Match Report


Le MansLe Mans     FC IstresFC Istres
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jean-Guy FernandesJ. Fernandes68
G
1
G
67Aboubacar LecourA. Lecour
Demetrius GrégoriniD. Grégorini61
D
2
D
68Soufiane GinolaS. Ginola
Nigel FormonN. Formon60
D
3captain
D
63Gerald ColucciG. Colucci
Sherif ThetisS. Thetis59
D
4
D
58Yannick Ben AskarY. Ben Askar
Ferdinand MalickiF. Malicki57
D
5
M
72Wahid SarrW. Sarr
Jose MartinJ. Martin72
M
6
M
68Luuk FortesL. Fortes
Thibault ManeT. Mane58
M
7
M
62Marc-Vivien RouxM. Roux
Oliver RöhligO. Röhlig51
M
8
M
57Mustapha MacéM. Macé
Paolo TarozziP. Tarozzi61
A
captain9
A
60Abassi BoutoilleA. Boutoille
Francisco VicenteF. Vicente56
A
10
A
57Geoffroy GiublesiG. Giublesi
Jerome PanovJ. Panov54
A
11
A
43Rodolphe MadarR. Madar
 
Malte SchellM. Schell66
G
12
G
62Cyrille BonnalC. Bonnal
Camille BolivardC. Bolivard57
D
13
D
56Karim AsuarK. Asuar
Bernard CarnotB. Carnot54
G
14
G
55Steven MarquetS. Marquet

Graphic Ace
today's match is sponsored by Graphic Ace
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at MM Arena where Le Mans play host to FC Istres. A crowd of 9,642 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Le Mans are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Istres appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steed Larrieu.


0.00
Le Mans get the match underway!
2.11
Thibault Mane passes the ball forward to Jerome Panov. Jerome Panov plays a one-two with Oliver Röhlig and rushes in on goal... Jerome Panov takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
3.28
Oliver Röhlig makes a probing pass to Francisco Vicente. Francisco Vicente shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
4.29
Soufiane Ginola knocks the ball forward to Geoffroy Giublesi. Geoffroy Giublesi threads the ball through to Abassi Boutoille but he's offside!
9.33
Luuk Fortes makes a beautiful solo run. Luuk Fortes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sherif Thetis.
14.03
Yannick Ben Askar lofts the ball long. Geoffroy Giublesi controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Luuk Fortes through on goal. Luuk Fortes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Jean-Guy Fernandes gets down and covers it.
15.27
Oliver Röhlig flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Tarozzi. Paolo Tarozzi lofts in a cross ball towards Jerome Panov. Jerome Panov finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.18
With intelligent imagination, Oliver Röhlig plays the ball forward to Paolo Tarozzi. Paolo Tarozzi plays a one-two with Francisco Vicente and rushes in on goal... Paolo Tarozzi 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!!
20.39
Mustapha Macé flicks a high pass forward. Geoffroy Giublesi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Geoffroy Giublesi tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Jean-Guy Fernandes. Excellent save.
21.53
Soufiane Ginola chips the ball to his team mate, Wahid Sarr. With some swift thinking, Wahid Sarr plays the ball forward to Rodolphe Madar. Rodolphe Madar rushes past Ferdinand Malicki! Rodolphe Madar takes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
26.35
Geoffroy Giublesi hits a low pass to Marc-Vivien Roux. Marc-Vivien Roux shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
30.02
Jose Martin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Tarozzi. Paolo Tarozzi skips past Wahid Sarr! Some good footwork from Paolo Tarozzi provides some space. He shoots at goal. Aboubacar Lecour easily gets down and covers it.
32.27
Luuk Fortes threads a neat ball through to Abassi Boutoille. Abassi Boutoille makes a probing pass to Geoffroy Giublesi but he's offside!
38.09
Yannick Ben Askar clumsily knocks into Jose Martin. The referee calls over Yannick Ben Askar and warns him to calm down! Jose Martin carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
Thibault Mane darts forward. Thibault Mane knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Tarozzi. Paolo Tarozzi shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Le Mans appear unchanged since the first half. FC Istres also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Istres players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
FC Istres kick off and get the second half underway!
47.31
Mustapha Macé sees space and advances. Mustapha Macé makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Geoffroy Giublesi but he's offside!
49.58
Rodolphe Madar flicks a high ball forward to Abassi Boutoille who takes it down. Abassi Boutoille shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
51.40
With some swift thinking, Ferdinand Malicki plays the ball forward to Jerome Panov. Jerome Panov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Martin but the linesman indicates offside!
53.02
Luuk Fortes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Abassi Boutoille. Abassi Boutoille rushes past Sherif Thetis! Abassi Boutoille shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.49
FC Istres are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
59.38
Oliver Röhlig plays the ball forward to Thibault Mane. Thibault Mane shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
60.20
Le 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. FC Istres have made a substitution with Steven Marquet replacing Rodolphe Madar .
63.11
Demetrius Grégorini makes a probing pass to Francisco Vicente. Francisco Vicente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.53
Nigel Formon advances with the ball. Nigel Formon runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nigel Formon shoots from long range but Aboubacar Lecour reads it well. Good keeping!
73.08
Wahid Sarr clumsily knocks into Bernard Carnot. Wahid Sarr is warned by the referee! Bernard Carnot runs off the knock.
79.31
Jerome Panov clumsily knocks into Yannick Ben Askar. Jerome Panov is given a warning by the referee! Yannick Ben Askar grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
83.42
Soufiane Ginola knocks the ball to his team mate, Geoffroy Giublesi. Geoffroy Giublesi shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
84.35
Yannick Ben Askar flicks a high pass forward. Marc-Vivien Roux collects the pass. Marc-Vivien Roux flicks the ball to his team mate, Abassi Boutoille. Abassi Boutoille finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
85.24
Luuk Fortes makes a simple pass to Abassi Boutoille. Abassi Boutoille puts a great ball through but Geoffroy Giublesi is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
90.00
Mustapha Macé takes it forward alone. Mustapha Macé threads the ball through into the box. Steven Marquet looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Jean-Guy Fernandes manages to gather it effortlessly.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Le Mans

FC Istres
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
1
4
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40%
60%
Play Area
28%
50.7%
21.3%

Scorers
Paolo Tarozzi 16

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paolo Tarozzi of Le Mans

Match Ratings