Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Felix-Bollaert where RC Lens play host to Sedan-Ardennes. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
RC Lens are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sedan-Ardennes appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Amara Bonilla.


0.00
Sedan-Ardennes get the match underway!
2.43
Dani‘l Simonsen passes the ball forward to Lampros Christodoulakis. Lampros Christodoulakis plays a quick one-two with Gregory Rodriguez and rushes in on goal... Lampros Christodoulakis cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
6.03
Claude Biancalani surges forward with the ball. Claude Biancalani finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
10.24
Marchanno Van Helmond surges forward with the ball. Marchanno Van Helmond hits a low pass to Godwin Kanu. Godwin Kanu lofts in a cross ball towards Lampros Christodoulakis. Lampros Christodoulakis connects with a diving header but it's drastically wayward!
14.20
Regis Micoud hacks Alexandre Moutinho from behind! Regis Micoud is warned by the referee! Alexandre Moutinho carries on, but is struggling a bit.
18.13
Christos Verelis hits a low pass to Milan Berck Van As. Milan Berck Van As kicks a strong pass forward to Lampros Christodoulakis. Lampros Christodoulakis lofts in a cross ball towards Gregory Rodriguez. Gregory Rodriguez directs the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
20.47
Jean-Sebastien Regnault flicks a high pass forward. Steven Vencel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steven Vencel shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.56
Boubacar Doubaï surges forward with the ball. Boubacar Doubaï controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lampros Christodoulakis. Lampros Christodoulakis knocks in a cross ball towards Gregory Rodriguez. Gregory Rodriguez directs the ball goalwards with his head. Orlando Lachuer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.46
Rodolphe Thomert threads the ball through to Jean-Sebastien Regnault. Without breaking stride, Jean-Sebastien Regnault plays the ball forward to Steven Vencel. Steven Vencel shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
27.49
Gerald Laigle passes the ball forward to Dani‘l Simonsen. Dani‘l Simonsen makes a probing pass to Gregory Rodriguez. Gregory Rodriguez plays a scrappy one-two with Godwin Kanu and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rodolphe Thomert catches Gregory Rodriguez on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
33.32
Dani‘l Simonsen chips the ball to his team mate, Godwin Kanu. Godwin Kanu shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
36.56
Dani‘l Simonsen makes a probing pass to Gregory Rodriguez. Gregory Rodriguez knocks the ball to his team mate, Lampros Christodoulakis. Some silky footwork from Lampros Christodoulakis provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Rodolphe Thomert's outstretched leg.
39.54
Eric Née flicks a high pass forward. Steven Vencel controls it well on his chest. Steven Vencel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.46
Erwan Moreau chips the ball to his team mate, Regis Micoud. Regis Micoud hits a low pass to Raouf Toursel. Raouf Toursel makes a great pass forward. Armindo Marx runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. RC Lens appear unchanged since the first half. Sedan-Ardennes also appear unchanged since the first half. The RC Lens players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
RC Lens kick off and get the second half underway!
54.45
Jean-Sebastien Regnault comes in with a late challenge on Milan Berck Van As. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Milan Berck Van As hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.12
Alexandre Moutinho flicks the ball to his team mate, Gregory Rodriguez. Gregory Rodriguez makes a simple pass, allowing Lampros Christodoulakis to run into the box. Lampros Christodoulakis makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Orlando Lachuer with no chance!! Goal for Sedan-Ardennes!
63.04
Dani‘l Simonsen chips the ball to his team mate, Godwin Kanu. Godwin Kanu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Orlando Lachuer who gathers it comfortably.
66.06
Regis Micoud threads a neat ball through to Steven Vencel. Steven Vencel shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
69.55
Jean-Sebastien Regnault surges forward with the ball. Jean-Sebastien Regnault runs straight at the defence! Jean-Sebastien Regnault shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.17
Christos Verelis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Milan Berck Van As. Milan Berck Van As decides to run forward with the ball. Milan Berck Van As plays a scrappy one-two with Lampros Christodoulakis and stumbles forward towards the goal... Milan Berck Van As cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
72.31
Lampros Christodoulakis hacks Rodolphe Thomert from behind! Lampros Christodoulakis is shown the yellow card! Rodolphe Thomert stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.25
Regis Micoud makes a probing pass to Armindo Marx. Armindo Marx shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
83.46
Erwan Moreau plays the ball forward to Jean-Sebastien Regnault. Jean-Sebastien Regnault threads a neat ball through to Armindo Marx. Armindo Marx knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marchanno Van Helmond.
84.24
Jean-Sebastien Regnault knocks the ball forward to Armindo Marx. Armindo Marx shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
85.24
Dani‘l Simonsen flicks a high pass forward. Lampros Christodoulakis easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lampros Christodoulakis lofts in a cross ball towards Godwin Kanu. Godwin Kanu finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Orlando Lachuer manages to keep it out.
89.37
Milan Berck Van As threads a neat ball through to Godwin Kanu. Godwin Kanu knocks in a cross ball towards Gregory Rodriguez. Gregory Rodriguez beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but Erwan Moreau blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
7
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.8%
56.2%
Play Area
27.4%
45.2%
27.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gregory Rodriguez of Sedan-Ardennes