Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade de la Licorne where Amiens play host to Reims. A crowd of 9,120 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Amiens are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Reims appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Camille Malm.


0.00
The whistle blows and Amiens kick off!
3.17
Frederic Louiron knocks the ball forward to Sophiane Ecker. Sophiane Ecker plays a quick one-two with Stephane Elzéard and rushes in on goal... Sophiane Ecker shoots from just inside the box but it's drastically wayward!
9.34
Camille Dobo catches Peter Collet on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Peter Collet stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.29
With a delightful solo run, Romain Sahnoun stretches the opposition's defence. Romain Sahnoun plays a scrappy one-two with Kaci Sorlin and advances towards the goal... Romain Sahnoun cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
15.53
Peter Collet flicks a high pass forward. Niccol˜ Morabito holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Niccol˜ Morabito hits a low pass to Jonathan Capiaux. Jonathan Capiaux plays a one-two with Niccolo Grant and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Jonathan Capiaux provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Lars Bierhoff!
21.00
Romain Sahnoun threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Capiaux. Jonathan Capiaux lofts in a cross ball towards Niccolo Grant. Niccolo Grant powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
27.55
Niccol˜ Morabito darts forward. Niccol˜ Morabito plays a quick one-two with Kaci Sorlin and rushes in on goal... Niccol˜ Morabito cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
28.08
Chris Summerbell barges into Stephane Elzéard. The referee calls over Chris Summerbell and warns him to calm down! Stephane Elzéard gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
32.17
Amiens are playing very defensively.
33.49
Romain Sahnoun controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonathan Capiaux. Jonathan Capiaux knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Romain Sahnoun is offside!
34.09
Gregorio Prieto chips the ball to his team mate, Romain Sahnoun. Romain Sahnoun sees Kaci Sorlin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kaci Sorlin skips past Madjid Fernandez! Some good footwork from Kaci Sorlin provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Lars Bierhoff!
36.37
Amiens are in full control of this game.
39.39
Ivan Accursi hacks Darl Nijkamp from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Darl Nijkamp runs off the knock.
40.31
Hubert Sekli makes a beautiful solo run. Hubert Sekli finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
42.45
Diego Laville makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hubert Sekli. Hubert Sekli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephane Elzéard. Stephane Elzéard shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Amiens appear unchanged since the first half. Reims also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Reims kick off!
47.26
Diego Laville flicks a high pass forward. Sophiane Ecker holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sophiane Ecker brings the ball forward. Sophiane Ecker shoots from distance but it flies wide!
51.45
Niccol˜ Morabito threads a neat ball through to Gregorio Prieto. Gregorio Prieto plays the ball forward to Kaci Sorlin. Kaci Sorlin lofts in a cross ball towards Niccolo Grant. Niccolo Grant makes a deft header but it whistles just wide of the post!
53.41
Camille Dobo flicks a high pass forward. Darl Nijkamp collects the pass. Darl Nijkamp kicks a strong pass forward to Stephane Elzéard but the referee indicates it's offside!
60.45
Darl Nijkamp comes in with a late challenge on Ivan Accursi. Darl Nijkamp is given a warning by the referee! Ivan Accursi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.06
Romain Sahnoun makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonathan Capiaux. Jonathan Capiaux knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lars Bierhoff who gathers it comfortably.
72.42
Niccol˜ Morabito flicks a high pass forward to Romain Sahnoun who brings the ball under control. Romain Sahnoun knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Capiaux. Jonathan Capiaux heads the ball goalwards. Lars Bierhoff comfortably picks it out of the air!
79.24
Rodrigue Mionnet threads a neat ball through to Kaci Sorlin. Kaci Sorlin whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Capiaux. Jonathan Capiaux jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
85.33
Ivan Accursi passes the ball forward to Jonathan Capiaux. Jonathan Capiaux knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.21
Ivan Accursi knocks the ball forward to Niccol˜ Morabito. Niccol˜ Morabito surges forward with the ball. Niccol˜ Morabito edges inside the box! Niccol˜ Morabito muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Lars Bierhoff manages to gather it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

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

Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
25%
50%
25%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Niccol˜ Morabito of Amiens

Match Ratings