Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at MM Arena where Le Mans play host to AS Monaco. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Le Mans are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AS Monaco appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Wilfried Dufresnes.
The pitch is in great condition.
Le Mans are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AS Monaco appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Wilfried Dufresnes.
0.00
0-0AS Monaco kick off!
6.00
0-0Cyrille Warmuz flicks a high pass forward. Nestor Adjaoud controls it well on his chest. Nestor Adjaoud knocks the ball to his team mate, Dario Tresor. Dario Tresor tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Matthew Appiah manages to keep it out.
12.55
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Ross Gomez plays the ball forward to Dario Tresor. Dario Tresor knocks in a cross ball towards Yuri Simonian. Yuri Simonian connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Arek Lato happens to be in the right place to block it.
15.47
0-0Kevin Sammer barges into Wilfried Le Pen. The referee calls over Kevin Sammer and warns him to calm down! Wilfried Le Pen runs off the knock.
20.58
0-1Chris Ince hits a low pass to Bjorn-Tore Holm. Bjorn-Tore Holm lofts in a cross ball towards Moustapha Fertout. Moustapha Fertout finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
26.51
Saidu A. Garba flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Sammer. Kevin Sammer makes a simple pass to Bjorn-Tore Holm. Bjorn-Tore Holm shoots from distance. It curls slightly but René Kehrli manages to gather it.
30.21
Chris Ince flicks a high pass forward to Moustapha Fertout who brings the ball under control. Moustapha Fertout lofts in a cross ball towards Bjorn-Tore Holm. Bjorn-Tore Holm jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by René Kehrli!
33.42
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
38.49
0-1Cyrille Warmuz sees a break and surges forward. Cyrille Warmuz sees Dario Tresor in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dario Tresor shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.26
Morgan Del Piero flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Ince. Chris Ince flicks a high pass forward to Moustapha Fertout who brings the ball under control. Moustapha Fertout whips in a cross ball towards Bjorn-Tore Holm. Bjorn-Tore Holm directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AS Monaco!
44.38
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
Nestor Adjaoud hits a low pass to Yuri Simonian. Yuri Simonian shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Matthew Appiah manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Le Mans appear unchanged since the first half. AS Monaco also appear unchanged since the first half. The Le Mans players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Le Mans start the second half!
47.38
Seeing a gap ahead, Francisco Azevedo plays the ball forward to Nestor Adjaoud. Nestor Adjaoud passes the ball forward to Salvador Adailton. Salvador Adailton plays a one-two with Yuri Simonian and rushes in on goal... Salvador Adailton shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.21
Kevin Sammer kicks a strong pass forward to Moustapha Fertout. Moustapha Fertout whips in a cross ball towards Bjorn-Tore Holm. Bjorn-Tore Holm makes a convincing header. Fantastic reaction save from René Kehrli!
53.12
Chris Ince knocks the ball forward to Hoalid Lamouchi. Hoalid Lamouchi whips in a cross ball towards Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.17
Jack Van Der Meyde hacks Dario Tresor from behind! Jack Van Der Meyde is warned by the referee! Dario Tresor hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.47
1-2Jack Van Der Meyde sees Chris Ince in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Chris Ince controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hoalid Lamouchi. Hoalid Lamouchi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.38
1-2Le Mans have made 3 substitutions with Jero Espartero replacing Cyrille Warmuz, Jochem Verlinden replacing Nestor Adjaoud and Ezequiel Nieves replacing Salvador Adailton .AS Monaco have made a substitution with Johnny Guinia replacing Ismael Ayaz .
63.16
Kevin Sammer threads a neat ball through to Johnny Guinia. Johnny Guinia shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
67.27
Wilfried Le Pen flicks the ball to his team mate, Dario Tresor. Dario Tresor plays a scrappy one-two with Ezequiel Nieves and advances towards the goal... Dario Tresor tries a spectacular strike. Solid save from Matthew Appiah.
73.10
Saidu A. Garba clumsily knocks into Wilfried Le Pen. Saidu A. Garba is warned by the referee! Wilfried Le Pen stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.17
1-2Chris Ince comes in with a late challenge on Jochem Verlinden. The referee warns Chris Ince to calm down! Jochem Verlinden carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.15
1-2Chris Ince clumsily knocks into Wilfried Le Pen. Chris Ince is shown the yellow card! Wilfried Le Pen runs off the knock.
79.03
Chris Ince makes a simple pass to Bjorn-Tore Holm. Bjorn-Tore Holm controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! René Kehrli had no chance!! Goal for AS Monaco!
83.23
Wilfried Le Pen flicks a high pass forward to Ezequiel Nieves who brings the ball under control. Ezequiel Nieves finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
84.13
Chris Ince makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hoalid Lamouchi. Hoalid Lamouchi knocks in a cross ball towards Bjorn-Tore Holm. Bjorn-Tore Holm outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. René Kehrli manages to gather it.
87.33
Saidu A. Garba threads the ball through to Kevin Sammer. Kevin Sammer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Johnny Guinia. Johnny Guinia whips in a cross ball towards Bjorn-Tore Holm. Bjorn-Tore Holm makes a deft header but René Kehrli is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
5
8
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
5
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.8%
47.2%
Play Area
23.6%
45.8%
30.6%
Scorers
| Salvador Adailton 47 | Moustapha Fertout 21 Bjorn-Tore Holm 39, 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Bjorn-Tore Holm of AS Monaco |
Match Ratings
| 1. | René Kehrli (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Cyrille Warmuz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tiago Varela (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Francisco Azevedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Niklas Forssell (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nestor Adjaoud (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Wilfried Le Pen (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ross Gomez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dario Tresor (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Yuri Simonian (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Salvador Adailton (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Jero Espartero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jochem Verlinden (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ezequiel Nieves (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Matthew Appiah (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jack Van Der Meyde (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Saidu A. Garba (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Arek Lato (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Morgan Del Piero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kevin Sammer (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Chris Ince (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Bjorn-Tore Holm (ATT) | | 9 |
| 9. | Hoalid Lamouchi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ismael Ayaz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Moustapha Fertout (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Gonzalo Frétard (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alejandro Quintanilla (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Johnny Guinia (ATT) | 6 | |