Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Stade La Meinau where RC Strasbourg play host to Chamois Niortais. A crowd of 17,389 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RC Strasbourg are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Chamois Niortais appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Sommeil.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RC Strasbourg are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Chamois Niortais appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Sommeil.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Chamois Niortais kick off!
8.12
0-0Edmundo Dominguez knocks the ball forward to Vincenzo Rahn. Vincenzo Rahn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.52
0-0Alex Glass flicks a high ball forward to Albert Lopez who takes it down. Albert Lopez cuts inside the box! Albert Lopez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
10.30
0-0With some swift thinking, Numo Colling plays the ball forward to Albert Lopez. Albert Lopez hits a low pass to Richard Boucher. Some good footwork from Richard Boucher provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
14.45
Paulo Costa makes an attacking run forward. Paulo Costa shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Nwankwo Drake manages to gather it.
15.12
0-0Dietmar Sammer barges into Dambou Duarte. The referee brings Dietmar Sammer to one side and gives him a warning! Dambou Duarte hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.37
Seeing a gap ahead, Numo Colling plays the ball forward to Albert Lopez. Albert Lopez knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Boucher. With a superhuman jump, Richard Boucher connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
21.29
Quim Postiga takes it forward alone. Quim Postiga flicks a high pass forward. Aboubacar Neveu controls it well on his chest. Aboubacar Neveu whips in a cross ball towards Richard Boucher. Richard Boucher whips the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
22.27
Quim Postiga laces a weighted ball forward to Numo Colling. Showing composure, Numo Colling laces a through ball forward to Aboubacar Neveu. Aboubacar Neveu whips in a cross ball towards Albert Lopez. Albert Lopez beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
26.28
Alex Glass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert Lopez. Albert Lopez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Nwankwo Drake reads it well. Great save!
27.18
Numo Colling kicks a strong pass forward to Aboubacar Neveu. Aboubacar Neveu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.14
Quim Postiga flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Costa collects the pass. Paulo Costa chips the ball to his team mate, Albert Lopez. Albert Lopez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
32.08
Quim Postiga kicks a strong pass forward to Numo Colling. Numo Colling makes a simple pass to Albert Lopez. Albert Lopez shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
36.41
Numo Colling flicks a high ball forward to Aboubacar Neveu who takes it down. Aboubacar Neveu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.24
Manuele Moretti comes in with a late challenge on Paulo Costa. The referee warns Manuele Moretti to calm down! Paulo Costa stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.21
Numo Colling sees Albert Lopez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Albert Lopez whips in a cross ball towards Richard Boucher. Richard Boucher fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Nwankwo Drake punches it away to safety.
44.52
0-0Richard Boucher comes in with a late challenge on Antoine Lecocq. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Antoine Lecocq runs off the knock.
45.00
Dambou Duarte hits a low pass to Numo Colling. Numo Colling threads a neat ball through to Aboubacar Neveu. Aboubacar Neveu tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Nwankwo Drake.
45.00
0-0Corner kick to Chamois Niortais. Alex Glass chips it out wide. Madjid Assignon cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. RC Strasbourg appear unchanged since the first half. Chamois Niortais have changed their lineup with Nestor Grimaldi replacing Dambou Duarte and Maxence Paviot replacing Albert Lopez.
45.00
The whistle blows and RC Strasbourg kick off!
48.42
Paulo Costa flicks a high pass forward to Aboubacar Neveu who brings the ball under control. Aboubacar Neveu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nwankwo Drake who gathers it comfortably.
55.17
Edmundo Dominguez chips the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Sammer. Dietmar Sammer runs straight at the defence! Dietmar Sammer shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Djezon Zeitoun gets down and covers it.
57.49
Edmundo Dominguez flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Rahn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vincenzo Rahn plays a one-two with Dietmar Sammer and rushes in on goal... Vincenzo Rahn shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Djezon Zeitoun!
60.08
0-0Chamois Niortais have made a substitution with Lilian Marchand replacing Paulo Costa and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
66.52
Nestor Grimaldi flicks a high ball forward to Numo Colling who takes it down. Numo Colling flicks the ball to his team mate, Lilian Marchand. Lilian Marchand knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.43
Nestor Grimaldi passes the ball forward to Numo Colling. Numo Colling laces a weighted ball forward to Aboubacar Neveu. Aboubacar Neveu lofts in a cross ball towards Maxence Paviot. Maxence Paviot is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just wide!
71.34
Quim Postiga passes the ball forward to Alex Glass. Alex Glass flicks a high pass forward. Aboubacar Neveu holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Aboubacar Neveu sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Nwankwo Drake!
72.20
0-0Stephen Insley passes the ball forward to Manuele Moretti. Manuele Moretti threads a neat ball through to Dietmar Sammer. Dietmar Sammer plays a one-two with Abassi Dacourt and advances towards the goal... Dietmar Sammer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Nestor Grimaldi steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
73.27
Florian Gleisenstein sees Edmundo Dominguez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edmundo Dominguez chips the ball to his team mate, Abassi Dacourt. Abassi Dacourt runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Abassi Dacourt provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
78.34
Seeing a gap ahead, Florian Gleisenstein laces a through ball forward to Edmundo Dominguez. Seeing a gap ahead, Edmundo Dominguez plays the ball forward to Abassi Dacourt. Abassi Dacourt whips in a cross ball towards Dietmar Sammer. Dietmar Sammer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Djezon Zeitoun manages to gather it easily.
79.59
Alex Glass threads the ball through to Richard Boucher. Richard Boucher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.30
Edmundo Dominguez comes in with a late challenge on Alex Glass. Edmundo Dominguez is given a warning by the referee! Alex Glass hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.23
Alex Glass makes an attacking run forward. Alex Glass makes a probing pass between the defence to Aboubacar Neveu. Aboubacar Neveu comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Nwankwo Drake effortlessly gets down and covers it.
84.35
Alex Glass kicks a strong pass forward to Aboubacar Neveu. Aboubacar Neveu shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Nwankwo Drake.
85.28
Corner kick to Chamois Niortais. Alex Glass plays it short to Richard Boucher. Richard Boucher heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Alex Glass comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies well off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Nwankwo Drake (GK)
9
2. Stephen Insley (DEF)
6
3. Florian Gleisenstein (DEF)
6
4. Greg Charlton (DEF)
6
5. Antoine Lecocq (DEF)
7
6. Manuele Moretti (MID)
6
7. Edmundo Dominguez (MID)
8
8. Sherif Battles (ATT)
6
9. Dietmar Sammer (ATT)
6
10. Vincenzo Rahn (ATT)
6
11. Abassi Dacourt (ATT)
6
12. Marcel Montero (GK)
0
13. Stanley Wilcox (MID)
0
14. Toifilou Faye (ATT)
0
1. Djezon Zeitoun (GK)
7
2. Ali Debes (DEF)
6
3. Dambou Duarte (DEF)
6
4. Quim Postiga (DEF)
7
5. Madjid Assignon (DEF)
6
6. Numo Colling (MID)
8
7. Alex Glass (MID)
7
8. Paulo Costa (MID)
7
9. Aboubacar Neveu (ATT)
7
10. Richard Boucher (ATT)
5
11. Albert Lopez (ATT)
7
12. Nestor Grimaldi (MID)
7
13. Lilian Marchand (MID)
6
14. Maxence Paviot (GK)
6