Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stade Vélodrome where Olympique de Marseille play host to Troyes Aube Champagne. A crowd of 7,972 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Troyes Aube Champagne appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Allan Kanoute.


0.00
The whistle blows and Troyes Aube Champagne get the match underway!
2.48
Youl Alidor Ribeiro threads a neat ball through to Zoltan Sarr. Zoltan Sarr flicks the ball to his team mate, Lucien Johansen. Lucien Johansen runs straight at the defence! Lucien Johansen shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Daniele Stone has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.16
Silvio Rabuel makes a simple pass to Jean-Michel Rabesandratana. Jean-Michel Rabesandratana tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
15.09
Robert Peyrelade threads the ball through to Silvio Rabuel. Silvio Rabuel flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Kante who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Kante shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
24.11
Philippe Goma clumsily knocks into Youl Alidor Ribeiro. The referee brings Philippe Goma to one side and gives him a warning! Youl Alidor Ribeiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.02
Olympique de Marseille have made a substitution with Ruddy Voisin replacing Demetrius Soudan .
42.19
Silvio Rabuel threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Kante. Nicolas Kante knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jeremie Darcheville.
45.00
Sabri Bochu threads the ball through to Paolo Facciutto. Paolo Facciutto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique de Marseille have changed their lineup with Bruno Petit replacing Nicolas Kante. Troyes Aube Champagne appear unchanged since the first half. The Olympique de Marseille players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Olympique de Marseille start the second half!
49.50
Zoltan Sarr sees Paolo Facciutto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paolo Facciutto shoots from outside the area but Daniele Stone is on top of it.
51.13
Philippe Goma threads a neat ball through to Silvio Rabuel. Silvio Rabuel threads a neat ball through to Filippo Colombo. Filippo Colombo lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Michel Rabesandratana. Jean-Michel Rabesandratana flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Fabio Sahnoun.
54.20
Lucien Johansen barges into Philippe Goma. The referee calls over Lucien Johansen and warns him to calm down! Philippe Goma hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.02
Alexei Mey flicks a high pass forward to Lionel Garny who brings the ball under control. Lionel Garny hits a low pass to Jean-Michel Rabesandratana. Jean-Michel Rabesandratana whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Petit. Bruno Petit flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.27
Olympique de Marseille have made a substitution with Noah Geis replacing Lionel Garny .
63.19
Emmerick Drouin flicks a high pass forward. Lucien Johansen collects the pass. Lucien Johansen knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Paolo Facciutto is offside!
65.54
Jeremie Darcheville decides to run forward with the ball. Jeremie Darcheville brings the ball forward. Jeremie Darcheville finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Daniele Stone!
78.20
Jeremie Darcheville threads a neat ball through to Zoltan Sarr. Zoltan Sarr makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lucien Johansen. Lucien Johansen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Daniele Stone smothers it!
79.56
Zoltan Sarr runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Zoltan Sarr knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexei Mey.
83.20
Steve Djorkaeff controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emmerick Drouin. Emmerick Drouin hits a low pass to Paolo Facciutto. Paolo Facciutto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Peyrelade.
87.52
Lucien Johansen comes in with a late challenge on Philippe Goma. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Philippe Goma stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Noah Geis flicks a high pass forward. Filippo Colombo collects the pass. Filippo Colombo makes a simple pass, allowing Jean-Michel Rabesandratana to run into the box. Jean-Michel Rabesandratana takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Fabio Sahnoun!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

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

Possession
43.1%
56.9%
Play Area
33.8%
43.1%
23.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Zoltan Sarr of Troyes Aube Champagne

Match Ratings