Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Parc Lescure where Girondins de Bordeaux play host to Le Mans. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Girondins de Bordeaux are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Le Mans appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gonzalo Traore.
The pitch is in good condition.
Girondins de Bordeaux are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Le Mans appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gonzalo Traore.
0.00
0-0Le Mans start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.58
0-0Nico Klinsmann pushes mid-way up the pitch. Nico Klinsmann passes the ball forward to John Sablé. John Sablé runs straight at the defence! John Sablé cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
8.39
0-0Oliver Bräutigam threads a neat ball through to Ferdinand Valenconi. Ferdinand Valenconi skips past Regis Maqua! Ferdinand Valenconi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Djibrill Vanvynckt comfortably gets down and covers it.
10.24
Philippe Dacourt advances with the ball. Philippe Dacourt shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Lars Rohrschneider manages to gather it easily.
12.24
0-0Abdeliah Traore barges into Nico Klinsmann. The referee calls over Abdeliah Traore and warns him to calm down! Nico Klinsmann stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.42
Philippe Dacourt flicks a high pass forward to Abdeliah Traore who brings the ball under control. Abdeliah Traore shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.48
0-0Harvey Westwood threads a neat ball through to Ronan Serredszum. Ronan Serredszum takes it forward alone. Ronan Serredszum knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edgar Riga.
27.57
1-0Jean-Luc Ngotty flicks a high pass forward to Abdeliah Traore who brings the ball under control. Abdeliah Traore shoots from long range. Lars Rohrschneider is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.13
Alex El Khanchaf comes in with a late challenge on Philippe Dacourt. The referee brings Alex El Khanchaf to one side and gives him a warning! Philippe Dacourt stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.48
1-0Ghislain Barbosa knocks the ball forward to Adrien Coupet. Adrien Coupet makes a defence splitting pass to Ferdinand Valenconi. Some good footwork from Ferdinand Valenconi provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Regis Maqua.
35.25
It's a corner kick which Ghislain Barbosa takes quickly, playing the ball short to Gary Power. Gary Power cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Djibrill Vanvynckt with no chance!! Goal for Le Mans!
38.08
1-1Edgar Riga hits a low pass to Alex El Khanchaf. Alex El Khanchaf brings the ball forward. Alex El Khanchaf kicks a strong pass forward to Adrien Coupet but the referee indicates it's offside!
44.19
Oliver Bräutigam makes a probing pass to Adrien Coupet. Adrien Coupet plays a scrappy one-two with John Sablé and advances towards the goal... Adrien Coupet rockets a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
45.00
Gary Power sees Oliver Bräutigam in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oliver Bräutigam changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Oliver Bräutigam lofts in a cross ball towards Ferdinand Valenconi. Ferdinand Valenconi finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Djibrill Vanvynckt is on top of it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Girondins de Bordeaux appear unchanged since the first half. Le Mans also appear unchanged since the first half. The Girondins de Bordeaux players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Girondins de Bordeaux kick off and get the second half underway!
47.33
Edgar Riga threads a neat ball through to Oliver Bräutigam. With some swift thinking, Oliver Bräutigam plays the ball forward to Ferdinand Valenconi. Ferdinand Valenconi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrien Coupet but the linesman indicates offside!
48.09
Regis Maqua deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ronan Serredszum. Ronan Serredszum knocks the ball forward to Pedro Pichichi. Pedro Pichichi lofts in a cross ball towards Abdeliah Traore. Abdeliah Traore rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
51.53
Philippe Dacourt sees Pedro Pichichi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Pichichi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
53.08
Gerhard Oswald runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gerhard Oswald threads the ball through to John Sablé but he's offside!
54.17
Harvey Westwood threads a neat ball through to Ronan Serredszum. Ronan Serredszum sees space and advances. Ronan Serredszum shoots from 20 yards but somehow Lars Rohrschneider manages to keep it out.
57.46
2-1With a delightful solo run, Gerhard Oswald stretches the opposition's defence. Gerhard Oswald passes the ball forward to Adrien Coupet. Regis Maqua catches Adrien Coupet on the ankles. Adrien Coupet appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
59.34
Nico Klinsmann flicks a high pass forward. Alex El Khanchaf controls it well on his chest. Alex El Khanchaf deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrien Coupet. Adrien Coupet knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Djibrill Vanvynckt who gathers it comfortably.
60.23
2-1Le Mans have made a substitution with Younes Pontal replacing Adrien Coupet .
61.28
Martin Sachs makes a probing pass to Ronan Serredszum. Ronan Serredszum flicks a high pass forward. Abdeliah Traore controls it well on his chest. Abdeliah Traore shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.29
Gerhard Oswald changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gerhard Oswald knocks in a cross ball towards Ferdinand Valenconi. Ferdinand Valenconi heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.19
Nico Klinsmann threads a neat ball through to Gerhard Oswald. Gerhard Oswald flicks a high pass forward. Ferdinand Valenconi controls it well on his chest. Ferdinand Valenconi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
77.04
Girondins de Bordeaux have made a substitution with Simone Mancini replacing Ronan Serredszum .
78.12
Ghislain Barbosa takes it forward alone. Ghislain Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Younes Pontal. Younes Pontal jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
79.16
Oliver Bräutigam takes it forward alone. Oliver Bräutigam shoots from long range. Djibrill Vanvynckt effortlessly gets down and covers it.
81.40
Philippe Dacourt makes a probing pass to Pedro Pichichi. Pedro Pichichi tries a spectacular long range effort but Lars Rohrschneider is on top of his game. Good keeping!
83.21
Dani‘l Heintze flicks a high pass forward. Abdeliah Traore collects the pass. Abdeliah Traore shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
85.56
Gerhard Oswald flicks a high pass forward. Younes Pontal controls it well on his chest. Younes Pontal knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Djibrill Vanvynckt who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Ludovic Fellahi flicks a high pass forward. Simone Mancini collects the pass. Simone Mancini flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Pichichi. Pedro Pichichi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Lars Rohrschneider!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.2%
62.8%
Play Area
31.4%
41.9%
26.7%
Scorers
| Abdeliah Traore 28, 48 | Gary Power 35 Ferdinand Valenconi 69 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Abdeliah Traore of Girondins de Bordeaux |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Djibrill Vanvynckt (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Martin Sachs (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ludovic Fellahi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Harvey Westwood (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Regis Maqua (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dani‘l Heintze (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Philippe Dacourt (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ronan Serredszum (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jean-Luc Ngotty (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Abdeliah Traore (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Pedro Pichichi (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Glynn Barmby (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jocelyn Lecour (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Simone Mancini (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Lars Rohrschneider (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Edgar Riga (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gary Power (DEF) | | 8 |
| 4. | Nico Klinsmann (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Gerhard Oswald (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Alex El Khanchaf (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Oliver Bräutigam (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Ghislain Barbosa (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Adrien Coupet (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ferdinand Valenconi (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | John Sablé (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Younes Pontal (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Christian Altomare (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Yazid Allibert (DEF) | 0 | |