Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Stade Louis II where AS Monaco play host to Chamois Niortais. A crowd of 17,940 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AS Monaco are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chamois Niortais appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Toifilou Trapasso.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AS Monaco are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chamois Niortais appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Toifilou Trapasso.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with AS Monaco kicking off!
2.59
0-0Pedro Moutinho takes it forward alone. Pedro Moutinho whips in a cross ball towards Guilherme Veloso. Guilherme Veloso finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
3.17
1-0Dianboto Vilatte flicks a high ball forward to Marc Heurlié who takes it down. Marc Heurlié whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Dailly. Carlos Dailly is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Carlos Dailly scores for AS Monaco!!
8.16
Fernando Algerino knocks the ball to his team mate, Erwan Zerdoux. Erwan Zerdoux plays a one-two with Guilherme Veloso and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Erwan Zerdoux provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.19
1-1Marc Heurlié controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Quaresma. Pedro Quaresma whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Dailly. Carlos Dailly knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Walter Musacco manages to keep it out.
14.01
Mathias Dufresnes flicks a high ball forward to Ahmed Banchelli who takes it down. Ahmed Banchelli plays a one-two with Pedro Moutinho and advances towards the goal... Ahmed Banchelli cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
15.29
Simon Janes makes a strong solo run forward. Simon Janes advances with the ball. Simon Janes whips in a cross ball towards Kwami Porato. Kwami Porato connects with a diving header. What a cracker!! Walter Musacco had no chance!! Goal for AS Monaco!
18.35
Simon Janes threads a neat ball through to Kwami Porato. Kwami Porato controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
22.21
Erwan Zerdoux darts forward. Erwan Zerdoux shoots from long range. Superb reactions from Gerard Landais. What a save!
24.02
Danijel Caveglia makes a beautiful solo run. Danijel Caveglia threads a neat ball through to Ahmed Banchelli. Ahmed Banchelli shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
27.30
Luc Kiekens knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Danic. Carl Danic threads the ball through to Kwami Porato. Kwami Porato shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. AS Monaco are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
28.46
2-1Abdelmalek Ciechelsi catches Mathias Dufresnes on the ankles. The referee warns Abdelmalek Ciechelsi to calm down! Mathias Dufresnes runs off the knock.
34.11
Abdelmalek Ciechelsi chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Quaresma. Pedro Quaresma flicks a high pass forward. Carl Danic holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carl Danic plays a quick one-two with Marc Heurlié and rushes in on goal... Carl Danic rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Walter Musacco with no chance!! Goal for AS Monaco!
40.44
Carlos Ramos plays the ball forward to Ahmed Banchelli. Ahmed Banchelli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
42.44
Erwan Zerdoux flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Veloso collects the pass. Guilherme Veloso shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.42
Dianboto Vilatte decides to run forward with the ball. Dianboto Vilatte controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Walter Musacco gets down and covers it.
45.00
Simon Janes kicks a strong pass forward to Luc Kiekens. Luc Kiekens threads a neat ball through to Carl Danic. Carl Danic knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Quaresma. Pedro Quaresma gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Walter Musacco.
45.00
3-1Pedro Quaresma takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Cesar Ramos reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Monaco appear unchanged since the first half. Chamois Niortais also appear unchanged since the first half. The AS Monaco players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Chamois Niortais kick off!
48.33
Dianboto Vilatte threads a neat ball through to Pedro Quaresma. Pedro Quaresma shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
49.16
Carl Danic threads a neat ball through to Dianboto Vilatte. Dianboto Vilatte lofts in a cross ball towards Kwami Porato. Kwami Porato makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
54.36
3-1Pedro Moutinho comes in with a late challenge on Dianboto Vilatte. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dianboto Vilatte stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.07
Erwan Zerdoux sees Guilherme Veloso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guilherme Veloso makes a probing pass between the defence to Carlos Ramos. Carlos Ramos side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Gerard Landais.
60.41
Pedro Moutinho takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Dianboto Vilatte chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
65.35
Simon Janes clumsily knocks into Ahmed Banchelli. Simon Janes is given a warning by the referee! Ahmed Banchelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.59
Abdelmalek Ciechelsi hacks Fernando Algerino from behind! The referee brings Abdelmalek Ciechelsi to one side and gives him another warning! Fernando Algerino runs off the knock.
66.59
3-1Free kick to Chamois Niortais just outside the area...
70.37
Ahmed Banchelli steps up and powers a low shot through the wall. The ball takes a slight deflection leaving the keeper helpless. Goal!!
71.33
3-2Pedro Moutinho flicks a high pass forward to Ahmed Banchelli who brings the ball under control. Ahmed Banchelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.08
Abdelmalek Ciechelsi flicks a high ball forward to Carl Danic who takes it down. Carl Danic makes an attacking run forward. Carl Danic knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mathias Dufresnes.
77.48
3-2AS Monaco have made a substitution with Steffen Laudrup replacing Carl Danic .
79.46
Mathias Dufresnes chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Algerino. Fernando Algerino plays the ball forward to Carlos Ramos. Carlos Ramos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.36
Fernando Algerino threads a neat ball through to Erwan Zerdoux. Erwan Zerdoux shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Marc Heurlié makes a probing pass to Nordin Fertout. Nordin Fertout sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. What a cracker!! Walter Musacco had no chance!! Goal for AS Monaco!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
9
5
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.9%
52.1%
Play Area
28.8%
45.2%
26%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Erwan Zerdoux of Chamois Niortais |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gerard Landais (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Luc Kiekens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Abdelmalek Ciechelsi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Simon Janes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Dianboto Vilatte (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Marc Heurlié (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Carl Danic (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Pedro Quaresma (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kwami Porato (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Carlos Dailly (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Nordin Fertout (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Jari Kurstot (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Steffen Laudrup (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Muzzy Izzet (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Walter Musacco (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Mustapha Montanier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mathias Dufresnes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Danijel Caveglia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Cesar Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Fernando Algerino (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Erwan Zerdoux (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Pedro Moutinho (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Ahmed Banchelli (ATT) | | 6 |
| 10. | Guilherme Veloso (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Carlos Ramos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Aziz Forge (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marama Jaurès (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Habib Besson (GK) | 0 | |