Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at MM Arena where Le Mans play host to Stade Brestois 29 in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Le Mans are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stade Brestois 29 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Wagneau Anelka.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Le Mans are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stade Brestois 29 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Wagneau Anelka.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Stade Brestois 29 kicking off!
3.36
0-0Fadel Hiroux runs forward with the ball. With great vision, Fadel Hiroux plays the ball forward to Emmanuel Fidani. Emmanuel Fidani puts a great ball through. Donato Campagnolo runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
4.38
0-0Donato Campagnolo threads a neat ball through to Giuseppe Kastendeuch. Giuseppe Kastendeuch skips past Sherif Thetis! Giuseppe Kastendeuch side-steps and rifles a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
6.19
1-0Thibault Mane makes a simple pass to Oliver Röhlig. Oliver Röhlig edges inside the box! Oliver Röhlig strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Niccolo Fortune with no chance!! Goal for Le Mans!
9.30
Jose Martin flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Tarozzi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paolo Tarozzi cuts inside the box! Paolo Tarozzi looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies well off target!
10.52
Dambou Hagard makes a simple pass to Ruddy Martel. Ruddy Martel edges inside the box! Ruddy Martel shows great control and tries a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
24.35
Nigel Formon hits a low pass to Thibault Mane. Thibault Mane flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Vicente. Francisco Vicente rushes past Said Serredszum! Francisco Vicente muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
26.22
1-0Jose Martin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jerome Panov. Jerome Panov whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Vicente. Francisco Vicente powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Niccolo Fortune.
27.02
1-0It's a corner kick. Oliver Röhlig loops the ball over to the far post. Niccolo Fortune scoops up the ball.
39.01
1-0Ferdinand Malicki makes a probing pass to Thibault Mane. Thibault Mane threads the ball through to Jerome Panov. Jerome Panov plays the ball forward to Paolo Tarozzi who has made a great run into the box. Paolo Tarozzi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is deflected wide by Gary Niven.
40.02
1-0It's a corner kick. Oliver Röhlig loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Ruddy Martel jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
44.16
Sherif Thetis flicks a high pass forward. Jose Martin controls it well on his chest. Jose Martin flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Röhlig collects the pass. Oliver Röhlig lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Martin. Jose Martin makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Le Mans appear unchanged since the first half. Stade Brestois 29 also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stade Brestois 29 players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Le Mans kick off!
47.38
Donato Campagnolo sees space and advances. Donato Campagnolo threads a neat ball through to Dambou Hagard. Dambou Hagard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jean-Guy Fernandes who gathers it comfortably.
48.57
Demetrius Grégorini sees a break and surges forward. Demetrius Grégorini flicks a high pass forward. Jose Martin collects the pass. Jose Martin whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Tarozzi. Paolo Tarozzi whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
53.39
Thibault Mane chips the ball to his team mate, Oliver Röhlig. Oliver Röhlig knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Said Serredszum.
55.58
Thibault Mane threads a neat ball through to Jerome Panov. Jerome Panov plays a quick one-two with Francisco Vicente and rushes in on goal... Jerome Panov looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Niccolo Fortune has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.04
3-0Le Mans have made 2 substitutions with Bernard Carnot replacing Paolo Tarozzi and Camille Bolivard replacing Ferdinand Malicki and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 5-3-2 formation.
61.13
Emmanuel Fidani flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruddy Martel. Ruddy Martel makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Donato Campagnolo. Donato Campagnolo shoots from just inside the box but it misses the target by a large margin!
65.47
Said Serredszum pushes mid-way up the pitch. Said Serredszum knocks the ball forward to Gerard Bourdeau. Gerard Bourdeau plays a quick one-two with Ruddy Martel and rushes in on goal... Gerard Bourdeau comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
71.42
Said Serredszum controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gerard Bourdeau. Gerard Bourdeau takes it forward alone. Gerard Bourdeau threads the ball through to Ruddy Martel but he's offside!
75.05
Giuseppe Kastendeuch deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerard Bourdeau. Gerard Bourdeau flicks the ball to his team mate, Donato Campagnolo. Donato Campagnolo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.30
Donato Campagnolo kicks a strong pass forward to Emmanuel Fidani. Emmanuel Fidani flicks a high pass forward. Giuseppe Kastendeuch controls it well on his chest. Giuseppe Kastendeuch whips in a cross ball towards Gerard Bourdeau. Gerard Bourdeau directs the ball goalwards with his head. Jean-Guy Fernandes comfortably picks it out of the air!
84.25
Camille Bolivard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bernard Carnot. Bernard Carnot flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Vicente easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francisco Vicente runs straight at the defence! Francisco Vicente takes a shot at goal but Niccolo Fortune is on top of it.
85.09
3-1Le Mans's packed defence is making it hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
89.20
Donato Campagnolo makes a simple pass to Emmanuel Fidani. Emmanuel Fidani sees Ruddy Martel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruddy Martel makes a great pass forward. Gerard Bourdeau runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56%
44%
Play Area
31%
42.9%
26.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Oliver Röhlig of Le Mans |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jean-Guy Fernandes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Demetrius Grégorini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nigel Formon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sherif Thetis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ferdinand Malicki (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jose Martin (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Thibault Mane (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Oliver Röhlig (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | Paolo Tarozzi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Francisco Vicente (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Jerome Panov (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Malte Schell (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Camille Bolivard (DEF) | 7 | |
| 14. | Bernard Carnot (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Niccolo Fortune (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Said Serredszum (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Thomas Sibille (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Fadel Hiroux (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gary Niven (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Emmanuel Fidani (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Donato Campagnolo (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Giuseppe Kastendeuch (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gerard Bourdeau (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Dambou Hagard (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ruddy Martel (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Anthony Malm (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Cedric Belmadi (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Lionel Avenet (MID) | 0 | |