Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stade de lAube where Troyes Aube Champagne play host to Reims. A crowd of 16,505 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Troyes Aube Champagne are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Reims appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Habib Guyot.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Troyes Aube Champagne are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Reims appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Habib Guyot.
0.00
0-0Reims kick off and get the match underway!
3.12
0-0Lars Töpfer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Domenico Chavrondier. Domenico Chavrondier finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
9.55
0-0Jean Nafti threads a neat ball through to Gareth Kahn. Gareth Kahn plays a scrappy one-two with Jean Nafti and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gareth Kahn shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Carlos Mayer!
15.01
Miguel Pirri sees Jose Javier Ortega in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Javier Ortega knocks the ball to his team mate, Gareth Kahn. Gareth Kahn whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Bailly. Samuel Bailly knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
16.41
Pedro Jardim plays the ball forward to Domenico Chavrondier. Domenico Chavrondier finds some space and shoots from distance but Carlos Mayer reads it well. Great save!
22.29
0-0Denis Hiroux flicks a high pass forward to Florian Boniface who brings the ball under control. Florian Boniface flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Medina holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hugo Medina knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roy Piqué.
28.01
Showing composure, Marc Mendonca laces a through ball forward to Kamal Samson. Kamal Samson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Medina. Hugo Medina shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.32
Pedro Jardim flicks the ball to his team mate, Gareth Kahn. Gareth Kahn knocks in a cross ball towards Domenico Chavrondier. Domenico Chavrondier finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Carlos Mayer picks it out of the air!
34.08
Pedro Jardim threads a neat ball through to Domenico Chavrondier. Domenico Chavrondier shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
39.27
From the throw-in, Miguel Pirri picks out Jean Nafti. Jean Nafti flicks a high ball forward to Domenico Chavrondier who takes it down. Domenico Chavrondier sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
40.42
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
44.04
1-0Kamal Samson flicks a high ball forward to Denis Hiroux who takes it down. Denis Hiroux decides to run forward with the ball. Denis Hiroux knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Medina. Hugo Medina heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Moktar Masson with no chance!! Goal for Troyes Aube Champagne!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Troyes Aube Champagne appear unchanged since the first half. Reims also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Troyes Aube Champagne kick off!
51.43
1-0Lennart Hässler hacks Pegguy Duarte from behind! The referee calls over Lennart Hässler and shows him a yellow card! Pegguy Duarte grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
53.41
Seeing Roy Piqué's run, Lennart Hässler quickly throws the ball into his path. Roy Piqué makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Javier Ortega. Jose Javier Ortega shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.42
1-0Domenico Chavrondier hacks Gonzalo Squillaci from behind! The referee calls over Domenico Chavrondier and warns him to calm down! Gonzalo Squillaci hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.51
Kamal Samson kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Medina. Hugo Medina runs straight at the defence! Hugo Medina comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. Moktar Masson gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
59.56
Miguel Pirri threads the ball through to Pedro Jardim. Pedro Jardim passes the ball forward to Lars Töpfer. Lars Töpfer rushes past Stanley Swift! Lars Töpfer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Carlos Mayer.
61.55
1-0Jose Javier Ortega takes a quick corner, playing it short to Roy Piqué. Roy Piqué is dispossessed by a tackle from Stanley Swift.
63.30
Stanley Swift flicks a high ball forward to Denis Hiroux who takes it down. Denis Hiroux flicks a high pass forward to Florian Boniface who brings the ball under control. Florian Boniface knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.36
Kamal Samson passes the ball forward to Pegguy Duarte. Pegguy Duarte takes it forward alone. Pegguy Duarte shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
69.49
Denis Hiroux sees Pablo Segarra in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pablo Segarra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lennart Hässler.
72.59
Lennart Hässler hits a low pass to Pedro Jardim. Pedro Jardim threads a neat ball through to Gareth Kahn. Gareth Kahn shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
73.24
Jean Nafti makes a simple pass to Jose Javier Ortega. Jose Javier Ortega knocks the ball forward to Gareth Kahn. Gareth Kahn shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
81.48
Florian Boniface knocks the ball forward to Hugo Medina. Hugo Medina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.46
Kamal Samson flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Medina. Hugo Medina knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Segarra. Pablo Segarra directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.47
Jean Nafti flicks a high pass forward. Lars Töpfer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lars Töpfer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Carlos Mayer gets down and covers it.
85.16
Lennart Hässler flicks a high pass forward. Lars Töpfer collects the pass. Lars Töpfer kicks a strong pass forward to Domenico Chavrondier. Domenico Chavrondier whips in a cross ball towards Lars Töpfer. Lars Töpfer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Solid save from Carlos Mayer.
90.00
Denis Hiroux makes a simple pass to Hugo Medina. Hugo Medina controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.7%
48.3%
Play Area
32.2%
43.7%
24.1%
Scorers
| Hugo Medina 44 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Hugo Medina of Troyes Aube Champagne |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Carlos Mayer (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Marc Mendonca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kamal Samson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Stanley Swift (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Gonzalo Squillaci (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Florian Boniface (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Pegguy Duarte (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Denis Hiroux (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Filippo Pinzi (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Hugo Medina (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Pablo Segarra (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Richard Bailey (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Hamed Dhorasoo (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Abassi Baudet (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Moktar Masson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Roy Piqué (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Miguel Pirri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Lennart Hässler (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Jose Javier Ortega (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jean Nafti (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Pedro Jardim (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Samuel Bailly (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gareth Kahn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Lars Töpfer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Domenico Chavrondier (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jean-Jacques Prunier (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Humphrey Tuhuteru (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Antonino Giacomin (GK) | 0 | |