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Istres
Spectators: 7231 (Terracing: 5425, Seating: 1663, VIP seats: 143) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Aurélien Fougeron made the kick off which started today's match. In the 5th minute Tony Chiron shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zinedine Tourret saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Zinedine Manuel in the 7th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Zinedine Tourret saved Istres from getting behind. Aurélien Fougeron struck a weak shot in the 9th minute. Pascal Lebon didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Istres. The audience thought a goal was coming when Aurélien Fougeron got free with Pascal Lebon in the 11th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 12 minutes into the game, Thibaut Bonnardel was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. ETOILE DE MULHOUSE FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Istres the free kick. After 12 played minutes ETOILE DE MULHOUSE FC got a freekick which was hit by Thibaut Bonnardel. Aurélien Fougeron's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 17thth minute, Pascal Lebon skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. After having played for 19 minutes, Thibaut Bonnardel managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. ETOILE DE MULHOUSE FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Thibaut Bonnardel was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a rather tough play, Istres's Geoffroy Helias got a free kick in the 23rd minute. A hard shot 26 in the game by Aurélien Fougeron from a close distance when the talented Pascal Lebon managed to make a qualified save. ETOILE DE MULHOUSE FC's players were relieved. 33 minutes into the game, Aurélien Fougeron lined in a short shot 2-0 behind a frustrated Pascal Lebon. 36 minutes into the game, Istres's Aurélien Fougeron nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Pascal Lebon made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. In the 39th minute, Istres's Aurélien Fougeron ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Pascal Lebon. Pascal Lebon yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 4-0. Aurélien Fougeron recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 46th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Zinedine Manuel to strike the kick off in the second half. A collision led to ETOILE DE MULHOUSE FC getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. Tony Chiron hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, ETOILE DE MULHOUSE FC's Réda Llorca got a free kick in the 56th minute. Aurélien Fougeron sent away a hard shot on goal in the 60th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aurélien Fougeron in the 62nd minute of play forced ETOILE DE MULHOUSE FC's goalkeeper Pascal Lebon to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to ETOILE DE MULHOUSE FC getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. Sam Busch hit a great ball. 64 minutes into the match, Aurélien Fougeron notched a goal, 5-0, to the right of ETOILE DE MULHOUSE FC's Pascal Lebon. Pascal Lebon was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. ETOILE DE MULHOUSE FC's Pascal Lebon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aurélien Fougeron in the 73rd minute of play. Aurélien Fougeron recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 77th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After having played for 80 minutes, Geoffroy Helias managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Istres's supporters crossed their fingers, but Geoffroy Helias was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The supporters of Istres booed when ETOILE DE MULHOUSE FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 83 match minutes in a wonderful position. Antonin Col didn't get a good kick on the ball. Pascal Lebon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aurélien Fougeron, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. Aurélien Fougeron sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Pascal Lebon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aurélien Fougeron, who was totally free with the ball in the 94th minute. The Istres fans' excitement grew in the 96th match minute when Istres's Aurélien Fougeron looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 6-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Istres's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.