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Match Report

Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Bernard-Bardin where FC Istres play TSV 1860 München in this European Champions League game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Istres are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while TSV 1860 München appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by .


0.00
FC Istres kick off and get the match underway!
3.27
Didier Coulibaly barges into John Young. Didier Coulibaly is warned by the referee! John Young stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.02
Alfredo Roman passes the ball forward to James Wright. James Wright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.50
Seth Owen threads a neat ball through to Jordi Cas. Jordi Cas lofts in a cross ball towards Seth Owen. Seth Owen gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Callum McGrory had no chance!! Goal for FC Istres!
20.22
Martin Streich catches Marc Soetaers on the ankles. Martin Streich is shown the yellow card! Marc Soetaers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.52
Alfredo Roman advances with the ball. Alfredo Roman knocks in a cross ball towards John Young. John Young fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but Christophe Brando is on top of it.
22.13
Alfredo Roman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, James Wright. James Wright shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Christophe Brando!
24.02
Florian Kauder comes in with a late challenge on Kemal Brooking. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kemal Brooking grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.57
Stefan Rohrschneider chips the ball to his team mate, James Wright. James Wright knocks in a cross ball towards Florian Kauder. Florian Kauder flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Christophe Brando had no chance!! Goal for TSV 1860 München!
33.09
Rafael Sousa threads a neat ball through to John Young. John Young whips in a cross ball towards Florian Kauder. Florian Kauder gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Christophe Brando!
36.07
Thomas Degn passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Marc Soetaers. Marc Soetaers plays a one-two with Kenichi Kobayashi and rushes in on goal... Marc Soetaers cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.09
Kemal Brooking kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Degn. With great imagination, Thomas Degn picks a pass forward to Luis-Clemente Ismaël. Luis-Clemente Ismaël knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Kenichi Kobayashi is offside!
44.47
Alfredo Roman flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Rohrschneider collects the pass. Stefan Rohrschneider controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Florian Kauder through on goal. Florian Kauder tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Christophe Brando had no chance!! Goal for TSV 1860 München!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Istres appear unchanged since the first half. TSV 1860 München also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
TSV 1860 München kick off and get the second half underway!
47.33
Thomas Degn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Soetaers. Marc Soetaers lofts in a cross ball towards Kenichi Kobayashi. Kenichi Kobayashi makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.31
Didier Coulibaly chips the ball to his team mate, Seth Owen. Seeing a gap ahead, Seth Owen plays the ball forward to Marc Soetaers. Marc Soetaers shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
53.20
Hauke Seibert flicks a high pass forward to David Meidt who brings the ball under control. David Meidt tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
55.15
Thomas Degn threads a neat ball through to Marc Soetaers. Marc Soetaers passes the ball forward to Luis-Clemente Ismaël. Luis-Clemente Ismaël shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.43
TSV 1860 München have made a substitution with Romero P. Martinez replacing Alfredo Roman .
61.48
Romero P. Martinez passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of John Young. John Young cuts inside the box! John Young takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Christophe Brando!
67.35
Seth Owen flicks a high pass forward to Thomas Degn who brings the ball under control. Thomas Degn tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
72.02
Didier Coulibaly plays a long ball forward. Kenichi Kobayashi knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jordi Cas is offside!
75.13
Martin Streich flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Rohrschneider who takes it down. Stefan Rohrschneider threads the ball through to John Young. John Young controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Christophe Brando manages to gather it.
77.36
Thomas Degn clumsily knocks into Romero P. Martinez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Romero P. Martinez stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.23
Stuart Gilchrist clumsily knocks into Alberto Laquait. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alberto Laquait runs off the knock.
83.39
Rafael Sousa flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Streich. Martin Streich sees space and advances. Martin Streich finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Christophe Brando.
84.18
James Wright takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Hauke Seibert looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
85.46
Thomas Degn flicks a high pass forward. Seth Owen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seth Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Degn. Thomas Degn connects with a diving header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.16
Martin Streich makes a probing pass to Stefan Rohrschneider. Stefan Rohrschneider whips in a cross ball towards Hauke Seibert. Hauke Seibert is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 4 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 10
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 3
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 45.4545454545455 vs 54.5454545454545
Play Area
Home team third: 31.82%, Midfield: 42.42%, Away team third: 25.76%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marc Soetaers of FC Istres

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
6
5. Yann Hebert (DEF)
6
6. Seth Owen (MID)
8
7. Thomas Degn (MID)
6
9. Marc Soetaers (ATT)
9
10. Jordi Cas (ATT)
6

12. Laurent Anolfo (DEF)
0
14. Corentin Hognon (ATT)
0

2. Rafael Sousa (DEF)
6
6
5. David Meidt (MID)
6
6. Alfredo Roman (MID)
7
8. Hauke Seibert (MID)
6
9. John Young (ATT)
6
10. Florian Kauder (ATT)
8
11. James Wright (ATT)
6

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