Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade Michel dOrnano where SM Caen play host to Chateauroux. A crowd of 20,424 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both SM Caen and Chateauroux are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both SM Caen and Chateauroux are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0SM Caen kick off and get the first half underway!
3.59
0-0Eduardo Martins makes a simple pass to Alex Mokrani. Alex Mokrani flicks the ball to his team mate, Mariano Ferron. Mariano Ferron lofts in a cross ball towards Arnold Evers. Arnold Evers connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Kevin Dalglish manages to gather it comfortably.
4.56
0-0Bakary Augstein controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edouard Nafti. Edouard Nafti shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.09
Roberto Lalas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mariano Ferron. Mariano Ferron shoots from 25 yards but somehow Kevin Dalglish manages to keep it out.
12.42
1-0Roberto Lalas threads the ball through to Alberto Barkero. Alberto Barkero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arnold Evers. Arnold Evers makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Arnold Evers!
16.13
1-0Alex Mokrani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Barkero. Alberto Barkero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arnold Evers but he's offside!
22.47
1-0James Bridge barges into Youssef Laget. James Bridge is shown the yellow card! Youssef Laget hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.26
1-0SM Caen are easily keeping Chateauroux at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
26.43
Alex Mokrani kicks a strong pass forward to Mariano Ferron. Mariano Ferron shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
32.06
Jean-Louis Zidane advances with the ball. Jean-Louis Zidane lofts in a cross ball towards Damien Chapuis. Damien Chapuis is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Edwin Neeskens easily smothers it.
33.05
Roberto Lalas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arnold Evers. Arnold Evers goes all the way! Arnold Evers tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Kevin Dalglish manages to gather it comfortably.
39.49
James Bridge controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mariano Ferron. Mariano Ferron shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
40.31
1-0Ahmed Chapuis flicks the ball to his team mate, Angelo Wimbée. Angelo Wimbée passes the ball forward to Mariano Ferron. Mariano Ferron knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giancarlo Frezzolini.
45.00
1-0Alex Mokrani clumsily knocks into Edmundo Guardiola. The referee calls over Alex Mokrani and warns him to calm down! Edmundo Guardiola grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Chateauroux kick off!
48.15
Giancarlo Frezzolini threads the ball through to Edmundo Guardiola. Edmundo Guardiola makes a simple pass to Roland Eggimann. Roland Eggimann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jannick Rambo.
53.26
James Bridge makes a simple pass to Mariano Ferron. Mariano Ferron chips the ball to his team mate, Arnold Evers. Arnold Evers takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.28
Jose Lamouchi sees space and advances. Jose Lamouchi knocks the ball to his team mate, Damien Chapuis. Damien Chapuis lofts in a cross ball towards Roland Eggimann. Roland Eggimann is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.20
Roberto Lalas passes the ball forward to Alberto Barkero. Alberto Barkero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mariano Ferron but he's offside!
60.00
Edmundo Guardiola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Damien Chapuis. Damien Chapuis lofts in a cross ball towards Edouard Nafti. Edouard Nafti directs the ball goalwards with his head. Edwin Neeskens is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
63.14
Edmundo Guardiola knocks the ball forward to Roland Eggimann. Roland Eggimann shoots from long range but Edwin Neeskens is on top of it.
66.17
James Bridge makes a probing pass to Alberto Barkero. Alberto Barkero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.40
Eduardo Martins kicks a strong pass forward to James Bridge. James Bridge knocks the ball to his team mate, Mariano Ferron. Mariano Ferron deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Barkero but the linesman indicates offside!
78.25
Youssef Laget brings the ball forward. Youssef Laget knocks in a cross ball towards Roland Eggimann. Roland Eggimann heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
81.06
Edmundo Guardiola knocks the ball to his team mate, Edouard Nafti. Edouard Nafti shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.23
Alex Mokrani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mariano Ferron. Mariano Ferron plays a perfect one-two with Alberto Barkero and rushes in on goal... Mariano Ferron shoots from just inside the box but Kevin Dalglish is on top of it.
85.27
Giancarlo Frezzolini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edmundo Guardiola. Edmundo Guardiola makes a probing pass to Damien Chapuis. Damien Chapuis threads the ball through to Edouard Nafti. Edouard Nafti shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Edwin Neeskens!
87.07
2-1Charles Reveillére catches James Bridge on the ankles. Charles Reveillére is warned by the referee! James Bridge hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
James Bridge threads the ball through to Alberto Barkero. Alberto Barkero shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
19.2%
43.6%
37.2%
Scorers
| Arnold Evers 12, 53 | Edouard Nafti 60 |