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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade de lAbbé-Deschamps where Auxerre play host to Girondins de Bordeaux. A crowd of 18,039 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Auxerre are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Girondins de Bordeaux appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Serge Christanval.


0.00
Auxerre kick off and get the match underway!
3.56
Youl Alidor Née knocks the ball forward to Pierre-Alain Le Roux. Pierre-Alain Le Roux controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
4.30
Robert Le Lan passes the ball forward to Hubert Masudi. Hubert Masudi lofts in a cross ball towards Jimmy Vercoutre. Jimmy Vercoutre jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.48
Jean Eloi barges into Olivier Dos Santos. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Olivier Dos Santos stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.58
Mick Rufus flicks the ball to his team mate, Pierre-Alain Le Roux. Pierre-Alain Le Roux shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.31
Pascal Zaidan sees space and advances. Pascal Zaidan shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
20.26
Youl Alidor Née takes the throw-in. Peter Summerbee flicks a high ball forward to Ted Laurent who gracefully takes it down. Ted Laurent knocks the ball forward to Duarte Nascimento. Duarte Nascimento sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.28
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
24.29
Kwami Jacquesson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Le Lan. Robert Le Lan knocks the ball to his team mate, Hubert Masudi. Hubert Masudi chips the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Vercoutre. Jimmy Vercoutre makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.21
Peter Summerbee pushes up the pitch. Peter Summerbee knocks the ball forward to Pierre-Alain Le Roux. Pierre-Alain Le Roux shoots from distance but Gonzalo Sorlin reads it well. Excellent keeping!
33.31
Ralph Seaman flicks a high pass forward. Robert Le Lan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robert Le Lan passes the ball forward to Pablo Gonzalez. Pablo Gonzalez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.30
Mick Rufus flicks a high pass forward. Duarte Nascimento controls it well on his chest. Duarte Nascimento shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
Kwami Jacquesson kicks a strong pass forward to Pascal Zaidan. Pascal Zaidan flicks a high ball forward to Ralph Seaman who takes it down. Ralph Seaman shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Camille Gastien.
45.00
Corner kick to Auxerre. Jimmy Vercoutre chips it to the near post. Camille Gastien scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Auxerre appear unchanged since the first half. Girondins de Bordeaux also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Girondins de Bordeaux kick off!
48.56
Mick Rufus makes a simple pass to Pierre-Yves Villechalane. Pierre-Yves Villechalane lofts in a cross ball towards Jean Eloi. Jean Eloi shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.38
Ralph Seaman flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Vercoutre collects the pass. Jimmy Vercoutre knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.58
Pablo Gonzalez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Le Lan. Robert Le Lan shoots from long range but Camille Gastien reads it well. Nice keeping!
59.21
Pascal Zaidan flicks a high pass forward to Pablo Gonzalez who brings the ball under control. Pablo Gonzalez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.32
Girondins de Bordeaux have made a substitution with Kaba Cool replacing Pierre-Yves Villechalane .
61.41
Robert Le Lan makes a probing pass to Pape Mondragon. Pape Mondragon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
63.33
Mick Rufus threads a neat ball through to Pierre-Alain Le Roux. Pierre-Alain Le Roux whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Nascimento. Duarte Nascimento gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it rises well off target!
65.04
From the throw-in, Peter Summerbee picks out Youl Alidor Née. With some swift thinking, Youl Alidor Née plays the ball forward to Duarte Nascimento. Duarte Nascimento shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
69.08
Showing composure, Amara Vahirua plays the ball forward to Duarte Nascimento. Duarte Nascimento finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Gonzalo Sorlin smothers it!
72.12
Peter Summerbee comes in with a late challenge on Hubert Masudi. Peter Summerbee is given a warning by the referee! Hubert Masudi runs off the knock.
75.33
Showing great composure, Pascal Zaidan picks a pass forward to Kwami Jacquesson. Kwami Jacquesson threads a neat ball through to Robert Le Lan. Robert Le Lan runs straight at the defence! Robert Le Lan shoots from just inside the box. Robert Le Lan scores for Auxerre!!
78.32
Soufiane Schemmel comes in with a late challenge on Ted Laurent. Soufiane Schemmel is warned by the referee! Ted Laurent gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
79.29
Mick Rufus barges into Robert Le Lan. The referee calls over Mick Rufus and warns him to calm down! Robert Le Lan stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.22
Kwami Jacquesson knocks the ball forward to Robert Le Lan. Robert Le Lan makes a simple pass to Pablo Gonzalez. Pablo Gonzalez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
84.18
Duarte Nascimento catches Robert Le Lan on the ankles. Duarte Nascimento is shown the yellow card! Robert Le Lan stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 4
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 56.3380281690141 vs 43.6619718309859
Play Area
Home team third: 21.13%, Midfield: 43.66%, Away team third: 35.21%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Robert Le Lan of Auxerre

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
4. Pascal Zaidan (DEF)
7
6. Ralph Seaman (MID)
6
7. Robert Le Lan (MID)
9
6
7
10. Pablo Gonzalez (ATT)
8
11. Hubert Masudi (ATT)
7

12. Arnaud Paviot (DEF)
0
13. Reginald Cissé (MID)
0
14. Tomasz Abriel (GK)
0

6
6
5. Ted Laurent (DEF)
6
6. Mick Rufus (MID)
6
7. Jean Eloi (MID)
7
8. Amara Vahirua (MID)
6

12. Cesar Valente (GK)
0
13. Alex Souness (GK)
0
14. Kaba Cool (GK)
6