Match Report


AuxerreAuxerre     RC LensRC Lens
Computer Player Computer Player Dave Townsend Dave Townsend
Gonzalo SorlinG. Sorlin66
G
1
G
68Stephane MolinierS. Molinier
Kwami JacquessonK. Jacquesson73
D
2
D
84Kader BaillsK. Baills
Olivier Dos SantosO. Dos Santos71
D
3
D
73Hoalid NdiayeH. Ndiaye
Pascal ZaidanP. Zaidan70
D
4captain
D
73Carmelo StendardoC. Stendardo
Abassi SibilleA. Sibille76
M
5
D
71Rainer SachsR. Sachs
Kaba LachuerK. Lachuer74
M
6
M
73Paul SummerbeeP. Summerbee
Soufiane SchemmelS. Schemmel72
M
7
M
78Fabio BobanF. Boban
Ralph SeamanR. Seaman72
M
captain8
M
75Noe BorbiconiN. Borbiconi
Jimmy VercoutreJ. Vercoutre69
A
9
A
77Nicholas PearceN. Pearce
Pablo GonzalezP. Gonzalez65
A
10
A
72Garcia Duque MinottiG. Minotti
Hubert MasudiH. Masudi65
A
11
A
74Omer InceO. Ince
 
Robert Le LanR. Le Lan71
M
12
D
74Raouf SankhareR. Sankhare
Pape MondragonP. Mondragon68
M
13
G
67Sebastian BlancoS. Blanco
Arnaud PaviotA. Paviot65
D
14
A
69Ruel ShearerR. Shearer

SkateUK
today's match is sponsored by SkateUK
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stade de lAbbé-Deschamps where Auxerre play host to RC Lens. A crowd of 19,731 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Auxerre are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while RC Lens appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Geoffrey Savinaud.


0.00
Auxerre kick off and get the first half underway!
2.46
Kaba Lachuer catches Fabio Boban on the ankles. The referee brings Kaba Lachuer to one side and gives him a warning! Fabio Boban runs off the knock.
4.56
Fabio Boban threads the ball through to Garcia Duque Minotti. Garcia Duque Minotti plays a one-two with Omer Ince and advances towards the goal... Garcia Duque Minotti side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow Gonzalo Sorlin manages to keep it out.
8.17
Carmelo Stendardo makes a probing pass to Omer Ince. With imagination, Omer Ince laces a through ball forward to Garcia Duque Minotti. Garcia Duque Minotti makes a probing pass between the defence to Nicholas Pearce. Nicholas Pearce tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
14.36
Soufiane Schemmel makes a simple pass to Ralph Seaman. Ralph Seaman whips in a cross ball towards Hubert Masudi. Hubert Masudi outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The shot is on target but blocked by Rainer Sachs. That should have been a goal!
21.52
Noe Borbiconi changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Noe Borbiconi puts a great ball through. Garcia Duque Minotti runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
24.00
Pascal Zaidan threads the ball through to Kaba Lachuer. Kaba Lachuer kicks a strong pass forward to Hubert Masudi. Hubert Masudi threads the ball through into the box. Pablo Gonzalez comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies well off target!
26.57
Kaba Lachuer darts forward. Kaba Lachuer shoots from 25 yards. Stephane Molinier gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
27.27
Fabio Boban sees Nicholas Pearce in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicholas Pearce shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Gonzalo Sorlin easily smothers it!
28.49
Kwami Jacquesson threads the ball through to Jimmy Vercoutre. Jimmy Vercoutre flicks the ball to his team mate, Hubert Masudi. Hubert Masudi advances inside the box! Hubert Masudi side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Stephane Molinier gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
34.00
Paul Summerbee comes in with a very late challenge on Jimmy Vercoutre. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Jimmy Vercoutre hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.02
Kaba Lachuer passes the ball forward to Soufiane Schemmel. Soufiane Schemmel knocks the ball forward to Jimmy Vercoutre but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
38.16
Omer Ince kicks a strong pass forward to Nicholas Pearce. Nicholas Pearce shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Gonzalo Sorlin!
44.47
Ralph Seaman passes the ball forward to Abassi Sibille. Abassi Sibille lofts in a cross ball towards Kaba Lachuer. Kaba Lachuer flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Auxerre appear unchanged since the first half. RC Lens also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and RC Lens kick off!
48.55
With great vision, Omer Ince plays the ball forward to Nicholas Pearce. Nicholas Pearce whips in a cross ball towards Garcia Duque Minotti. Garcia Duque Minotti knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Olivier Dos Santos happens to be in the right place to block it.
55.33
Ralph Seaman passes the ball forward to Hubert Masudi. Hubert Masudi plays a one-two with Soufiane Schemmel and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Hubert Masudi provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Stephane Molinier effortlessly smothers it!
59.24
Kwami Jacquesson flicks the ball to his team mate, Kaba Lachuer. Kaba Lachuer tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Stephane Molinier. Excellent save.
61.24
Soufiane Schemmel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hubert Masudi. Hubert Masudi tries a spectacular long range effort. Stephane Molinier gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
75.03
Pascal Zaidan surges forward with the ball. Pascal Zaidan flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Gonzalez controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Pablo Gonzalez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.27
Auxerre appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
78.29
Ralph Seaman hacks Omer Ince from behind! Ralph Seaman is shown the yellow card! Omer Ince hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.54
Omer Ince makes a simple pass to Nicholas Pearce. Nicholas Pearce finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Gonzalo Sorlin.
87.11
Hoalid Ndiaye takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Gonzalo Sorlin drops low and scoops up the ball.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Auxerre

RC Lens
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
58.2%
41.8%
Play Area
23.9%
50.7%
25.4%

Scorers
Kaba Lachuer 44
Nicholas Pearce 8

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kaba Lachuer of Auxerre

Match Ratings
1.Gonzalo Sorlin (GK)
7
2.Kwami Jacquesson (DEF)
6
3.Olivier Dos Santos (DEF)
6
4.Pascal Zaidan (DEF)
6
5.Abassi Sibille (MID)
6
6.Kaba Lachuer (MID)goal scored
8
7.Soufiane Schemmel (MID)
6
8.Ralph Seaman (MID)yellow card
6
9.Jimmy Vercoutre (ATT)
6
10.Pablo Gonzalez (ATT)
6
11.Hubert Masudi (ATT)
7
 
12.Robert Le Lan (MID)
0
13.Pape Mondragon (MID)
0
14.Arnaud Paviot (DEF)
0

1.Stephane Molinier (GK)
7
2.Kader Baills (DEF)
6
3.Hoalid Ndiaye (DEF)
6
4.Carmelo Stendardo (DEF)
6
5.Rainer Sachs (DEF)
6
6.Paul Summerbee (MID)red card
3
7.Fabio Boban (MID)
6
8.Noe Borbiconi (MID)
6
9.Nicholas Pearce (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Garcia Duque Minotti (ATT)
6
11.Omer Ince (ATT)
6
 
12.Raouf Sankhare (DEF)
0
13.Sebastian Blanco (GK)
0
14.Ruel Shearer (ATT)
0