Match Report

0.00 0-0

The whistle blows and Bastia kick off!

2.17 0-0

Dominique Pédros plays the ball forward to Cedric Thomert. Cedric Thomert shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!

3.38 0-0

Damir Chelle flicks a high pass forward. Gionatha De Sanctis collects the pass. Gionatha De Sanctis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

4.30 0-0

Juan-Carlos Vazquez flicks a high pass forward to Nils Palumbo who brings the ball under control. Nils Palumbo makes a probing pass to Torsten Töpfer. Torsten Töpfer whips in a cross ball towards Gionatha De Sanctis. Gionatha De Sanctis outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Jannick Zanotti punches it away to safety.

6.32 0-0

Dominique Pédros makes a simple pass to Cedric Thomert. Cedric Thomert knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

9.49 1-0

Dominique Pédros flicks a high pass forward. Cedric Thomert controls it well on his chest. Cedric Thomert plays a one-two with Emmanuel Domi and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Cedric Thomert provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Cedric Bayle had no chance!! Goal for FC Istres!

16.16 1-0

Craig Mcgovern makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andre Antunes. Andre Antunes makes a beautiful solo run. Andre Antunes deftly passes the ball to Emmanuel Domi, releasing him through on goal. Emmanuel Domi shoots from just inside the box his aim is horrendously poor!

21.14 1-0

With a delightful solo run, Damir Chelle stretches the opposition's defence. Damir Chelle knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.

22.23 1-0

Torsten Töpfer flicks a high ball forward to Gionatha De Sanctis who takes it down. Gionatha De Sanctis shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!

34.35 1-0

Alexandre Postiga sees Andre Antunes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andre Antunes advances inside the box! Andre Antunes strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!

44.45 1-0

Sidney Maraval comes in with a late challenge on Damir Chelle. The referee brings Sidney Maraval to one side and gives him a warning! Damir Chelle gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.

45.00 1-1

Edmundo Guerrero flicks the ball to his team mate, Torsten Töpfer. Torsten Töpfer knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Guerrero. Edmundo Guerrero outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!

45.00 1-1

The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

45.00 1-1

The whistle blows and FC Istres get the second half underway!

47.24 1-1

Craig Mcgovern threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Postiga. Alexandre Postiga sees Dominique Pédros in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dominique Pédros knocks the ball forward to Emmanuel Domi but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!

53.12 1-1

Torsten Töpfer kicks a strong pass forward to Romero P. Caminero. Romero P. Caminero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jean-Marc Fanni.

54.36 1-1

Nils Palumbo knocks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Guerrero. Edmundo Guerrero chips the ball to his team mate, Damir Chelle. Damir Chelle plays a quick one-two with Romero P. Caminero and rushes in on goal... Damir Chelle takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!

55.18 2-1

Dominique Pédros kicks a strong pass forward to Mathieu Rizzetto. Mathieu Rizzetto plays a scrappy one-two with Emmanuel Domi and stumbles forward towards the goal... Mathieu Rizzetto shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!

59.15 2-1

Juan-Carlos Vazquez chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-Louis Abriel. Jean-Louis Abriel knocks the ball to his team mate, Yves-A. Ribeiro. Yves-A. Ribeiro finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Jannick Zanotti. Excellent save.

63.38 2-1

Craig Mcgovern catches Gionatha De Sanctis on the ankles. The referee calls over Craig Mcgovern and shows him a yellow card! Gionatha De Sanctis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

65.34 2-1

Nils Palumbo hits a low pass to Romero P. Caminero. Romero P. Caminero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jannick Zanotti manages to gather it.

67.25 2-1

Yves-A. Ribeiro knocks the ball forward to Romero P. Caminero. Romero P. Caminero whips in a cross ball towards Edmundo Guerrero. Edmundo Guerrero beats his man to it with a header but somehow Jannick Zanotti manages to keep it out.

71.01 2-1

Nils Palumbo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Torsten Töpfer. Torsten Töpfer brings the ball forward. Torsten Töpfer lofts in a cross ball towards Gionatha De Sanctis. With a superhuman jump, Gionatha De Sanctis connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!

73.04 2-1

Dominique Pédros hacks Torsten Töpfer from behind! The referee calls over Dominique Pédros and warns him to calm down! Torsten Töpfer stretches but gets up unharmed.

77.58 2-1

Bastia have made 2 substitutions with Tony Mans replacing Romero P. Caminero and Vasco Andrade replacing Albert Calvo and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.

79.42 2-1

Torsten Töpfer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Damir Chelle. Damir Chelle knocks in a cross ball towards Tony Mans. Tony Mans flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!

83.15 3-1

Giancarlo Mazzantini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sidney Maraval. Sidney Maraval controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andre Antunes. Andre Antunes plays a quick one-two with Cedric Thomert and rushes in on goal... Andre Antunes takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Andre Antunes!

89.31 3-1

Andre Antunes barges into Damir Chelle. The referee calls over Andre Antunes and shows him a yellow card! Damir Chelle is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.

90.00 3-1

Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!