Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stade Francois-Coty where AC Ajaccio play host to Angers SCO. A crowd of 17,677 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AC Ajaccio are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Angers SCO appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Fabien Quint.


0.00
The whistle blows and AC Ajaccio get the match underway!
2.45
Arnaud Plante threads a neat ball through to Shabani Boutal. Shabani Boutal flicks a high pass forward. Jose Robert holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Robert lofts in a cross ball towards Andre Darbelet. Andre Darbelet whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
3.44
Moktar Cousin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andre Darbelet. Andre Darbelet sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
10.49
Adnan Trapasso barges into Jose Robert. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Robert stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.18
Uwe Knapp threads the ball through to Andre Darbelet. Andre Darbelet edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Andre Darbelet provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball comes in low, but Wilfried Wiart easily smothers it!
22.51
Dominic Niven laces a through ball forward to Adolfo Torres. Adolfo Torres threads a neat, attacking ball through to Shabani Rabuel. Shabani Rabuel muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
32.05
Adnan Trapasso flicks a high pass forward. J-Clau Foulon controls it well on his chest. J-Clau Foulon sees Adolfo Torres in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adolfo Torres knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Ritchie who gathers it comfortably.
40.23
Uwe Knapp clumsily knocks into Dominic Niven. Uwe Knapp is given a warning by the referee! Dominic Niven grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Ajaccio appear unchanged since the first half. Angers SCO also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Angers SCO kick off the second half!
48.57
Jeremie Larrieu hacks Pedro Wiart from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pedro Wiart carries on, but is struggling a bit.
53.52
Moktar Cousin makes a beautiful solo run. Moktar Cousin whips in a cross ball towards Andre Darbelet. Andre Darbelet heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
54.25
Dominic Niven makes a probing pass to Shabani Rabuel. Shabani Rabuel finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
61.32
Dominic Niven flicks a high ball forward to Raynald Dordevic who takes it down. Raynald Dordevic tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.32
Jeremie Larrieu makes a simple pass to Dominic Niven. Dominic Niven flicks a high pass forward. Shabani Rabuel collects the pass. Shabani Rabuel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jean-Philippe Alicarte.
78.40
Mohammed Petit makes an attacking run forward. Mohammed Petit shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
0
1
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.6%
43.4%
Play Area
31.6%
50%
18.4%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Niven of AC Ajaccio

Match Ratings
1.Kevin Ritchie (GK)
6
2.Mehdi Fournier (DEF)
6
3.Jean-Philippe Alicarte (DEF)
6
4.Alassan Seube (DEF)
7
5.Arnaud Plante (DEF)
7
6.Shabani Boutal (MID)
6
7.Uwe Knapp (MID)
8
8.Moktar Cousin (MID)
8
9.Pedro Wiart (MID)
8
10.Andre Darbelet (ATT)
8
11.Jose Robert (ATT)
7
 
12.Noe Lobe (DEF)
0
13.Yohann Dugarry (MID)
0
14.Moritz Gerlach (ATT)
0