US Boulogne vs. Clermont Foot (06.08.2010)

In an early August clash that was thick with anticipation, US Boulogne squared off against Clermont Foot on the 6th of 2010 in a match that would feature strategic play and key moments. Boulogne, eager to make a statement early in the game, found themselves in a fortunate position when G. Thil stepped up to take a penalty at just the 9-minute mark. Thil executed the shot flawlessly, putting Boulogne ahead and setting the tone for the match.

As both teams settled into the rhythm of the game, strategic thinking prompted a series of substitutions from either side, in attempts to freshen tactics and potentially shift the balance of play. Boulogne initiated their changes in the 53rd minute with V. Bessat being the first player to make way in the Substitution 1 slot. They followed up with a second change in the 66th minute as F. Atik entered the fray, marking Substitution 2 for the home team.

Clermont Foot, determined not to fall behind, made their first substitution in the 71st minute, introducing N. Haquin in hopes of adding fresh legs and new ideas into their quest for an equalizer. As the clock ticked towards full time, Boulogne made their third and final substitution in the 80th minute, bringing on J. Blayac to solidify their lead.

However, despite Boulogne's defensive efforts, Clermont Foot's persistence paid dividends in the 87th minute when R. Alessandrini found the back of the net, scoring what they had been working toward—a normal goal that reinvigorated their push for an upset.

The closing minutes were fraught with tension as Clermont sought a complete comeback, but ultimately Boulogne held onto their narrow lead, taking away vital points from this nail-biting encounter. The match demonstrated not only the importance of early opportunities, such as penalties, but also the impact strategic substitutions can have on the dynamic of a soccer match.

Lineup US Boulogne

Lineup Clermont Foot

Substitutes US Boulogne

Substitutes Clermont Foot

US Boulogne

The French football club uses red and black as club colours. You can find them on the club crest and also on the home jerseys, where red is the jersey itself and black is the shorts. As for the away jersey, it combines light blue with white shorts. At home, they are at the Stade de la Libération with a capacity of 15,204 spectators. The club was founded back in 1898 in the port town of Boulogne-sur-Mer in the north of France.

Clermont Foot

Clermont Foot is a French professional football team based in the city of Clermont-Ferrand, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The club was founded in 1911 and traditionally plays its home matches at the Stade Gabriel Montpied, which has a seating capacity of around 12,000 spectators.

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