Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade de lAbbé-Deschamps where Auxerre play host to Dijon in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Auxerre are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Dijon appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Rodrigue Toursel.


0.00
Auxerre kick off the first half!
4.35
Mansour Fabbra hacks Bas de Vries from behind! The referee warns Mansour Fabbra to calm down! Bas de Vries stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.03
Bruno Foé barges into Soufiane Gohel. Bruno Foé is shown the yellow card! Soufiane Gohel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.34
Bas de Vries brings the ball forward. Bas de Vries shoots from outside the area but Jan Goossen is on top of it.
12.43
Daniel Marques passes the ball forward to Mansour Fabbra. Mansour Fabbra knocks the ball forward to Richard Gallacher. Richard Gallacher shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
14.17
David Ait Atmane barges into Jero Chalier. David Ait Atmane is warned by the referee! Jero Chalier runs off the knock.
16.53
Daniel Marques controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eugne Delmotte. Eugne Delmotte sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.32
Mansour Fabbra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manfa Boudarene. Manfa Boudarene threads a neat ball through to Richard Gallacher. Richard Gallacher runs straight at the defence! Richard Gallacher shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Auxerre!
26.18
Bas de Vries flicks a high pass forward. Marc Ginola holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marc Ginola knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Micka‘l Regnault.
36.09
Eugne Delmotte flicks a high ball forward to Jero Chalier who takes it down. Jero Chalier knocks in a cross ball towards Eugne Delmotte. Eugne Delmotte finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
38.21
Manuel Clement pushes mid-way up the pitch. Manuel Clement laces a through ball forward to Jero Chalier. Jero Chalier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugne Delmotte but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Auxerre appear unchanged since the first half. Dijon also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Dijon kicking off!
51.50
Mamar Mate chips the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Durand. Sylvain Durand lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Ginola. With a superhuman jump, Marc Ginola connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
53.07
Bas de Vries makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Ginola. Marc Ginola shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
54.51
Aboubacar Pichot flicks a high pass forward. Bas de Vries holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bas de Vries flicks a high ball forward to Sylvain Durand who takes it down. Sylvain Durand finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Jan Goossen!
55.18
Mansour Fabbra kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Gallacher. Richard Gallacher knocks the ball forward to Eugne Delmotte but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
59.56
Mansour Fabbra flicks a high pass forward. Micka‘l Regnault holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Micka‘l Regnault surges forward with the ball. Micka‘l Regnault knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pascal Abbas who gathers it comfortably.
65.04
Steve Dugarry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mansour Fabbra. Mansour Fabbra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugne Delmotte. Eugne Delmotte shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
66.39
Daniel Marques knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Gallacher. Richard Gallacher shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
72.35
Bas de Vries threads a neat ball through to Marc Ginola. Marc Ginola advances inside the box! Marc Ginola cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
75.41
Don Hansen kicks a strong pass forward to Bas de Vries. Bas de Vries passes the ball forward to Sylvain Durand. Sylvain Durand knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Manuel Clement.
84.42
Daniel Marques makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jero Chalier. Jero Chalier controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Richard Gallacher through on goal. Richard Gallacher looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.56
Manuel Clement passes the ball forward to Daniel Marques. Daniel Marques threads the ball through to Jero Chalier. Jero Chalier shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
Mamar Mate controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Ait Atmane. David Ait Atmane knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Ginola. Marc Ginola finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 55 vs 45
Play Area
Home team third: 32.50%, Midfield: 43.75%, Away team third: 23.75%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Bas de Vries of Dijon

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Jan Goossen (GK)
7
2. Bruno Foé (DEF)
5
7
5. Steve Dugarry (DEF)
6
8
7
7
10. Jero Chalier (ATT)
7
9

13. Jimmy Chagot (GK)
0
14. Komian Barul (MID)
0

1. Pascal Abbas (GK)
6
3. Don Hansen (DEF)
6
6
7. Mamar Mate (MID)
6
8. Bas de Vries (MID)
9
6
10. Sylvain Durand (ATT)
6
11. Marc Ginola (ATT)
6

12. Johan Lamouchi (ATT)
0
13. Bruno Lopes (GK)
0
14. Valerien Robin (ATT)
0