Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stade Francis le Basser where Stade Lavallois play host to Le Mans. A crowd of 17,780 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stade Lavallois and Le Mans are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Renaud.


0.00
The first half starts with Stade Lavallois kicking off!
3.48
Philippe Bouvier makes a probing pass to Mario Loureiro. Mario Loureiro shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
4.39
Armin Geis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anselmo Imbriani. Anselmo Imbriani whips in a cross ball towards Armin Geis. Armin Geis flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
6.35
Dominic Glass changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dominic Glass flicks the ball to his team mate, Johnny Bottelin. Johnny Bottelin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
9.31
Jean-Louis Rott clumsily knocks into Philippe Bouvier. Jean-Louis Rott is warned by the referee! Philippe Bouvier hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.44
Alex Telfer passes the ball forward to Anselmo Imbriani. Anselmo Imbriani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Louis Rott. Jean-Louis Rott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.30
Alex Telfer comes in with a high challenge, catching Philippe Bouvier with his studs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Philippe Bouvier runs off the knock.
21.36
Bruno Sousa knocks the ball to his team mate, Alcaly De Palmas. Alcaly De Palmas threads the ball through to Mario Loureiro. Mario Loureiro edges inside the box! Mario Loureiro shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
22.47
Christian Squillaci flicks a high pass forward. Alcaly De Palmas collects the pass. Alcaly De Palmas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tchiressoua Catherine who gathers it comfortably.
27.45
Demetrius Espatero sees Philippe Bouvier in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Philippe Bouvier plays the ball forward to Alcaly De Palmas. Alcaly De Palmas knocks in a cross ball towards Youssef Boulebda. Youssef Boulebda is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
30.43
Luis Marques threads a neat ball through to Mario Loureiro. Mario Loureiro flicks a high pass forward to Alcaly De Palmas who brings the ball under control. Alcaly De Palmas knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Delano Hesp.
32.10
Armin Geis makes a probing pass to Anselmo Imbriani. Anselmo Imbriani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.31
With a delightful solo run, Philippe Bouvier stretches the opposition's defence. Philippe Bouvier knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tchiressoua Catherine who gathers it comfortably.
34.08
Youssef Boulebda chips the ball to his team mate, Mario Loureiro. Mario Loureiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Delano Hesp.
36.42
Philippe Bouvier sees a break and surges forward. Philippe Bouvier whips in a cross ball towards Mario Loureiro. Mario Loureiro rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
42.19
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
44.05
Garry Campbell threads the ball through to Armin Geis. Armin Geis flicks a high pass forward. Johnny Bottelin controls it well on his chest. Johnny Bottelin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bruno Sousa.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stade Lavallois appear unchanged since the first half. Le Mans also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Le Mans kick off the second half!
48.25
Amedeo Di Francesco chips the ball to his team mate, Mario Loureiro. Mario Loureiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry Campbell.
49.54
Callum McStay flicks a high ball forward to Alcaly De Palmas who takes it down. Alcaly De Palmas shoots from long range. Tchiressoua Catherine gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
53.12
Armin Geis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Louis Rott. Jean-Louis Rott knocks in a cross ball towards Johnny Bottelin. Johnny Bottelin powers a header at goal but is denied by James Mary. Excellent save.
54.52
Anselmo Imbriani threads a neat ball through to Johnny Bottelin. Johnny Bottelin knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass directs the ball goalwards with his head. James Mary didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
57.54
Demetrius Espatero threads a neat ball through to Philippe Bouvier. Philippe Bouvier makes a simple pass to Youssef Boulebda. Youssef Boulebda knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tchiressoua Catherine who gathers it comfortably.
60.03
Callum McStay flicks a high pass forward. Amedeo Di Francesco collects the pass. Amedeo Di Francesco threads a neat ball through to Alcaly De Palmas. Alcaly De Palmas whips in a cross ball towards Mario Loureiro. Mario Loureiro rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
61.41
Philippe Bouvier clumsily knocks into Dominic Glass. Philippe Bouvier is warned by the referee! Dominic Glass stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.21
Azziz Guinia comes in with a late challenge on Mario Loureiro. Azziz Guinia is shown the yellow card! Mario Loureiro runs off the knock.
66.42
Demetrius Espatero threads a neat ball through to Philippe Bouvier. Philippe Bouvier advances with the ball. Philippe Bouvier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.59
Amedeo Di Francesco makes a simple pass to Youssef Boulebda. Youssef Boulebda knocks in a cross ball towards Alcaly De Palmas. Alcaly De Palmas finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Tchiressoua Catherine didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
71.18
Mario Loureiro comes in with a late challenge on Johnny Bottelin. Mario Loureiro is given a warning by the referee! Johnny Bottelin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.31
Luis Marques makes a simple pass to Youssef Boulebda. Youssef Boulebda controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Tchiressoua Catherine easily smothers it!
78.48
Garry Campbell passes the ball forward to Armin Geis. Armin Geis decides to run forward with the ball. Armin Geis shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
79.05
Christian Squillaci threads a neat ball through to Alcaly De Palmas. Alcaly De Palmas chips the ball to his team mate, Youssef Boulebda. Youssef Boulebda sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
83.14
Anselmo Imbriani kicks a strong pass forward to Armin Geis. Armin Geis shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
89.25
Bruno Sousa makes a simple pass to Mario Loureiro. Mario Loureiro decides to run forward with the ball. Mario Loureiro shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
90.00
Callum McStay chips the ball to his team mate, Amedeo Di Francesco. Amedeo Di Francesco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alcaly De Palmas. Alcaly De Palmas controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Tchiressoua Catherine is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
59.4%
40.6%
Play Area
29.2%
43.8%
27.1%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Philippe Bouvier of Stade Lavallois

Match Ratings