Match Report


Olympique de MarseilleOlympique de Marseille     Chamois NiortaisChamois Niortais
Dave BellDave Bell Computer Player Computer Player
Fabio BakariF. Bakari73
G
1
G
71Francisco CarcedoF. Carcedo
Jonathan FrancoisJ. Francois60
D
2
D
65Jean Francois StephanJ. Stephan
Benoit LouironB. Louiron57
D
3
D
64Alexei OuedecA. Ouedec
Devanir DiasalmeidaD. Diasalmeida69
D
4
D
61Jari ForssellJ. Forssell
Alan SalmonA. Salmon72
D
5
M
76Yohann HamedY. Hamed
Rui ZicoR. Zico82
M
captain6captain
M
75Alfred DeniaudA. Deniaud
Hubert CasagrandeH. Casagrande68
M
7
M
65Giovanni Di BariG. Di Bari
Francis CroftF. Croft76
M
8
M
64David IrlesD. Irles
Gavin GallacherG. Gallacher68
A
9
A
73Mitchel HillM. Hill
Christian AddoC. Addo74
A
10
A
68Gregorio Guerrero LopezG. Guerrero Lopez
Leon TilerL. Tiler83
A
11
A
65Zinedine CharrierasZ. Charrieras
 
John DavidsonJ. Davidson79
A
12
A
63Jean Pierre AubanelJ. Aubanel
Mohammed KanuM. Kanu59
A
13
D
61Denny MeeuwisD. Meeuwis
Atam HoséA. Hosé69
D
14
G
60Zoumana LecocqZ. Lecocq

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stade Vélodrome where Olympique de Marseille play host to Chamois Niortais. A crowd of 19,733 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chamois Niortais appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dario De Abreu.


0.00
The first half starts with Chamois Niortais kicking off!
8.35
Zinedine Charrieras barges into Devanir Diasalmeida. The referee calls over Zinedine Charrieras and shows him a yellow card! Devanir Diasalmeida hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.06
With some swift thinking, Rui Zico plays the ball forward to Christian Addo. Christian Addo shoots from outside the area but somehow Francisco Carcedo manages to keep it out.
16.02
Benoit Louiron kicks a strong pass forward to Francis Croft. Francis Croft deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hubert Casagrande. Hubert Casagrande lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Addo. Christian Addo knocks the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Francisco Carcedo had no chance!! Goal for Olympique de Marseille!
20.43
Yohann Hamed chips the ball to his team mate, Giovanni Di Bari. Giovanni Di Bari knocks the ball to his team mate, Zinedine Charrieras. Zinedine Charrieras passes the ball forward but Yohann Hamed is offside!
21.24
Alfred Deniaud plays the ball forward to Zinedine Charrieras. Zinedine Charrieras knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alan Salmon.
22.45
Jean Francois Stephan threads a neat ball through to Yohann Hamed. Yohann Hamed knocks the ball forward to Mitchel Hill. Mitchel Hill knocks in a cross ball towards Gregorio Guerrero Lopez. Gregorio Guerrero Lopez rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.30
Alfred Deniaud hits a low pass to Zinedine Charrieras. Zinedine Charrieras whips in a cross ball towards Mitchel Hill. Mitchel Hill flicks the ball with his head. Benoit Louiron steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
27.17
Alfred Deniaud flicks the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Guerrero Lopez. Gregorio Guerrero Lopez makes a great pass forward. David Irles runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
32.06
David Irles threads the ball through to Mitchel Hill. Mitchel Hill rushes past Devanir Diasalmeida! Mitchel Hill cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.36
Alan Salmon flicks a high pass forward to Francis Croft who brings the ball under control. Francis Croft flicks a high pass forward. Hubert Casagrande holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hubert Casagrande shoots from long range. Solid save from Francisco Carcedo. What a great pair of hands!
38.23
Gavin Gallacher barges into Alfred Deniaud. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alfred Deniaud carries on, but is struggling a bit.
44.45
Rui Zico chips the ball to his team mate, Hubert Casagrande. Hubert Casagrande finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
45.00
Jari Forssell sees Giovanni Di Bari in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giovanni Di Bari flicks a high ball forward to Mitchel Hill who takes it down. Mitchel Hill advances inside the box! Francis Croft barges into Mitchel Hill. Mitchel Hill appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique de Marseille appear unchanged since the first half. Chamois Niortais also appear unchanged since the first half. The Olympique de Marseille players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Olympique de Marseille kick off!
47.52
Alfred Deniaud runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alfred Deniaud knocks the ball forward to Mitchel Hill but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
49.46
David Irles laces a weighted ball forward to Gregorio Guerrero Lopez. Gregorio Guerrero Lopez knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Zinedine Charrieras is offside!
54.14
Yohann Hamed sees a break and surges forward. Yohann Hamed rushes past Devanir Diasalmeida! Yohann Hamed rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
55.33
Zinedine Charrieras clumsily knocks into Hubert Casagrande. Zinedine Charrieras is warned by the referee! Hubert Casagrande carries on, but is struggling a bit.
59.17
Rui Zico clumsily knocks into Giovanni Di Bari. The referee warns Rui Zico to calm down! Giovanni Di Bari stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.43
Chamois Niortais have made 2 substitutions with Jean Pierre Aubanel replacing Alfred Deniaud and Denny Meeuwis replacing Zinedine Charrieras .
61.47
Benoit Louiron knocks the ball forward to Rui Zico. Rui Zico flicks a high pass forward. Francis Croft holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francis Croft finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.18
Denny Meeuwis chips the ball to his team mate, Mitchel Hill. Mitchel Hill shoots from outside the area but somehow Fabio Bakari manages to keep it out.
69.33
Giovanni Di Bari flicks a high pass forward. Mitchel Hill collects the pass. Mitchel Hill sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
72.08
Devanir Diasalmeida barges into Denny Meeuwis. Devanir Diasalmeida is shown the yellow card! Denny Meeuwis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.50
Benoit Louiron flicks a high pass forward. Rui Zico holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rui Zico hits a low pass to Hubert Casagrande. Hubert Casagrande whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Gallacher. Gavin Gallacher connects with a diving header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Olympique de Marseille!
78.09
Devanir Diasalmeida threads a neat ball through to Francis Croft. Francis Croft hits a low pass to Gavin Gallacher. Gavin Gallacher tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
79.47
Alan Salmon picks a pass forward to Hubert Casagrande. Hubert Casagrande threads a neat ball through to Gavin Gallacher. Gavin Gallacher threads a neat, attacking ball through to Christian Addo. Jari Forssell catches Christian Addo on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
83.27
Devanir Diasalmeida deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Francois. With great vision, Jonathan Francois plays the ball forward to Christian Addo. Christian Addo lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Gallacher. Gavin Gallacher outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Francisco Carcedo.
89.25
Giovanni Di Bari chips the ball to his team mate, Jean Pierre Aubanel. Jean Pierre Aubanel hits a low pass to Denny Meeuwis. Denny Meeuwis plays a one-two with Mitchel Hill and rushes in on goal... Denny Meeuwis tries a spectacular strike but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
Giovanni Di Bari hits a low pass to Denny Meeuwis. Denny Meeuwis sees Yohann Hamed just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some good footwork from Yohann Hamed provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Olympique de Marseille

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

Possession
46%
54%
Play Area
32.2%
44.8%
23%

Scorers
Christian Addo 16
Gavin Gallacher 75
Mitchel Hill 32

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mitchel Hill of Chamois Niortais

Match Ratings