Match Report


RC StrasbourgRC Strasbourg     US Créteil-Lusitanos US Créteil-Lusitanos
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jimmy ChaveriatJ. Chaveriat57
G
1
G
68Mathieu CandelaM. Candela
Komian BourmaudK. Bourmaud71
D
2
D
70Jean-Marie PitonJ. Piton
Luis JardimL. Jardim62
D
captain3
D
65Ruben NunesR. Nunes
Ruud HulshoffR. Hulshoff58
D
4
D
65Giacomo CustovicG. Custovic
Antonio MoreiraA. Moreira66
M
5captain
D
61Alexander ForbesA. Forbes
Marcel LarosM. Laros63
M
6
M
63Alessandro RedaelliA. Redaelli
Clive NichollsC. Nicholls60
M
7
M
62Paul McManamanP. McManaman
Eugne SoloyE. Soloy59
M
8
A
73Ted-Kelton CordonnierT. Cordonnier
Gaspar TeixeiraG. Teixeira62
A
9
A
68Steed GarnyS. Garny
Fernando KeitaF. Keita58
A
10
A
65Seb El KhanchafS. El Khanchaf
Marama BaillsM. Baills51
A
11
A
44Jean-Christophe PontalJ. Pontal
 
Mark MoulijnM. Moulijn56
D
12
G
66Duarte BarrosD. Barros
Jean Francois AubanelJ. Aubanel55
M
13
G
65Robbie MccannR. Mccann
Antoine LinaresA. Linares54
D
14
M
58Geoffroy SakhoG. Sakho

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stade La Meinau where RC Strasbourg play host to US Créteil-Lusitanos . Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
RC Strasbourg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while US Créteil-Lusitanos appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Franck Coly.


0.00
RC Strasbourg start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.04
Alessandro Redaelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Seb El Khanchaf. Seb El Khanchaf tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
6.20
Marcel Laros flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Keita who gracefully takes it down. Fernando Keita runs straight at the defence! Fernando Keita tries a spectacular strike but it is deflected wide by Alexander Forbes.
7.12
Marcel Laros takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Mathieu Candela scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
8.41
Alessandro Redaelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ted-Kelton Cordonnier. Ted-Kelton Cordonnier lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Christophe Pontal. Jean-Christophe Pontal outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
14.36
Paul McManaman threads a neat ball through to Jean-Christophe Pontal. Jean-Christophe Pontal whips in a cross ball towards Steed Garny. With a superhuman jump, Steed Garny connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent block by Luis Jardim!
15.21
Paul McManaman threads the ball through to Jean-Christophe Pontal. Jean-Christophe Pontal finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
18.49
Luis Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Laros holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Showing composure, Marcel Laros picks a pass forward to Gaspar Teixeira. Gaspar Teixeira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
24.27
Giacomo Custovic hacks Marama Baills from behind! The referee warns Giacomo Custovic to calm down! Marama Baills runs off the knock.
26.02
Ruben Nunes threads a neat ball through to Paul McManaman. Paul McManaman threads a neat ball through to Seb El Khanchaf. Seb El Khanchaf lofts in a cross ball towards Steed Garny. Steed Garny makes a deft header but it flies just off target!
28.55
Paul McManaman hacks Clive Nicholls from behind! Paul McManaman is given a warning by the referee! Clive Nicholls carries on, but is struggling a bit.
32.45
Clive Nicholls knocks the ball forward to Gaspar Teixeira. Gaspar Teixeira lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Keita. Fernando Keita flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
34.52
Ruud Hulshoff threads the ball through to Antonio Moreira. Seeing a gap ahead, Antonio Moreira plays the ball forward to Marama Baills. Marama Baills chips the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Teixeira. Gaspar Teixeira looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it rises well off target!
42.13
Fernando Keita catches Giacomo Custovic on the ankles. The referee calls over Fernando Keita and shows him a yellow card! Giacomo Custovic hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. RC Strasbourg appear unchanged since the first half. US Créteil-Lusitanos have changed their lineup with Geoffroy Sakho replacing Ruben Nunes.

45.00
US Créteil-Lusitanos start the second half!
48.10
Giacomo Custovic comes in with a late challenge on Marama Baills. Giacomo Custovic is warned by the referee again! Marama Baills runs off the knock.
55.37
Marcel Laros darts forward. Marcel Laros shoots from outside the area but Mathieu Candela reads it well. Great keeping!
60.31
With vision, Eugne Soloy laces a through ball forward to Gaspar Teixeira. Gaspar Teixeira makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Fernando Keita. Fernando Keita rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
65.35
Antonio Moreira takes it forward alone. Antonio Moreira kicks a strong pass forward to Marama Baills but the referee indicates it's offside!
67.49
Paul McManaman hits a low pass to Ted-Kelton Cordonnier. Ted-Kelton Cordonnier knocks in a cross ball towards Steed Garny. Steed Garny makes a looping header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
69.12
Clive Nicholls makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Keita. Fernando Keita finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
75.57
Komian Bourmaud sees Clive Nicholls in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Clive Nicholls hits a low pass to Fernando Keita. Fernando Keita hits a low pass to Marama Baills. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Marama Baills provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it's drastically wayward!
77.22
Paul McManaman runs straight at the opposition's defence. Paul McManaman whips in a cross ball towards Steed Garny. Steed Garny rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Good keeping from Jimmy Chaveriat as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
78.53
Paul McManaman takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Jimmy Chaveriat drops low and scoops up the ball.
83.23
Paul McManaman sees Jean-Christophe Pontal in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean-Christophe Pontal whips in a cross ball towards Seb El Khanchaf. Seb El Khanchaf whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jimmy Chaveriat with no chance!! Goal for US Créteil-Lusitanos !
87.11
Clive Nicholls hits a low pass to Fernando Keita. Fernando Keita shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
89.34
Komian Bourmaud flicks a high pass forward to Clive Nicholls who brings the ball under control. Clive Nicholls laces a weighted ball forward to Fernando Keita. Fernando Keita makes a probing pass between the defence to Gaspar Teixeira. Some awkward footwork from Gaspar Teixeira provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Geoffroy Sakho flicks a high pass forward. Paul McManaman collects the pass. Paul McManaman flicks a high pass forward. Seb El Khanchaf controls it well on his chest. Seb El Khanchaf knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

RC Strasbourg

US Créteil-Lusitanos
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.2%
40.8%
Play Area
25.4%
46.5%
28.2%

Scorers
Fernando Keita 60
Jean-Christophe Pontal 8
Seb El Khanchaf 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jean-Christophe Pontal of US Créteil-Lusitanos

Match Ratings