Match Report
| FC Istres | FC Istres |  |  | Reims | Reims | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Jannick Zanotti | J. Zanotti |  | 69 | G |  | 1 | | G | 68 |  | Lars Bierhoff | L. Bierhoff | |||||||||
| Jean-Marc Fanni | J. Fanni | | 68 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 64 | | Madjid Fernandez | M. Fernandez | |||||||||
| Msaddeck Deroin | M. Deroin | | 62 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 | | Eric Hässler | E. Hässler | |||||||||
| Roland Espatero | R. Espatero | | 55 | D | | 4 | | D | 50 | | Diego Laville | D. Laville | |||||||||
| Tomas Ferreira | T. Ferreira |  | 49 | D | | 5 | | D | 49 | | Frederic Louiron | F. Louiron | |||||||||
| Dominique Pédros | D. Pédros | | 70 | M | | 6 | | M | 67 | | Kodjo Regnault | K. Regnault | |||||||||
| Andre Antunes | A. Antunes | | 68 | M | | 7 | | M | 66 | | Camille Dobo | C. Dobo | |||||||||
| Medhi Chagot | M. Chagot | | 65 | M | | 8 | | M | 60 |  | Darl Nijkamp | D. Nijkamp | |||||||||
| Dominic Campbell | D. Campbell |  | 69 | A |  | | 9 | | M | 60 | | Hubert Sekli | H. Sekli | ||||||||
| Mathieu Rizzetto | M. Rizzetto | | 66 | A | | 10 | | A | 80 | | Stephane Elzéard | S. Elzéard | |||||||||
| Mamar Lambourde | M. Lambourde | | 65 | A | | 11 | | | A | 73 | | Sophiane Ecker | S. Ecker | ||||||||
| Lionel Pierre-Fanfan | L. Pierre-Fanfan | | 63 | G | | 12 | | A | 66 | | Nicholas Savidan | N. Savidan | |||||||||
| Neil Banks | N. Banks |  | 61 | G | | 13 | | G | 61 | | Edwin Devaux | E. Devaux | |||||||||
| David Barbosa | D. Barbosa | | 60 | A | | 14 | | M | 59 | | Aziz Escayol | A. Escayol | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Bernard-Bardin where FC Istres play host to Reims. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Istres are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Reims appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Seb Carteron.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Istres are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Reims appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Seb Carteron.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Reims kick off!
9.16
0-0With vision, Andre Antunes plays the ball forward to Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell runs straight at the defence! Dominic Campbell rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
14.47
0-0Diego Laville threads a neat ball through to Hubert Sekli. Hubert Sekli hits a low pass to Stephane Elzéard. Stephane Elzéard knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jean-Marc Fanni.
20.18
Andre Antunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mamar Lambourde. Mamar Lambourde whips in a cross ball towards Andre Antunes. Andre Antunes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Lars Bierhoff didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
22.37
0-0Diego Laville flicks a high pass forward. Camille Dobo collects the pass. Camille Dobo hits a low pass to Stephane Elzéard. Stephane Elzéard whips in a cross ball towards Sophiane Ecker. Sophiane Ecker whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent block by Dominique Pédros!
24.37
Camille Dobo flicks a high pass forward. Sophiane Ecker holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sophiane Ecker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomas Ferreira.
30.36
Tomas Ferreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andre Antunes. Andre Antunes passes the ball forward to Mathieu Rizzetto. Mathieu Rizzetto shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Lars Bierhoff!
32.51
Andre Antunes passes the ball forward to Medhi Chagot. Medhi Chagot sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Lars Bierhoff reads it well. Great keeping!
34.14
0-0Msaddeck Deroin chips the ball to his team mate, Dominique Pédros. Dominique Pédros threads the ball through to Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell plays a one-two with Mamar Lambourde and rushes in on goal... Some superb footwork from Dominic Campbell provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
36.01
0-0Andre Antunes hits a low pass to Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell puts a great ball through. Mathieu Rizzetto runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
38.44
Dominique Pédros flicks a high pass forward. Medhi Chagot controls it well on his chest. Medhi Chagot shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
39.14
0-0Camille Dobo barges into Andre Antunes. The referee brings Camille Dobo to one side and gives him a warning! Andre Antunes stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.18
Madjid Fernandez knocks the ball forward to Frederic Louiron. Frederic Louiron makes a simple pass to Stephane Elzéard. Stephane Elzéard knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Msaddeck Deroin.
44.13
Jean-Marc Fanni sees Andre Antunes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andre Antunes passes the ball forward to Medhi Chagot. Medhi Chagot shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Lars Bierhoff.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Istres appear unchanged since the first half. Reims also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with FC Istres kicking off!
48.23
0-0Madjid Fernandez catches Medhi Chagot on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Medhi Chagot runs off the knock.
53.44
Medhi Chagot plays the ball forward to Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell takes it forward alone. Dominic Campbell lofts in a cross ball towards Mathieu Rizzetto. Mathieu Rizzetto connects with a diving header but it is deflected wide by Eric Hässler.
54.08
0-0Medhi Chagot takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Dominique Pédros is dispossessed by a tackle from Diego Laville.
57.38
Dominique Pédros knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell skips past Diego Laville! Dominic Campbell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
60.39
Sophiane Ecker threads the ball through to Stephane Elzéard. Stephane Elzéard finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
63.49
Camille Dobo knocks the ball to his team mate, Sophiane Ecker. Sophiane Ecker finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
65.23
1-0Msaddeck Deroin flicks a high pass forward. Medhi Chagot collects the pass. Medhi Chagot flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Campbell collects the pass. Dominic Campbell lofts in a cross ball towards Mathieu Rizzetto. Mathieu Rizzetto knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.35
Frederic Louiron threads a neat ball through to Eric Hässler. Eric Hässler flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephane Elzéard. Stephane Elzéard knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Msaddeck Deroin.
72.12
Andre Antunes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Andre Antunes plays a one-two with Medhi Chagot and rushes in on goal... Andre Antunes rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
73.22
Eric Hässler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Diego Laville. Diego Laville chips the ball to his team mate, Stephane Elzéard. Stephane Elzéard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.08
Roland Espatero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mamar Lambourde. Mamar Lambourde makes a simple pass, allowing Dominic Campbell to run into the box. Some good footwork from Dominic Campbell provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent block by Madjid Fernandez!
78.56
1-0Camille Dobo clumsily knocks into Andre Antunes. Camille Dobo is shown the yellow card! Andre Antunes grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
79.08
Roland Espatero launches a long ball forward into the other half. Dominic Campbell lofts in a cross ball towards Dominique Pédros. Dominique Pédros whips the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Lars Bierhoff had no chance!! Goal for FC Istres!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jannick Zanotti (GK)
6
2. Jean-Marc Fanni (DEF)
6
3. Msaddeck Deroin (DEF)
6
4. Roland Espatero (DEF)
6
5. Tomas Ferreira (DEF)
6
6. Dominique Pédros (MID)
8
7. Andre Antunes (MID)
8
8. Medhi Chagot (MID)
7
9. Dominic Campbell (ATT)
9
10. Mathieu Rizzetto (ATT)
8
11. Mamar Lambourde (ATT)
6
12. Lionel Pierre-Fanfan (GK)
0
13. Neil Banks (GK)
0
14. David Barbosa (ATT)
0
1. Lars Bierhoff (GK)
8
2. Madjid Fernandez (DEF)
5
3. Eric Hässler (DEF)
7
4. Diego Laville (DEF)
6
5. Frederic Louiron (DEF)
6
6. Kodjo Regnault (MID)
6
7. Camille Dobo (MID)
6
8. Darl Nijkamp (MID)
6
9. Hubert Sekli (MID)
6
10. Stephane Elzéard (ATT)
6
11. Sophiane Ecker (ATT)
6
12. Nicholas Savidan (ATT)
0
13. Edwin Devaux (GK)
0
14. Aziz Escayol (MID)
0