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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Bernard-Bardin where FC Istres play host to Amiens. A crowd of 19,024 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Istres are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Amiens appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Julien Gomis.


0.00
Amiens kick off and get the first half underway!
2.16
Fouad El-Karkouri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Degn. Thomas Degn shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
4.32
Alfredo Soto threads the ball through to Gary Dublin. Gary Dublin whips in a cross ball towards Guillaume Azzopardi. Guillaume Azzopardi beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Christophe Brando!
6.36
Thomas Degn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fouad El-Karkouri. Fouad El-Karkouri plays a quick one-two with Jordi Cas and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Fouad El-Karkouri provides some space. He shoots at goal. Solid save from Tommy Gerrard.
9.43
Thomas Degn kicks a strong pass forward to Luis-Clemente Ismaël. Luis-Clemente Ismaël whips in a cross ball towards Jordi Cas. Jordi Cas fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but Tommy Gerrard is on top of it.
10.01
Thomas Degn passes the ball forward to Marc Soetaers. Marc Soetaers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.13
Fouad El-Karkouri kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Soetaers. Marc Soetaers knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Degn. Thomas Degn fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Tommy Gerrard with no chance!! Goal for FC Istres!
21.48
Laurent Anolfo flicks a high pass forward. Jordi Cas collects the pass. Jordi Cas edges inside the box! Jordi Cas comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
24.37
Fouad El-Karkouri darts forward. Fouad El-Karkouri makes a great pass forward. Jordi Cas runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
26.56
Doru Mircea runs forward with the ball. Doru Mircea darts forward. Doru Mircea lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Soetaers. Marc Soetaers connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Wonderful reactions from Tommy Gerrard keeps it out!
34.18
Thomas Degn flicks a high pass forward to Jordi Cas who brings the ball under control. Jordi Cas passes the ball forward to Fouad El-Karkouri. Some silky footwork from Fouad El-Karkouri provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Tommy Gerrard had no chance!! Goal for FC Istres!
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. Amiens also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Istres start the second half!
47.17
Thomas Degn flicks a high ball forward to Luis-Clemente Ismaël who gracefully takes it down. Luis-Clemente Ismaël whips in a cross ball towards Jordi Cas. Jordi Cas knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
48.42
Benoit Quiévreux flicks a high pass forward. Marc-Vivien Pierre-Fanfan controls it well on his chest. Marc-Vivien Pierre-Fanfan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Doru Mircea.
49.14
Thomas Degn makes a probing pass to Luis-Clemente Ismaël. Luis-Clemente Ismaël knocks in a cross ball towards Jordi Cas. Jordi Cas gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jordi Cas!
54.33
Johny Guyader threads the ball through to Alfredo Soto. Alfredo Soto shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
55.43
Menno Van Vossen advances with the ball. Menno Van Vossen sees a break and surges forward. Menno Van Vossen whips in a cross ball towards Jacques Subiat. Jacques Subiat connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.29
Johny Guyader advances with the ball. Johny Guyader flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc-Vivien Pierre-Fanfan. Marc-Vivien Pierre-Fanfan knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Dublin. Gary Dublin beats his man to it with a header. Christophe Brando is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.09
FC Istres appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
61.28
Menno Van Vossen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Dublin. Gary Dublin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christophe Brando who gathers it comfortably.
63.53
Johny Guyader flicks a high pass forward to Alfredo Soto who brings the ball under control. Alfredo Soto threads the ball through to Gary Dublin. Gary Dublin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.34
Marc-Vivien Pierre-Fanfan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillaume Azzopardi. Guillaume Azzopardi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
66.25
Alfredo Soto flicks a high pass forward to Jacques Subiat who brings the ball under control. Jacques Subiat shoots from distance but somehow Christophe Brando manages to keep it out.
71.49
Menno Van Vossen threads the ball through to Guillaume Azzopardi. Guillaume Azzopardi flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Mcinnes. Craig Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christophe Brando who gathers it comfortably.
72.07
Laurent Anolfo plays a long ball forward. Luis-Clemente Ismaël threads a neat ball through to Marc Soetaers. Marc Soetaers comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
75.00
Thomas Degn knocks the ball forward to Fouad El-Karkouri. Fouad El-Karkouri cuts inside the box! Fouad El-Karkouri tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Fouad El-Karkouri!
81.32
Kenichi Kobayashi chips the ball to his team mate, Luis-Clemente Ismaël. Luis-Clemente Ismaël knocks in a cross ball towards Kenichi Kobayashi. Kenichi Kobayashi outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Tommy Gerrard is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
87.04
Johny Guyader passes the ball forward to Craig Mcinnes. Craig Mcinnes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc-Vivien Pierre-Fanfan. Marc-Vivien Pierre-Fanfan finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
89.53
Laurent Anolfo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Degn. Thomas Degn chips the ball to his team mate, Fouad El-Karkouri. Fouad El-Karkouri knocks in a cross ball towards Kenichi Kobayashi. Kenichi Kobayashi directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 6 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 12 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 53.8461538461538 vs 46.1538461538462
Play Area
Home team third: 26.92%, Midfield: 44.87%, Away team third: 28.21%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fouad El-Karkouri of FC Istres

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
6
5. Doru Mircea (DEF)
6
7. Thomas Degn (MID)
8
9. Jordi Cas (ATT)
8
10. Marc Soetaers (ATT)
6

12. Alberto Laquait (DEF)
0
13. Seth Owen (MID)
0
14. Corentin Hognon (ATT)
0

7
3. Johny Guyader (DEF)
6
6. Alfredo Soto (MID)
6
8. Craig Mcinnes (MID)
6
9. Gary Dublin (ATT)
7
11. Jacques Subiat (ATT)
6

12. Alex Mason (MID)
0
13. Daniel Calvo (MID)
0
14. Torsten Streich (DEF)
0