Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at MM Arena where Le Mans play host to AC Ajaccio. A crowd of 17,401 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Le Mans and AC Ajaccio are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Damir El Khanchaf.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Le Mans and AC Ajaccio are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Damir El Khanchaf.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Le Mans get the match underway!
2.12
0-0Simon Schell sees space and advances. Simon Schell tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
8.55
0-0J-Clau Giublesi makes a probing pass to Miguael Wiart. Miguael Wiart threads a neat ball through to Delano Zuidam. Delano Zuidam knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to René Kehrli who gathers it comfortably.
9.03
1-0With some swift thinking, Wilfried Le Pen plays the ball forward to Salvador Adailton. Salvador Adailton plays a one-two with Daniel Gabriel Mutu and rushes in on goal... Salvador Adailton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.13
J-Clau Giublesi makes a simple pass to Pierre-Emmanuel Manga. Pierre-Emmanuel Manga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Delano Zuidam. Delano Zuidam knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to René Kehrli who gathers it comfortably.
14.25
1-0Pierre-Emmanuel Manga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Damir Petit. Damir Petit lofts in a cross ball towards Fabien Cloarec. Fabien Cloarec makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by René Kehrli.
15.44
1-0Simon Schell takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Delano Zuidam tries a spectacular strike but it whistles just wide of the post!
18.01
Without breaking stride, Wilfried Le Pen plays the ball forward to Dario Tresor. Dario Tresor tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
21.10
Pierre-Emmanuel Manga flicks a high pass forward to Damir Petit who brings the ball under control. Damir Petit controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but René Kehrli reads it well. He makes it look easy!
22.24
Wilfried Le Pen makes an attacking run forward. Wilfried Le Pen plays a one-two with Daniel Gabriel Mutu and rushes in on goal... Wilfried Le Pen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Duarte Reis comfortably gets down and covers it.
26.36
Miguael Wiart flicks a high pass forward. Fabien Cloarec controls it well on his chest. Fabien Cloarec shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
30.14
Niklas Forssell knocks the ball forward to Salvador Adailton. Salvador Adailton whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Gabriel Mutu. Daniel Gabriel Mutu directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Duarte Reis. Excellent save.
32.53
Francisco Azevedo threads the ball through to Roman Oliynyk. Roman Oliynyk flicks a high pass forward. Salvador Adailton collects the pass. Salvador Adailton shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
34.44
1-0Niklas Forssell threads the ball through to Daniel Gabriel Mutu. Daniel Gabriel Mutu puts a great ball through but Dario Tresor is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
38.38
Wilfried Le Pen flicks a high pass forward to Salvador Adailton who brings the ball under control. Salvador Adailton shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.36
With imagination, Miguael Wiart plays the ball forward to Damir Petit. Damir Petit knocks in a cross ball towards Delano Zuidam. Delano Zuidam heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by René Kehrli!
45.00
2-0Dmitri Korneev clumsily knocks into Mehdi Van Ankeren. Dmitri Korneev is warned by the referee! Mehdi Van Ankeren runs off the knock.
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. AC Ajaccio also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
AC Ajaccio kick off and get the second half underway!
47.25
Showing composure, Miguael Wiart plays the ball forward to Damir Petit. Damir Petit knocks in a cross ball towards Delano Zuidam. Delano Zuidam is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's well over the bar!
48.34
Mehdi Van Ankeren flicks the ball to his team mate, Delano Zuidam. Delano Zuidam tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
49.56
Roman Oliynyk sees space and advances. Roman Oliynyk skips past Jocelyn Pires! Roman Oliynyk comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies wide!
59.29
Francisco Azevedo flicks a high ball forward to Niklas Forssell who takes it down. Niklas Forssell sees Salvador Adailton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Salvador Adailton skips past J-Clau Giublesi! Salvador Adailton shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Duarte Reis manages to gather it.
60.48
2-0Le Mans have made 3 substitutions with Thomas Hansen replacing Tiago Varela, Jochem Verlinden replacing Roman Oliynyk and Vasco Alves replacing Salvador Adailton .
63.13
Francisco Azevedo flicks a high pass forward. Dmitri Korneev controls it well on his chest. Dmitri Korneev knocks the ball forward to Dario Tresor. Dario Tresor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vasco Alves but the linesman indicates offside!
65.26
Miguael Wiart laces a weighted ball forward to Delano Zuidam. Delano Zuidam lofts in a cross ball towards Fabien Cloarec. Fabien Cloarec heads the ball goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
67.50
2-0Vasco Alves comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Zamora. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carlos Zamora grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
69.23
Wilfried Le Pen threads a neat ball through to Vasco Alves. Vasco Alves flicks a high pass forward. Dario Tresor controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Dario Tresor shoots from just inside the box. Duarte Reis is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
73.42
Francisco Azevedo hits a low pass to Wilfried Le Pen. Wilfried Le Pen flicks a high pass forward. Dario Tresor holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dario Tresor runs straight at the defence! Dario Tresor comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
75.01
Carlos Zamora deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguael Wiart. Miguael Wiart surges forward with the ball. Miguael Wiart lofts in a cross ball towards Delano Zuidam. Delano Zuidam makes a convincing header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
78.16
Niklas Forssell knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Gabriel Mutu. Daniel Gabriel Mutu skips past Jocelyn Pires! Some good footwork from Daniel Gabriel Mutu provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
79.27
Thomas Hansen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Niklas Forssell. Niklas Forssell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vasco Alves. Vasco Alves edges inside the box! Vasco Alves takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Vasco Alves!
83.40
Dmitri Korneev advances with the ball. Dmitri Korneev knocks in a cross ball towards Dario Tresor. Dario Tresor whips the ball goalwards with his head. Duarte Reis manages to gather it.
84.46
Mehdi Van Ankeren knocks the ball forward to Fabien Cloarec. Fabien Cloarec lofts in a cross ball towards Delano Zuidam. Delano Zuidam rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
85.33
4-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
Pierre-Emmanuel Manga clumsily knocks into Wilfried Le Pen. The referee brings Pierre-Emmanuel Manga to one side and gives him a warning! Wilfried Le Pen stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
10
4
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
24.4%
44.2%
31.4%
Scorers
| Salvador Adailton 9, 38 Dario Tresor 69 Vasco Alves 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Salvador Adailton of Le Mans |
Match Ratings
| 1. | René Kehrli (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Cyrille Warmuz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tiago Varela (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Francisco Azevedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Roman Oliynyk (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Niklas Forssell (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Wilfried Le Pen (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Dmitri Korneev (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dario Tresor (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Daniel Gabriel Mutu (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Salvador Adailton (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Thomas Hansen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jochem Verlinden (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Vasco Alves (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 1. | Duarte Reis (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | J-Clau Giublesi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jocelyn Pires (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Carlos Zamora (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mehdi Van Ankeren (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pierre-Emmanuel Manga (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Miguael Wiart (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Simon Schell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Damir Petit (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Fabien Cloarec (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Delano Zuidam (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ronald Potillon (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jean-Louis Gope-Fenepej (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Roy Neeskens (MID) | 0 | |