Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at MM Arena where Le Mans play host to RC Strasbourg. A crowd of 20,598 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Le Mans and RC Strasbourg are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sabri Guyader.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Le Mans and RC Strasbourg are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sabri Guyader.
0.00
RC Strasbourg kick off the first half!
3.02
Thomas Hansen flicks the ball to his team mate, Wilfried Le Pen. Wilfried Le Pen makes a probing pass to Dario Tresor. Dario Tresor advances inside the box! Dario Tresor takes a shot at goal but somehow Yannick Prat manages to keep it out.
15.28
Nestor Adjaoud surges forward with the ball. Nestor Adjaoud plays a quick one-two with Salvador Adailton and rushes in on goal... Nestor Adjaoud rockets a shot on goal. Yannick Prat gets down and covers it.
18.04
Dambou Debes threads a neat ball through to Zinedine Bastien. Zinedine Bastien makes a beautiful solo run. Zinedine Bastien whips in a cross ball towards Simon Welter. Simon Welter gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
20.16
Wilfried Le Pen runs straight at the opposition's defence. Wilfried Le Pen shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
22.16
Ronald Citony flicks the ball to his team mate, Said Rouxel. Said Rouxel chips the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Basto. Alexandre Basto lofts in a cross ball towards Jonathan Koné. Jonathan Koné is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! René Kehrli has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.08
Nestor Adjaoud chips the ball to his team mate, Dario Tresor. Dario Tresor shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
34.41
Andre Da Silva Rivelino chips the ball to his team mate, Wilfried Le Pen. Wilfried Le Pen flicks a high pass forward to Salvador Adailton who brings the ball neatly under control. Salvador Adailton whips in a cross ball towards Dario Tresor. Dario Tresor is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Dario Tresor scores for Le Mans!!
40.12
Francisco Azevedo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ross Gomez. Ross Gomez plays the ball forward to Salvador Adailton. Salvador Adailton shoots from outside the area but Yannick Prat is on top of it.
44.39
Bernard Collin receives the ball from a throw-in from Adrien Wimbée. Bernard Collin flicks a high pass forward. Simon Welter collects the pass. Simon Welter knocks in a cross ball towards Alexandre Basto. Alexandre Basto flicks the ball with his head. René Kehrli effortlessly punches it away to safety.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Le Mans appear unchanged since the first half. RC Strasbourg 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
The whistle blows and Le Mans get the second half underway!
47.52
Nestor Adjaoud flicks the ball to his team mate, Salvador Adailton. Salvador Adailton runs straight at the defence! Salvador Adailton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.10
Jonathan Koné barges into Thomas Hansen. The referee calls over Jonathan Koné and shows him a yellow card! Thomas Hansen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.46
Thomas Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Wilfried Le Pen. Wilfried Le Pen flicks a high ball forward to Salvador Adailton who takes it down. Salvador Adailton makes a simple pass, allowing Dario Tresor to run into the box. Dario Tresor looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Ted Ngom happens to be in the right place to block it.
57.11
Ronald Citony sees Bernard Collin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bernard Collin kicks a strong pass forward to Jonathan Koné. Jonathan Koné whips in a cross ball towards Simon Welter. Simon Welter connects with a diving header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.05
Nestor Adjaoud catches Bernard Collin on the ankles. Nestor Adjaoud is shown the yellow card! Bernard Collin stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.50
Le Mans have made 3 substitutions with Tiago Varela replacing Thomas Hansen, Jochem Verlinden replacing Nestor Adjaoud and Yuri Simonian replacing Dario Tresor .RC Strasbourg have made a substitution with Felipe Gomez replacing Alexandre Basto .
61.56
Adrien Wimbée deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Felipe Gomez. Felipe Gomez shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
63.56
Wilfried Le Pen hits a low pass to Yuri Simonian. Yuri Simonian knocks in a cross ball towards Salvador Adailton. Salvador Adailton shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Yannick Prat comfortably picks it out of the air!
65.16
Adrien Wimbée flicks a high pass forward to Felipe Gomez who brings the ball under control. Felipe Gomez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to René Kehrli who gathers it comfortably.
69.44
Jochem Verlinden sees Salvador Adailton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Salvador Adailton threads a neat ball through to Yuri Simonian. Ronald Citony catches Yuri Simonian on the ankles. Yuri Simonian appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
71.40
Ross Gomez makes a probing pass to Yuri Simonian. Yuri Simonian controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
73.09
Bernard Collin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Welter. Simon Welter knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francisco Azevedo.
75.54
Francisco Azevedo knocks the ball forward to Wilfried Le Pen. Wilfried Le Pen knocks the ball forward to Daniel Gabriel Mutu. Daniel Gabriel Mutu finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Le Mans!
84.03
Zinedine Bastien takes it forward alone. Zinedine Bastien knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Gomez. Felipe Gomez connects with a diving header but it's a woeful effort!
87.06
Francisco Azevedo hits a long diagonal ball forward. Daniel Gabriel Mutu shoots from distance. Solid save from Yannick Prat.
90.00
Bernard Collin hacks Tiago Varela from behind! The referee calls over Bernard Collin and shows him a yellow card! Tiago Varela runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
11
3
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.9%
43.1%
Play Area
30.6%
40.3%
29.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Salvador Adailton of Le Mans |
Match Ratings
1. | René Kehrli (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Andre Da Silva Rivelino (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Thomas Hansen (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Francisco Azevedo (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Roman Oliynyk (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Nestor Adjaoud (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
7. | Wilfried Le Pen (MID) | 8 | |
8. | Ross Gomez (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Dario Tresor (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
10. | Daniel Gabriel Mutu (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
11. | Salvador Adailton (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
12. | Tiago Varela (DEF) | 6 | |
13. | Jochem Verlinden (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Yuri Simonian (ATT) | 6 |
1. | Yannick Prat (GK) | 8 | |
2. | Dambou Debes (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Ronald Citony (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Ted Ngom (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Zinedine Bastien (MID) | 7 | |
6. | Bernard Collin (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
7. | Adrien Wimbée (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Said Rouxel (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Jonathan Koné (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 7 |
10. | Alexandre Basto (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Simon Welter (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Rafik Schemmel (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | Youl Alidor Paviot (DEF) | 0 | |
14. | Felipe Gomez (MID) | 6 |