Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stade Louis II where AS Monaco play host to Le Mans. A crowd of 20,541 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AS Monaco 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 Youssef Ramond.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AS Monaco 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 Youssef Ramond.
0.00
0-0AS Monaco get the match underway!
2.01
0-0Ivan Fuentes sees Dagui Cantona in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dagui Cantona whips in a cross ball towards Tarik Ray. Tarik Ray is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
3.51
0-0Samuel Almeida makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tarik Ray. Tarik Ray shoots from 25 yards but somehow Tchiressoua Catherine manages to keep it out.
4.33
Without breaking stride, Ivan Fuentes plays the ball forward to Samuel Almeida. Samuel Almeida threads a neat ball through to Loic Arpinon. Loic Arpinon plays a scrappy one-two with Dagui Cantona and stumbles forward towards the goal... Loic Arpinon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
6.34
0-0Johnny Bottelin comes in with a late challenge on Ivan Fuentes. The referee calls over Johnny Bottelin and shows him a yellow card! Ivan Fuentes runs off the knock.
8.58
0-0Ivan Fuentes knocks the ball to his team mate, Dagui Cantona. Dagui Cantona makes a probing pass to Adil Elkhatabi but he's offside!
9.23
Muller Lécluse flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Fuentes controls it well on his chest. Ivan Fuentes knocks the ball to his team mate, Loic Arpinon. Loic Arpinon threads the ball through to Tarik Ray but he's offside!
18.49
Karim Queiros knocks the ball forward to Muller Lécluse. Muller Lécluse deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuel Almeida. Samuel Almeida makes a probing pass to Tarik Ray but he's offside!
21.55
Armin Geis flicks a high pass forward. Anselmo Imbriani controls it well on his chest. Anselmo Imbriani shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
22.38
0-0Johnny Bottelin clumsily knocks into Claudio Pichichi. Johnny Bottelin is warned by the referee! Claudio Pichichi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.38
0-0AS Monaco are in full control of this game.
27.39
0-0Garry Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Anselmo Imbriani holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anselmo Imbriani flicks a high pass forward to Dominic Glass who brings the ball under control. Dominic Glass knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Karim Queiros.
28.30
Corentin Matingou threads the ball through to Anselmo Imbriani. With a delightful solo run, Anselmo Imbriani stretches the opposition's defence. Anselmo Imbriani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.13
Karim Queiros deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Con Rizzo. Con Rizzo passes the ball forward to Dagui Cantona. Dagui Cantona finds some space and shoots from distance. Tchiressoua Catherine gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
36.16
0-1Anselmo Imbriani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Delano Hesp. Delano Hesp whips in a cross ball towards Armin Geis. Armin Geis makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Malcolm Monk with no chance!! Goal for Le Mans!
40.47
0-1Loic Arpinon flicks the ball to his team mate, Dagui Cantona. Dagui Cantona plays a one-two with Adil Elkhatabi and advances towards the goal... Dagui Cantona shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Garry Campbell. Excellent block.
44.15
Dagui Cantona flicks a high pass forward. Con Rizzo controls it well on his chest. Con Rizzo whips in a cross ball towards Dagui Cantona. Dagui Cantona makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Tchiressoua Catherine.
45.00
0-1Corner kick to AS Monaco. Con Rizzo plays it short to Claudio Pichichi. Claudio Pichichi flicks the ball across the goal. Jean-Louis Rott reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Monaco appear unchanged since the first half. Le Mans also appear unchanged since the first half. The AS Monaco players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Le Mans kick off!
47.43
Showing composure, Muller Lécluse laces a through ball forward to Ivan Fuentes. Ivan Fuentes threads the ball through to Samuel Almeida. Samuel Almeida edges inside the box! Samuel Almeida muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.46
Jean-Louis Rott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Delano Hesp. Delano Hesp whips in a cross ball towards Anselmo Imbriani. Anselmo Imbriani beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
54.29
Claudio Pichichi hits a low pass to Samuel Almeida. Samuel Almeida chips the ball to his team mate, Adil Elkhatabi. Adil Elkhatabi lofts in a cross ball towards Dagui Cantona. Dagui Cantona whips the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
55.10
Con Rizzo makes a probing pass to Dagui Cantona. Dagui Cantona makes a simple pass, allowing Ivan Fuentes to run into the box. Ivan Fuentes comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.55
Claudio Pichichi flicks a high pass forward. Adil Elkhatabi collects the pass. Adil Elkhatabi knocks in a cross ball towards Loic Arpinon. Loic Arpinon outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.37
Claudio Pichichi catches Johnny Bottelin on the ankles. Claudio Pichichi is given a warning by the referee! Johnny Bottelin stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.05
Ivan Fuentes passes the ball forward to Adil Elkhatabi. Adil Elkhatabi knocks the ball forward to Ivan Fuentes but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
67.14
Con Rizzo makes a simple pass to Loic Arpinon. Loic Arpinon plays a one-two with Tarik Ray and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Loic Arpinon provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Tchiressoua Catherine with no chance!! Goal for AS Monaco!
77.17
3-1AS Monaco have made a substitution with Azziz Vrielynck replacing Ivan Fuentes .
79.40
Loic Arpinon flicks a high ball forward to Dagui Cantona who takes it down. Dagui Cantona lofts in a cross ball towards Con Rizzo. Con Rizzo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Tchiressoua Catherine is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
84.20
Jean-Louis Rott sees Dominic Glass in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dominic Glass shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
85.14
Armin Geis flicks a high pass forward to Johnny Bottelin who brings the ball under control. Johnny Bottelin whips in a cross ball towards Delano Hesp. Delano Hesp jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
87.28
Dominic Glass flicks a high ball forward to Delano Hesp who takes it down. Delano Hesp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.38
Anselmo Imbriani sees a break and surges forward. Anselmo Imbriani plays a quick one-two with Dominic Glass and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Anselmo Imbriani provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
4-1Anselmo Imbriani hacks Claudio Pichichi from behind! The referee brings Anselmo Imbriani to one side and gives him a warning! Claudio Pichichi gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.8%
41.2%
Play Area
24.7%
44.7%
30.6%
Scorers
| Samuel Almeida 47 Ivan Fuentes 55 Loic Arpinon 67 Con Rizzo 79 | Armin Geis 36 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ivan Fuentes of AS Monaco |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Malcolm Monk (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Karim Queiros (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Claudio Pichichi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Muller Lécluse (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Con Rizzo (MID) |  | 8 |
| 6. | Ivan Fuentes (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Loic Arpinon (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Samuel Almeida (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Dagui Cantona (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Adil Elkhatabi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Tarik Ray (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Demetrius Cascini (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Azziz Vrielynck (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Xavier Kopa (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Tchiressoua Catherine (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alex Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Garry Campbell (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Corentin Matingou (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Azziz Guinia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jean-Louis Rott (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Anselmo Imbriani (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Armin Geis (MID) | | 7 |
| 9. | Dominic Glass (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Johnny Bottelin (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 11. | Delano Hesp (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gregory Safanjon (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nikolas Ziegler (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ronald Bradja (MID) | 0 | |