Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at MM Arena where Le Mans play host to Auxerre. A crowd of 9,066 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Le Mans are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Auxerre appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Mamadou Talfournier.


0.00
The first half starts with Le Mans kicking off!
2.55
Oliver Schröder flicks a high pass forward to Eddie Ward who brings the ball under control. Eddie Ward deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Said Nalis. Said Nalis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.35
Abdoullaye Congo threads a neat ball through to Demetrius Adjaoud. Demetrius Adjaoud knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nico Klinsmann.
12.32
Abdoullaye Congo hits a low pass to Demetrius Adjaoud. Demetrius Adjaoud finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
15.08
Oliver Bräutigam plays the ball forward to Adrien Coupet. Adrien Coupet shoots from outside the area. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
22.06
Gary Power takes a long throw-in. Edgar Riga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oliver Bräutigam. Oliver Bräutigam kicks a strong pass forward to John Sablé. John Sablé makes a pass forward but Adrien Coupet is yards offside!
26.42
Paul Beckmann runs straight at the opposition's defence. Paul Beckmann knocks in a cross ball towards Said Nalis. Said Nalis flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
33.34
Ghislain Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Adrien Coupet controls it well on his chest. Adrien Coupet skips past Adrien Ferron! Adrien Coupet makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alexandre Deblock with no chance!! Goal for Le Mans!
40.43
With some swift thinking, Gary Power plays the ball forward to Oliver Bräutigam. Oliver Bräutigam knocks the ball to his team mate, John Sablé. John Sablé knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pier G. Galli.
44.34
Adrien Ferron threads the ball through to Abdoullaye Congo. Abdoullaye Congo sees space and advances. Abdoullaye Congo finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Lars Rohrschneider manages to gather it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Le Mans appear unchanged since the first half. Auxerre also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Auxerre get the second half underway!
54.04
Oliver Bräutigam hits a low pass to John Sablé. John Sablé whips in a cross ball towards Adrien Coupet. Adrien Coupet finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
55.33
Ghislain Barbosa threads the ball through to John Sablé. John Sablé knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.03
Nico Klinsmann threads the ball through to Alex El Khanchaf. Alex El Khanchaf controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Sablé. John Sablé advances inside the box! John Sablé looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.56
Le Mans have made 2 substitutions with Christian Altomare replacing Oliver Bräutigam and Yazid Allibert replacing Ferdinand Valenconi .Auxerre have made a substitution with Jean-Claude Besson replacing Said Nalis and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
63.38
Gary Power passes the ball forward to Christian Altomare. Christian Altomare deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yazid Allibert. Yazid Allibert shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
67.59
Alex El Khanchaf catches Paul Beckmann on the ankles. The referee brings Alex El Khanchaf to one side and gives him a warning! Paul Beckmann runs off the knock.
72.35
Alex El Khanchaf threads a neat ball through to John Sablé. John Sablé whips in a cross ball towards Adrien Coupet. Adrien Coupet connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
75.53
Gerhard Oswald threads a neat ball through to Adrien Coupet. Adrien Coupet shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
78.09
Christian Altomare catches Eddie Ward on the ankles. The referee calls over Christian Altomare and warns him to calm down! Eddie Ward stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.58
Nico Klinsmann knocks the ball forward to Christian Altomare. Christian Altomare deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Sablé. John Sablé cuts inside the box! John Sablé rockets a shot on goal. Alexandre Deblock gets down and covers it.
83.54
Christian Altomare advances with the ball. Christian Altomare plays a one-two with John Sablé and rushes in on goal... Christian Altomare looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.08
Ghislain Barbosa knocks the ball to his team mate, Adrien Coupet. Adrien Coupet makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Yazid Allibert. Yazid Allibert shoots from just inside the box but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Abdoullaye Congo hacks Alex El Khanchaf from behind! Abdoullaye Congo is shown the yellow card! Alex El Khanchaf stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
6
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.7%
43.3%
Play Area
22.4%
47.8%
29.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Adrien Coupet of Le Mans

Match Ratings