Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stade de lAbbé-Deschamps where Auxerre play host to Guingamp. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Auxerre are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Guingamp appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Guingamp start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.02
Cristóbal Salinas kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Hurst. Peter Hurst tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
4.51
Johnny Ortiz flicks the ball to his team mate, Lucas Salazar. Lucas Salazar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Reginald Squillaci but he's offside!
6.22
Rúben Rivera knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Hurst. Peter Hurst knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex Mcinnes.
8.07
Chikara Tanaka threads the ball through to Mathias Curtolo. Mathias Curtolo lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Hurst. Peter Hurst directs the ball goalwards with his head. Daniel Tapia is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
14.48
Shota Huizingh barges into Mathias Curtolo. Shota Huizingh is given a warning by the referee! Mathias Curtolo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
15.49
Jean Bah makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chikara Tanaka. Chikara Tanaka knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Hurst. Peter Hurst shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
16.22
Cristóbal Salinas threads the ball through to Mathias Curtolo. Mathias Curtolo lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Hurst. Peter Hurst powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
21.43
Martin Francke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arnauld Bilaudelle. Arnauld Bilaudelle knocks the ball to his team mate, Dagui Castro. Dagui Castro whips in a cross ball towards Lucas Salazar. Lucas Salazar connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Pedro Gainza is on top of it.
26.14
Alexander Maier chips the ball to his team mate, Dagui Castro. Dagui Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jean Bah.
27.34
Johnny Ortiz catches Rúben Rivera on the ankles. Johnny Ortiz is warned by the referee! Rúben Rivera hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.48
Chikara Tanaka chips the ball to his team mate, Mathias Curtolo. Mathias Curtolo knocks in a cross ball towards Kwami César. Kwami César is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
36.28
Alexander Maier knocks the ball forward to Lucas Salazar. Lucas Salazar plays a perfect one-two with Dagui Castro and rushes in on goal... Lucas Salazar makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Pedro Gainza manages to gather it comfortably.
44.43
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
45.00
Mathias Curtolo catches Shota Huizingh on the ankles. The referee calls over Mathias Curtolo and shows him a yellow card! Shota Huizingh runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Auxerre start the second half!
48.46
Johnny Ortiz kicks a strong pass forward to Lucas Salazar. Lucas Salazar knocks in a cross ball towards Reginald Squillaci. Reginald Squillaci flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.00
Guingamp are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
55.47
Arnauld Bilaudelle makes a simple pass to Dagui Castro. Dagui Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Reginald Squillaci. Reginald Squillaci connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.01
Alex Mcinnes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arnauld Bilaudelle. Arnauld Bilaudelle deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dagui Castro. Dagui Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Reginald Squillaci. Reginald Squillaci is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.57
Shota Huizingh chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Maier. Alexander Maier makes a probing pass to Dagui Castro. Dagui Castro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pedro Arias.
72.10
Alexander Maier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dagui Castro. Dagui Castro finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
73.42
Alexander Maier passes the ball forward to Lucas Salazar. Lucas Salazar shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.22
Rúben Rivera threads the ball through to Kwami César. Kwami César whips in a cross ball towards Mathias Curtolo. Mathias Curtolo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
83.32
Cristóbal Salinas knocks the ball to his team mate, Mathias Curtolo. Mathias Curtolo lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Hurst. Peter Hurst is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
84.46
Jean Bah threads the ball through to Chikara Tanaka. Chikara Tanaka knocks the ball to his team mate, Kwami César. Kwami César knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.15
Shota Huizingh makes a probing pass to Johnny Ortiz. Johnny Ortiz chips the ball to his team mate, Dagui Castro. Dagui Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Reginald Squillaci. Reginald Squillaci is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Pedro Gainza manages to gather it comfortably.
89.16
Alexander Maier catches Rúben Rivera on the ankles. The referee calls over Alexander Maier and shows him a yellow card! Rúben Rivera grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Chikara Tanaka decides to run forward with the ball. Chikara Tanaka sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Daniel Tapia is on top of it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Mathias Curtolo of Guingamp

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 50 vs 50
Play Area
Home team third: 27.14%, Midfield: 45.71%, Away team third: 27.14%