
Djezon Besson decides to run forward with the ball. Djezon Besson lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Bondel. Alex Bondel powers a header at goal. Jannick Zanotti gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
22.26
Roland Espatero passes the ball forward to Andre Antunes. Andre Antunes hits a low pass to Mathieu Rizzetto. Mathieu Rizzetto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.58
Geoffroy Allibert makes a probing pass to Jean Cygean. Jean Cygean sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
27.27
Daan Van Der Gaag makes a probing pass to Djezon Besson. Djezon Besson lofts in a cross ball towards Daan Van Der Gaag. Daan Van Der Gaag powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.47
Andre Antunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mathieu Rizzetto. Mathieu Rizzetto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daan Van Der Gaag.
40.44
Daan Van Der Gaag barges into Msaddeck Deroin. The referee brings Daan Van Der Gaag to one side and gives him a warning! Msaddeck Deroin gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
42.35
Msaddeck Deroin hacks Djezon Besson from behind! Msaddeck Deroin is warned by the referee! Djezon Besson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
44.52
Roland Espatero sees Dominique Pédros in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dominique Pédros makes a probing pass to Mathieu Rizzetto. Mathieu Rizzetto shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. FC Istres are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
45.00
Without breaking stride, Alex Bondel plays the ball forward to Djezon Besson. Djezon Besson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
FC Istres kick off and get the second half underway!
47.01
Roland Espatero flicks a high pass forward. Dominique Pédros collects the pass. Dominique Pédros deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
48.19
With great vision, Abdelmalek Gohel plays the ball forward to Jean Cygean. With a delightful solo run, Jean Cygean stretches the opposition's defence. Jean Cygean finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
59.16
Tomas Ferreira hits a low pass to Andre Antunes. Andre Antunes finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
61.47
Msaddeck Deroin hits a low pass to Medhi Chagot. Medhi Chagot deftly passes the ball to Dominic Campbell, releasing him through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Dominic Campbell provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
66.51
Msaddeck Deroin sees a break and surges forward. Msaddeck Deroin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mamar Lambourde. Mamar Lambourde rushes past Daan Van Der Gaag! Abdelmalek Gohel clumsily knocks into Mamar Lambourde. Mamar Lambourde appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
67.45
Darren Granville hits a low pass to Geoffroy Allibert. Geoffroy Allibert hits a low pass to Danijel Capron. Danijel Capron shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
72.31
Daan Van Der Gaag kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Bondel. Alex Bondel tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
75.41
Medhi Chagot makes a probing pass to Andre Antunes. Andre Antunes chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but Ricardo Marcos effortlessly smothers it!
79.56
Darren Granville makes a probing pass to Geoffroy Allibert. With a delightful solo run, Geoffroy Allibert stretches the opposition's defence. Geoffroy Allibert controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
81.50
Andre Antunes knocks the ball forward to Mamar Lambourde. Mamar Lambourde knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.58
Dominic Campbell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mathieu Rizzetto. Mathieu Rizzetto plays a one-two with Mamar Lambourde and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Mathieu Rizzetto provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
87.12
Roland Espatero advances with the ball. Roland Espatero chips the ball to his team mate, Mamar Lambourde. Mamar Lambourde shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Ricardo Marcos!
89.28
Jean Cygean plays the ball forward to Alex Bondel. Alex Bondel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Geoffroy Allibert controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Bondel. Alex Bondel lofts in a cross ball towards Djezon Besson. Djezon Besson makes a looping header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.9%
55.1%
Play Area
25.6%
46.2%
28.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Djezon Besson of FC Gueugnon

Match Ratings