Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stade Jean Laville where FC Gueugnon play host to Chateauroux. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Gueugnon and Chateauroux are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Johan Ferhaoui.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Gueugnon and Chateauroux are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Johan Ferhaoui.
0.00
0-0FC Gueugnon kick off and get the first half underway!
3.06
0-0Mauricio Hidalgo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Mauricio Hidalgo shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
14.25
0-0Dietmar Müller flicks a high pass forward to Mohamed Basto who brings the ball under control. Mohamed Basto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hauke Erler.
22.12
0-0Jacques Jau flicks the ball to his team mate, Mohamed Basto. Mohamed Basto kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Serrano but the referee indicates it's offside!
30.30
0-0Mauricio Hidalgo decides to run forward with the ball. Mauricio Hidalgo knocks the ball forward, putting Ludovic Legrand through on goal. Ludovic Legrand takes a shot at goal but somehow Patrice Thetis manages to keep it out.
36.13
1-0Arno Höfer threads the ball through to Alistair Lloyd. Alistair Lloyd chips the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Bradja. Nicholas Bradja whips in a cross ball towards Emmanuel Soloy. Emmanuel Soloy makes a deft header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Emmanuel Soloy!
39.47
Syd Haynes chips the ball to his team mate, Emmanuel Soloy. Emmanuel Soloy tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
40.45
Alistair Lloyd flicks the ball to his team mate, Ludovic Legrand. Ludovic Legrand puts a great ball through. Emmanuel Soloy runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
44.45
Jason Gravelaine flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Luc Mionnet collects the pass. Jean-Luc Mionnet lofts in a cross ball towards Mohamed Basto. Mohamed Basto connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Gueugnon appear unchanged since the first half. Chateauroux also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Chateauroux kick off!
48.50
Mauricio Hidalgo passes the ball forward to Syd Haynes. Syd Haynes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Schumann Bonnal.
51.33
Nuno Veloso plays the ball forward to Mauricio Hidalgo. Mauricio Hidalgo makes a simple pass to Syd Haynes. Syd Haynes shoots from distance. It's there!! Patrice Thetis has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
55.51
Simon Spengler flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Luc Mionnet. Jean-Luc Mionnet knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carmelo Pivotto who gathers it comfortably.
57.25
With imagination, Alistair Lloyd plays the ball forward to Emmanuel Soloy. Emmanuel Soloy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
66.14
Ludovic Legrand runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ludovic Legrand whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Hidalgo. Mauricio Hidalgo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.10
Sherif Diablemont makes a simple pass to Rafael Merino. Rafael Merino controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Luc Mionnet. Jean-Luc Mionnet plays a one-two with Mohamed Basto and advances towards the goal... Jean-Luc Mionnet looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
79.46
2-1Rafael Merino catches Ludovic Legrand on the ankles. Rafael Merino is warned by the referee! Ludovic Legrand stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.16
Jason Gravelaine threads a neat ball through to Jean-Luc Mionnet. Jean-Luc Mionnet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.21
Mohamed Basto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Luc Mionnet. Jean-Luc Mionnet whips in a cross ball towards Mohamed Basto. Mohamed Basto fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61%
39%
Play Area
27.3%
49.4%
23.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jean-Luc Mionnet of Chateauroux |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Carmelo Pivotto (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Arno Höfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nuno Veloso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Hauke Erler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Humphrey Van Nieuwstadt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nicholas Bradja (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alistair Lloyd (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mauricio Hidalgo (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Ludovic Legrand (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Emmanuel Soloy (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Syd Haynes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Gonzalo Diomede (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dean Andrews (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ulrich Flachez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Patrice Thetis (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Schumann Bonnal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jason Gravelaine (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jacques Jau (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Sherif Diablemont (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nicolas Serrano (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Rafael Merino (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Dietmar Müller (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Simon Spengler (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jean-Luc Mionnet (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Mohamed Basto (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Jakob Reimers (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alex Greig (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Miguel Diawara (DEF) | 0 | |