Match Report


Olympique de MarseilleOlympique de Marseille     US Créteil-Lusitanos US Créteil-Lusitanos
Michael HunterMichael Hunter Computer Player Computer Player
Fabio BakariF. Bakari73
G
captain1captain
G
78Jean-Michel FanchoneJ. Fanchone
Jonathan FrancoisJ. Francois59
D
2
D
69Ousmane DelhommeauO. Delhommeau
Devanir DiasalmeidaD. Diasalmeida69
D
3
D
66Cedric SamsonC. Samson
Wahid LeclercW. Leclerc61
D
4
D
63Thierry MasonT. Mason
Alan SalmonA. Salmon72
D
5
M
74Pierre-Alain LinaresP. Linares
Francis CroftF. Croft75
M
6
M
67Antonio OrtegaA. Ortega
Rui ZicoR. Zico82
M
7
M
62Ali VairellesA. Vairelles
John DavidsonJ. Davidson79
A
8
M
61Damian NoroD. Noro
Hubert CasagrandeH. Casagrande68
M
9
A
73Jody GuppyJ. Guppy
Jochem SedoukiJ. Sedouki70
A
10
A
72Charles-Edward FretardC. Fretard
Leon TilerL. Tiler83
A
11
A
63Zinedine BouissetZ. Bouisset
 
Silvio AndradeS. Andrade30
G
12
A
63Zinedine CongoZ. Congo
Benoit LouironB. Louiron57
D
13
A
58Kader MexesK. Mexes
Mohammed KanuM. Kanu59
A
14
A
58Jason BlancJ. Blanc

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Stade Vélodrome where Olympique de Marseille play host to US Créteil-Lusitanos . Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while US Créteil-Lusitanos appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominique Nonda.


0.00
US Créteil-Lusitanos kick off and get the match underway!
2.12
Antonio Ortega flicks a high pass forward to Charles-Edward Fretard who brings the ball under control. Charles-Edward Fretard whips in a cross ball towards Pierre-Alain Linares. Pierre-Alain Linares connects with a diving header but it misses the target by a large margin!
4.54
Alan Salmon kicks a strong pass forward to Hubert Casagrande. Hubert Casagrande shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
6.30
Ali Vairelles decides to run forward with the ball. Ali Vairelles passes the ball forward but Jody Guppy is offside!
8.52
Thierry Mason knocks the ball to his team mate, Pierre-Alain Linares. Pierre-Alain Linares knocks in a cross ball towards Jody Guppy. Jody Guppy heads the ball goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
9.21
Rui Zico flicks a high pass forward to Leon Tiler who brings the ball under control. Leon Tiler shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
15.44
Jonathan Francois receives the ball from a throw-in from Devanir Diasalmeida. Jonathan Francois decides to run forward with the ball. Jonathan Francois sees space and advances. Jonathan Francois lofts in a cross ball towards Jochem Sedouki. Jochem Sedouki beats his man to it with a header but it flies just off target!
18.56
Jonathan Francois threads a neat ball through to Francis Croft. Francis Croft laces a through ball forward to John Davidson. John Davidson deftly passes the ball to Jochem Sedouki, releasing him through on goal. Jochem Sedouki takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
22.10
Alan Salmon flicks a high pass forward to Rui Zico who brings the ball under control. Rui Zico flicks a high pass forward. Hubert Casagrande controls it well on his chest. Hubert Casagrande whips in a cross ball towards Francis Croft. Francis Croft outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
28.53
Francis Croft chips the ball to his team mate, Jochem Sedouki. Jochem Sedouki puts a great ball through. Rui Zico runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
30.15
Devanir Diasalmeida knocks the ball to his team mate, Rui Zico. Rui Zico flicks a high pass forward. Francis Croft collects the pass. Francis Croft knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.30
Alan Salmon threads a neat ball through to Francis Croft. Francis Croft flicks a high pass forward. Rui Zico controls it well on his chest. Rui Zico shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
38.53
With some swift thinking, Rui Zico plays the ball forward to Hubert Casagrande. Hubert Casagrande whips in a cross ball towards John Davidson. John Davidson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique de Marseille appear unchanged since the first half. US Créteil-Lusitanos also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Olympique de Marseille kick off!
48.58
Ousmane Delhommeau comes in with a late challenge on John Davidson. The referee brings Ousmane Delhommeau to one side and gives him a warning! John Davidson runs off the knock.
53.37
Rui Zico laces a through ball forward to Francis Croft. Francis Croft deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Davidson. John Davidson plays a quick one-two with Rui Zico and rushes in on goal... John Davidson tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
54.43
Ali Vairelles flicks a high pass forward. Jody Guppy collects the pass. Jody Guppy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.27
Ali Vairelles hacks Devanir Diasalmeida from behind! The referee warns Ali Vairelles to calm down! Devanir Diasalmeida gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.57
Rui Zico clumsily knocks into Ali Vairelles. The referee warns Rui Zico to calm down! Ali Vairelles gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
61.39
Cedric Samson surges forward with the ball. Cedric Samson rushes past Wahid Leclerc! Some silky footwork from Cedric Samson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Cedric Samson scores for US Créteil-Lusitanos !!
65.11
Francis Croft changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Francis Croft cuts inside the box! Francis Croft cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Jean-Michel Fanchone gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
69.07
John Davidson knocks the ball to his team mate, Hubert Casagrande. Hubert Casagrande whips in a cross ball towards Rui Zico. Rui Zico directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Cedric Samson's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
70.49
It's a corner kick. Francis Croft loops the ball over to the far post. Jean-Michel Fanchone drops low and scoops up the ball.
71.23
Devanir Diasalmeida volleys a long ball forward. Rui Zico whips in a cross ball towards Hubert Casagrande. Hubert Casagrande heads the ball goalwards. Fantastic reaction save from Jean-Michel Fanchone!
77.45
Ali Vairelles threads a neat ball through to Charles-Edward Fretard. Charles-Edward Fretard shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
78.45
Wahid Leclerc barges into Pierre-Alain Linares. Wahid Leclerc is shown the yellow card! Pierre-Alain Linares stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.05
With some swift thinking, Thierry Mason plays the ball forward to Ali Vairelles. Ali Vairelles kicks a strong pass forward to Jody Guppy. Jody Guppy knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Charles-Edward Fretard is offside!
84.01
Rui Zico plays the ball forward to Francis Croft. Francis Croft shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
89.40
Francis Croft kicks a strong pass forward to John Davidson. John Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Francis Croft. Francis Croft is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Jean-Michel Fanchone has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Olympique de Marseille

US Créteil-Lusitanos
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
10
2
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.2%
35.8%
Play Area
29.6%
43.2%
27.2%

Scorers
Jochem Sedouki 19
Francis Croft 22, 89
John Davidson 39
Cedric Samson 61

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Francis Croft of Olympique de Marseille

Match Ratings