Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stade Jean Laville where FC Gueugnon play host to Le Mans. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Gueugnon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Le Mans appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Garry Davidson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Gueugnon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Le Mans appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Garry Davidson.
0.00
0-0Le Mans kick off and get the match underway!
2.25
1-0Jero Guyot makes a probing pass to Domenico Esceth-Nzi. Domenico Esceth-Nzi knocks in a cross ball towards Haoulid Bruno. Haoulid Bruno shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Haoulid Bruno scores for FC Gueugnon!!
10.51
Marc Blanc makes a probing pass to Madjid Bastien. Madjid Bastien advances inside the box! Madjid Bastien shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.06
2-0Matt Thomson knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Martin. Jose Martin flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Vicente who takes it down. Francisco Vicente shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
22.36
2-0Thibault Mane passes the ball forward to Francisco Vicente. Francisco Vicente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.01
Jo‘l Toyes threads a neat ball through to Christian Camadini. Christian Camadini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.17
Anton Köller makes a simple pass to Francisco Vicente. Francisco Vicente finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
30.51
2-0Madjid Bastien clumsily knocks into Demetrius Grégorini. Madjid Bastien is warned by the referee! Demetrius Grégorini gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
32.09
Nigel Formon pushes up the pitch. Nigel Formon knocks the ball to his team mate, Thibault Mane. Thibault Mane knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Haoulid Brogno who gathers it comfortably.
38.05
2-0Francisco Vicente flicks a high pass forward. Jerome Panov controls it well on his chest. Jerome Panov skips past Tomasz Bardon! Some silky footwork from Jerome Panov provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
42.43
2-0Tomasz Bardon catches Jose Martin on the ankles. The referee warns Tomasz Bardon to calm down! Jose Martin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Michael Maqua makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christian Camadini. Christian Camadini flicks a high ball forward to Jero Guyot who takes it down. Jero Guyot shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Gueugnon appear unchanged since the first half. Le Mans also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Gueugnon players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
FC Gueugnon kick off!
47.16
Jerome Panov flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Vicente who takes it down. Francisco Vicente shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
48.20
Francisco Vicente barges into Domenico Esceth-Nzi. Francisco Vicente is given a warning by the referee! Domenico Esceth-Nzi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.16
Demetrius Grégorini kicks a strong pass forward to Anton Köller. Anton Köller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jerome Panov. Jerome Panov whips in a cross ball towards Thibault Mane. Thibault Mane knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
61.16
2-1Le Mans have made 2 substitutions with Camille Bolivard replacing Paolo Tarozzi and Ferdinand Malicki replacing Sherif Thetis .
65.37
Jo‘l Toyes comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Vicente. The referee warns Jo‘l Toyes to calm down! Francisco Vicente runs off the knock.
72.41
Marc Blanc threads a neat ball through to Jero Guyot. Jero Guyot lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Distin. Pedro Distin flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
81.44
Jose Martin makes a simple pass to Camille Bolivard. Camille Bolivard shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Haoulid Brogno. What a save!
85.19
Matt Thomson passes the ball forward to Jose Martin. Jose Martin flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Vicente holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francisco Vicente whips in a cross ball towards Jerome Panov. Jerome Panov makes a convincing header but it flies well off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.4%
51.6%
Play Area
29.7%
45.3%
25%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Madjid Bastien of FC Gueugnon |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Haoulid Brogno (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Michael Maqua (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Jo‘l Toyes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tomasz Bardon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Christian Camadini (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Madjid Bastien (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Marc Blanc (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Domenico Esceth-Nzi (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jero Guyot (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Haoulid Bruno (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Pedro Distin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Djamel Gueguen (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fadel Bouisset (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Thibault Chaveriat (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jean-Guy Fernandes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Matt Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Demetrius Grégorini (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Nigel Formon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sherif Thetis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jose Martin (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Thibault Mane (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Anton Köller (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Paolo Tarozzi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Francisco Vicente (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jerome Panov (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Malte Schell (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ferdinand Malicki (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Camille Bolivard (DEF) | 6 | |