Match Report


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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at MM Arena where Le Mans play host to FC Gueugnon. A crowd of 18,881 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Le Mans are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Gueugnon appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Mansour Bruno.


0.00
Le Mans kick off and get the first half underway!
3.30
Wilfried Le Pen makes a probing pass to Daniel Gabriel Mutu. Daniel Gabriel Mutu plays a one-two with Yuri Simonian and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Daniel Gabriel Mutu provides some space. He shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.28
Eric Gyan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yuri Simonian. Yuri Simonian cuts inside the box! Yuri Simonian looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
8.15
Dmitri Korneev makes a high pass forward. Daniel Gabriel Mutu shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Daniel Gabriel Mutu controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Yuri Simonian through on goal. Yuri Simonian makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.44
Eric Gyan kicks a strong pass forward to Ezequiel Nieves. Ezequiel Nieves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.55
Corentin Ramé kicks a strong pass forward to Regis Sibille. Regis Sibille knocks the ball forward to Erwan Deniaud but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
21.30
Jochem Verlinden threads the ball through to Ezequiel Nieves. Ezequiel Nieves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yuri Simonian but he's offside!
22.06
Thomas Hansen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wilfried Le Pen. Wilfried Le Pen knocks the ball forward to Daniel Gabriel Mutu. Daniel Gabriel Mutu sees Yuri Simonian just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Yuri Simonian rockets a shot on goal but somehow Gavin Davidson manages to keep it out.
28.44
David Platt catches Daniel Gabriel Mutu on the ankles. The referee calls over David Platt and shows him a yellow card! Daniel Gabriel Mutu grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
28.44
Free kick to Le Mans just outside the area...
29.33
Yuri Simonian takes a slow run up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
30.21
Corentin Ramé flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Claude Ait-Ouarab. Jean-Claude Ait-Ouarab shoots from distance but René Kehrli is on top of his game. Nice keeping!
32.49
David Platt knocks the ball to his team mate, Corentin Ramé. Corentin Ramé makes an attacking run forward. Corentin Ramé shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
33.24
Corentin Ramé hacks Wilfried Le Pen from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Wilfried Le Pen runs off the knock.
34.06
Fabrice Raschke comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Azevedo. Fabrice Raschke is shown the yellow card! Francisco Azevedo runs off the knock.
36.22
Reynald Sabin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Claude Ait-Ouarab. Jean-Claude Ait-Ouarab flicks a high pass forward. Fabrice Raschke controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some silky footwork from Fabrice Raschke provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
39.07
Fabrice Raschke comes in with a late challenge on Tiago Varela. The referee warns Fabrice Raschke to calm down! Tiago Varela runs off the knock.
40.57
David Platt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Corentin Ramé. Corentin Ramé knocks the ball forward to Erwan Deniaud. Erwan Deniaud knocks the ball to his team mate, Regis Sibille. Regis Sibille cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! René Kehrli had no chance!! Goal for FC Gueugnon! That brings them level!
44.35
Tiago Varela knocks the ball to his team mate, Wilfried Le Pen. Wilfried Le Pen flicks a high pass forward. Ezequiel Nieves controls it well on his chest. Ezequiel Nieves tries a spectacular long range effort. Gavin Davidson gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
45.00
Corentin Ramé flicks a high pass forward. Regis Sibille holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Regis Sibille passes the ball forward but Fabrice Raschke is offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Le Mans appear unchanged since the first half. FC Gueugnon have changed their lineup with Rudy Delhommeau replacing Corentin Ramé.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Gueugnon get the second half underway!
47.28
David Platt comes in with a late challenge on Yuri Simonian. The referee warns David Platt to calm down! Yuri Simonian gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
49.57
Rudy Delhommeau knocks the ball to his team mate, Regis Sibille. Regis Sibille cuts inside the box! Regis Sibille rockets a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
53.11
Eric Gyan flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Gabriel Mutu holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Gabriel Mutu passes the ball forward but Yuri Simonian is offside!
54.16
Thomas Hansen passes the ball forward to Wilfried Le Pen. Wilfried Le Pen flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Gabriel Mutu. Daniel Gabriel Mutu plays a one-two with Ezequiel Nieves and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Daniel Gabriel Mutu provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Gavin Davidson.
59.14
Eric Gyan knocks the ball forward to Yuri Simonian. Yuri Simonian whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Gabriel Mutu. Daniel Gabriel Mutu beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
61.14
Le Mans have made 3 substitutions with Niklas Forssell replacing Tiago Varela, Nestor Adjaoud replacing Eric Gyan and Roman Oliynyk replacing Yuri Simonian .FC Gueugnon have made a substitution with Joao Pinto replacing David Platt .
63.31
Francisco Azevedo sees space and advances. Francisco Azevedo flicks the ball to his team mate, Roman Oliynyk. Roman Oliynyk lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Gabriel Mutu. With a superhuman jump, Daniel Gabriel Mutu connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
66.21
Nestor Adjaoud sees a break and surges forward. Nestor Adjaoud shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
69.31
Daniel Gabriel Mutu catches Guerino Ruotolo on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Guerino Ruotolo runs off the knock.
71.03
Nestor Adjaoud flicks the ball to his team mate, Roman Oliynyk. Roman Oliynyk whips in a cross ball towards Ezequiel Nieves. Ezequiel Nieves makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
75.18
Nestor Adjaoud takes it forward alone. Nestor Adjaoud plays a scrappy one-two with Daniel Gabriel Mutu and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Nestor Adjaoud provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Gavin Davidson manages to keep it out.
77.10
Showing composure, Reynald Sabin plays the ball forward to Regis Sibille. Regis Sibille threads a neat ball through to Fabrice Raschke. Fabrice Raschke makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
78.25
Thomas Hansen passes the ball forward to Nestor Adjaoud. Nestor Adjaoud threads a neat ball through to Daniel Gabriel Mutu. Daniel Gabriel Mutu shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
10
2
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
4
2
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
70.5%
29.5%
Play Area
23.1%
42.3%
34.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Gabriel Mutu of Le Mans

Match Ratings