Match Report


Troyes Aube ChampagneTroyes Aube Champagne     Stade RennaisStade Rennais
Computer Player Computer Player Keith Howard Keith Howard
Silvio LopezS. Lopez63
G
1captain
G
67Giovanni GalàsekG. Galàsek
Gregory WiartG. Wiart65
D
captain2
D
64Jose Javier SanzJ. Sanz
Titus HuntT. Hunt64
D
3
D
71Ulrich Van Der PennenU. Van Der Pennen
Felipe RuizF. Ruiz61
D
4
D
59Arno PrantlA. Prantl
Mamar MendesM. Mendes61
D
5
D
70Guillaume PanovG. Panov
Younes ErceauY. Erceau67
M
6
M
68Christian JohansenC. Johansen
John RaeJ. Rae65
M
7
M
67Mario VoisinM. Voisin
Mathieur KerhuielM. Kerhuiel59
M
8
M
61Aboubacar KarembeuA. Karembeu
Alberto DjorkaeffA. Djorkaeff58
M
9
A
67Reginald DiopR. Diop
Hannes HelmerH. Helmer66
A
10
A
66Steve EspateroS. Espatero
Felipe LopezF. Lopez56
A
11
A
60Yacine VerschaveY. Verschave
 
Eoin StockdaleE. Stockdale57
G
12
M
55Fatik BotF. Bot
Teemu LecourT. Lecour55
A
13
M
57Jerome GrossmannJ. Grossmann
Diego BourgeoisD. Bourgeois54
G
14
A
56Adelmajid AdjaoudA. Adjaoud

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade de lAube where Troyes Aube Champagne play host to Stade Rennais. A crowd of 19,872 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Troyes Aube Champagne are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Stade Rennais appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dianbobo Chavrondier.


0.00
Troyes Aube Champagne get the match underway!
2.32
Jose Javier Sanz sees space and advances. Jose Javier Sanz whips in a cross ball towards Steve Espatero. Steve Espatero outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Silvio Lopez manages to gather it effortlessly.
4.14
Gregory Wiart makes a probing pass to John Rae. John Rae flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Helmer comfortably collects the pass. Hannes Helmer knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Lopez. Felipe Lopez beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Giovanni Galàsek. Excellent save.
8.47
Christian Johansen flicks a high ball forward to Reginald Diop who takes it down. Reginald Diop lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Espatero. Steve Espatero makes a deft header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.02
Guillaume Panov takes it forward alone. Guillaume Panov lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Espatero. Steve Espatero whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Titus Hunt's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
14.40
From the throw-in, Arno Prantl picks out Guillaume Panov. Guillaume Panov passes the ball forward to Aboubacar Karembeu. Aboubacar Karembeu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Silvio Lopez who gathers it comfortably.
21.16
Titus Hunt passes the ball forward to Mathieur Kerhuiel. Mathieur Kerhuiel makes a probing pass to John Rae. John Rae lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Lopez. Ulrich Van Der Pennen comes in with a late challenge on Felipe Lopez. Felipe Lopez appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
28.40
John Rae flicks a high ball forward to Younes Erceau who takes it down. Younes Erceau sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
30.00
Younes Erceau makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mathieur Kerhuiel. Mathieur Kerhuiel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.40
Younes Erceau passes the ball forward to John Rae. John Rae plays a scrappy one-two with Felipe Lopez and advances towards the goal... John Rae takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.23
Aboubacar Karembeu makes a simple pass to Mario Voisin. Mario Voisin knocks in a cross ball towards Aboubacar Karembeu. Aboubacar Karembeu connects with a diving header. Silvio Lopez picks it out of the air!
42.42
Yacine Verschave flicks a high pass forward. Steve Espatero collects the pass. Steve Espatero advances inside the box! Steve Espatero looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Silvio Lopez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Troyes Aube Champagne appear unchanged since the first half. Stade Rennais also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Stade Rennais start the second half!
54.08
Guillaume Panov flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Johansen. Christian Johansen makes a probing pass to Reginald Diop. Reginald Diop knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Espatero. Steve Espatero makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
55.10
Mathieur Kerhuiel knocks the ball forward to Felipe Lopez. Felipe Lopez plays a one-two with Hannes Helmer and advances towards the goal... Felipe Lopez comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
69.58
Arno Prantl takes it forward alone. Arno Prantl whips in a cross ball towards Yacine Verschave. Yacine Verschave jumps high and flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
75.44
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
77.29
Ulrich Van Der Pennen flicks a high ball forward to Yacine Verschave who gracefully takes it down. Yacine Verschave flicks a high pass forward. Reginald Diop controls it well on his chest. Reginald Diop shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
83.49
Arno Prantl surges forward with the ball. Arno Prantl threads a neat ball through to Yacine Verschave. Yacine Verschave knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Silvio Lopez who gathers it comfortably.
84.26
Aboubacar Karembeu threads a neat ball through to Steve Espatero. Steve Espatero whips in a cross ball towards Yacine Verschave. Yacine Verschave beats his man to it with a header. Yacine Verschave scores for Stade Rennais!!
87.41
Mario Voisin catches John Rae on the ankles. The referee warns Mario Voisin to calm down! John Rae gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.41
Stade Rennais are dictating the run of play here today.
89.47
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Troyes Aube Champagne

Stade Rennais
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.5%
54.5%
Play Area
30.3%
45.5%
24.2%

Scorers
John Rae 32
Steve Espatero 42
Yacine Verschave 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Steve Espatero of Stade Rennais

Match Ratings
1.Silvio Lopez (GK)
7
2.Gregory Wiart (DEF)
6
3.Titus Hunt (DEF)
6
4.Felipe Ruiz (DEF)
6
5.Mamar Mendes (DEF)
6
6.Younes Erceau (MID)
6
7.John Rae (MID)goal scored
8
8.Mathieur Kerhuiel (MID)
6
9.Alberto Djorkaeff (MID)
6
10.Hannes Helmer (ATT)
6
11.Felipe Lopez (ATT)
6
 
12.Eoin Stockdale (GK)
0
13.Teemu Lecour (ATT)
0
14.Diego Bourgeois (GK)
0

1.Giovanni Galàsek (GK)
6
2.Jose Javier Sanz (DEF)
6
3.Ulrich Van Der Pennen (DEF)
6
4.Arno Prantl (DEF)
7
5.Guillaume Panov (DEF)
7
6.Christian Johansen (MID)
6
7.Mario Voisin (MID)
6
8.Aboubacar Karembeu (MID)
6
9.Reginald Diop (ATT)
6
10.Steve Espatero (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Yacine Verschave (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Fatik Bot (MID)
0
13.Jerome Grossmann (MID)
0
14.Adelmajid Adjaoud (ATT)
0