Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade Louis II where AS Monaco play host to Chamois Niortais. A crowd of 18,774 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both AS Monaco and Chamois Niortais are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Yohan Demont.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both AS Monaco and Chamois Niortais are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Yohan Demont.
0.00
0-0AS Monaco kick off the first half!
9.21
0-0Paul Lindner flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Bordoni collects the pass. Roberto Bordoni passes the ball forward to Hakan Ayaz. Hakan Ayaz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.57
1-0Clarence Victoria brings the ball forward. Clarence Victoria shoots from 25 yards. Francisco Carcedo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
14.28
1-0Alexei Ouedec threads a neat ball through to Alfred Deniaud. Alfred Deniaud flicks a high ball forward to Gregorio Guerrero Lopez who takes it down. Gregorio Guerrero Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Mitchel Hill. Mitchel Hill outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Laurent Zahui didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
20.43
Steven Bizasene plays the ball forward to Hakan Ayaz. Hakan Ayaz knocks in a cross ball towards Arnauld Scalzo. Arnauld Scalzo connects with a diving header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
26.42
2-0Paul Lindner knocks the ball forward to Clarence Victoria. Clarence Victoria knocks in a cross ball towards Martial Manard. Martial Manard is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball comes off Yohann Hamed and the loose ball is cleared up field.
30.39
2-0Arnauld Scalzo hacks Jean Francois Stephan from behind! Arnauld Scalzo is given a warning by the referee! Jean Francois Stephan stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.38
Seeing a gap ahead, Alexei Ouedec laces a through ball forward to Teddy Dodd. Teddy Dodd knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Deniaud. Alfred Deniaud makes a simple pass, allowing Zinedine Charrieras to run into the box. Some good footwork from Zinedine Charrieras provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Laurent Zahui. Excellent save.
36.35
2-0Alfred Deniaud chips the ball to his team mate, Zinedine Charrieras. Zinedine Charrieras controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.38
Eduardo Barkero chips the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Scalzo. Arnauld Scalzo whips in a cross ball towards Martial Manard. Martial Manard directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Francisco Carcedo had no chance!! Goal for AS Monaco!
42.24
Vincent Kalou flicks the ball to his team mate, Clarence Victoria. Clarence Victoria hits a low pass to Arnauld Scalzo. Arnauld Scalzo lofts in a cross ball towards Hakan Ayaz. Hakan Ayaz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Francisco Carcedo reads it well. Good keeping!
45.00
Alfred Deniaud threads the ball through to Zinedine Charrieras. Zinedine Charrieras shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Monaco have changed their lineup with Gilles Mercier replacing Ga‘l Piton, Msaddeck Brogno replacing Roberto Bordoni and Sebastiano Silvestri replacing Martial Manard. Chamois Niortais appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Chamois Niortais start the second half!
48.39
With imagination, Steven Bizasene laces a weighted ball forward to Hakan Ayaz. Hakan Ayaz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francisco Carcedo who gathers it comfortably.
53.44
Eduardo Barkero makes a simple pass to Hakan Ayaz. Hakan Ayaz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jean Francois Stephan.
59.57
3-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
60.57
3-0Chamois Niortais have made 2 substitutions with David Irles replacing Alfred Deniaud and Jean Pierre Aubanel replacing Zinedine Charrieras .
61.57
Clarence Victoria takes a quick throw-in. Sebastiano Silvestri threads the ball through to Hakan Ayaz. Hakan Ayaz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.43
3-0Jean Francois Stephan hacks Msaddeck Brogno from behind! The referee warns Jean Francois Stephan to calm down! Msaddeck Brogno gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
66.54
3-0Gilles Mercier clumsily knocks into Mitchel Hill. Gilles Mercier is shown the yellow card! Mitchel Hill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.14
Paul Lindner receives the ball from a throw-in from Vincent Kalou. Paul Lindner gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Arnauld Scalzo knocks in a cross ball towards Hakan Ayaz. Hakan Ayaz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Francisco Carcedo.
71.08
Gilles Mercier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eduardo Barkero. Eduardo Barkero hits a low pass to Hakan Ayaz. Hakan Ayaz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Teddy Dodd.
72.08
David Irles sees a break and surges forward. David Irles threads a neat, attacking ball through to Gregorio Guerrero Lopez. Gregorio Guerrero Lopez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
79.20
Clarence Victoria flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiano Silvestri. Sebastiano Silvestri tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
84.33
Eduardo Barkero advances with the ball. Eduardo Barkero whips in a cross ball towards Sebastiano Silvestri. Sebastiano Silvestri beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
85.56
Hakan Ayaz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastiano Silvestri. Sebastiano Silvestri shoots from 20 yards but Francisco Carcedo is on top of it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Laurent Zahui (GK)
7
2. Vincent Kalou (DEF)
6
3. Ga‘l Piton (DEF)
6
4. Paul Lindner (DEF)
6
5. Eduardo Barkero (MID)
7
6. Steven Bizasene (MID)
6
7. Clarence Victoria (MID)
9
8. Roberto Bordoni (MID)
6
9. Martial Manard (ATT)
8
10. Hakan Ayaz (ATT)
7
11. Arnauld Scalzo (ATT)
9
12. Gilles Mercier (DEF)
5
13. Msaddeck Brogno (MID)
6
14. Sebastiano Silvestri (ATT)
6
1. Francisco Carcedo (GK)
7
2. Jean Francois Stephan (DEF)
6
3. Alexei Ouedec (DEF)
6
4. Jari Forssell (DEF)
6
5. Yohann Hamed (MID)
6
6. Alfred Deniaud (MID)
6
7. Teddy Dodd (MID)
6
8. Giovanni Di Bari (MID)
6
9. Mitchel Hill (ATT)
6
10. Gregorio Guerrero Lopez (ATT)
6
11. Zinedine Charrieras (ATT)
6
12. David Irles (MID)
6
13. Jean Pierre Aubanel (ATT)
6
14. Denny Meeuwis (DEF)
0