Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade Pierre-Mauroy where Lille OSC play host to AC Cannes. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Lille OSC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AC Cannes appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alain Belbey.


0.00
The whistle blows and AC Cannes get the match underway!
6.40
Devanir Heurtebis threads a neat ball through to Amara Ismaël. Amara Ismaël knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.12
Vincent Blanchard sees Lamine Tamazout in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lamine Tamazout knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Pierre Custovic. Jean-Pierre Custovic flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Fabien Espartero.
18.42
Vincent Blanchard passes the ball forward to Peter Parker. Peter Parker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mario Mercier.
22.38
Lamine Tamazout comes in with a late challenge on Steven Mansouri. Lamine Tamazout is given a warning by the referee! Steven Mansouri stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.17
Mamadou Bouisset decides to run forward with the ball. Mamadou Bouisset knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Parker. Peter Parker advances inside the box! Peter Parker cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.12
Vincent Blanchard passes the ball forward to Lamine Tamazout. Lamine Tamazout knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fabien Espartero who gathers it comfortably.
30.12
Ahmed Benyachou sees Lamine Tamazout in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lamine Tamazout finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
33.17
Seeing a gap ahead, Fabio Arribagé plays the ball forward to Amara Ismaël. Amara Ismaël hits a low pass to Dambou Petitjean. Some silky footwork from Dambou Petitjean provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
36.28
Vincent Blanchard flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Pierre Custovic holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean-Pierre Custovic knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.53
Ahmed Benyachou flicks a high ball forward to Jean-Pierre Custovic who takes it down. Jean-Pierre Custovic finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
Devanir Heurtebis kicks a strong pass forward to Amara Ismaël. Amara Ismaël edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Amara Ismaël provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Lille OSC appear unchanged since the first half. AC Cannes also appear unchanged since the first half. The AC Cannes players seem much more motivated whilst the Lille OSC players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Lille OSC get the second half underway!
48.35
Steven Mansouri breaks forward. Steven Mansouri kicks a strong pass forward to Dambou Petitjean. Dambou Petitjean shoots from distance. Raynald Mazzoncini is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
53.32
Ahmed Benyachou kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Parker. Peter Parker plays a scrappy one-two with Jean-Pierre Custovic and stumbles forward towards the goal... Peter Parker rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Fabien Espartero manages to gather it easily.
55.32
Micha‘l Zeitoun controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Peter Parker. Peter Parker shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
57.25
Ahmed Benyachou hacks Devanir Heurtebis from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Devanir Heurtebis stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.07
Miguael Touré runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Miguael Touré controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.35
Reynald Frey kicks a strong pass forward to Devanir Heurtebis. Devanir Heurtebis surges forward with the ball. Devanir Heurtebis rushes past Kevin Matteo! Some silky footwork from Devanir Heurtebis provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's there!! Raynald Mazzoncini has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
69.09
Amdy Chavrondier knocks the ball forward to Fabio Arribagé. Fabio Arribagé advances with the ball. Fabio Arribagé lofts in a cross ball towards Dambou Petitjean. With a superhuman jump, Dambou Petitjean connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Raynald Mazzoncini is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.15
Lille OSC have made a substitution with Charles Fanchone replacing Wahid Benkouar .
83.22
Enzo Smaino flicks a high pass forward. Dambou Petitjean collects the pass. Dambou Petitjean knocks in a cross ball towards Amara Ismaël. Amara Ismaël connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
87.48
Yann De Palmas hits a low pass to Lamine Tamazout. Lamine Tamazout shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.02
Vincent Blanchard plays the ball forward to Peter Parker. Peter Parker whips in a cross ball towards Lamine Tamazout. Lamine Tamazout shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Fabien Espartero easily punches it away to safety.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

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

Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
28.6%
44.3%
27.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dambou Petitjean of AC Cannes