Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade Francis le Basser where Stade Lavallois play host to RC Lens. A crowd of 16,667 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stade Lavallois and RC Lens are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Djibrill Bréchet.


0.00
The whistle blows and Stade Lavallois get the match underway!
2.43
Cataldo Dou Dou makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kodjo Lestin. Kodjo Lestin advances inside the box! Kodjo Lestin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
3.41
Alassan Agboh brings the ball forward. Alassan Agboh lofts in a cross ball towards Steven Vencel. Steven Vencel rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.04
Cataldo Dou Dou advances with the ball. Cataldo Dou Dou chips the ball to his team mate, Giuseppe Moulin. Some world-class footwork from Giuseppe Moulin provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It curls slightly but Anthony Chavrondier manages to gather it easily.
21.27
Rodolphe Thomert threads a neat ball through to Alassan Agboh. Alassan Agboh flicks a high pass forward to Raouf Toursel who brings the ball under control. Raouf Toursel lofts in a cross ball towards Steven Vencel. Steven Vencel finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.19
Rodolphe Thomert knocks the ball forward to Jean-Sebastien Regnault. Jean-Sebastien Regnault knocks the ball forward to Raouf Toursel. Raouf Toursel whips in a cross ball towards Steven Vencel. Steven Vencel makes a convincing header but it flies wide!
27.28
Cataldo Dou Dou flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Reyes controls it well on his chest. Gregorio Reyes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Anthony Chavrondier who gathers it comfortably.
42.11
Gerald Müller flicks a high ball forward to Shabani Darbelet who takes it down. Shabani Darbelet makes an attacking run forward. Shabani Darbelet shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
44.55
Rodolphe Thomert flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Sebastien Regnault collects the pass. Jean-Sebastien Regnault knocks the ball to his team mate, Sophiane Meriem. Sophiane Meriem skips past Yazid Hervé! Sophiane Meriem looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stade Lavallois appear unchanged since the first half. RC Lens also appear unchanged since the first half. The RC Lens players seem much more motivated whilst the Stade Lavallois players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
RC Lens kick off the second half!
47.36
Regis Micoud runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Regis Micoud shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
49.52
Alassan Agboh flicks a high pass forward. Raouf Toursel controls it well on his chest. Raouf Toursel shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
51.35
With some swift thinking, Yazid Hervé plays the ball forward to Barket Fretard. Barket Fretard flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Reyes controls it well on his chest. Gregorio Reyes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kodjo Lestin but he's offside!
55.11
Johny Essola makes a probing pass to Cataldo Dou Dou. Cataldo Dou Dou makes a probing pass to Gregorio Reyes. Gregorio Reyes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Anthony Chavrondier manages to gather it effortlessly.
59.54
Johny Essola sees Shabani Darbelet in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Shabani Darbelet flicks a high pass forward. Giuseppe Moulin collects the pass. Giuseppe Moulin cuts inside the box! Giuseppe Moulin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Anthony Chavrondier manages to gather it easily.
60.52
Regis Micoud runs straight at the opposition's defence. Regis Micoud rushes past Johny Essola! Regis Micoud tries a spectacular strike. Jannick Maraval easily gets down and covers it.
61.21
Cataldo Dou Dou makes a simple pass to Kodjo Lestin. Kodjo Lestin plays a quick one-two with Giuseppe Moulin and rushes in on goal... Kodjo Lestin strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
65.55
Alassan Agboh flicks a high ball forward to Sophiane Meriem who takes it down. Sophiane Meriem knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.04
Luis Petit sees Gregorio Reyes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gregorio Reyes plays a one-two with Giuseppe Moulin and advances towards the goal... Gregorio Reyes rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
71.52
Regis Micoud passes the ball forward to Sophiane Meriem. Sophiane Meriem shoots from 25 yards but Jannick Maraval is on top of it.
72.13
Shabani Darbelet flicks a high pass forward. Kodjo Lestin collects the pass. Kodjo Lestin makes a probing pass to Gregorio Reyes but he's offside!
73.56
Seeing a gap ahead, Regis Micoud plays the ball forward to Sophiane Meriem. Sophiane Meriem skips past Johny Essola! Sophiane Meriem side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Jannick Maraval had no chance!! Goal for RC Lens!
83.15
Jean-Sebastien Regnault sees space and advances. Jean-Sebastien Regnault lofts in a cross ball towards Steven Vencel. Steven Vencel heads the ball goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
84.13
Eric Née threads a neat ball through to Steven Vencel. Steven Vencel knocks in a cross ball towards Raouf Toursel. Raouf Toursel powers a header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
87.21
Yazid Hervé barges into Regis Micoud. The referee calls over Yazid Hervé and warns him to calm down! Regis Micoud gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
30.3%
42.1%
27.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sophiane Meriem of RC Lens

Match Ratings