Match Report
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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Stade Louis Dugauguez where Sedan-Ardennes play host to AS Monaco. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sedan-Ardennes and AS Monaco are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sabri Guyader.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sedan-Ardennes and AS Monaco are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sabri Guyader.
0.00
0-0AS Monaco start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.37
0-0Sakis Andriopoulos knocks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Zambernardi. Patrick Zambernardi kicks a strong pass forward to Tom Van Der Laan. Tom Van Der Laan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Saidu A. Garba.
10.34
0-1Saidu A. Garba hits a low pass to Stjepan Javorcic. Stjepan Javorcic sees Ismael Ayaz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ismael Ayaz lofts in a cross ball towards Hoalid Lamouchi. Hoalid Lamouchi flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Hoalid Lamouchi!
14.29
Fernando Barros makes a beautiful solo run. Fernando Barros knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matthew Appiah who gathers it comfortably.
18.01
Sakis Andriopoulos hits a low pass to Patrick Zambernardi. Patrick Zambernardi plays the ball forward to Vitor Fonseca. Vitor Fonseca runs straight at the defence! Vitor Fonseca muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sedan-Ardennes!
21.29
Fernando Barros flicks a high pass forward. Tom Van Der Laan collects the pass. Tom Van Der Laan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.18
Arek Lato flicks a high ball forward to Stjepan Javorcic who gracefully takes it down. Stjepan Javorcic knocks the ball to his team mate, Bjorn-Tore Holm. Bjorn-Tore Holm lofts in a cross ball towards Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
30.44
1-2Showing wonderful composure, Patrick Zambernardi plays the ball forward to Craig Gough. Craig Gough shoots from distance. Matthew Appiah gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
36.14
1-2Sakis Andriopoulos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Barros. Fernando Barros controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vitor Fonseca. Vitor Fonseca shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
39.45
Boubacar Doubaï threads a neat ball through to Claus Leonhardsen. Claus Leonhardsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vitor Fonseca. Vitor Fonseca whips in a cross ball towards Craig Gough. Craig Gough heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.21
Stjepan Javorcic knocks the ball to his team mate, Bjorn-Tore Holm. Bjorn-Tore Holm knocks in a cross ball towards Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz makes a deft header. Fantastic reaction save from Steffen Perez!
45.00
Boubacar Doubaï knocks the ball forward to Patrick Zambernardi. Patrick Zambernardi passes the ball forward to Vitor Fonseca. Vitor Fonseca shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sedan-Ardennes appear unchanged since the first half. AS Monaco have changed their lineup with Johnny Guinia replacing Ismael Ayaz. The AS Monaco players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Sedan-Ardennes kick off the second half!
48.28
2-2Tom Van Der Laan comes in with a late challenge on Saidu A. Garba. Tom Van Der Laan is warned by the referee! Saidu A. Garba grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
49.53
Patrick Zambernardi plays the ball forward to Craig Gough. Craig Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matthew Appiah who gathers it comfortably.
55.47
Fernando Barros chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Gough. Craig Gough shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.52
2-2Saidu A. Garba surges forward with the ball. Saidu A. Garba threads a neat ball through to Johnny Guinia. Johnny Guinia whips in a cross ball towards Hoalid Lamouchi. Hoalid Lamouchi flicks the ball with his head. The ball strikes Boubacar Doubaï's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
62.24
2-2Corner kick to AS Monaco. Chris Ince chips it to the near post. Morgan Del Piero side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
63.23
Saidu A. Garba flicks a high pass forward. Stjepan Javorcic holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stjepan Javorcic threads a neat ball through to Bjorn-Tore Holm. Bjorn-Tore Holm sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Steffen Perez manages to keep it out.
65.43
2-2Chris Ince catches Patrick Zambernardi on the ankles. Chris Ince is shown the yellow card! Patrick Zambernardi runs off the knock.
67.56
Fernando Barros knocks the ball forward to Vitor Fonseca. Vitor Fonseca whips in a cross ball towards Craig Gough. Craig Gough makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
71.42
Sakis Andriopoulos knocks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Zambernardi. Patrick Zambernardi threads a neat ball through to Craig Gough. Craig Gough knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Saidu A. Garba.
72.10
Without breaking stride, Patrick Zambernardi plays the ball forward to Tom Van Der Laan. Tom Van Der Laan lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Gough. Craig Gough flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
73.47
Fernando Barros laces a through ball forward to Vitor Fonseca. Vitor Fonseca knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jack Van Der Meyde.
75.47
Claus Leonhardsen darts forward. Claus Leonhardsen whips in a cross ball towards Vitor Fonseca. Vitor Fonseca jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Matthew Appiah gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
77.08
Saidu A. Garba barges into Tom Van Der Laan. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tom Van Der Laan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.17
Garba Akinbiyi flicks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Zambernardi. Patrick Zambernardi makes a probing pass to Craig Gough. Craig Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Vitor Fonseca. With a superhuman jump, Vitor Fonseca connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Solid save from Matthew Appiah.
81.18
2-2Boubacar Doubaï makes a simple pass to Fernando Barros. Fernando Barros threads a neat ball through to Craig Gough. Craig Gough makes a probing pass to Tom Van Der Laan but he's offside!
83.37
Stjepan Javorcic deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hoalid Lamouchi. Hoalid Lamouchi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.06
Patrick Zambernardi kicks a strong pass forward to Tom Van Der Laan. Tom Van Der Laan finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Matthew Appiah smothers it!
85.11
Claus Leonhardsen threads a neat ball through to Tom Van Der Laan. Tom Van Der Laan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Morgan Del Piero.
87.25
Kevin Sammer threads a neat ball through to Hoalid Lamouchi. Hoalid Lamouchi shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.1%
32.9%
Play Area
21.2%
44.7%
34.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Vitor Fonseca of Sedan-Ardennes |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Steffen Perez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Antonio Soares (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sakis Andriopoulos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Boubacar Doubaï (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Garba Akinbiyi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Fernando Barros (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Patrick Zambernardi (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Claus Leonhardsen (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Vitor Fonseca (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Tom Van Der Laan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Craig Gough (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Gerald Laigle (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dani‘l Simonsen (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Samuel Neves (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Matthew Appiah (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Jack Van Der Meyde (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Saidu A. Garba (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Arek Lato (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Morgan Del Piero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kevin Sammer (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stjepan Javorcic (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Chris Ince (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Bjorn-Tore Holm (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Hoalid Lamouchi (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Ismael Ayaz (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Romero P. Ramos (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alejandro Quintanilla (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Johnny Guinia (ATT) | 6 | |