Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at MM Arena where Le Mans play host to RC Strasbourg. A crowd of 19,817 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 Yannick Barbosa.
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 Yannick Barbosa.
0.00
Le Mans kick off!
3.53
Felipe Gomez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Diogo Nascimento. Diogo Nascimento tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
6.22
Tiago Varela threads the ball through to Roman Oliynyk. Roman Oliynyk threads a neat ball through to Salvador Adailton. Salvador Adailton threads a neat ball through to Daniel Gabriel Mutu. Daniel Gabriel Mutu makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Good keeping from Yannick Prat as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
8.55
Dambou Debes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bernard Collin. Bernard Collin flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Basto collects the pass. Alexandre Basto shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
9.39
Ronald Citony controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bernard Collin. Bernard Collin knocks the ball to his team mate, Diogo Nascimento. Diogo Nascimento shoots from 20 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving René Kehrli with no chance!! Goal for RC Strasbourg!
12.37
Francisco Azevedo flicks a high pass forward. Roman Oliynyk controls it well on his chest. Roman Oliynyk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Salvador Adailton. Salvador Adailton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Yannick Prat.
13.52
Dmitri Korneev takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Dambou Debes reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
14.48
Felipe Gomez knocks the ball forward to Diogo Nascimento. Diogo Nascimento knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francisco Azevedo.
15.30
Cyrille Warmuz flicks a high pass forward. Wilfried Le Pen collects the pass. Wilfried Le Pen flicks a high pass forward. Salvador Adailton collects the pass. Salvador Adailton finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
16.10
Wilfried Le Pen darts forward. Wilfried Le Pen knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Daniel Gabriel Mutu is offside!
21.12
Jochem Verlinden barges into Adrien Wimbée. The referee calls over Jochem Verlinden and warns him to calm down! Adrien Wimbée stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.37
Wilfried Le Pen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Salvador Adailton. Salvador Adailton skips past Ronald Citony! Salvador Adailton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
30.42
Jochem Verlinden catches Bernard Collin on the ankles. Jochem Verlinden is shown the yellow card! Bernard Collin carries on, but is struggling a bit.
36.29
Roman Oliynyk flicks a high pass forward to Salvador Adailton who brings the ball under control. Salvador Adailton lofts in a cross ball towards Francois Klos. Francois Klos beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Yannick Prat.
37.47
It's a corner kick which Dmitri Korneev takes quickly, playing the ball short to Roman Oliynyk. Roman Oliynyk knocks the ball into the box. Bernard Collin reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
38.15
Felipe Gomez flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Nascimento collects the pass. Diogo Nascimento whips in a cross ball towards Alexandre Basto. Alexandre Basto is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. RC Strasbourg are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
42.41
Bernard Collin makes an attacking run forward. Bernard Collin whips in a cross ball towards Diogo Nascimento. Diogo Nascimento makes a convincing header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
44.29
Jochem Verlinden makes an attacking run forward. Jochem Verlinden controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Francois Klos through on goal. Francois Klos side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Yannick Prat had no chance!! Goal for Le Mans!
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. 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 RC Strasbourg kick off!
48.31
Ronald Citony plays the ball forward to Felipe Gomez. Felipe Gomez advances with the ball. Felipe Gomez knocks in a cross ball towards Alexandre Basto. Alexandre Basto makes a convincing header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
49.47
Ted Ngom advances with the ball. Ted Ngom hits a low pass to Alexandre Basto. Alexandre Basto lofts in a cross ball towards Diogo Nascimento. Diogo Nascimento makes a looping header on goal but somehow René Kehrli manages to keep it out.
51.05
Ronald Citony advances with the ball. Ronald Citony plays the ball forward to Diogo Nascimento. Diogo Nascimento whips in a cross ball towards Alexandre Basto. Alexandre Basto makes a looping header on goal but it flies just off target!
53.12
Dmitri Korneev makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francois Klos. Francois Klos makes a great pass forward. Daniel Gabriel Mutu runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
54.42
Adrien Wimbée deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Koné. Jonathan Koné knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.07
Jochem Verlinden knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Gabriel Mutu. Daniel Gabriel Mutu knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Francois Klos is offside!
60.48
Le Mans have made 3 substitutions with Fabien Guei replacing Francisco Azevedo, Jean Borios replacing Jochem Verlinden and Vasco Alves replacing Salvador Adailton .
61.54
Seeing a gap ahead, Fabien Guei plays the ball forward to Dmitri Korneev. Dmitri Korneev flicks a high pass forward. Francois Klos controls it well on his chest. Francois Klos knocks in a cross ball towards Vasco Alves. Vasco Alves outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Yannick Prat didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
71.20
Jean Borios threads a neat ball through to Vasco Alves. Vasco Alves edges inside the box! Vasco Alves looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Vasco Alves!
75.53
With some swift thinking, Cyrille Warmuz plays the ball forward to Roman Oliynyk. Roman Oliynyk threads a neat ball through to Daniel Gabriel Mutu. Daniel Gabriel Mutu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.49
Bernard Collin sees Diogo Nascimento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Diogo Nascimento lofts in a cross ball towards Alexandre Basto. Alexandre Basto powers a header at goal but René Kehrli is on top of it.
79.35
Dmitri Korneev flicks a high pass forward. Vasco Alves collects the pass. Vasco Alves controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
87.03
Fabien Guei knocks the ball to his team mate, Roman Oliynyk. Roman Oliynyk passes the ball forward to Vasco Alves. Vasco Alves plays a one-two with Daniel Gabriel Mutu and rushes in on goal... Vasco Alves rockets a shot on goal but Yannick Prat reads it well. Great save!
89.03
Ted Ngom makes a probing pass to Adrien Wimbée. Adrien Wimbée threads the ball through to Diogo Nascimento. Diogo Nascimento knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to René Kehrli who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
9
5
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
26.3%
43.4%
30.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Vasco Alves 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. | Jochem Verlinden (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
7. | Wilfried Le Pen (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Dmitri Korneev (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Francois Klos (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
10. | Daniel Gabriel Mutu (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Salvador Adailton (ATT) | 7 | |
12. | Fabien Guei (DEF) | 6 | |
13. | Jean Borios (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Vasco Alves (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
1. | Yannick Prat (GK) | 8 | |
2. | Dambou Debes (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Ronald Citony (DEF) | 7 | |
4. | Ted Ngom (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Zinedine Bastien (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Bernard Collin (MID) | 8 | |
7. | Adrien Wimbée (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Felipe Gomez (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Jonathan Koné (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Alexandre Basto (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Diogo Nascimento (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
12. | Jose Nieto (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Rafik Schemmel (ATT) | 0 | |
14. | Youl Alidor Paviot (DEF) | 0 |