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There are a few clouds overhead here at Parc municipal des sports where Dijon play host to Le Mans. A crowd of 8,205 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dijon are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Le Mans appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Hamed Agasson.


0.00
The whistle blows and Dijon kick off!
3.25
Edgar Riga knocks the ball forward to Oliver Bräutigam. Oliver Bräutigam flicks a high pass forward. Adrien Coupet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adrien Coupet sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
4.35
Alex El Khanchaf catches Yves-A. Chabert on the ankles. The referee calls over Alex El Khanchaf and warns him to calm down! Yves-A. Chabert runs off the knock.
8.18
Richard Müller takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Jean-Marc Mezriche. Seeing a gap ahead, Jean-Marc Mezriche plays the ball forward to Yves-A. Chabert. Yves-A. Chabert makes a beautiful solo run. Yves-A. Chabert plays a one-two with Arnaud Tainio and advances towards the goal... Yves-A. Chabert side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Lars Rohrschneider is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.41
Yves-A. Chabert hits a low pass to Said Shakpoke. Said Shakpoke shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
15.10
Under pressure, Gary Power clears the ball far upfield. Adrien Coupet shoots from 20 yards. Good keeping from Guy Martins as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
16.45
Corner kick to Le Mans. Ghislain Barbosa chips it out wide. Maryn Dufresnes reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
18.08
Gary Power pushes mid-way up the pitch. Gary Power sees a break and surges forward. Gary Power controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Ferdinand Valenconi through on goal. Some good footwork from Ferdinand Valenconi provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Guy Martins manages to keep it out.
21.08
Gerhard Oswald sees John Sablé in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Sablé skips past Richard Müller! John Sablé comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it flies just off target!
24.33
Under pressure, Edgar Riga clears the ball far upfield. John Sablé makes a simple pass, allowing Ferdinand Valenconi to run into the box. Some good footwork from Ferdinand Valenconi provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
28.14
Abdeliah Wiart knocks the ball forward to Arnaud Tainio. Arnaud Tainio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
30.37
Edgar Riga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex El Khanchaf. Alex El Khanchaf chips the ball to his team mate, Adrien Coupet. Adrien Coupet knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jean-Marc Mezriche.
32.58
Maryn Dufresnes kicks a strong pass forward to Tony Diablemont. Tony Diablemont flicks the ball to his team mate, Arnaud Tainio. Arnaud Tainio knocks in a cross ball towards Said Shakpoke. Said Shakpoke heads the ball goalwards but Lars Rohrschneider is on top of it.
36.11
Yves-A. Chabert flicks a high pass forward. Said Shakpoke collects the pass. Said Shakpoke controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Lars Rohrschneider.
37.20
It's a corner kick. Tony Diablemont loops the ball over to the far post. Some silky footwork from Maryn Dufresnes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.51
Jean-Marc Mezriche decides to run forward with the ball. Jean-Marc Mezriche threads a neat ball through to Said Shakpoke. Said Shakpoke finds some space and shoots from distance. Lars Rohrschneider gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
39.26
Dijon are in full control of this game.
40.53
Oliver Bräutigam brings the ball forward. Oliver Bräutigam shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
42.15
Maryn Dufresnes knocks the ball forward to Francois Safanjon. Francois Safanjon threads a neat ball through to Said Shakpoke. Said Shakpoke tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
44.33
Oliver Bräutigam sees Ferdinand Valenconi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ferdinand Valenconi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Nico Klinsmann knocks the ball forward to Gerhard Oswald. Gerhard Oswald sees a break and surges forward. Gerhard Oswald knocks in a cross ball towards John Sablé. John Sablé is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Guy Martins. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Le Mans kick off the second half!
47.28
Nico Klinsmann barges into Arnaud Tainio. Nico Klinsmann is warned by the referee! Arnaud Tainio stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.10
Ghislain Barbosa knocks the ball to his team mate, Adrien Coupet. Adrien Coupet controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Ferdinand Valenconi through on goal. Richard Müller hacks Ferdinand Valenconi from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
49.22
Jean-Marc Mezriche makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francois Safanjon. Francois Safanjon chips the ball to his team mate, Arnaud Tainio. Arnaud Tainio shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
59.19
Richard Müller makes a probing pass to Yves-A. Chabert. Yves-A. Chabert flicks a high pass forward. Arnaud Tainio collects the pass. Arnaud Tainio shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
67.46
Alex El Khanchaf controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Sablé. John Sablé plays a scrappy one-two with Adrien Coupet and advances towards the goal... Jean-Marc Mezriche barges into John Sablé. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
67.46
The referee points to the spot..
68.57
Ferdinand Valenconi takes a stuttering run up. The keeper is sent the wrong way and the ball is placed inside the right post. Goal!
69.43
Nico Klinsmann flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Bräutigam collects the pass. Oliver Bräutigam makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Sablé. John Sablé rushes past Maryn Dufresnes! John Sablé tries a spectacular strike but it flies just off target!
72.51
Jean-Marc Mezriche comes in with a late challenge on John Sablé. The referee calls over Jean-Marc Mezriche and shows him a yellow card! John Sablé hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.56
Jean-Marc Mezriche launches a long ball forward. Arnaud Tainio whips in a cross ball towards Said Shakpoke. Said Shakpoke whips the ball goalwards with his head. Lars Rohrschneider gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
78.58
Alex El Khanchaf controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adrien Coupet. Adrien Coupet tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Guy Martins manages to keep it out.
79.44
From the throw-in, Nico Klinsmann picks out Edgar Riga. Edgar Riga flicks a high pass forward. Gerhard Oswald controls it well on his chest. Gerhard Oswald plays the ball forward to Adrien Coupet. Adrien Coupet finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
81.45
Richard Müller sees Abdeliah Wiart in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Abdeliah Wiart flicks a high pass forward. Arnaud Tainio collects the pass. Arnaud Tainio shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Dijon!
85.59
Jean-Marc Mezriche hacks Adrien Coupet from behind! The referee brings Jean-Marc Mezriche to one side and gives him a warning! Adrien Coupet hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.25
Gary Power plays the ball forward to Alex El Khanchaf. Alex El Khanchaf chips the ball to his team mate, Ferdinand Valenconi. Ferdinand Valenconi threads the ball through to John Sablé but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
8
7
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.9%
55.1%
Play Area
31.5%
38.2%
30.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Yves-A. Chabert of Dijon

Match Ratings