Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Auguste-Bonal where Sochaux-Montbéliard play host to Stade Rennais. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Sochaux-Montbéliard and Stade Rennais are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Sochaux-Montbéliard and Stade Rennais are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Stade Rennais start the match!
3.33
0-0Gavin Cleland takes it forward alone. Gavin Cleland knocks in a cross ball towards Manfa Desailly. Manfa Desailly is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.51
0-1Muller Cheyrou flicks the ball to his team mate, Corentin Brahami. Corentin Brahami passes the ball forward to Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastien Dudoit. Sebastien Dudoit shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
8.20
0-1Stanislas Lecocq plays a long ball forward. Manfa Desailly shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Patrice Ribeiro!
18.43
0-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
21.19
0-1Jean-Michel Joseph makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Marie Guegan. Jean-Marie Guegan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean Brunel but the linesman indicates offside!
26.21
Corentin Brahami makes a simple pass to Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa goes all the way! Rafael Costa shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
34.25
Stanislas Lecocq chips the ball to his team mate, Fabrice Amoros. Fabrice Amoros flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Marie Guegan. Jean-Marie Guegan shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
38.08
Fabrice Amoros surges forward with the ball. Fabrice Amoros shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.27
Wagneau Faye deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stanislas Horlaville. Stanislas Horlaville threads the ball through to Sebastien Dudoit but he's offside!
40.02
Sergio Malusci knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastien Dudoit. Sebastien Dudoit is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
Muller Cheyrou chips the ball to his team mate, Wagneau Faye. Wagneau Faye makes a probing pass to Stanislas Horlaville. Stanislas Horlaville plays a perfect one-two with Sebastien Dudoit and rushes in on goal... Stanislas Horlaville shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Nicholas Valenconi!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Sochaux-Montbéliard get the second half underway!
47.48
Sergio Malusci chips the ball to his team mate, Stanislas Horlaville. Stanislas Horlaville tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.35
Fabrice Amoros passes the ball forward to Jean-Marie Guegan. Jean-Marie Guegan knocks in a cross ball towards Manfa Desailly. Manfa Desailly connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Patrice Ribeiro had no chance!! Goal for Sochaux-Montbéliard!
54.46
Sochaux-Montbéliard are easily keeping Stade Rennais at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
57.48
Stanislas Lecocq makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabrice Amoros. Fabrice Amoros makes a probing pass to Manfa Desailly. Manfa Desailly plays a perfect one-two with Jean Brunel and rushes in on goal... Manfa Desailly shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
59.58
Gavin Cleland brings the ball forward. Gavin Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Marie Guegan. Jean-Marie Guegan heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Patrice Ribeiro has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
65.28
Sergio Malusci deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa goes all the way! Rafael Costa takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.04
2-2Jean-Michel Joseph makes a simple pass to Jean-Marie Guegan. Jean-Marie Guegan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Muller Cheyrou.
75.43
Muller Cheyrou deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sergio Malusci. Sergio Malusci makes a beautiful solo run. Sergio Malusci threads the ball through to Sebastien Dudoit but he's offside!
77.42
Wagneau Faye controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stanislas Horlaville. Stanislas Horlaville goes all the way! Stanislas Horlaville cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.29
Fabrice Amoros flicks the ball to his team mate, Manfa Desailly. Manfa Desailly knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guido Briano.
89.25
Guido Briano makes a simple pass to Sergio Malusci. Sergio Malusci passes the ball forward to Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa goes all the way! Rafael Costa tries a spectacular strike. Nicholas Valenconi is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
33.3%
43.9%
22.7%
Scorers