Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stade des Alpes where Grenoble Foot 38 play host to Le Mans. A crowd of 8,835 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Grenoble Foot 38 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Le Mans appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Aldo Silvestri.


0.00
Grenoble Foot 38 start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.57
Oliver Röhlig kicks a strong pass forward to Jerome Panov. Jerome Panov knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jerome Luccin.
12.26
Victor Correia makes a simple pass to Daniel Coridon. Daniel Coridon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
21.02
Thibault Mane hits a low pass to Paolo Tarozzi. Paolo Tarozzi shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
22.40
Oliver Röhlig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Tarozzi. Paolo Tarozzi makes a probing pass to Jerome Panov but he's offside!
27.05
Victor Correia clumsily knocks into Demetrius Grégorini. The referee calls over Victor Correia and warns him to calm down! Demetrius Grégorini stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.00
Giuseppe Di Loreto makes a probing pass to Simone Benin. Simone Benin knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Henry. Anthony Henry tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.04
Sherif Thetis knocks the ball forward to Oliver Röhlig. Oliver Röhlig knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jerome Trezeguet who gathers it comfortably.
40.51
Victor Correia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Coridon. Daniel Coridon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Jean-Guy Fernandes comfortably smothers it!
42.04
Denis Ray flicks a high ball forward to Simone Benin who takes it down. Simone Benin shoots from distance. Simone Benin scores for Grenoble Foot 38!!
45.00
Thibault Mane flicks a high ball forward to Jerome Panov who takes it down. Jerome Panov knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jerome Trezeguet who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Grenoble Foot 38 appear unchanged since the first half. Le Mans also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Le Mans kick off!
51.19
Oliver Röhlig barges into Simone Benin. Oliver Röhlig is given a warning by the referee! Simone Benin runs off the knock.
54.45
Seeing a gap ahead, Giuseppe Di Loreto plays the ball forward to Simone Benin. Simone Benin flicks the ball to his team mate, Victor Correia. Victor Correia shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
59.09
Denis Ray flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Henry easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anthony Henry tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.17
Le Mans have made 2 substitutions with Bernard Carnot replacing Paolo Tarozzi and Camille Bolivard replacing Ferdinand Malicki .
65.00
Chris Barmby runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Chris Barmby whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Coridon. Daniel Coridon is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.43
Denis Ray deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Coridon. Daniel Coridon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
75.12
Jose Martin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bernard Carnot. Bernard Carnot plays a one-two with Jerome Panov and rushes in on goal... Bernard Carnot shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jerome Trezeguet with no chance!! Goal for Le Mans!
77.12
Grenoble Foot 38 have made 2 substitutions with Marco Richert replacing Jerome Luccin and Daguyl Chelle replacing Victor Correia .
78.38
Oliver Röhlig comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Coridon. Oliver Röhlig is warned by the referee again! Daniel Coridon runs off the knock.
79.28
Bernard Carnot makes an attacking run forward. Bernard Carnot cuts inside the box! Marco Richert barges into Bernard Carnot. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
79.28
The referee points to the spot..
80.12
Jerome Panov takes a cautious run up but he scuffs the ball and it trickles wide!
83.53
Grenoble Foot 38 are in full control of this game.
84.19
Simone Benin catches Thibault Mane on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Thibault Mane gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
85.25
Jamie Brighton threads a neat ball through to Daniel Coridon. Daniel Coridon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Jean-Guy Fernandes.
89.10
Nigel Formon comes in with a late challenge on Simone Benin. Nigel Formon is given a warning by the referee! Simone Benin stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.2%
41.8%
Play Area
21.8%
47.3%
30.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Bernard Carnot of Le Mans

Match Ratings