Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stade Auguste Delaune where Reims play host to Auxerre. A crowd of 13,845 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reims are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Auxerre appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jean-Louis Benon.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reims are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Auxerre appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jean-Louis Benon.
0.00
0-0Auxerre kick off and get the match underway!
2.41
0-0Martin Cortes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joe Owen. Joe Owen makes a probing pass to Jean-Philippe Bilaudelle but he's offside!
3.17
0-1Jean-Pierre Macquet threads the ball through to Joe Owen. Joe Owen advances inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Joe Owen provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Auxerre!
8.11
Jean-Philippe Bilaudelle sees Benedetto Ongarato in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Benedetto Ongarato tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Auxerre!
15.14
0-2Seeing a gap ahead, Jean-Philippe Bilaudelle plays the ball forward to Joe Owen. Joe Owen plays a scrappy one-two with Jean-Philippe Bilaudelle and stumbles forward towards the goal... Joe Owen side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
16.25
0-2Jean-Pierre Macquet plays the ball forward to Benedetto Ongarato. Benedetto Ongarato runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Benedetto Ongarato knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Philippe Bilaudelle. Marcus Roberts barges into Jean-Philippe Bilaudelle. Jean-Philippe Bilaudelle appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
18.54
Urvin van Gastel flicks a high pass forward. Benedetto Ongarato controls it well on his chest. Benedetto Ongarato puts a great ball through. Joe Owen runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
22.30
With some swift thinking, Don Henderson plays the ball forward to Jean-Jacques Prunier. Jean-Jacques Prunier shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.57
0-2Steven Wimbée threads a neat ball through to Jean-Pierre Macquet. Jean-Pierre Macquet chips the ball to his team mate, Benedetto Ongarato. Benedetto Ongarato knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.25
Jean-Pierre Macquet knocks the ball to his team mate, Joe Owen. Joe Owen shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
34.52
Marcus Roberts flicks a high ball forward to Yohann Isabey who takes it down. Yohann Isabey sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
36.07
From the throw-in, Joe Owen picks out Manuel Clement. Manuel Clement makes a simple pass to Jean-Philippe Bilaudelle. Jean-Philippe Bilaudelle whips in a cross ball towards Joe Owen. Joe Owen connects with a diving header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
38.26
Don Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Yohann Isabey controls it well on his chest. Yohann Isabey shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
39.35
Jean-Jacques Prunier flicks a high pass forward. Gareth Kahn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gareth Kahn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.40
Jean-Jacques Prunier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lars Töpfer. Lars Töpfer plays a one-two with Gareth Kahn and advances towards the goal... Lars Töpfer rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Johann Bouardellah has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
1-2Manuel Clement barges into Don Henderson. The referee calls over Manuel Clement and warns him to calm down! Don Henderson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Reims appear unchanged since the first half. Auxerre also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Reims kicking off!
49.09
Don Henderson kicks a strong pass forward to Yohann Isabey. Yohann Isabey shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
51.09
Martin Cortes sees Joe Owen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joe Owen plays a one-two with Jean-Philippe Bilaudelle and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Joe Owen provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.06
1-2Seeing a gap ahead, Garry Hutchison plays the ball forward to Jean-Philippe Bilaudelle. Jean-Philippe Bilaudelle plays a one-two with Joe Owen and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Jean-Philippe Bilaudelle provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Antonino Giacomin!
57.42
Martin Cortes sees Jean-Philippe Bilaudelle in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean-Philippe Bilaudelle advances inside the box! Jean-Philippe Bilaudelle takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jean-Philippe Bilaudelle!
61.14
Garry Hutchison comes in with a late challenge on Yohann Isabey. Garry Hutchison is warned by the referee! Yohann Isabey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.06
1-3Martin Cortes flicks a high pass forward. Joe Owen collects the pass. Joe Owen runs straight at the defence! Joe Owen muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball strikes Marcus Roberts's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
64.31
1-3It's a corner kick. Martin Cortes loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Joe Owen strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
84.53
Jean-Pierre Macquet hits a low pass to Joe Owen. Joe Owen skips past Lennart Hässler! Joe Owen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.8%
56.2%
Play Area
28.8%
49.3%
21.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jean-Philippe Bilaudelle of Auxerre |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Antonino Giacomin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Maxence Roy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marcus Roberts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Lennart Hässler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pedro Jardim (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jean-Jacques Prunier (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Don Henderson (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Orlando Espatero (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gareth Kahn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Yohann Isabey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Lars Töpfer (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Piero Castellazzi (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Domenico Chavrondier (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marc-Vivien Boutabout (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Johann Bouardellah (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Urvin van Gastel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Steven Wimbée (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Warren Beckham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Garry Hutchison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Manuel Clement (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Martin Cortes (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jean-Pierre Macquet (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Jean-Philippe Bilaudelle (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Benedetto Ongarato (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Joe Owen (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Paul Mouret (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Giacomo Bastien (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Hugo Soares (MID) | 0 | |