Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stade Armand Cesari where Bastia play RC Strasbourg in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Bastia and RC Strasbourg are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Wallème.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Bastia and RC Strasbourg are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Wallème.
0.00
0-0RC Strasbourg start the match!
3.36
0-0Sergio C. Rodriguez hits a low pass to Gustavo Aguirre. Gustavo Aguirre flicks a high pass forward. Tomasz Papin collects the pass. Tomasz Papin finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Marcel Montero effortlessly smothers it!
4.18
0-0Fausto Centurioni sees Abdoulaye Soro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Abdoulaye Soro whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Lopez. Daniel Lopez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Rafik Zugna clears it off the line with his head!
6.17
Fausto Centurioni plays the ball forward to Daniel Lopez. Daniel Lopez knocks in a cross ball towards Steffen Kvarme. Steffen Kvarme makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
14.16
Florian Gleisenstein decides to run forward with the ball. Florian Gleisenstein chips the ball to his team mate, Sherif Battles. Sherif Battles hits a low pass to Dietmar Sammer. Dietmar Sammer strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Emilio López gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
16.22
Florian Gleisenstein makes a simple pass to Manuele Moretti. Manuele Moretti knocks the ball forward to Abassi Dacourt. Abassi Dacourt runs straight at the defence! Abassi Dacourt cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent block by Alpay Izzet!
18.20
0-0Showing composure, Manuele Moretti plays the ball forward to Sherif Battles. Sherif Battles shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
21.18
Paul Niven runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Paul Niven shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
22.14
0-0With wonderful vision, Paul Niven plays the ball forward to Abassi Dacourt. Abassi Dacourt knocks the ball forward to Sherif Battles but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
24.33
With a delightful solo run, Gustavo Aguirre stretches the opposition's defence. Gustavo Aguirre shoots from outside the area but is denied by Marcel Montero. Excellent save.
27.12
Giampietro Orlando flicks a high ball forward to Gustavo Aguirre who takes it down. Gustavo Aguirre hits a low pass to Daniel Lopez. Daniel Lopez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomasz Papin but he's offside!
30.32
Orestis Nikolaidis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gustavo Aguirre. Gustavo Aguirre threads a neat ball through to Abdoulaye Soro. Abdoulaye Soro plays a sublime one-two with Tomasz Papin and races in on goal... Abdoulaye Soro shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
32.13
Orestis Nikolaidis arcs the ball upfield. Tomasz Papin rushes past Greg Charlton! Tomasz Papin side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Marcel Montero. Excellent save.
34.20
Manuele Moretti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Zinedine Lucca. Zinedine Lucca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Sammer but the linesman indicates offside!
36.19
1-0Gustavo Aguirre sees Daniel Lopez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Lopez whips in a cross ball towards Steffen Kvarme. Steffen Kvarme is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.38
Seeing Manuele Moretti's run, Paul Niven quickly throws the ball into his path. Manuele Moretti plays the ball forward to Zinedine Lucca. Zinedine Lucca runs straight at the defence! Zinedine Lucca muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Alpay Izzet.
43.21
1-0Corner kick to RC Strasbourg. Paul Niven plays it short to Dietmar Sammer. Dietmar Sammer rockets a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
44.48
Manuele Moretti decides to run forward with the ball. Manuele Moretti skips past Orestis Nikolaidis! Some silky footwork from Manuele Moretti provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
Sergio C. Rodriguez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gustavo Aguirre. Without breaking stride, Gustavo Aguirre plays the ball forward to Daniel Lopez. Daniel Lopez knocks in a cross ball towards Abdoulaye Soro. Abdoulaye Soro finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Antoine Lecocq steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bastia appear unchanged since the first half. RC Strasbourg also appear unchanged since the first half. The RC Strasbourg players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Bastia kick off!
47.13
1-0Dietmar Sammer barges into Giampietro Orlando. Dietmar Sammer is shown the yellow card! Giampietro Orlando hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.16
With vision, Gustavo Aguirre picks a pass forward to Daniel Lopez. Daniel Lopez tries a spectacular long range effort. Marcel Montero gets down and covers it.
49.21
Alpay Izzet threads a neat ball through to Gustavo Aguirre. Gustavo Aguirre advances with the ball. Gustavo Aguirre lofts in a cross ball towards Abdoulaye Soro. Abdoulaye Soro makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
59.32
Gustavo Aguirre passes the ball forward to Steffen Kvarme. Steffen Kvarme knocks in a cross ball towards Tomasz Papin. Tomasz Papin makes a convincing header. Marcel Montero is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
63.10
Alpay Izzet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gustavo Aguirre. Gustavo Aguirre deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steffen Kvarme. Steffen Kvarme plays a quick one-two with Tomasz Papin and rushes in on goal... Steffen Kvarme shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.24
Gustavo Aguirre makes a probing pass to Steffen Kvarme. Steffen Kvarme knocks in a cross ball towards Tomasz Papin. Tomasz Papin makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Marcel Montero!
71.08
Florian Gleisenstein volleys a long ball forward. Zinedine Lucca passes the ball forward but Abassi Dacourt is offside!
72.16
Paul Niven controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Abassi Dacourt. Abassi Dacourt knocks in a cross ball towards Sherif Battles. Sherif Battles connects with a diving header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
73.46
3-0Paul Niven flicks a high pass forward. Dietmar Sammer controls it well on his chest. Dietmar Sammer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.55
Gustavo Aguirre changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gustavo Aguirre lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Lopez. Daniel Lopez makes a looping header on goal. Marcel Montero is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
78.23
Sergio C. Rodriguez pushes up the pitch. Sergio C. Rodriguez hits a low pass to Steffen Kvarme. Steffen Kvarme whips in a cross ball towards Abdoulaye Soro. Abdoulaye Soro beats his man to it with a header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.36
Gustavo Aguirre threads the ball through to Abdoulaye Soro. Abdoulaye Soro lofts in a cross ball towards Tomasz Papin. Tomasz Papin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
81.51
Sergio C. Rodriguez kicks a strong pass forward to Fausto Centurioni. Fausto Centurioni threads a neat ball through to Daniel Lopez. Daniel Lopez knocks in a cross ball towards Abdoulaye Soro. Abdoulaye Soro makes a looping header on goal. Marcel Montero effortlessly punches it away to safety.
83.26
4-0Antoine Lecocq clumsily knocks into Tomasz Papin. The referee warns Antoine Lecocq to calm down! Tomasz Papin runs off the knock.
84.01
Greg Charlton flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Niven. Paul Niven threads the ball through to Abassi Dacourt. Abassi Dacourt shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
85.50
Gustavo Aguirre clumsily knocks into Paul Niven. The referee calls over Gustavo Aguirre and warns him to calm down! Paul Niven stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Paul Niven flicks a high ball forward to Abassi Dacourt who takes it down. Abassi Dacourt plays a quick one-two with Zinedine Lucca and rushes in on goal... Abassi Dacourt rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Emilio López easily smothers it!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Steffen Kvarme 36, 63 Tomasz Papin 59 Daniel Lopez 76 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Emilio López (GK)
6
2. Alpay Izzet (DEF)
6
3. Sergio C. Rodriguez (DEF)
6
4. Giampietro Orlando (DEF)
6
5. Orestis Nikolaidis (DEF)
6
6. Fausto Centurioni (MID)
6
7. Gustavo Aguirre (MID)
9
8. Daniel Lopez (ATT)
8
9. Steffen Kvarme (ATT)
9
10. Abdoulaye Soro (ATT)
6
11. Tomasz Papin (ATT)
8
12. Marinos Dabizas (DEF)
0
13. Manuel Malicki (DEF)
0
14. Craig Collins (DEF)
0
1. Marcel Montero (GK)
8
2. Greg Charlton (DEF)
6
3. Antoine Lecocq (DEF)
6
4. Florian Gleisenstein (DEF)
6
5. Rafik Zugna (DEF)
6
6. Manuele Moretti (MID)
7
7. Paul Niven (MID)
6
8. Sherif Battles (ATT)
6
9. Abassi Dacourt (ATT)
6
10. Dietmar Sammer (ATT)
5
11. Zinedine Lucca (MID)
6
12. Wahid Brahami (MID)
0
13. Mario Vieira (MID)
0
14. Nwankwo Drake (GK)
0