Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade Auguste Delaune where Reims play host to Angers SCO. A crowd of 15,299 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reims are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Angers SCO appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Jambay.


0.00
Reims kick off the first half!
3.36
Miguel Pirri sees Jean Nafti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean Nafti flicks a high pass forward to Gareth Kahn who brings the ball under control. Gareth Kahn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jean-Luc Gallon who gathers it comfortably.
12.13
Humphrey Tuhuteru takes it forward alone. Humphrey Tuhuteru shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
14.21
Gareth Kahn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Domenico Chavrondier. Domenico Chavrondier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.12
John Jones receives the ball from a throw-in from Cedric Lamouchi. John Jones controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Schramm. Simon Schramm plays a one-two with Oliver Bierhoff and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Simon Schramm provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
22.51
Cedric Lamouchi runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Cedric Lamouchi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.58
Humphrey Tuhuteru sees a break and surges forward. Humphrey Tuhuteru sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
26.17
Humphrey Tuhuteru barges into John Jones. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Jones runs off the knock.
30.00
Fernando Mario Le Frapper comes in with a late challenge on Humphrey Tuhuteru. Fernando Mario Le Frapper is warned by the referee! Humphrey Tuhuteru gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.57
Nicola Caruso sees space and advances. Nicola Caruso makes a pass forward but Oliver Bierhoff makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
38.43
Without breaking stride, Tobias Nordwald plays the ball forward to John Jones. Showing composure, John Jones laces a through ball forward to Fernando Mario Le Frapper. Fernando Mario Le Frapper shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
39.10
Miguel Pirri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean Nafti. Jean Nafti kicks a strong pass forward to Humphrey Tuhuteru. Humphrey Tuhuteru lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Ortega. Cedric Lamouchi clumsily knocks into Jose Javier Ortega. Penalty not given!!
40.07
John Jones threads a neat ball through to Oliver Bierhoff. Oliver Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.23
Samuel Bailly flicks a high ball forward to Gareth Kahn who takes it down. Gareth Kahn finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Reims appear unchanged since the first half. Angers SCO also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Angers SCO get the second half underway!
49.49
Oliver Bierhoff comes in with a late challenge on Miguel Pirri. The referee calls over Oliver Bierhoff and shows him a yellow card! Miguel Pirri runs off the knock.
54.57
With vision, Miguel Pirri picks a pass forward to Domenico Chavrondier. Domenico Chavrondier tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.27
Stanislas Le Frapper hacks Tobias Nordwald from behind! Stanislas Le Frapper is shown the yellow card! Tobias Nordwald hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.05
Gilles Luccin flicks a high pass forward. Cedric Lamouchi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cedric Lamouchi threads the ball through to Oliver Bierhoff. Oliver Bierhoff makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Mario Le Frapper but he's offside!
60.09
Angers SCO have made a substitution with Danilo De Sole replacing Gilles Luccin .
61.16
Phil Forbes threads a neat ball through to Cedric Lamouchi. Cedric Lamouchi chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Schramm. Simon Schramm knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Nicaise who gathers it comfortably.
63.12
Miguel Pirri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean Nafti. Jean Nafti threads the ball through to Stanislas Le Frapper. Stanislas Le Frapper shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
72.09
John Jones darts forward. John Jones passes the ball forward to Fernando Mario Le Frapper. Fernando Mario Le Frapper skips past Martin Ibanez! Some silky footwork from Fernando Mario Le Frapper provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
73.32
Cedric Lamouchi sees Simon Schramm in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Schramm knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Nicaise who gathers it comfortably.
77.09
Angers SCO have made a substitution with Helder Teixeira replacing Cedric Lamouchi .
85.08
Cauê César passes the ball forward to John Jones. John Jones makes a probing pass to Oliver Bierhoff. Oliver Bierhoff finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
87.51
Miguel Pirri threads the ball through to Jean-Philippe Masson. Jean-Philippe Masson chips the ball to his team mate, Domenico Chavrondier. Domenico Chavrondier shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
Jean Nafti passes the ball forward to Stanislas Le Frapper. Stanislas Le Frapper skips past Phil Forbes! Stanislas Le Frapper rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 50 vs 50
Play Area
Home team third: 26.92%, Midfield: 46.15%, Away team third: 26.92%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jean Nafti of Reims

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
3. Martin Ibanez (DEF)
6
4. Miguel Pirri (DEF)
8
6. Jean Nafti (MID)
9
8. Samuel Bailly (MID)
6
9. Gareth Kahn (ATT)
6

0
0
0

2. Phil Forbes (DEF)
6
6
4. Gilles Luccin (DEF)
6
5. Cauê César (DEF)
6
6. John Jones (MID)
8
7. Nicola Caruso (MID)
7
8
9. Simon Schramm (ATT)
6
10. Oliver Bierhoff (ATT)
5

6
13. Helder Teixeira (ATT)
6
0