Match Report


ReimsReims     ClermontClermont
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Antonino GiacominA. Giacomin65
G
1captain
G
72Guillermo HeurliéG. Heurlié
Maxence RoyM. Roy70
D
2
D
66William ZidaneW. Zidane
Marcus RobertsM. Roberts62
D
3
D
64Luis-Clemente FoulonL. Foulon
Lennart HässlerL. Hässler56
D
4
D
64Samir BeckenbauerS. Beckenbauer
Pedro JardimP. Jardim72
M
5
D
58Lilian BouchardL. Bouchard
Jean-Jacques PrunierJ. Prunier71
M
captain6
M
64Xavier ChimbondaX. Chimbonda
Don HendersonD. Henderson67
M
7
M
61Edward AdamsE. Adams
Orlando EspateroO. Espatero66
M
8
M
60Romain HervéR. Hervé
Gareth KahnG. Kahn69
A
9
M
55Haoulid JauH. Jau
Yohann IsabeyY. Isabey68
A
10
A
84Ross BastinR. Bastin
Lars TöpferL. Töpfer65
A
11
A
74Farid ChartonF. Charton
 
Piero CastellazziP. Castellazzi63
M
12
A
71Guillermo ZouaouiG. Zouaoui
Domenico ChavrondierD. Chavrondier57
A
13
A
61Hubert RegnaultH. Regnault
Marc-Vivien BoutaboutM. Boutabout56
M
14
G
60Armin RiemannA. Riemann

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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Stade Auguste Delaune where Reims play host to Clermont. A crowd of 16,042 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reims are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Clermont appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Arnauld Lempereur.


0.00
Clermont start the match!
6.21
Xavier Chimbonda controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ross Bastin. Ross Bastin knocks in a cross ball towards Farid Charton. With a superhuman jump, Farid Charton connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Antonino Giacomin didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
8.45
Don Henderson brings the ball forward. Don Henderson lofts in a cross ball towards Gareth Kahn. Gareth Kahn directs the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
10.49
Maxence Roy flicks a high pass forward to Yohann Isabey who brings the ball under control. Yohann Isabey kicks a strong pass forward to Lars Töpfer. Lars Töpfer lofts in a cross ball towards Gareth Kahn. Gareth Kahn is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gareth Kahn!
15.51
Don Henderson sees space and advances. Don Henderson skips past Romain Hervé! Don Henderson shoots from just inside the box but it's a woeful effort!
20.23
Samir Beckenbauer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Farid Charton. Farid Charton cuts inside the box! Farid Charton looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.24
Lennart Hässler threads a neat ball through to Don Henderson. Don Henderson brings the ball forward. Don Henderson makes a probing pass to Gareth Kahn but he's offside!
26.05
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
27.03
Edward Adams makes an attacking run forward. Edward Adams plays a one-two with Ross Bastin and advances towards the goal... Edward Adams side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Antonino Giacomin has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.57
Lennart Hässler sees Don Henderson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Yohann Isabey holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Yohann Isabey knocks in a cross ball towards Gareth Kahn. Gareth Kahn 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. He makes it look easy!
32.29
Romain Hervé makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ross Bastin. Ross Bastin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edward Adams but he's offside!
33.03
Lennart Hässler flicks a high ball forward to Maxence Roy who takes it down. Maxence Roy chips the ball to his team mate, Yohann Isabey. Yohann Isabey shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.17
Lars Töpfer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gareth Kahn. Gareth Kahn kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Jacques Prunier but the referee indicates it's offside!
40.55
Luis-Clemente Foulon flicks the ball to his team mate, Ross Bastin. Ross Bastin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antonino Giacomin who gathers it comfortably.
42.38
Pedro Jardim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lars Töpfer. Lars Töpfer whips in a cross ball towards Gareth Kahn. Gareth Kahn finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Reims appear unchanged since the first half. Clermont also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Reims get the second half underway!
49.10
With a delightful solo run, Orlando Espatero stretches the opposition's defence. Orlando Espatero skips past Samir Beckenbauer! Orlando Espatero makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
51.15
Pedro Jardim barges into Ross Bastin. The referee calls over Pedro Jardim and shows him a yellow card! Ross Bastin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.38
Luis-Clemente Foulon makes a simple pass to Romain Hervé. Romain Hervé advances with the ball. Romain Hervé controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Ross Bastin through on goal. Ross Bastin strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Maxence Roy.
54.12
It's a corner kick. Edward Adams loops the ball in to towards the near post. Antonino Giacomin scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
55.02
Haoulid Jau clumsily knocks into Maxence Roy. The referee calls over Haoulid Jau and warns him to calm down! Maxence Roy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.44
Samir Beckenbauer makes a simple pass to Edward Adams. Edward Adams hits a low pass to Farid Charton. Farid Charton runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Farid Charton provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Antonino Giacomin. Excellent save.
63.13
Ross Bastin barges into Lennart Hässler. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lennart Hässler stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.57
Don Henderson passes the ball forward to Lars Töpfer. Lars Töpfer skips past William Zidane! Lars Töpfer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Guillermo Heurlié. Excellent save.
67.40
Marcus Roberts knocks the ball forward to Pedro Jardim. Pedro Jardim hits a low pass to Gareth Kahn. Gareth Kahn shoots from distance. The keeper, Guillermo Heurlié, sees it late!! Goal for Reims!
71.30
Edward Adams barges into Lars Töpfer. The referee brings Edward Adams to one side and gives him a warning! Lars Töpfer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.38
Orlando Espatero knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Jacques Prunier. Jean-Jacques Prunier shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
78.03
Edward Adams knocks the ball forward to Farid Charton. Farid Charton shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Antonino Giacomin.
79.41
Yohann Isabey threads a neat ball through to Jean-Jacques Prunier. Jean-Jacques Prunier shoots from 25 yards. Good keeping from Guillermo Heurlié as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
81.36
Maxence Roy pushes up the pitch. Maxence Roy plays the ball forward to Gareth Kahn. Gareth Kahn shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Guillermo Heurlié smothers it!
83.54
Don Henderson threads a neat ball through to Yohann Isabey. Yohann Isabey finds some space and shoots from distance. Guillermo Heurlié is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.54
With a delightful solo run, Jean-Jacques Prunier stretches the opposition's defence. Jean-Jacques Prunier lofts in a cross ball towards Yohann Isabey. Yohann Isabey gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Reims

Clermont
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
9
6
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.5%
32.5%
Play Area
26.2%
46.2%
27.5%

Scorers
Gareth Kahn 10, 67
Yohann Isabey 84, 90
Farid Charton 20
Edward Adams 27

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Yohann Isabey of Reims

Match Ratings