Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stade de lAube where Troyes Aube Champagne play host to FC Istres. A crowd of 20,056 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Troyes Aube Champagne are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Istres appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ronald David.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Troyes Aube Champagne are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Istres appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ronald David.
0.00
0-0FC Istres kick off and get the first half underway!
6.44
0-0Kamal Samson passes the ball forward to Gonzalo Squillaci. Without breaking stride, Gonzalo Squillaci plays the ball forward to Hugo Medina. Hugo Medina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.50
With imagination, Pegguy Duarte plays the ball forward to Pablo Segarra. Pablo Segarra knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Didier Coulibaly.
10.15
0-0Denis Hiroux flicks a high ball forward to Pegguy Duarte who takes it down. Pegguy Duarte makes a simple pass to Hugo Medina. Hugo Medina shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.48
0-1Didier Coulibaly controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Degn. Thomas Degn plays the ball forward to Fouad El-Karkouri. Fouad El-Karkouri whips in a cross ball towards Marc Soetaers. Marc Soetaers finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Carlos Mayer has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.29
0-1Denis Hiroux comes in with a late challenge on Didier Coulibaly. Denis Hiroux is given a warning by the referee! Didier Coulibaly hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.54
Pegguy Duarte hits a low pass to Florian Boniface. Florian Boniface knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alberto Laquait.
38.27
Alberto Laquait sees Thomas Degn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thomas Degn chips the ball to his team mate, Luis-Clemente Ismaël. Luis-Clemente Ismaël knocks in a cross ball towards Kenichi Kobayashi. Kenichi Kobayashi makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Carlos Mayer has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
44.07
Thomas Degn threads a neat ball through to Luis-Clemente Ismaël. Luis-Clemente Ismaël rushes past Marc Mendonca! Some silky footwork from Luis-Clemente Ismaël provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Luis-Clemente Ismaël!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Troyes Aube Champagne appear unchanged since the first half. FC Istres also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Troyes Aube Champagne get the second half underway!
48.42
Florian Boniface threads a neat ball through to Denis Hiroux. Denis Hiroux knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.12
0-3Kemal Brooking sees space and advances. Kemal Brooking flicks a high ball forward to Thomas Degn who takes it down. Thomas Degn knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Soetaers. Marc Soetaers makes a deft header. Carlos Mayer didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
53.54
Thomas Degn chips the ball to his team mate, Jordi Cas. Jordi Cas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.55
Thomas Degn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kenichi Kobayashi. Kenichi Kobayashi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
57.38
Alberto Laquait flicks a high pass forward. Fouad El-Karkouri holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fouad El-Karkouri knocks the ball to his team mate, Kenichi Kobayashi. Kenichi Kobayashi shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Carlos Mayer!
60.57
0-3FC Istres appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
60.57
Kemal Brooking makes a probing pass to Thomas Degn. Thomas Degn darts forward. Thomas Degn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Carlos Mayer reads it well. Good save!
65.36
Stanley Swift makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Medina. Hugo Medina deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Segarra. Pablo Segarra lofts in a cross ball towards Pegguy Duarte. Pegguy Duarte jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
67.49
Thomas Degn passes the ball forward to Jordi Cas. Jordi Cas plays a quick one-two with Thomas Degn and rushes in on goal... Jordi Cas tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
72.19
Thomas Degn threads a neat ball through to Fouad El-Karkouri. Fouad El-Karkouri knocks in a cross ball towards Jordi Cas. Jordi Cas gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's well over the bar!
73.28
Fouad El-Karkouri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Degn. Thomas Degn whips in a cross ball towards Jordi Cas. Jordi Cas makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent save by Carlos Mayer!
75.54
0-3Denis Hiroux clumsily knocks into Fouad El-Karkouri. Denis Hiroux is shown the yellow card! Fouad El-Karkouri runs off the knock.
77.46
Luis-Clemente Ismaël flicks a high pass forward. Marc Soetaers controls it well on his chest. Marc Soetaers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlos Mayer who gathers it comfortably.
78.18
0-3Thomas Degn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jordi Cas. Jordi Cas flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Degn controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Thomas Degn makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent block by Kamal Samson!
84.44
Thomas Degn flicks a high ball forward to Jordi Cas who takes it down. Jordi Cas whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Degn. Thomas Degn connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Carlos Mayer (GK)
7
2. Marc Mendonca (DEF)
6
3. Kamal Samson (DEF)
6
4. Stanley Swift (DEF)
6
5. Gonzalo Squillaci (DEF)
6
6. Florian Boniface (MID)
6
7. Pegguy Duarte (MID)
6
8. Denis Hiroux (MID)
5
9. Filippo Pinzi (MID)
6
10. Hugo Medina (ATT)
6
11. Pablo Segarra (ATT)
6
12. Richard Bailey (MID)
0
13. Hamed Dhorasoo (MID)
0
14. Abassi Baudet (MID)
0
1. Christophe Brando (GK)
6
2. Kemal Brooking (DEF)
6
3. Didier Coulibaly (DEF)
6
4. Alberto Laquait (DEF)
6
5. Doru Mircea (DEF)
6
6. Fouad El-Karkouri (MID)
7
7. Thomas Degn (MID)
9
8. Kenichi Kobayashi (ATT)
7
9. Jordi Cas (ATT)
7
10. Marc Soetaers (ATT)
7
11. Luis-Clemente Ismaël (ATT)
8
12. Laurent Anolfo (DEF)
0
13. Seth Owen (MID)
0
14. Corentin Hognon (ATT)
0