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Match Report

Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stade Francois-Coty where AC Ajaccio play host to Troyes Aube Champagne. A crowd of 12,470 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both AC Ajaccio and Troyes Aube Champagne are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Yann Smertin.


0.00
The first half starts with AC Ajaccio kicking off!
4.46
Jorge Teixeira hits a low pass to Guilherme Lima. Guilherme Lima makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Sergio Castro. Sergio Castro shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.31
Hugo Medina knocks the ball forward to Pablo Segarra. Pablo Segarra knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Farid Chagot who gathers it comfortably.
20.52
Filippo Pinzi makes a probing pass to Pablo Segarra. Pablo Segarra skips past Geoffroy Ramé! Pablo Segarra shoots from just inside the box. Farid Chagot gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
27.51
Jose Flores passes the ball forward to Geoffroy Ramé. Geoffroy Ramé knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gonzalo Squillaci.
28.53
Roland Philippe hacks Kamal Samson from behind! The referee calls over Roland Philippe and shows him a yellow card! Kamal Samson runs off the knock.
33.36
Geoffroy Ramé knocks the ball forward to Guilherme Lima. Guilherme Lima finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
34.14
Jose Flores knocks the ball forward to Guilherme Lima. Guilherme Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Castro. Sergio Castro finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
40.28
Filippo Pinzi changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Filippo Pinzi plays a quick one-two with Hugo Medina and rushes in on goal... Filippo Pinzi strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Farid Chagot gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
42.45
Felipe Cruz makes a strong solo run forward. Felipe Cruz makes a probing pass to Jose Flores. Jose Flores knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kamal Samson.
44.25
Geoffroy Ramé flicks a high pass forward to Guilherme Lima who brings the ball under control. Guilherme Lima controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
45.00
Jorge Teixeira chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Flores. Jose Flores makes a beautiful solo run. Jose Flores threads a neat, attacking ball through to Guilherme Lima. Guilherme Lima side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Denis Hiroux's leg.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Ajaccio appear unchanged since the first half. Troyes Aube Champagne also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Troyes Aube Champagne kick off the second half!
51.27
Yann Manard knocks the ball forward to Guilherme Lima. Guilherme Lima whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Castro. Sergio Castro shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
53.48
With some swift thinking, Filippo Pinzi plays the ball forward to Richard Bailey. Richard Bailey shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Farid Chagot.
63.57
Jose Flores decides to run forward with the ball. Jose Flores makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Guilherme Lima. Guilherme Lima side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Carlos Mayer reads it well. He makes it look easy!
65.56
Seeing a gap ahead, Denis Hiroux plays the ball forward to Pablo Segarra. Pablo Segarra finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
66.41
Filippo Pinzi clumsily knocks into Felipe Cruz. The referee calls over Filippo Pinzi and shows him a yellow card! Felipe Cruz runs off the knock.
67.30
Jose Flores flicks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Lima. Guilherme Lima knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.33
Jose Flores sees Sergio Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sergio Castro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gonzalo Squillaci.
73.04
Richard Bailey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Segarra. Pablo Segarra shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.09
Jose Flores barges into Hugo Medina. The referee warns Jose Flores to calm down! Hugo Medina gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.51
Stanley Swift surges forward with the ball. Stanley Swift kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Medina. Hugo Medina whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Segarra. Pablo Segarra connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
85.28
Denis Hiroux brings the ball forward. Denis Hiroux whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Segarra. Pablo Segarra connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Farid Chagot manages to gather it effortlessly.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 52 vs 48
Play Area
Home team third: 22.67%, Midfield: 53.33%, Away team third: 24.00%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sergio Castro of AC Ajaccio

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Farid Chagot (GK)
7
6
3. Felipe Cruz (DEF)
7
6
5. Julian Potts (DEF)
6
6. Yann Manard (MID)
6
6
8. Jose Flores (MID)
7
5
10. Guilherme Lima (ATT)
8
11. Sergio Castro (ATT)
9

12. Eddie Black (ATT)
0
14. Artur Barros (MID)
0

1. Carlos Mayer (GK)
7
6
3. Kamal Samson (DEF)
6
4. Stanley Swift (DEF)
6
6. Denis Hiroux (MID)
6
6
8. Filippo Pinzi (MID)
6
6
10. Hugo Medina (ATT)
6
11. Pablo Segarra (ATT)
8

13. Willy Marlet (ATT)
0
14. Abassi Baudet (MID)
0