Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade Océane where Le Havre AC play host to FC Istres. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Le Havre AC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Istres appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jason Marche.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Le Havre AC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Istres appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jason Marche.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Le Havre AC kick off!
9.57
0-0Giuseppe Cabrol advances with the ball. Giuseppe Cabrol knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Laurent Anolfo.
15.28
0-0With vision, Laurent Anolfo laces a through ball forward to Thomas Degn. Thomas Degn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Soetaers. Marc Soetaers lofts in a cross ball towards Kenichi Kobayashi. Kenichi Kobayashi flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
16.24
Didier Coulibaly pushes mid-way up the pitch. Didier Coulibaly threads a neat ball through to Marc Soetaers. Marc Soetaers shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Corentin Mamouni!
20.57
Thomas Degn passes the ball forward to Kenichi Kobayashi. Kenichi Kobayashi shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
21.54
0-1Didier Coulibaly threads a neat ball through to Thomas Degn. Thomas Degn kicks a strong pass forward to Jordi Cas. Jordi Cas whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Degn. Thomas Degn makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Thomas Degn!
24.09
Fouad El-Karkouri makes a probing pass to Kenichi Kobayashi. Kenichi Kobayashi whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Degn. Thomas Degn connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
26.57
Guy Fabbra changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Guy Fabbra whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Christophe Rambo. Jean-Christophe Rambo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.12
Giuseppe Cabrol flicks a high pass forward to Adel Lucas who brings the ball under control. Adel Lucas tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Christophe Brando. Excellent save.
34.12
Kemal Brooking deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Didier Coulibaly. Didier Coulibaly advances with the ball. Didier Coulibaly shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
39.41
Laurent Anolfo sees Fouad El-Karkouri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fouad El-Karkouri knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adel Lucas.
42.26
1-1Adel Lucas flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Christophe Rambo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean-Christophe Rambo knocks in a cross ball towards Johnny Loko. Kemal Brooking hacks Johnny Loko from behind! Penalty not given!!
44.48
1-1Marc Soetaers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jordi Cas. Jordi Cas shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Le Havre AC appear unchanged since the first half. FC Istres have changed their lineup with Stanislas Goussé replacing Fouad El-Karkouri and Corentin Hognon replacing Marc Soetaers. The FC Istres players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
FC Istres kick off and get the second half underway!
49.48
1-1With some swift thinking, Jean-Christophe Rambo plays the ball forward to Johnny Loko. Johnny Loko lofts in a cross ball towards Adel Lucas. Doru Mircea comes in with a late challenge on Adel Lucas. Penalty not given!!
51.41
Jordi Cas darts forward. Jordi Cas whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Degn. Thomas Degn makes a looping header on goal but Corentin Mamouni reads it well. Fabulous save!
54.43
Giuseppe Cabrol makes a beautiful solo run. Giuseppe Cabrol whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Christophe Rambo. Jean-Christophe Rambo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Christophe Brando has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.22
2-1FC Istres appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
61.05
Doru Mircea makes a beautiful solo run. Doru Mircea knocks in a cross ball towards Luis-Clemente Ismaël. Luis-Clemente Ismaël makes a looping header on goal. Corentin Mamouni is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.56
2-2Pape Macquet hacks Thomas Degn from behind! The referee brings Pape Macquet to one side and gives him a warning! Thomas Degn grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.57
Laurent Anolfo threads the ball through to Thomas Degn. Thomas Degn flicks a high ball forward to Stanislas Goussé who takes it down. Stanislas Goussé lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Degn. Thomas Degn flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.33
Giuseppe Cabrol sees space and advances. Giuseppe Cabrol lofts in a cross ball towards Adel Lucas. Adel Lucas is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
78.57
Thomas Degn flicks a high ball forward to Stanislas Goussé who takes it down. Stanislas Goussé cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Stanislas Goussé provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
81.25
Jordi Cas sees Kenichi Kobayashi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kenichi Kobayashi lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Degn. With a superhuman jump, Thomas Degn connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
84.45
Laurent Anolfo advances with the ball. Laurent Anolfo flicks a high pass forward. Corentin Hognon controls it well on his chest. Corentin Hognon knocks in a cross ball towards Jordi Cas. Jordi Cas finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Corentin Mamouni manages to keep it out.
85.50
Thomas Degn takes it forward alone. Thomas Degn shoots from outside the area but Corentin Mamouni reads it well. Excellent keeping!
89.05
3-3Kemal Brooking kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Degn. Thomas Degn plays the ball forward to Luis-Clemente Ismaël. Luis-Clemente Ismaël cuts inside the box! Luis-Clemente Ismaël looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Eric Abbas's outstretched leg.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
4
14
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.9%
61.1%
Play Area
30.6%
47.2%
22.2%
Scorers
| Jean-Christophe Rambo 27, 54 Adel Lucas 75 | Thomas Degn 22, 73 Luis-Clemente Ismaël 61 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Thomas Degn of FC Istres |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Corentin Mamouni (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Tony Fugier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Reynald Garcia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Pape Macquet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eric Abbas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Guy Fabbra (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Adel Lucas (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Giuseppe Cabrol (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Diogo Jardim (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jean-Christophe Rambo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Johnny Loko (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Erwin Elzinga (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eugenio Gil (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jean-Michel Coulot (MID) | 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) | 6 | |
| 7. | Thomas Degn (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Kenichi Kobayashi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jordi Cas (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Marc Soetaers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Luis-Clemente Ismaël (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Dominique Cloarec (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stanislas Goussé (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Corentin Hognon (ATT) | 6 | |