Match Report


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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Stade Francois-Coty where AC Ajaccio play host to Grenoble Foot 38. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both AC Ajaccio and Grenoble Foot 38 are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jean-Guy Eboki-Poh.


0.00
The whistle blows and Grenoble Foot 38 get the match underway!
2.25
Paul Fournier threads the ball through to Stanislas Marquet. Stanislas Marquet flicks a high pass forward. Arnauld Roux holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arnauld Roux plays a scrappy one-two with Julian Rodriquez and advances towards the goal... Arnauld Roux comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It curls slightly but Xavier Rabesandratana manages to gather it comfortably.
8.07
Paul Fournier runs forward with the ball. Paul Fournier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mohamed Guei. Mohamed Guei knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jean-Michel Weber.
22.26
Fabrice Celdran brings the ball forward. Fabrice Celdran makes a probing pass to Daguyl Fichaux. Daguyl Fichaux knocks in a cross ball towards Giacomo Delaroche. Giacomo Delaroche is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
24.31
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
30.32
Mohamed Jacquesson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Michel Weber. Jean-Michel Weber kicks a strong pass forward to Jacques Peyrlade. Jacques Peyrlade whips in a cross ball towards Daguyl Fichaux. Daguyl Fichaux beats his man to it with a header but it's a lousy effort!
32.05
Paul Fournier flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Rodriquez. Julian Rodriquez sees space and advances. Julian Rodriquez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fabrice Celdran.
36.49
Jacques Peyrlade advances with the ball. Jacques Peyrlade knocks in a cross ball towards Giacomo Delaroche. Giacomo Delaroche makes a convincing header but it curls horrendously wide!
38.32
Paul Fournier flicks a high pass forward. Arnauld Roux holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arnauld Roux threads the ball through to Jean-Guy Marlet. Jean-Guy Marlet lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Rodriquez. Julian Rodriquez makes a looping header on goal but it's well over the bar!
40.44
Stanislas Marquet flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Guy Marlet. Jean-Guy Marlet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.12
Dambou Cassard advances with the ball. Dambou Cassard kicks a strong pass forward to Arnauld Roux. Arnauld Roux makes a great pass forward. Mohamed Guei runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Ajaccio appear unchanged since the first half. Grenoble Foot 38 also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and AC Ajaccio kick off!
51.58
Jacques Peyrlade advances with the ball. Jacques Peyrlade knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.00
Damir Loko passes the ball forward to Jean-Guy Marlet. Jean-Guy Marlet controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.24
Philipe Loussouarn passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Giacomo Delaroche. Giacomo Delaroche knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Damir Loko.
67.36
Lucien Hassli makes a probing pass to Mohamed Guei. Mohamed Guei finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.03
Julian Rodriquez sees a break and surges forward. Julian Rodriquez knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Guy Marlet. With a superhuman jump, Jean-Guy Marlet connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.39
Jacques Peyrlade passes the ball forward to Giacomo Delaroche. Giacomo Delaroche makes a probing pass to Daguyl Fichaux but he's offside!
85.17
Marc Basler flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Michel Weber. Jean-Michel Weber kicks a strong pass forward to Giacomo Delaroche. Giacomo Delaroche knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

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

Possession
55.1%
44.9%
Play Area
26.1%
53.6%
20.3%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jean-Guy Marlet of AC Ajaccio

Match Ratings