Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stade Rene Gaillard where Chamois Niortais play host to Martigues. A crowd of 8,351 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chamois Niortais are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Martigues appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Olivier Histilloles.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chamois Niortais are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Martigues appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Olivier Histilloles.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Martigues kicking off!
8.52
0-0Mohamed Carlier surges forward with the ball. Mohamed Carlier threads a neat ball through to Giuseppe Govou. Giuseppe Govou shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Ferdinand Pamarot!
14.08
0-0Gavin Greig flicks the ball to his team mate, Oberdan De Icco. Oberdan De Icco advances inside the box! Oberdan De Icco cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.03
1-0Mohamed Carlier flicks the ball to his team mate, Florent Capiaux. Florent Capiaux knocks the ball forward to Giuseppe Govou. Giuseppe Govou shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Chamois Niortais!
24.19
Pape Petereyns makes a simple pass to Oberdan De Icco. Oberdan De Icco rushes past Franois Pignol! Oberdan De Icco muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
27.36
1-0Nicholas Sikora catches Jean-Marie Lefèvre on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jean-Marie Lefèvre hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.10
Gavin Greig kicks a strong pass forward to Giuseppe Govou. Giuseppe Govou runs straight at the defence! Giuseppe Govou comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but Ferdinand Pamarot smothers it!
38.33
1-0Pape Petereyns brings the ball forward. Pape Petereyns plays a scrappy one-two with Oberdan De Icco and stumbles forward towards the goal... Francis Silva catches Pape Petereyns on the ankles. Pape Petereyns appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
39.47
Yohann Debec kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Marie Lefèvre. With imagination, Jean-Marie Lefèvre plays the ball forward to Ciro Tacchi. Ciro Tacchi knocks in a cross ball towards David Birnbaum. David Birnbaum connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
44.12
Jean-Marie Lefèvre makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gonzalo Fujen. Gonzalo Fujen knocks in a cross ball towards Ciro Tacchi. Ciro Tacchi makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chamois Niortais appear unchanged since the first half. Martigues also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Chamois Niortais start the second half!
47.50
Franois Pignol passes the ball forward to Jean-Marie Lefèvre. Jean-Marie Lefèvre hits a low pass to Gonzalo Fujen. Gonzalo Fujen knocks in a cross ball towards David Birnbaum. David Birnbaum rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Ottavio Robbiati didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
48.07
Sherif Benon chips the ball to his team mate, Gonzalo Fujen. Gonzalo Fujen shoots from outside the area. Ottavio Robbiati gets down and covers it.
51.54
1-2Noel Merson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Birnbaum. David Birnbaum knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.30
Pape Petereyns threads the ball through to Oberdan De Icco. Oberdan De Icco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Ferdinand Pamarot!
60.04
1-2Martigues have made a substitution with Frederico Campos replacing Ciro Tacchi .
71.49
Nicholas Sikora chips the ball to his team mate, Oberdan De Icco. Oberdan De Icco whips in a cross ball towards Giuseppe Govou. Giuseppe Govou makes a deft header. Ferdinand Pamarot comfortably punches it away to safety.
73.04
Sherif Benon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Birnbaum. David Birnbaum shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
77.56
Martigues have made a substitution with Sylvain Sibille replacing Gonzalo Fujen .
81.14
Djimi Bassila knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Greig. Gavin Greig flicks a high pass forward to Giuseppe Govou who brings the ball under control. Giuseppe Govou knocks in a cross ball towards Oberdan De Icco. Oberdan De Icco makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
83.52
Arnaud Jeunechamp chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Greig. Gavin Greig knocks the ball to his team mate, Giuseppe Govou. Giuseppe Govou cuts inside the box! Giuseppe Govou tries a spectacular strike but it flies just off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.1%
40.9%
Play Area
21.2%
48.5%
30.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Giuseppe Govou of Chamois Niortais |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ottavio Robbiati (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gilles Blondeau (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Arnaud Jeunechamp (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mohamed Carlier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Djimi Bassila (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gavin Greig (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nicholas Sikora (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Pape Petereyns (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Florent Capiaux (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Giuseppe Govou (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Oberdan De Icco (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Dianbobo Agathe (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Bill Royce (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ivone Scoponi (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ferdinand Pamarot (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Francis Silva (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Franois Pignol (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Yohann Debec (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Numo Escudé (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jean-Marie Lefèvre (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Sherif Benon (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Noel Merson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | David Birnbaum (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Ciro Tacchi (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Gonzalo Fujen (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Christophe Le Roux (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Frederico Campos (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Sylvain Sibille (DEF) | 6 | |