Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Bernard-Bardin where FC Istres play host to Reims. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Istres are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Reims appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ivone Aldegani.


0.00
FC Istres kick off and get the match underway!
2.44
Alberto Laquait barges into Gareth Kahn. The referee warns Alberto Laquait to calm down! Gareth Kahn grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
4.32
Humphrey Tuhuteru makes a beautiful solo run. Humphrey Tuhuteru shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
8.07
Roy Piqué threads a neat ball through to Samuel Bailly. Samuel Bailly flicks a high pass forward. Jean Nafti holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean Nafti shoots from distance but is denied by Christophe Brando. Excellent save.
9.55
Jean Nafti takes a short throw-in bringing Humphrey Tuhuteru into play. Humphrey Tuhuteru kicks a strong pass forward to Gareth Kahn. Gareth Kahn shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Christophe Brando.
11.01
Jose Javier Ortega takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Christophe Brando scoops up the ball.
16.16
Roy Piqué hits a low pass to Humphrey Tuhuteru. With great vision, Humphrey Tuhuteru plays the ball forward to Stanislas Le Frapper. Stanislas Le Frapper controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.47
Jean-Philippe Masson kicks a strong pass forward to Jean Nafti. Jean Nafti passes the ball forward to Stanislas Le Frapper. Stanislas Le Frapper knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Komian Carotti.
24.22
Jean-No‘l Modeste passes the ball forward to Luis-Clemente Ismaël. Luis-Clemente Ismaël tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
30.07
Micka‘l Hemdani pushes up the pitch. Micka‘l Hemdani kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-No‘l Modeste. Jean-No‘l Modeste knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Nicaise who gathers it comfortably.
34.49
Alberto Laquait kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Degn. Thomas Degn flicks a high pass forward. Corentin Hognon controls it well on his chest. Corentin Hognon shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but David Nicaise manages to gather it comfortably.
39.02
Thomas Degn sees space and advances. Thomas Degn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jean-Philippe Masson.
40.12
Humphrey Tuhuteru flicks a high ball forward to Jose Javier Ortega who gracefully takes it down. Jose Javier Ortega whips in a cross ball towards Gareth Kahn. Gareth Kahn is unmarked! He powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
42.15
Komian Carotti flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Degn collects the pass. Thomas Degn threads a neat ball through to Jean-No‘l Modeste. Jean-No‘l Modeste lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Degn. Thomas Degn whips the ball goalwards with his head. David Nicaise gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
45.00
Thomas Degn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lilian Bastien. Lilian Bastien lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Degn. Thomas Degn heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving David Nicaise with no chance!! Goal for FC Istres!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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 Reims kicking off!
51.06
Alberto Laquait barges into Gareth Kahn. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gareth Kahn stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.19
Humphrey Tuhuteru plays the ball forward to Stanislas Le Frapper. Stanislas Le Frapper shoots from distance. Solid save from Christophe Brando. What a great pair of hands!
57.50
Komian Carotti launches a long ball forward. Jordi Cas whips in a cross ball towards Luis-Clemente Ismaël. Luis-Clemente Ismaël connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
59.46
Alberto Laquait deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-No‘l Modeste. Jean-No‘l Modeste knocks in a cross ball towards Lilian Bastien. Lilian Bastien makes a looping header on goal. David Nicaise didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
66.42
Jose Javier Ortega makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Humphrey Tuhuteru. Humphrey Tuhuteru sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Christophe Brando.
67.54
Corner kick to Reims. Jose Javier Ortega plays it out to the edge of the box. Gonzalo Murati gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
69.32
Jean-No‘l Modeste threads a neat ball through to Thomas Degn. Thomas Degn whips in a cross ball towards Lilian Bastien. Lilian Bastien outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
72.28
Humphrey Tuhuteru deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Domenico Chavrondier. Domenico Chavrondier finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Christophe Brando.
73.38
Gonzalo Murati flicks a high ball forward to Thomas Degn who takes it down. Thomas Degn makes a probing pass to Lilian Bastien. Lilian Bastien whips in a cross ball towards Luis-Clemente Ismaël. Luis-Clemente Ismaël whips the ball goalwards with his head. David Nicaise didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
77.41
Humphrey Tuhuteru flicks a high pass forward. Gareth Kahn controls it well on his chest. Gareth Kahn tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
79.08
Komian Carotti makes a probing pass to Luis-Clemente Ismaël. Without breaking stride, Luis-Clemente Ismaël plays the ball forward to Jean-No‘l Modeste. Jean-No‘l Modeste lofts in a cross ball towards Corentin Hognon. Corentin Hognon is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
84.14
Thomas Degn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis-Clemente Ismaël. Luis-Clemente Ismaël whips in a cross ball towards Lilian Bastien. Lilian Bastien beats his man to it with a header. David Nicaise didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
85.21
Komian Carotti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Corentin Hognon. Corentin Hognon sees Thomas Degn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thomas Degn lofts in a cross ball towards Luis-Clemente Ismaël. With a superhuman jump, Luis-Clemente Ismaël connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
89.08
Alberto Laquait hits a low pass to Jordi Cas. Jordi Cas knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Degn. Thomas Degn powers a header at goal. The ball comes off Roy Piqué and the loose ball is cleared up field.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 10 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 52.3255813953488 vs 47.6744186046512
Play Area
Home team third: 30.23%, Midfield: 41.86%, Away team third: 27.91%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Thomas Degn of FC Istres

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
7
6
7. Thomas Degn (MID)
9
7
6
10. Jordi Cas (ATT)
6

12. Laurent Anolfo (DEF)
0
13. Fadel Boucher (MID)
0
14. Thomas Rubil (ATT)
0

8
3. Roy Piqué (DEF)
6
4. Miguel Pirri (DEF)
6
6. Jean Nafti (MID)
6
8. Samuel Bailly (MID)
6
9. Gareth Kahn (ATT)
6

0
0
0