Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stade Rene Gaillard where Chamois Niortais play host to FC Lorient. A crowd of 18,461 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Chamois Niortais are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Lorient appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Chamois Niortais are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Lorient appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Chamois Niortais start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.33
0-0Ruslan Kravtsov kicks a strong pass forward to Heikki Rothovius. Heikki Rothovius controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Jose Gento.
6.41
0-0Samir Ziegler knocks the ball forward to Heikki Rothovius. Heikki Rothovius shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
8.26
Breno Amaral makes a beautiful solo run. Breno Amaral shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Jose Gento!
10.46
Richard Booth threads the ball through to Ruslan Kravtsov. Ruslan Kravtsov brings the ball forward. Ruslan Kravtsov goes all the way! Ruslan Kravtsov makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
12.56
0-0Breno Amaral controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Heikki Rothovius. Heikki Rothovius knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.09
0-0Silvio Debrosse barges into Ruslan Kravtsov. Silvio Debrosse is shown the yellow card! Ruslan Kravtsov stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.56
0-0Samir Ziegler sees space and advances. Samir Ziegler threads the ball through to Alec Hutchison but he's offside!
20.19
1-0Hoalid Blanchard decides to run forward with the ball. Hoalid Blanchard makes a probing pass to Paolo Kerhuiel. Paolo Kerhuiel whips in a cross ball towards Linus Freund. Linus Freund flicks the ball with his head. Gunnar Örn Finnbogason is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
27.41
Ali Lachuer takes it forward alone. Ali Lachuer shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.24
Alexandre Doumeng flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruslan Kravtsov. Ruslan Kravtsov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Heikki Rothovius. Heikki Rothovius knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.20
Ricardo Nunes makes a simple pass to Paul Krüger. Paul Krüger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.03
1-0Paolo Kerhuiel catches Jorge Pinheiro on the ankles. The referee calls over Paolo Kerhuiel and shows him a yellow card! Jorge Pinheiro gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
38.31
Ali Lachuer makes a probing pass to Paolo Kerhuiel. Paolo Kerhuiel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gunnar Örn Finnbogason who gathers it comfortably.
42.11
Ruslan Kravtsov flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.05
Silvio Debrosse takes it forward alone. Silvio Debrosse knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with FC Lorient kicking off!
47.22
Breno Amaral controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Heikki Rothovius. Heikki Rothovius shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
49.01
Ricardo Nunes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Krüger. Paul Krüger plays a perfect one-two with Paolo Kerhuiel and rushes in on goal... Paul Krüger shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.39
Ruslan Kravtsov threads the ball through to Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
61.56
Samir Ziegler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Heikki Rothovius. Heikki Rothovius lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Jose Gento!
65.23
Breno Amaral threads the ball through to Heikki Rothovius. Heikki Rothovius whips in a cross ball towards Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
72.55
Ruslan Kravtsov makes a probing pass to Yann Besson. Yann Besson plays a perfect one-two with Heikki Rothovius and rushes in on goal... Yann Besson shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.04
Matt Grimandi knocks the ball to his team mate, Samir Ziegler. Samir Ziegler knocks the ball to his team mate, Yann Besson. Yann Besson shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Jose Gento manages to gather it comfortably.
77.06
Rodolphe Ginola makes a probing pass to Ricardo Nunes. Ricardo Nunes takes it forward alone. Ricardo Nunes shoots from long range. Ricardo Nunes scores for Chamois Niortais!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.4%
60.6%
Play Area
26.8%
47.9%
25.4%
Scorers