Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stade Dominique Duvauchelle where US Créteil-Lusitanos play host to FC Istres. A crowd of 19,252 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
US Créteil-Lusitanos are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Istres appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Jambay.
The pitch is in poor condition.
US Créteil-Lusitanos are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Istres appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Jambay.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with FC Istres kicking off!
2.21
0-0Eddie Montague hacks Thomas Degn from behind! The referee calls over Eddie Montague and warns him to calm down! Thomas Degn gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
8.38
0-0Aaron Van Der Doelen knocks the ball forward to Dianbobo Sanchez. Dianbobo Sanchez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Djamel Dos Santos. Djamel Dos Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Dianbobo Sanchez. Dianbobo Sanchez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Christophe Brando manages to keep it out.
12.51
0-1Fouad El-Karkouri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kenichi Kobayashi. Kenichi Kobayashi plays a one-two with Marc Soetaers and advances towards the goal... Kenichi Kobayashi tries a spectacular strike. Kenichi Kobayashi scores for FC Istres!!
15.49
Thomas Degn sees space and advances. Thomas Degn shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
16.11
Thomas Degn makes a probing pass to Luis-Clemente Ismaël. Luis-Clemente Ismaël rushes past Aaron Van Der Doelen! Luis-Clemente Ismaël makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
20.53
0-2Didier Coulibaly takes a long throw-in. Laurent Anolfo makes a simple pass to Thomas Degn. Thomas Degn makes a probing pass to Jordi Cas. Jordi Cas knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Degn. Thomas Degn knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.29
Thomas Degn knocks the ball forward to Kenichi Kobayashi. Kenichi Kobayashi knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Soetaers. Marc Soetaers flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
22.50
Didier Coulibaly kicks a strong pass forward to Kenichi Kobayashi. Kenichi Kobayashi lofts in a cross ball towards Luis-Clemente Ismaël. Luis-Clemente Ismaël finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Ivone Lo Gatto!
26.16
Djamel Dos Santos threads a neat ball through to Demetrius Carriére. Without breaking stride, Demetrius Carriére plays the ball forward to Willy Keita who has made a great run into the box. Willy Keita makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
32.23
Jonathan Greaves knocks the ball forward to Willy Keita. Willy Keita shoots from outside the area. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.17
With some swift thinking, Aaron Van Der Doelen plays the ball forward to Demetrius Carriére. Demetrius Carriére sees Sebastiano Sbaglia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastiano Sbaglia shoots from 25 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
42.10
Thomas Degn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Soetaers. Marc Soetaers controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Thomas Degn through on goal. Thomas Degn side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
44.48
Sebastiano Sbaglia makes a probing pass to Demetrius Carriére. Demetrius Carriére finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
Thomas Degn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis-Clemente Ismaël. Luis-Clemente Ismaël whips in a cross ball towards Fouad El-Karkouri. Fouad El-Karkouri flicks the ball with his head. Wonderful reactions from Ivone Lo Gatto keeps it out!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. US Créteil-Lusitanos appear unchanged since the first half. FC Istres have changed their lineup with Seth Owen replacing Thomas Degn and Corentin Hognon replacing Marc Soetaers. The FC Istres players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and US Créteil-Lusitanos get the second half underway!
48.48
Fouad El-Karkouri kicks a strong pass forward to Luis-Clemente Ismaël. Luis-Clemente Ismaël rushes past Jonathan Greaves! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Luis-Clemente Ismaël provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it flies well off target!
49.53
Seth Owen knocks the ball forward to Fouad El-Karkouri. Fouad El-Karkouri edges inside the box! Fouad El-Karkouri shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
53.18
2-3Demetrius Carriére catches Kemal Brooking on the ankles. The referee warns Demetrius Carriére to calm down! Kemal Brooking runs off the knock.
54.47
With great vision, Kemal Brooking plays the ball forward to Seth Owen. Seth Owen flicks a high ball forward to Fouad El-Karkouri who takes it down. Fouad El-Karkouri plays a scrappy one-two with Kenichi Kobayashi and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Fouad El-Karkouri provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Fouad El-Karkouri!
59.33
Eddie Montague hits a low pass to Demetrius Carriére. Demetrius Carriére tries a spectacular long range effort. Christophe Brando easily gets down and covers it.
60.56
2-4FC Istres appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
61.35
Seth Owen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Corentin Hognon. Corentin Hognon shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Ivone Lo Gatto.
62.56
2-4Seth Owen takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Ivone Lo Gatto drops low and scoops up the ball.
63.44
Willy Keita flicks a high pass forward. Luis Veloso controls it well on his chest. Luis Veloso skips past Doru Mircea! Some good footwork from Luis Veloso provides some space. He shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
66.05
Seth Owen flicks a high pass forward. Jordi Cas holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jordi Cas knocks in a cross ball towards Corentin Hognon. Corentin Hognon fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Ivone Lo Gatto comfortably punches it away to safety.
67.34
Kemal Brooking clumsily knocks into Djamel Dos Santos. Kemal Brooking is given a warning by the referee! Djamel Dos Santos runs off the knock.
71.31
With some swift thinking, Seth Owen plays the ball forward to Corentin Hognon. Corentin Hognon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.45
Kemal Brooking knocks the ball to his team mate, Luis-Clemente Ismaël. Luis-Clemente Ismaël knocks the ball forward to Seth Owen. Seth Owen knocks in a cross ball towards Kenichi Kobayashi. Kenichi Kobayashi beats his man to it with a header. Kenichi Kobayashi scores for FC Istres!!
75.27
Seth Owen flicks the ball to his team mate, Corentin Hognon. Corentin Hognon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lennart Kauder.
77.15
2-5Laurent Anolfo knocks the ball to his team mate, Corentin Hognon. Corentin Hognon passes the ball forward but Luis-Clemente Ismaël is offside!
78.17
Djamel Dos Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dianbobo Sanchez. Dianbobo Sanchez shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
81.20
Seth Owen chips the ball to his team mate, Jordi Cas. Jordi Cas knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aaron Van Der Doelen.
83.06
Jonathan Greaves surges forward with the ball. With some swift thinking, Jonathan Greaves plays the ball forward to Willy Keita. Willy Keita shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
84.10
Djamel Dos Santos plays the ball forward to Demetrius Carriére. Demetrius Carriére shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
89.43
Seth Owen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Corentin Hognon. Corentin Hognon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
5
Shots on Target
5
11
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.5%
57.5%
Play Area
32.5%
47.5%
20%
Scorers
| Willy Keita 32 Sebastiano Sbaglia 38 | Kenichi Kobayashi 13, 72 Luis-Clemente Ismaël 16 Fouad El-Karkouri 50, 54 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kenichi Kobayashi of FC Istres |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ivone Lo Gatto (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Lennart Kauder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Aaron Van Der Doelen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eddie Montague (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jonathan Greaves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dianbobo Sanchez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Sebastiano Sbaglia (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Djamel Dos Santos (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Luis Veloso (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Willy Keita (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Demetrius Carriére (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Christian Hernandez (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Cyrille Ciechelsi (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jaime Marques (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Christophe Brando (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kemal Brooking (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Didier Coulibaly (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Laurent Anolfo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Doru Mircea (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Fouad El-Karkouri (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Thomas Degn (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Kenichi Kobayashi (ATT) | | 9 |
| 9. | Jordi Cas (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marc Soetaers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Luis-Clemente Ismaël (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Alberto Laquait (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Seth Owen (MID) | 8 | |
| 14. | Corentin Hognon (ATT) | 6 | |