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There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade Gabriel Montpied where Clermont play host to Troyes Aube Champagne. A crowd of 9,589 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Clermont are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Troyes Aube Champagne appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Cyrille Clayton.


0.00
Troyes Aube Champagne kick off the first half!
3.55
John Thomson knocks the ball to his team mate, Damian Dedebant. Damian Dedebant knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ali Joseph-Augustin.
6.16
Hamada Legwinski catches Guillermo Ortiz on the ankles. The referee calls over Hamada Legwinski and warns him to calm down! Guillermo Ortiz stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.13
Fritz Garcia hits a low pass to Yohan Boisfer. Yohan Boisfer plays a quick one-two with Mickael Bérenguer and rushes in on goal... Yohan Boisfer shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.32
Without breaking stride, Denis Zeitoun plays the ball forward to Fritz Garcia. Fritz Garcia flicks a high ball forward to Ali Joseph-Augustin who takes it down. Ali Joseph-Augustin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Markus Will.
12.47
Damian Dedebant barges into Denis Zeitoun. Damian Dedebant is shown the yellow card! Denis Zeitoun runs off the knock.
15.06
John Thomson clumsily knocks into Roland Rabuel. The referee calls over John Thomson and warns him to calm down! Roland Rabuel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.13
Thomas Karembeu makes a probing pass to Numo Montanier. Numo Montanier flicks a high pass forward. Fritz Garcia controls it well on his chest. Fritz Garcia knocks in a cross ball towards Ali Joseph-Augustin. Ali Joseph-Augustin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.22
Numo Montanier chips the ball to his team mate, Fritz Garcia. Fritz Garcia knocks the ball to his team mate, Yohan Boisfer. Yohan Boisfer shoots from outside the area. Wonderful reactions from Ted Benyachou keeps it out!
24.07
Michelangelo Domizzi takes a short throw-in bringing Liam Williams into play. Liam Williams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Damian Dedebant. Damian Dedebant shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
30.50
Fritz Garcia passes the ball forward to Mickael Bérenguer. Mickael Bérenguer shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
32.23
Mickael Desailly takes it forward alone. Mickael Desailly flicks the ball to his team mate, John Thomson. John Thomson tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
33.06
With imagination, Roland Rabuel plays the ball forward to Thomas Karembeu. Thomas Karembeu flicks a high pass forward. Mickael Bérenguer collects the pass. Mickael Bérenguer knocks in a cross ball towards Guillermo Ortiz. Guillermo Ortiz powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
34.12
Davy Van Der Meyde passes the ball forward to Liam Williams. Liam Williams flicks a high pass forward. John Thomson collects the pass. John Thomson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.44
Thomas Karembeu sees Ali Joseph-Augustin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ali Joseph-Augustin knocks the ball to his team mate, Mickael Bérenguer. Mickael Bérenguer lofts in a cross ball towards Benoit Gastien. With a superhuman jump, Benoit Gastien connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.28
Fritz Garcia flicks a high pass forward. Mickael Bérenguer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mickael Bérenguer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Clermont appear unchanged since the first half. Troyes Aube Champagne also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Clermont get the second half underway!
47.13
Davy Van Der Meyde catches Mickael Bérenguer on the ankles. The referee warns Davy Van Der Meyde to calm down! Mickael Bérenguer stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.36
Guillermo Ortiz brings the ball forward. Guillermo Ortiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mickael Bérenguer but the linesman indicates offside!
53.52
Kaba Malicki clumsily knocks into Yohan Boisfer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Yohan Boisfer carries on, but is struggling a bit.
54.42
Fritz Garcia surges forward with the ball. Fritz Garcia shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.58
Fritz Garcia passes the ball forward to Guillermo Ortiz. Guillermo Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Mickael Bérenguer. Mickael Bérenguer flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
63.48
Michelangelo Domizzi makes a simple pass to Hamada Legwinski. Hamada Legwinski shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
66.40
Fritz Garcia flicks a high pass forward. Yohan Boisfer collects the pass. Yohan Boisfer knocks in a cross ball towards Benoit Gastien. Benoit Gastien outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Benoit Gastien!
72.46
Hamada Legwinski clumsily knocks into Guillermo Ortiz. The referee brings Hamada Legwinski to one side and gives him another warning! Guillermo Ortiz stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.37
Roland Rabuel takes a quick throw-in, which Guillermo Ortiz takes on the chest. Guillermo Ortiz passes the ball forward to Benoit Gastien. Benoit Gastien knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ted Benyachou who gathers it comfortably.
81.57
Fritz Garcia passes the ball forward to Mickael Bérenguer. Mickael Bérenguer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mickael Desailly.
84.22
Guillermo Ortiz kicks a strong pass forward to Mickael Bérenguer. Mickael Bérenguer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Davy Van Der Meyde.
85.17
Michelangelo Domizzi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Thomson. John Thomson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martial Casagrande who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Markus Will deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kaba Malicki. Kaba Malicki makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Thomson. John Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Damian Dedebant. Damian Dedebant whips the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Martial Casagrande.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

Possession
70.8%
29.2%
Play Area
25.8%
46.1%
28.1%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Benoit Gastien of Clermont

Match Ratings