Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stade Gabriel Montpied where Clermont play host to FC Istres. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Clermont 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 Ivone Aldegani.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Clermont 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 Ivone Aldegani.
0.00
0-0FC Istres start the match!
2.49
0-1Thomas Degn threads the ball through to Fouad El-Karkouri. Fouad El-Karkouri knocks in a cross ball towards Jordi Cas. Jordi Cas is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jordi Cas!
18.45
Fouad El-Karkouri flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis-Clemente Ismaël. Luis-Clemente Ismaël knocks in a cross ball towards Morris Marr. Morris Marr gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
22.24
0-2Ross Bastin catches Thomas Degn on the ankles. Ross Bastin is shown the yellow card! Thomas Degn stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.16
0-2Fouad El-Karkouri flicks a high pass forward to Thomas Degn who brings the ball under control. Thomas Degn whips in a cross ball towards Morris Marr. Morris Marr makes a convincing header. Magnificent block by Luis-Clemente Foulon!
26.36
0-2Alberto Laquait hits a low pass to Fouad El-Karkouri. Fouad El-Karkouri threads a neat ball through to Kenichi Kobayashi. Kenichi Kobayashi shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
27.44
Jordi Cas comes in with a late challenge on Romain Hervé. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Romain Hervé hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.37
0-2William Zidane picks a pass forward to Romain Hervé. Romain Hervé deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ross Bastin. Ross Bastin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.30
0-2Edward Adams passes the ball forward to Ross Bastin. Ross Bastin shoots from long range but Khalid Kachloul is on top of his game. He makes it look easy!
36.27
Daizo Ihara controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Degn. Thomas Degn hits a low pass to Fouad El-Karkouri. Fouad El-Karkouri shoots from 20 yards. Guillermo Heurlié gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
39.06
With vision, Thomas Degn laces a weighted ball forward to Luis-Clemente Ismaël. Luis-Clemente Ismaël finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Clermont appear unchanged since the first half. FC Istres also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Clermont kick off!
47.06
Samir Beckenbauer threads the ball through to Edward Adams. Edward Adams passes the ball forward to Ross Bastin. Ross Bastin shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Khalid Kachloul. Excellent save.
48.16
William Zidane threads a neat ball through to Ross Bastin. Ross Bastin knocks in a cross ball towards Farid Charton. Farid Charton flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Clermont!
54.14
Luis-Clemente Foulon pushes up the pitch. Luis-Clemente Foulon advances with the ball. Luis-Clemente Foulon whips in a cross ball towards Ross Bastin. Ross Bastin fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.42
Ross Bastin makes a probing pass to Farid Charton. Farid Charton tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.06
2-2FC Istres appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
63.19
Alberto Laquait passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Jordi Cas. Jordi Cas threads a neat ball through to Thomas Degn. Thomas Degn makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
65.57
Luis-Clemente Foulon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ross Bastin. Ross Bastin shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Khalid Kachloul manages to gather it comfortably.
69.55
William Zidane flicks a high pass forward. Ross Bastin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ross Bastin lofts in a cross ball towards Farid Charton. Farid Charton makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Khalid Kachloul with no chance!! Goal for Clermont!
73.52
Fouad El-Karkouri knocks the ball to his team mate, Morris Marr. Morris Marr knocks in a cross ball towards Kenichi Kobayashi. Kenichi Kobayashi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.05
William Zidane threads the ball through to Romain Hervé. Romain Hervé kicks a strong pass forward to Ross Bastin. Ross Bastin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alberto Laquait.
78.21
Thomas Degn knocks the ball to his team mate, Morris Marr. Morris Marr knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samir Beckenbauer.
85.06
3-3Luis-Clemente Foulon punts the ball hopefully upfield. Edward Adams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Farid Charton but he's offside!
89.00
William Zidane knocks the ball to his team mate, Edward Adams. Edward Adams threads a neat ball through to Farid Charton. Farid Charton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Yann Hebert deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thomas Degn. Thomas Degn flicks a high pass forward to Jordi Cas who brings the ball under control. Jordi Cas knocks in a cross ball towards Morris Marr. Morris Marr is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.4%
38.6%
Play Area
25.7%
45.7%
28.6%
Scorers
| Farid Charton 48, 70 Ross Bastin 54 | Jordi Cas 2 Morris Marr 18 Kenichi Kobayashi 74 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ross Bastin of Clermont |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Guillermo Heurlié (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | William Zidane (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Luis-Clemente Foulon (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Samir Beckenbauer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lilian Bouchard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Xavier Chimbonda (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Edward Adams (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Romain Hervé (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Haoulid Jau (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ross Bastin (ATT) |   | 9 |
| 11. | Farid Charton (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Guillermo Zouaoui (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Hubert Regnault (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Armin Riemann (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Khalid Kachloul (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Didier Coulibaly (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Daizo Ihara (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alberto Laquait (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Yann Hebert (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Thomas Degn (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Fouad El-Karkouri (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Kenichi Kobayashi (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Morris Marr (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Jordi Cas (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Luis-Clemente Ismaël (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Stanislas Goussé (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Malte Ziegler (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Georg Huber (ATT) | 0 | |