Match Report


Lille OSCLille OSC     SM CaenSM Caen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ronald IsmaëlR. Ismaël66
G
1
G
80Raoul Manga GuelaR. Manga Guela
Purrel HendriksP. Hendriks68
D
2
D
79Paul GötzP. Götz
Cyril DeguervilleC. Deguerville66
D
3
D
77Jan WinklerJ. Winkler
Haoulid AgatheH. Agathe65
D
4
D
72Mark GrayM. Gray
Abel MoreiraA. Moreira66
M
5
D
71Leon LangeL. Lange
Jeffrey NokJ. Nok65
M
6
M
80Youri NikiforovY. Nikiforov
Kevin WilliamsonK. Williamson65
M
7captain
M
76Santino ArdilesS. Ardiles
Nicky BanksN. Banks65
M
captain8
M
74Lennart SeifertL. Seifert
Julien ClementJ. Clement71
A
9
A
81Sixto SolisS. Solis
Bertrand Ben AskarB. Ben Askar70
A
10
A
79David De WitteD. De Witte
Julian HelmerJ. Helmer69
A
11
A
76Gunnlaugur ThórhallssonG. Thórhallsson
 
Jerome CongoJ. Congo67
A
12
A
74Hakan KayisH. Kayis
Serge CongoS. Congo64
D
13
A
72Carl UnsworthC. Unsworth
Leon NieuwenhuijzenL. Nieuwenhuijzen62
G
14
D
71Nicolas LopezN. Lopez

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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Stade Pierre-Mauroy where Lille OSC play host to SM Caen. A crowd of 20,024 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lille OSC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SM Caen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jonathan Martel.


0.00
Lille OSC start the match!
2.03
Jeffrey Nok sees a break and surges forward. Jeffrey Nok finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
3.01
Youri Nikiforov flicks a high pass forward to David De Witte who brings the ball under control. David De Witte makes a simple pass, allowing Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson to run into the box. Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.44
Youri Nikiforov sees space and advances. Youri Nikiforov lofts in a cross ball towards David De Witte. David De Witte beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
9.33
Cyril Deguerville plays the ball forward to Jeffrey Nok. Jeffrey Nok threads a neat ball through to Julien Clement. Julien Clement knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.47
Lennart Seifert darts forward. Lennart Seifert whips in a cross ball towards Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson. Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
22.26
Jan Winkler sees Santino Ardiles in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Santino Ardiles flicks the ball to his team mate, David De Witte. David De Witte knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Haoulid Agathe.
24.03
Jeffrey Nok threads a neat ball through to Julien Clement. Julien Clement knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jan Winkler.
27.28
Santino Ardiles controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David De Witte. David De Witte knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Haoulid Agathe.
28.36
Kevin Williamson passes the ball forward to Julien Clement. Julien Clement knocks in a cross ball towards Bertrand Ben Askar. Bertrand Ben Askar beats his man to it with a header. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Lille OSC are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
32.44
Kevin Williamson flicks a high pass forward. Julian Helmer controls it well on his chest. Julian Helmer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Raoul Manga Guela who gathers it comfortably.
33.49
Santino Ardiles knocks the ball to his team mate, David De Witte. David De Witte tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.37
Paul Götz makes a probing pass to Lennart Seifert. Lennart Seifert controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David De Witte. David De Witte sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
38.46
Jeffrey Nok threads a neat ball through to Bertrand Ben Askar. Bertrand Ben Askar shoots from distance but is denied by Raoul Manga Guela. Excellent save.
39.47
Lennart Seifert flicks a high pass forward to Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson who brings the ball under control. Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson knocks in a cross ball towards Sixto Solis. Sixto Solis is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.09
Kevin Williamson flicks the ball to his team mate, Bertrand Ben Askar. Bertrand Ben Askar tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
42.13
Abel Moreira passes the ball forward to Julien Clement. Julien Clement shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Raoul Manga Guela manages to gather it.
44.08
Haoulid Agathe threads a neat ball through to Kevin Williamson. Kevin Williamson surges forward with the ball. Kevin Williamson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Raoul Manga Guela who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Lille OSC appear unchanged since the first half. SM Caen also appear unchanged since the first half. The Lille OSC players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
SM Caen kick off!
48.30
Santino Ardiles passes the ball forward to Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson. Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
49.03
Youri Nikiforov flicks a high pass forward. Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson whips in a cross ball towards Sixto Solis. Sixto Solis gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just wide!
51.08
Youri Nikiforov hits a low pass to Sixto Solis. Sixto Solis tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
59.32
Kevin Williamson catches Santino Ardiles on the ankles. The referee calls over Kevin Williamson and shows him a yellow card! Santino Ardiles stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.44
Youri Nikiforov flicks a high pass forward to Sixto Solis who brings the ball under control. Sixto Solis whips in a cross ball towards Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson. Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson flicks the ball with his head but Ronald Ismaël reads it well. Great save!
61.47
Jeffrey Nok runs up as Kevin Williamson takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Jeffrey Nok makes a probing pass to Julien Clement. Julien Clement knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Raoul Manga Guela who gathers it comfortably.
65.49
Haoulid Agathe receives the ball from a throw-in from Cyril Deguerville. Haoulid Agathe runs forward with the ball. Haoulid Agathe chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Helmer. Julian Helmer shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Raoul Manga Guela effortlessly smothers it!
66.04
Purrel Hendriks flicks a high pass forward to Jeffrey Nok who brings the ball under control. Jeffrey Nok flicks a high pass forward. Bertrand Ben Askar holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bertrand Ben Askar knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jan Winkler.
69.35
Santino Ardiles makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David De Witte. David De Witte knocks in a cross ball towards Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson. Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Ronald Ismaël had no chance!! Goal for SM Caen! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
73.40
Paul Götz kicks a strong pass forward to Santino Ardiles. Santino Ardiles kicks a strong pass forward to David De Witte. David De Witte whips in a cross ball towards Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson. Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
75.14
Santino Ardiles threads a neat ball through to Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson. Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Purrel Hendriks.
77.37
Purrel Hendriks kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Williamson. Kevin Williamson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julien Clement. Julien Clement knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mark Gray.
78.54
Nicky Banks controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julien Clement. Julien Clement knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Götz.
79.54
Leon Lange barges into Abel Moreira. The referee calls over Leon Lange and warns him to calm down! Abel Moreira runs off the knock.
79.54
Free kick to Lille OSC just outside the area...
81.30
Kevin Williamson takes a stuttering run up but it's too wide. Goal kick.
83.26
Cyril Deguerville catches David De Witte on the ankles. The referee calls over Cyril Deguerville and shows him a yellow card! David De Witte hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.05
Kevin Williamson knocks the ball to his team mate, Bertrand Ben Askar. Bertrand Ben Askar knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mark Gray.
90.00
Jeffrey Nok hits a low pass to Bertrand Ben Askar. Bertrand Ben Askar knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mark Gray.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Lille OSC

SM Caen
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61%
39%
Play Area
29%
45%
26%

Scorers
Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson 3, 18, 69

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson of SM Caen

Match Ratings
1.Ronald Ismaël (GK)
6
2.Purrel Hendriks (DEF)
6
3.Cyril Deguerville (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Haoulid Agathe (DEF)
6
5.Abel Moreira (MID)
6
6.Jeffrey Nok (MID)
7
7.Kevin Williamson (MID)yellow card
6
8.Nicky Banks (MID)
6
9.Julien Clement (ATT)
6
10.Bertrand Ben Askar (ATT)
6
11.Julian Helmer (ATT)
6
 
12.Jerome Congo (ATT)
0
13.Serge Congo (DEF)
0
14.Leon Nieuwenhuijzen (GK)
0

1.Raoul Manga Guela (GK)
6
2.Paul Götz (DEF)
6
3.Jan Winkler (DEF)
6
4.Mark Gray (DEF)
6
5.Leon Lange (DEF)
5
6.Youri Nikiforov (MID)
7
7.Santino Ardiles (MID)
7
8.Lennart Seifert (MID)
7
9.Sixto Solis (ATT)
6
10.David De Witte (ATT)
7
11.Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Hakan Kayis (ATT)
0
13.Carl Unsworth (ATT)
0
14.Nicolas Lopez (DEF)
0