Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stade Vélodrome where Olympique de Marseille play host to Clermont. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Clermont appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mohammed Domoraud.
The pitch is in good condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Clermont appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mohammed Domoraud.
0.00
0-0Clermont get the match underway!
2.19
0-0Alan Salmon flicks the ball to his team mate, Rui Zico. Rui Zico flicks a high pass forward. John Davidson controls it well on his chest. John Davidson shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
3.25
Devanir Diasalmeida makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alan Salmon. Alan Salmon flicks a high pass forward. Jochem Sedouki collects the pass. Jochem Sedouki deftly passes the ball to Rui Zico, releasing him through on goal. Some silky footwork from Rui Zico provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
9.53
0-0Johann Tronche chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Owen. Stuart Owen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fabio Bakari who gathers it comfortably.
10.58
Nicola Nunziata makes an attacking run forward. Nicola Nunziata whips in a cross ball towards Christian Addo. Christian Addo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
14.17
Torsten Völler threads the ball through to Rui Zico. Rui Zico threads a neat ball through to John Davidson. John Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Croft. Francis Croft flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
15.05
Johann Tronche makes a probing pass to Jean-Jacques Mouret. Jean-Jacques Mouret shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
18.44
Torsten Völler flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicola Nunziata. Nicola Nunziata makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rui Zico. Rui Zico lofts in a cross ball towards John Davidson. John Davidson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
20.28
Without breaking stride, Rui Zico plays the ball forward to Christian Addo. Christian Addo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexandre Ramos who gathers it comfortably.
24.20
1-0Alan Salmon threads the ball through to Rui Zico. With vision, Rui Zico picks a pass forward to John Davidson. John Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Zico. With a superhuman jump, Rui Zico connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Alexandre Ramos had no chance!! Goal for Olympique de Marseille!
27.36
1-0Wilson Jemmali threads a neat ball through to Stuart Owen. Stuart Owen whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Jacques Mouret. Jean-Jacques Mouret gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Fabio Bakari.
28.14
1-0It's a corner kick. Jean-Jacques Mouret loops the ball in to towards the near post. Jacques Raguel shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.44
Alan Salmon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Addo. Christian Addo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Alexandre Ramos is on top of it.
34.04
Nicola Nunziata chips the ball to his team mate, Rui Zico. Rui Zico knocks in a cross ball towards John Davidson. John Davidson powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
36.13
Tobias Breitner takes a long throw-in. Stuart Owen darts forward. Stuart Owen knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Costa. Manuel Costa makes a convincing header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
38.07
1-0Abel Soares knocks the ball forward to Wilson Jemmali. Wilson Jemmali lofts in a cross ball towards Johann Tronche. Alan Salmon catches Johann Tronche on the ankles. Johann Tronche appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
44.05
With imagination, Nicola Nunziata laces a weighted ball forward to Christian Addo. Christian Addo knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Zico. Rui Zico makes a deft header. It's there!! Alexandre Ramos has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique de Marseille appear unchanged since the first half. Clermont also appear unchanged since the first half. The Clermont players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Olympique de Marseille kick off!
47.43
With great vision, Abel Soares laces a through ball forward to Federico Antonioli. Federico Antonioli chips the ball to his team mate, Pierre-Emmanuel Audard. Pierre-Emmanuel Audard shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
48.42
Federico Antonioli knocks the ball to his team mate, Abel Soares. Abel Soares chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Owen. Stuart Owen knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Costa. Manuel Costa flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
51.02
Federico Antonioli threads the ball through to Tobias Breitner. Tobias Breitner threads a neat ball through to Pierre-Emmanuel Audard. Pierre-Emmanuel Audard makes a defence splitting pass to Johann Tronche. Johann Tronche looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Johann Tronche!
54.40
2-2Stuart Owen barges into Nicholas Schwarzer. The referee warns Stuart Owen to calm down! Nicholas Schwarzer runs off the knock.
55.28
Wilson Jemmali comes in with a late challenge on Rui Zico. The referee brings Wilson Jemmali to one side and gives him a warning! Rui Zico hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.15
Alan Salmon flicks a high pass forward. Devanir Diasalmeida collects the pass. Devanir Diasalmeida deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicola Nunziata. Nicola Nunziata finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
66.27
Rui Zico makes a probing pass to Jochem Sedouki. Jochem Sedouki runs straight at the defence! Jochem Sedouki takes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
67.06
Wilson Jemmali threads the ball through to Pierre-Emmanuel Audard. Pierre-Emmanuel Audard whips in a cross ball towards Johann Tronche. Johann Tronche flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
69.44
Wilson Jemmali barges into Torsten Völler. Wilson Jemmali is given another warning by the referee! Torsten Völler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.10
Wilson Jemmali hits a low pass to Pierre-Emmanuel Audard. Pierre-Emmanuel Audard lofts in a cross ball towards Wilson Jemmali. Wilson Jemmali heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
78.16
Abel Soares makes an attacking run forward. Abel Soares runs straight at the defence! Abel Soares tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
79.21
Torsten Völler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francis Croft. Francis Croft deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jochem Sedouki. Jochem Sedouki whips in a cross ball towards Nicola Nunziata. Nicola Nunziata is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Alexandre Ramos. Excellent save.
83.50
Showing composure, Christian Addo plays the ball forward to Jochem Sedouki. Jochem Sedouki knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexandre Ramos who gathers it comfortably.
85.14
Francis Croft flicks a high pass forward. John Davidson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Davidson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tobias Breitner.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.2%
40.8%
Play Area
28.9%
40.8%
30.3%
Scorers
| Rui Zico 24, 44 | Manuel Costa 48 Johann Tronche 51 Wilson Jemmali 72 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rui Zico of Olympique de Marseille |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Fabio Bakari (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nicholas Schwarzer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Torsten Völler (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Alan Salmon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Devanir Diasalmeida (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rui Zico (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Nicola Nunziata (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Francis Croft (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | John Davidson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Christian Addo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Jochem Sedouki (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kader Allouache (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Atam Hosé (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Hubert Casagrande (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alexandre Ramos (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Abel Soares (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Federico Antonioli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tobias Breitner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jacques Raguel (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Johann Tronche (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Wilson Jemmali (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Stuart Owen (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Pierre-Emmanuel Audard (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Jean-Jacques Mouret (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Manuel Costa (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Markus Krüger (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tieme Van Der Schaaf (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jonas Hamann (DEF) | 0 | |