Match Report


AS MonacoAS Monaco     Le MansLe Mans
Shaun ReganShaun Regan Ian Mortimer Ian Mortimer
Mads NielsenM. Nielsen77
G
1
G
80René KehrliR. Kehrli
Jack Van Der MeydeJ. Van Der Meyde71
D
2
D
76Andre Da Silva RivelinoA. Rivelino
Cyril LegwinskiC. Legwinski72
D
3captain
D
85Thomas HansenT. Hansen
Arek LatoA. Lato83
D
4
D
85Francisco AzevedoF. Azevedo
Morgan Del PieroM. Del Piero72
D
5
M
81Niklas ForssellN. Forssell
Kevin SammerK. Sammer72
M
6
M
79Nestor AdjaoudN. Adjaoud
Stjepan JavorcicS. Javorcic71
M
captain7
M
77Jean BoriosJ. Borios
Chris InceC. Ince79
M
8
M
74Roland BottelinR. Bottelin
Bjorn-Tore HolmB. Holm75
A
9
A
74Francois KlosF. Klos
Ismael AyazI. Ayaz74
A
10
A
78Dario TresorD. Tresor
Moustapha FertoutM. Fertout74
A
11
A
87Salvador AdailtonS. Adailton
 
Afonso AvilesA. Aviles74
D
12
D
76Cyrille WarmuzC. Warmuz
Alejandro QuintanillaA. Quintanilla75
M
13
M
81Jochem VerlindenJ. Verlinden
Johnny GuiniaJ. Guinia65
A
14
A
76Vasco AlvesV. Alves

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade Louis II where AS Monaco play host to Le Mans. A crowd of 19,125 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Monaco are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Le Mans appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sabri Guyader.


0.00
The whistle blows and Le Mans kick off!
2.08
Arek Lato flicks a high pass forward to Chris Ince who brings the ball under control. Chris Ince flicks a high pass forward. Moustapha Fertout controls it well on his chest. Moustapha Fertout knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andre Da Silva Rivelino.
4.15
Chris Ince flicks a high pass forward to Bjorn-Tore Holm who brings the ball under control. Bjorn-Tore Holm whips in a cross ball towards Moustapha Fertout. Moustapha Fertout makes a convincing header. René Kehrli gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
6.02
Kevin Sammer knocks the ball to his team mate, Bjorn-Tore Holm. Bjorn-Tore Holm whips in a cross ball towards Moustapha Fertout. Moustapha Fertout connects with a diving header but it flies just wide!
8.06
Niklas Forssell makes an attacking run forward. Niklas Forssell plays a scrappy one-two with Dario Tresor and advances towards the goal... Niklas Forssell muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Mads Nielsen comfortably gets down and covers it.
14.38
Nestor Adjaoud threads a neat ball through to Salvador Adailton. Salvador Adailton edges inside the box! Salvador Adailton muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Mads Nielsen manages to gather it effortlessly.
16.19
Stjepan Javorcic threads a neat ball through to Bjorn-Tore Holm. Bjorn-Tore Holm shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
18.34
Andre Da Silva Rivelino sees Nestor Adjaoud in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nestor Adjaoud flicks a high pass forward to Francois Klos who brings the ball under control. Francois Klos finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Mads Nielsen comfortably smothers it!
20.47
Stjepan Javorcic chips the ball to his team mate, Bjorn-Tore Holm. Bjorn-Tore Holm whips in a cross ball towards Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz makes a looping header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.58
Andre Da Silva Rivelino gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Salvador Adailton skips past Arek Lato! Some good footwork from Salvador Adailton provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Mads Nielsen manages to gather it.
24.23
Stjepan Javorcic flicks a high pass forward. Ismael Ayaz controls it well on his chest. Ismael Ayaz whips in a cross ball towards Bjorn-Tore Holm. Bjorn-Tore Holm directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving René Kehrli with no chance!! Goal for AS Monaco!
36.20
Nestor Adjaoud surges forward with the ball. Nestor Adjaoud runs straight at the defence! Nestor Adjaoud cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
38.09
Andre Da Silva Rivelino controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roland Bottelin. Roland Bottelin knocks the ball to his team mate, Salvador Adailton. With some swift thinking, Salvador Adailton plays the ball forward to Francois Klos who has made a great run into the box. Francois Klos muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.53
Chris Ince controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Moustapha Fertout. Moustapha Fertout shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but René Kehrli manages to gather it comfortably.
42.15
Jean Borios threads a neat ball through to Dario Tresor. Dario Tresor knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arek Lato.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Monaco appear unchanged since the first half. Le Mans also appear unchanged since the first half. The Le Mans players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
AS Monaco start the second half!
47.28
Nestor Adjaoud kicks a strong pass forward to Dario Tresor. Dario Tresor plays a one-two with Francois Klos and advances towards the goal... Dario Tresor strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Solid save from Mads Nielsen.
49.14
Stjepan Javorcic flicks a high pass forward. Moustapha Fertout holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Moustapha Fertout tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by René Kehrli. Excellent save.
51.15
Stjepan Javorcic makes a simple pass to Bjorn-Tore Holm. Bjorn-Tore Holm finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by René Kehrli. Excellent save.
53.28
With a delightful solo run, Niklas Forssell stretches the opposition's defence. Niklas Forssell knocks in a cross ball towards Francois Klos. Francois Klos makes a convincing header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
57.08
Stjepan Javorcic sees Bjorn-Tore Holm in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bjorn-Tore Holm knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francisco Azevedo.
59.39
Nestor Adjaoud flicks a high pass forward. Salvador Adailton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Salvador Adailton shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.16
Le Mans have made 3 substitutions with Cyrille Warmuz replacing Andre Da Silva Rivelino, Jochem Verlinden replacing Nestor Adjaoud and Vasco Alves replacing Salvador Adailton .
63.38
Stjepan Javorcic chips the ball to his team mate, Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
67.27
Niklas Forssell sees Francois Klos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francois Klos makes a defence splitting pass to Vasco Alves. Some silky footwork from Vasco Alves provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Le Mans!
72.41
Stjepan Javorcic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
75.23
Chris Ince hits a low pass to Moustapha Fertout. Moustapha Fertout knocks in a cross ball towards Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz powers a header at goal. René Kehrli gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
79.26
Chris Ince hacks Niklas Forssell from behind! The referee calls over Chris Ince and warns him to calm down! Niklas Forssell stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.32
Cyrille Warmuz hacks Bjorn-Tore Holm from behind! The referee calls over Cyrille Warmuz and shows him a yellow card! Bjorn-Tore Holm stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.10
Francisco Azevedo sees a break and surges forward. Francisco Azevedo brings the ball forward. Francisco Azevedo shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
84.38
Kevin Sammer flicks the ball to his team mate, Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz whips in a cross ball towards Moustapha Fertout. Moustapha Fertout connects with a diving header. René Kehrli gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
89.25
Arek Lato threads the ball through to Chris Ince. Chris Ince makes a probing pass to Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Jochem Verlinden knocks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Alves. Vasco Alves shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

AS Monaco

Le Mans
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
7
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.1%
45.9%
Play Area
27.1%
44.7%
28.2%

Scorers
Bjorn-Tore Holm 24
Vasco Alves 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Bjorn-Tore Holm of AS Monaco

Match Ratings