Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Roazhon Park where Stade Rennais play host to FC Lorient. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stade Rennais are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Lorient appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Youl Alidor Fenillat.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stade Rennais are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Lorient appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Youl Alidor Fenillat.
0.00
0-0Stade Rennais start the game by kicking off the first half!
15.41
0-0Joseph-Desire Ndo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Joseph-Desire Ndo plays a scrappy one-two with Ensio Essbjorn and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Joseph-Desire Ndo provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but is denied by Jeremie Prat. Excellent save.
18.17
Nuno Pinto flicks a high pass forward. Jeremy Maurice controls it well on his chest. Jeremy Maurice finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Jeremie Prat. Excellent save.
20.38
Jan Kistner knocks the ball forward to Orlando Desailly. Orlando Desailly finds some space and shoots from distance but Diogo Ribeiro is on top of it.
21.45
1-0Joseph-Desire Ndo hits a low pass to Mansour Prso. Mansour Prso shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.10
1-0Jan Kistner flicks a high pass forward. Jerome Maharzi controls it well on his chest. Jerome Maharzi plays a one-two with Orlando Desailly and advances towards the goal... Mickael Dalmat clumsily knocks into Jerome Maharzi. Jerome Maharzi appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
26.20
1-0Andy Saad flicks a high ball forward to Joseph-Desire Ndo who takes it down. Joseph-Desire Ndo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Joseph-Desire Ndo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Azziz Pitau.
28.05
1-0Joseph-Desire Ndo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mansour Prso. Mansour Prso shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.21
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
34.25
1-0Jan Kistner takes a long throw-in. Fadel Debaets threads a neat ball through to Orlando Desailly. Orlando Desailly cuts inside the box! Orlando Desailly comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but somehow Mickael Dalmat happens to be in the right place to block it.
38.44
Mickael Dalmat makes a simple pass to Joseph-Desire Ndo. Joseph-Desire Ndo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ensio Essbjorn. Ensio Essbjorn lofts in a cross ball towards Mansour Prso. Mansour Prso whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
40.55
Joseph-Desire Ndo knocks the ball forward to Mansour Prso. Mansour Prso knocks in a cross ball towards Ensio Essbjorn. Ensio Essbjorn flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stade Rennais appear unchanged since the first half. FC Lorient have changed their lineup with Jaime Pinheiro replacing Danijel Mawene.
45.00
The second half starts with FC Lorient kicking off!
48.42
Nuno Pinto passes the ball forward to Mansour Prso. Mansour Prso lofts in a cross ball towards Jeremy Maurice. Jeremy Maurice connects with a diving header. Azziz Pitau clears it off the line with his head!
53.41
Romero P. Ferrer darts forward. Romero P. Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Mansour Prso collects the pass. Mansour Prso lofts in a cross ball towards Jeremy Maurice. Jeremy Maurice connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.02
Showing composure, Joseph-Desire Ndo plays the ball forward to Jeremy Maurice. Jeremy Maurice lofts in a cross ball towards Mansour Prso. Mansour Prso is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Jeremie Prat gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
60.25
3-0Stade Rennais have made a substitution with Nenad Bourgois replacing Mansour Prso .
63.10
Nuno Pinto threads a neat ball through to Ensio Essbjorn. Ensio Essbjorn lofts in a cross ball towards Jeremy Maurice. Jeremy Maurice flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
66.54
Alberto Collet hits a low pass to Jan Kistner. Jan Kistner threads a neat ball through to Jerome Maharzi. Jerome Maharzi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.15
3-0Jan Kistner knocks the ball to his team mate, Jerome Maharzi. Jerome Maharzi knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Orlando Desailly is offside!
71.43
Romero P. Ferrer makes a run forward as Mickael Dalmat takes the throw-in. Romero P. Ferrer skillfully chests the ball down. Romero P. Ferrer runs forward with the ball. Romero P. Ferrer flicks a high pass forward to Jeremy Maurice who brings the ball under control. Jeremy Maurice shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
72.07
Andy Saad flicks a high pass forward to Joseph-Desire Ndo who brings the ball under control. Joseph-Desire Ndo makes a simple pass to Nenad Bourgois. Nenad Bourgois knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jeremie Prat who gathers it comfortably.
77.22
Stade Rennais have made a substitution with Vincent Duchemin replacing Romero P. Ferrer .
81.41
Joseph-Desire Ndo flicks a high pass forward to Rodrigo Fernandes who brings the ball under control. Rodrigo Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Ensio Essbjorn. Ensio Essbjorn shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
84.27
Frederic Vercoutre plays the ball forward to Jan Kistner. Jan Kistner brings the ball forward. Jan Kistner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Saad.
87.12
Frederic Vercoutre flicks a high pass forward to Jan Kistner who brings the ball under control. Jan Kistner makes a probing pass to Jerome Maharzi. Jerome Maharzi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Diogo Ribeiro who gathers it comfortably.
89.45
Jan Kistner flicks a high pass forward. Marc Delhommeau collects the pass. Marc Delhommeau lofts in a cross ball towards Jerome Maharzi. Jerome Maharzi powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
27.2%
45.7%
27.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mansour Prso of Stade Rennais |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Diogo Ribeiro (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Graham Robinson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Romero P. Ferrer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Mickael Dalmat (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andy Saad (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nuno Pinto (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Joseph-Desire Ndo (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Jeremy Maurice (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Ensio Essbjorn (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Mansour Prso (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Rodrigo Fernandes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Vincent Duchemin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Pierre Mondragon (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nenad Bourgois (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Jeremie Prat (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Danijel Mawene (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Azziz Pitau (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alberto Collet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Frederic Vercoutre (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Wahid Hugues (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Fadel Debaets (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jan Kistner (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Marc Delhommeau (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jerome Maharzi (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Orlando Desailly (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Edouard Djorkaeff (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ian Wiltord (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jaime Pinheiro (GK) | 6 | |