Mathieu Cafaro (Reims) sends a cross into the box. However, the opponent's defence eliminates the danger by clearing the ball out.
87'
Second Yellow Card
Was it necessary? Adrien Thomasson (Strasbourg) is shown a second yellow card for dissent and has to leave the pitch. Jeremy Stinat had no hesitation in issuing a red card!
85'
Сhange
We are about to witness a subsitution. Ludovic Ajorque (Strasbourg) for Joia Nuno Da Costa.
84'
Yellow Card
Jeremy Stinat shows the yellow card to Mathieu Cafaro (Reims) for a heavy challenge.
83'
Yellow Card
Jeremy Stinat shows a yellow card to Bjorn Engels (Reims) for his blatant foul.
81'
Сhange
David Guion has decided to substitute Pablo Chavarria and he is replaced by Hyun-Jun Suk (Reims).
78'
Corner Kick
Mathieu Cafaro (Reims) attempts to find a teammate with the corner, but the effort is snuffed out by the goalkeeper.
78'
Xavier Chavalerin (Reims) was all set to receive a beautiful pass into a promising position. However, one of the defenders makes a timely clearance. The ball goes out of play. Reims are awarded a corner kick.
76'
Gooool!
Joia Nuno Da Costa (Strasbourg) gave the goalkeeper no chance from the penalty. Edouard Mendy failed to reach the ball, which slid off the crossbar into the roof of the net.
75'
Joia Nuno Da Costa (Strasbourg) will take the responsibility and he is already preparing the ball.
75'
Info
Yunis Abdelhamid (Reims) trips an opponent with a slide tackle. Jeremy Stinat stops the game and he could give him a card, but eventually decides on just a warning. PENALTY to Strasbourg! Almost the entire opposition team is gathered around the referee and complaining. However, the decision has been made and it's final.
72'
Corner Kick
Mathieu Cafaro (Reims) takes the corner, but one of the defenders reacts well and rises highest to head the ball away.
71'
Corner Kick
The corner from Mathieu Cafaro (Reims) is cleared away by the defence.
71'
A cross from the free kick is whipped in by Mathieu Cafaro (Reims), but one of the defenders steps in and averts the threat. The ball goes out for a corner. Reims can continue in their attacking effort.
70'
Сhange
The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Lebo Mothiba departs the field of play to be replaced by Anthony Caci (Strasbourg).
68'
Gooool!
It's in the back of the net! Kenny Lala slips the ball through to Anthony Goncalves (Strasbourg), and he darts into the box to unleash a magnificent shot into the top left corner. He makes it 3:0.
68'
Corner Kick
Nothing comes of the resulting corner from Mathieu Cafaro (Reims). The defence is alert and manages to cut it out.
67'
Pablo Chavarria (Reims) flights in the cross, but the defender is alert and clears to safety. The ball goes behind for a corner. Reims will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
64'
Anthony Goncalves (Strasbourg) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence clears the ball to safety.
63'
Сhange
Here is a change. Moussa Doumbia is going off and David Guion gives the last tactical orders to Boulaye Dia (Reims).
63'
Сhange
The manager has decided to make a substitution and Remi Oudin walks off the pitch to be replaced by Mathieu Cafaro (Reims).
60'
Arber Zeneli (Reims) floats the free kick into the box, but it's easily cleared by the first man.
59'
Corner Kick
Dimitri Lienard (Strasbourg) quickly takes the corner kick with a short pass.
58'
Kenny Lala (Strasbourg) sends the ball into the box from the side of the pitch, but his cross is blocked.
55'
Yellow Card
The game is interrupted. Adrien Thomasson (Strasbourg) is given a yellow card. He has to be more careful now.
51'
Corner Kick
Moussa Doumbia (Reims) decides to speed play up with a short corner kick.
50'
Corner Kick
Moussa Doumbia (Reims) takes the corner kick and sends a lovely ball into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence is ready and knocks the ball to safety. Reims force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.
49'
Сhange
That's the end of the game for Kevin Zohi, who is replaced by Adrien Thomasson (Strasbourg).
46'
Gooool!
Goal! A great through ball by Lebo Mothiba sets up Anthony Goncalves (Strasbourg) inside the box, and he makes no mistake and bangs the ball into the bottom left corner. 2:0.
45'
Whistle
The second half gets underway.
45+3'
Whistle
That is it for the first half after the referee blows his whistle and the players head to their respective dressing rooms.
45+2'
Gooool!
Goal! Lionel Carole is the provider and Joia Nuno Da Costa (Strasbourg) is the executioner, dispatching the cross into the left side of the goal from close in with his head. 1:0.
45+0'
Corner Kick
Dimitri Lienard (Strasbourg) lifts the ball into the box from the corner, but one of the defending players gets there first to head it clear.
45'
Info
2 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
43'
Corner Kick
Dimitri Lienard (Strasbourg) takes the corner but fails to find any of his teammates. The ball is easily cleared out of danger.
41'
What a big chance! Anthony Goncalves (Strasbourg) picks up an inch-perfect pass inside the box and fires the ball a whisker wide of the right post.
41'
Yellow Card
The main referee, Jeremy Stinat, is apparently not going to tolerate any discussions. Remi Oudin (Reims) is given a yellow card for dissent.
39'
The Reims players can’t believe it after referee Jeremy Stinat signals NO PENALTY after the VAR review. Play to continue.
38'
There's a break in play and referee Jeremy Stinat must have got a signal in his ear as he indicates he will check that earlier penalty claim by Reims using VAR. This could be interesting!
37'
Info
Kenny Lala (Strasbourg) was trying to get to the ball but clattered into the legs of the opponent as well. Jeremy Stinat blows his whistle for an infringement. Reims are about to take a penalty!
37'
A pass by Joia Nuno Da Costa (Strasbourg) ends up in no man's land, and the attacking effort comes to an end.
35'
Pablo Chavarria (Reims) is adjudged to have been offside when making his run.
33'
Arber Zeneli (Reims) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.
32'
Corner Kick
Xavier Chavalerin (Reims) rolls the ball short to a teammate from the corner instead of sending a cross into the box.
31'
Good clearance! Pablo Chavarria (Reims) received a low pass, but he didn't have time to do anything as one of the defenders quickly stole the ball off him. Reims have a corner.
28'
A beautiful low pass from the side is received by Kevin Zohi (Strasbourg), who was waiting for his chance. However, the defence is alert and spanks the ball away.
26'
Corner Kick
Xavier Chavalerin (Reims) swings in a cross from the corner, but Matz Sels reads it well and gathers the ball.
26'
A fine lofted pass into the box, sent by Thomas Foket (Reims), is intercepted by the opposition's defence. The referee and his assistant both point at the corner flag. Reims will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
24'
Corner Kick
Dimitri Lienard (Strasbourg) takes the corner kick but the ball only finds the head of an opponent.
24'
Joia Nuno Da Costa (Strasbourg) shakes off the attention of a defender and from mid-range lets fly towards the roof of the net, but Edouard Mendy is well positioned to make a comfortable save. The referee points to the corner flag. It's a corner to Strasbourg.
22'
The ball is cleared after Arber Zeneli (Reims) attempted to dribble past an opposing player. The ball goes out of play and Strasbourg will have a goal kick.
17'
What a chance that is! Yunis Abdelhamid (Reims) squanders a huge opportunity as he latches on to a perfect cross from the wing. He produces a bullet header from around the penalty spot which goes high over the crossbar!
17'
Corner Kick
Arber Zeneli (Reims) swings in the corner kick, but one of the defenders leaps highest to head the ball away.
16'
Arber Zeneli (Reims) produces a quality cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball and spanks it away. Reims get a corner.
14'
Pablo Chavarria (Reims) was too fierce in his attempt to get the ball from his opponent and Jeremy Stinat blows for a foul.
14'
Anthony Goncalves (Strasbourg) sends a cross into the box, but Edouard Mendy comes off his line to gather the ball.
12'
Abdul Baba Rahman (Reims) storms into the box to get on the end of a pass, but smashes his shot straight onto the crossbar. Unlucky!
12'
Arber Zeneli (Reims) shoots from outside the box, but his effort is blocked.
12'
A spell of possession for Strasbourg in an attempt to control the game.
9'
A pass by Moussa Doumbia (Reims) ends up in no man's land, and the attacking effort comes to an end.
9'
Jeremy Stinat interrupts the game for a tactical foul by Anthony Goncalves (Strasbourg).
7'
Lionel Carole (Strasbourg) unleashes a superb first-time shot from the edge of the box, but it flies narrowly wide of the left post.
4'
Dimitri Lienard (Strasbourg) sends a lofted cross into the penalty area. Unfortunately for him, the opponent's defence deals with his cross comfortably and intercepts it.
2'
Dangerous play by Pablo Chavarria (Reims). Jeremy Stinat blows his whistle for a foul.
1'
Joia Nuno Da Costa (Strasbourg) delivers a long ball, but it lacks enough power to reach his teammates and is intercepted by one of the defenders.
Whistle
The first half has just begun.
The players are out at last! Strasbourg will take the kick-off.
Let us introduce today's referee to you, and it's Jeremy Stinat.
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