Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade La Meinau where RC Strasbourg play host to Grenoble Foot 38. A crowd of 13,443 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both RC Strasbourg and Grenoble Foot 38 are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Djimi Gaillot.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both RC Strasbourg and Grenoble Foot 38 are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Djimi Gaillot.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Grenoble Foot 38 get the match underway!
2.35
0-0Jean-Michel Fretard makes a simple pass to Yohann Grégoire. Yohann Grégoire flicks the ball to his team mate, Jerome Sikora. Jerome Sikora knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.18
0-0Mohamed Jacquesson flicks a high pass forward. Philipe Loussouarn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Philipe Loussouarn threads the ball through to Giacomo Delaroche. Giacomo Delaroche shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
9.17
0-0Showing composure, Philippe Josédasilva plays the ball forward to Jean-Michel Fretard. Jean-Michel Fretard threads the ball through to Edmundo Marcelino. Edmundo Marcelino puts a great ball through but Jerome Sikora is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
20.20
Benjamin Touré threads a neat ball through to Edmundo Marcelino. Edmundo Marcelino decides to run forward with the ball. Edmundo Marcelino passes the ball forward to Jean-Michel Fretard. Jean-Michel Fretard shoots from just inside the box but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
21.36
With vision, Jacques Peyrlade plays the ball forward to Daguyl Fichaux. Daguyl Fichaux shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
33.29
Philippe Josédasilva knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Michel Fretard. Jean-Michel Fretard threads the ball through to Edmundo Marcelino. Edmundo Marcelino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.31
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
40.51
Jean-Michel Weber makes a probing pass to Giacomo Delaroche. Giacomo Delaroche advances inside the box! Giacomo Delaroche takes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
42.27
Philippe Josédasilva plays the ball forward to Orlando Queiros. Orlando Queiros advances with the ball. Orlando Queiros knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marc Basler.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. RC Strasbourg appear unchanged since the first half. Grenoble Foot 38 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and RC Strasbourg get the second half underway!
51.15
Jean-Michel Weber deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giacomo Delaroche. Giacomo Delaroche knocks in a cross ball towards Philipe Loussouarn. Philipe Loussouarn heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.53
Jean-Michel Fretard sees Jerome Sikora in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jerome Sikora knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Marcelino. Edmundo Marcelino directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
54.39
0-0Jean-Michel Weber takes the throw-in. Armindo Moulin makes an attacking run forward. Armindo Moulin tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Mamadou Wimbee!
55.04
0-0Jerome Sikora flicks a high ball forward to Edmundo Marcelino who takes it down. Edmundo Marcelino knocks in a cross ball towards Jerome Sikora. Jerome Sikora is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but Marcel Zimmermann blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
61.19
Daguyl Fichaux passes the ball forward to Giacomo Delaroche. Giacomo Delaroche shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.04
Jean-Michel Fretard makes a simple pass to Edmundo Marcelino. Edmundo Marcelino sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.03
0-0Marcel Zimmermann barges into Jerome Sikora. The referee calls over Marcel Zimmermann and warns him to calm down! Jerome Sikora runs off the knock.
67.03
0-0Free kick to RC Strasbourg just outside the area...
68.14
Jerome Sikora takes a long run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
75.25
1-0Orlando Queiros makes a probing pass to Jerome Sikora. Jerome Sikora lofts in a cross ball towards Edmundo Marcelino. Edmundo Marcelino connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for RC Strasbourg!
81.49
Jean-Michel Weber knocks the ball forward to Giacomo Delaroche. Giacomo Delaroche shoots from long range. Mamadou Wimbee gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
73.5%
26.5%
Play Area
27.7%
47%
25.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Edmundo Marcelino of RC Strasbourg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Mamadou Wimbee (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Robert Hodouto (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Philippe Josédasilva (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Tobias Kneissl (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Benjamin Touré (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Yohann Grégoire (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Orlando Queiros (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jean-Michel Fretard (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Rodolphe Correia (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jerome Sikora (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Edmundo Marcelino (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Pegguy Brouard (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ga‘l Senoussi (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pascal Bourdeau (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Xavier Rabesandratana (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mohamed Jacquesson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marc Basler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Fabrice Celdran (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marcel Zimmermann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Armindo Moulin (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Philipe Loussouarn (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jean-Michel Weber (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jacques Peyrlade (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Daguyl Fichaux (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Giacomo Delaroche (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Johan Boudarène (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fabien Dujeux (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Miguel Andreani (MID) | 0 | |