Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stade de lAube where Troyes Aube Champagne play host to FC Istres. A crowd of 16,748 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Troyes Aube Champagne are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Istres appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Valerien Bérenguer.


0.00
The whistle blows and Troyes Aube Champagne get the match underway!
6.16
Colin Elliott makes a simple pass to Antonio Marcos. Antonio Marcos shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
9.01
Antonio Marcos makes a probing pass to Amara Gava. Amara Gava makes a probing pass between the defence to Colin Elliott. Some good footwork from Colin Elliott provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Silvio Lopez. Excellent save.
15.47
Felipe Ruiz sees Hannes Helmer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hannes Helmer shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
20.35
Hamada Nonda barges into Craig Mccall. The referee calls over Hamada Nonda and warns him to calm down! Craig Mccall runs off the knock.
24.09
Colin Elliott knocks the ball forward to Amara Gava. Amara Gava lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Elliott. Colin Elliott is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Solid save from Silvio Lopez.
38.03
Craig Mccall takes it forward alone. Craig Mccall plays a one-two with Edouard Mexes and advances towards the goal... Craig Mccall tries a spectacular strike his aim is horrendously poor!
40.53
Bert Berger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Elliott. Colin Elliott flicks a high pass forward to Craig Mccall who brings the ball under control. Craig Mccall knocks in a cross ball towards Edouard Mexes. Edouard Mexes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Silvio Lopez!
42.55
Colin Elliott comes in with a late challenge on Mamar Mendes. The referee calls over Colin Elliott and warns him to calm down! Mamar Mendes grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The second half starts with FC Istres kicking off!
48.30
Hamada Nonda brings the ball forward. Hamada Nonda knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Khaliloul Mamouni who gathers it comfortably.
66.42
Colin Elliott threads a neat ball through to Craig Mccall. Seeing a gap ahead, Craig Mccall plays the ball forward to Colin Elliott who has made a great run into the box. Colin Elliott muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
69.52
Sieme De Haan clumsily knocks into Mathieur Kerhuiel. The referee calls over Sieme De Haan and warns him to calm down! Mathieur Kerhuiel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.26
Hugo Gutierrez flicks a high pass forward. Edouard Mexes controls it well on his chest. Edouard Mexes knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Elliott. Colin Elliott makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
79.53
Younes Erceau threads the ball through to Hannes Helmer. Hannes Helmer shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
83.27
Edouard Mexes hits a low pass to Colin Elliott. Colin Elliott shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Silvio Lopez smothers it!
87.02
Younes Erceau kicks a strong pass forward to Hannes Helmer. Hannes Helmer lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Lopez. Felipe Lopez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Khaliloul Mamouni manages to gather it effortlessly.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.2%
47.8%
Play Area
25.4%
47.8%
26.9%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Silvio Lopez of Troyes Aube Champagne

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

1.Khaliloul Mamouni (GK)
6
2.Brenny Pater (DEF)
6
3.Hugo Gutierrez (DEF)
7
4.Zinedine Lièvre (DEF)
6
5.Bert Berger (DEF)
6
6.Craig Mccall (MID)
7
7.Colin Elliott (MID)
8
8.Edouard Mexes (ATT)
7
9.Antonio Marcos (ATT)
6
10.Sieme De Haan (ATT)
5
11.Amara Gava (ATT)
6
 
12.Patricio Diallo (MID)
0
13.Sidney Keller (MID)
0
14.Rody Galàsek (GK)
0