Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Bernard-Bardin where FC Istres play host to Bastia. A crowd of 19,730 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Istres are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bastia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ahmed Diatta.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Istres are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bastia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ahmed Diatta.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Istres get the match underway!
3.14
0-0Medhi Chagot clumsily knocks into Felipe Castro. The referee warns Medhi Chagot to calm down! Felipe Castro runs off the knock.
4.19
0-1Damir Chelle flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Duran collects the pass. Sebastian Duran knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. Caminero. Romero P. Caminero directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.06
0-1Dominique Pédros barges into Torsten Töpfer. The referee calls over Dominique Pédros and shows him a yellow card! Torsten Töpfer runs off the knock.
12.12
Felipe Castro passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Romero P. Caminero. Romero P. Caminero lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Duran. Sebastian Duran rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
16.20
0-2Andre Antunes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominique Pédros. Dominique Pédros knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edmundo Guerrero.
20.33
Edmundo Guerrero knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Duran. Sebastian Duran knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.11
0-2Jean-Louis Abriel passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Rodolfo Verges. Rodolfo Verges whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Castro. Felipe Castro jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
27.15
Andre Antunes sees Dominic Campbell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dominic Campbell advances inside the box! Dominic Campbell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
28.02
0-2Giancarlo Mazzantini threads a neat ball through to Andre Antunes. Andre Antunes advances with the ball. Andre Antunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominique Pédros but the linesman indicates offside!
30.04
Medhi Chagot chips the ball to his team mate, Dominique Pédros. Dominique Pédros sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
32.28
0-2Medhi Chagot clumsily knocks into Damir Chelle. The referee brings Medhi Chagot to one side and gives him another warning! Damir Chelle grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
33.13
Guilherme Postiga flicks a high ball forward to Damir Chelle who takes it down. Damir Chelle deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Duran. Sebastian Duran makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Torsten Töpfer but he's offside!
34.18
0-2Guilherme Postiga threads a neat ball through to Felipe Castro. Felipe Castro brings the ball forward. Felipe Castro tries a spectacular long range effort but Jannick Zanotti is on top of it.
36.51
Torsten Töpfer kicks a strong pass forward to Romero P. Caminero. Romero P. Caminero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jannick Zanotti who gathers it comfortably.
38.15
Damir Chelle deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Duran. Sebastian Duran knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Rodolfo Verges is offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Istres appear unchanged since the first half. Bastia also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Istres players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Bastia kick off and get the second half underway!
47.09
Giancarlo Mazzantini takes it forward alone. Giancarlo Mazzantini knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
53.48
With some swift thinking, Dominique Pédros plays the ball forward to Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.02
Damir Chelle clumsily knocks into Medhi Chagot. The referee warns Damir Chelle to calm down! Medhi Chagot gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.57
Romero P. Caminero hacks Sidney Maraval from behind! Romero P. Caminero is shown the yellow card! Sidney Maraval stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.41
Andre Antunes sees space and advances. Andre Antunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.26
Jean-Marc Fanni comes in with a late challenge on Torsten Töpfer. The referee calls over Jean-Marc Fanni and warns him to calm down! Torsten Töpfer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.37
Felipe Castro takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Nils Palumbo. Nils Palumbo chips the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Postiga. Guilherme Postiga flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Verges controls it well on his chest. Rodolfo Verges knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Duran. Sebastian Duran connects with a diving header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
63.56
Torsten Töpfer passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Damir Chelle. Damir Chelle knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Verges. Rodolfo Verges makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Jannick Zanotti.
66.30
Dominique Pédros threads the ball through to Mamar Lambourde. Mamar Lambourde advances inside the box! Mamar Lambourde rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.53
2-2The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
72.39
Jean-Marc Fanni controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominique Pédros. Dominique Pédros flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Campbell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dominic Campbell edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Dominic Campbell provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
73.38
Medhi Chagot comes in with a late challenge on Felipe Castro. Medhi Chagot is given yet another warning by the referee! Felipe Castro stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.57
Medhi Chagot flicks a high pass forward. Dominique Pédros collects the pass. Dominique Pédros sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
78.04
Rodolfo Verges comes in with a late challenge on Sidney Maraval. The referee warns Rodolfo Verges to calm down! Sidney Maraval stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.53
Torsten Töpfer flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. Caminero controls it well on his chest. Romero P. Caminero whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Verges. Rodolfo Verges jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
87.45
Jean-Louis Abriel flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Verges. Rodolfo Verges knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marc Bassila.
89.42
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
Medhi Chagot flicks the ball to his team mate, Mathieu Rizzetto. Mathieu Rizzetto finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The referee whistles 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. Sidney Maraval (DEF)
6
4. Giancarlo Mazzantini (DEF)
7
5. Marc Bassila (DEF)
6
6. Dominique Pédros (MID)
6
7. Andre Antunes (MID)
7
8. Medhi Chagot (MID)
6
9. Dominic Campbell (ATT)
9
10. Mathieu Rizzetto (ATT)
6
11. Mamar Lambourde (ATT)
8
12. Lionel Pierre-Fanfan (GK)
0
13. Neil Banks (GK)
0
14. David Barbosa (ATT)
0
1. Schumann Friio (MID)
6
2. Nils Palumbo (DEF)
6
3. Jean-Louis Abriel (DEF)
6
4. Guilherme Postiga (DEF)
7
5. Felipe Castro (MID)
6
6. Damir Chelle (MID)
6
7. Torsten Töpfer (MID)
6
8. Edmundo Guerrero (MID)
6
9. Rodolfo Verges (ATT)
6
10. Romero P. Caminero (ATT)
8
11. Sebastian Duran (ATT)
9
12. Fouad Boukhari (MID)
0
13. Gary Lowe (DEF)
0
14. Miguel Leon (ATT)
0