Match Report


RC StrasbourgRC Strasbourg     SM CaenSM Caen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jimmy ChaveriatJ. Chaveriat57
G
1
G
75Christophe MayeleC. Mayele
Komian BourmaudK. Bourmaud71
D
2
D
75Jeremy MatingouJ. Matingou
Luis JardimL. Jardim62
D
captain3captain
D
63Corentin SmertinC. Smertin
Ruud HulshoffR. Hulshoff58
D
4
D
62Dado ChabbertD. Chabbert
Antonio MoreiraA. Moreira66
M
5
D
57Patrice JanotP. Janot
Marcel LarosM. Laros63
M
6
M
65Frederic FerreiraF. Ferreira
Clive NichollsC. Nicholls60
M
7
M
59Diogo VianaD. Viana
Eugne SoloyE. Soloy59
M
8
M
58Johan ChaussidiereJ. Chaussidiere
Gaspar TeixeiraG. Teixeira62
A
9
M
57Malte GötzM. Götz
Fernando KeitaF. Keita58
A
10
A
69Alejandro BlancoA. Blanco
Marama BaillsM. Baills51
A
11
A
67Carlos FernandezC. Fernandez
 
Mark MoulijnM. Moulijn56
D
12
G
65Sylvain GueguenS. Gueguen
Jean Francois AubanelJ. Aubanel55
M
13
D
56Demlaba RouxD. Roux
Antoine LinaresA. Linares54
D
14
D
54Mickael MarxM. Marx

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stade La Meinau where RC Strasbourg play host to SM Caen. A crowd of 9,105 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
RC Strasbourg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SM Caen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Coulibaly.


0.00
The whistle blows and SM Caen kick off!
2.36
Marcel Laros knocks the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Teixeira. Gaspar Teixeira shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
3.57
Clive Nicholls makes a simple pass to Gaspar Teixeira. Gaspar Teixeira knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Fernando Keita is offside!
6.47
Corentin Smertin plays the ball forward to Johan Chaussidiere. Johan Chaussidiere controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alejandro Blanco. Alejandro Blanco knocks the ball forward to Carlos Fernandez but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
9.41
Dado Chabbert knocks the ball forward to Johan Chaussidiere. Johan Chaussidiere passes the ball forward to Carlos Fernandez. Carlos Fernandez runs straight at the defence! Carlos Fernandez comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
14.48
Frederic Ferreira comes in with a late challenge on Eugne Soloy. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eugne Soloy runs off the knock.
18.51
Ruud Hulshoff makes a simple pass to Marcel Laros. Marcel Laros deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Keita. Fernando Keita knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.08
RC Strasbourg are in full control of this game.
27.03
Jeremy Matingou makes a probing pass to Diogo Viana. Diogo Viana makes a simple pass to Carlos Fernandez. Carlos Fernandez finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
45.00
Ruud Hulshoff sees a break and surges forward. Ruud Hulshoff knocks the ball forward to Marama Baills. Marama Baills finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. RC Strasbourg appear unchanged since the first half. SM Caen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
RC Strasbourg kick off!
47.10
Komian Bourmaud deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcel Laros. Without breaking stride, Marcel Laros plays the ball forward to Fernando Keita. Fernando Keita shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
51.58
Malte Götz decides to run forward with the ball. Malte Götz whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Fernandez. Carlos Fernandez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's well over the bar!
57.40
Marcel Laros controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gaspar Teixeira. Gaspar Teixeira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Superb reactions from Christophe Mayele. What a save!
60.43
SM Caen have made a substitution with Sylvain Gueguen replacing Dado Chabbert .
61.49
Luis Jardim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Moreira. Antonio Moreira passes the ball forward to Fernando Keita. Fernando Keita shoots from distance. Christophe Mayele effortlessly gets down and covers it.
63.01
Marcel Laros makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gaspar Teixeira. Gaspar Teixeira edges inside the box! Gaspar Teixeira side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball strikes Corentin Smertin's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
64.53
Clive Nicholls takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Antonio Moreira. Antonio Moreira knocks the ball into the box. Ruud Hulshoff shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
69.21
Marcel Laros advances with the ball. Marcel Laros controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Fernando Keita through on goal. Fernando Keita tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Christophe Mayele with no chance!! Goal for RC Strasbourg!
72.27
Luis Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Clive Nicholls controls it well on his chest. Clive Nicholls controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Keita. Fernando Keita plays a one-two with Marama Baills and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Fernando Keita provides some space. He shoots at goal. Christophe Mayele gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
73.30
Frederic Ferreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Blanco. Alejandro Blanco plays a one-two with Carlos Fernandez and advances towards the goal... Alejandro Blanco takes a shot at goal but somehow Luis Jardim happens to be in the right place to block it.
78.28
Ruud Hulshoff chips the ball to his team mate, Marcel Laros. Marcel Laros controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Keita. Fernando Keita tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
79.55
Antonio Moreira flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Keita holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fernando Keita skips past Patrice Janot! Fernando Keita takes a shot at goal but Patrice Janot is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
81.13
Johan Chaussidiere sees a break and surges forward. Johan Chaussidiere threads the ball through to Carlos Fernandez but he's offside!
83.08
Diogo Viana laces a weighted ball forward to Carlos Fernandez. Carlos Fernandez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.36
Komian Bourmaud catches Carlos Fernandez on the ankles. Komian Bourmaud is shown the yellow card! Carlos Fernandez runs off the knock.
87.55
Eugne Soloy knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Keita. Fernando Keita knocks in a cross ball towards Marama Baills. Marama Baills connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Komian Bourmaud knocks the ball forward to Marcel Laros. Marcel Laros changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Marcel Laros sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

RC Strasbourg

SM Caen
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.5%
39.5%
Play Area
25.9%
46.9%
27.2%

Scorers
Fernando Keita 69
Marama Baills 88

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Keita of RC Strasbourg

Match Ratings