Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stade Louis Dugauguez where Sedan-Ardennes play host to Olympique de Marseille. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sedan-Ardennes are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Olympique de Marseille appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicolas Cool.


0.00
Sedan-Ardennes get the match underway!
2.16
Noel Hamilton flicks a high pass forward. Torsten Arndt controls it well on his chest. Torsten Arndt sees Frederico Carmona in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frederico Carmona knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Albert Flores.
4.00
Mathieu Proment flicks a high pass forward. Martin Rubio collects the pass. Martin Rubio finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
8.56
Craig James sees Vikash Jay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vikash Jay plays a one-two with Martin Rubio and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Vikash Jay provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
9.43
Albert Flores hits a low pass to Thierry Machado. Thierry Machado makes a probing pass to Vikash Jay. Without breaking stride, Vikash Jay plays the ball forward to Martin Rubio who has made a great run into the box. Martin Rubio shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Chris Formon.
12.49
Mathieu Proment knocks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Machado. Thierry Machado flicks the ball to his team mate, Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
14.00
Albert Flores kicks a strong pass forward to Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay plays a scrappy one-two with Martin Rubio and advances towards the goal... Vikash Jay cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
18.30
Thierry Machado threads a neat ball through to David Mason. David Mason flicks a high pass forward. Martin Rubio controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Martin Rubio makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.36
With great vision, Noel Hamilton plays the ball forward to Torsten Arndt. Torsten Arndt hits a low pass to Thibault Née. Thibault Née knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.11
Martin Rubio clumsily knocks into Linus Schöll. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Linus Schöll hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.52
Noel Hamilton comes in with a late challenge on David Mason. The referee calls over Noel Hamilton and warns him to calm down! David Mason runs off the knock.
27.25
Thibault Née hacks Jean-Pierre Garcia from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jean-Pierre Garcia stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.57
Thierry Machado threads a neat ball through to Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio plays a one-two with Vikash Jay and advances towards the goal... Martin Rubio takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Chris Formon.
42.52
Youssouf Baghdad kicks a strong pass forward to Mathieu Proment. Mathieu Proment hits a low pass to David Mason. David Mason whips in a cross ball towards Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Chris Formon manages to gather it.
45.00
Youssouf Baghdad plays the ball forward to Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay sees David Mason in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Mason tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Chris Formon. Excellent save.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sedan-Ardennes appear unchanged since the first half. Olympique de Marseille also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Olympique de Marseille kick off!
51.46
Mathieu Proment makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thierry Machado. Thierry Machado advances with the ball. Thierry Machado passes the ball forward to David Mason. David Mason muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
54.42
Craig James threads a neat ball through to Thierry Machado. Thierry Machado hits a low pass to Vikash Jay. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Vikash Jay provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.48
Youssouf Baghdad flicks a high pass forward. Piotr Deyna holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Piotr Deyna passes the ball forward to Thierry Machado. Thierry Machado plays a scrappy one-two with David Mason and stumbles forward towards the goal... Thierry Machado strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
60.25
Linus Schöll hacks Thierry Machado from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Thierry Machado runs off the knock.
63.30
Jean-Pierre Garcia decides to run forward with the ball. Jean-Pierre Garcia threads a neat ball through to Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay rockets a shot on goal but Chris Formon is on top of it.
67.01
Mathieu Proment sees Martin Rubio in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Rubio knocks in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
73.45
Callum Hutchison sees Eugenio Gazzoli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eugenio Gazzoli flicks a high pass forward to Kader Andreani who brings the ball under control. Kader Andreani knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Brown. Albert Flores clumsily knocks into Eddie Brown. Eddie Brown appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
77.09
Mathieu Proment passes the ball forward to Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
78.48
Jean-Pierre Garcia changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jean-Pierre Garcia passes the ball forward but David Mason is offside!
79.21
Thierry Machado knocks the ball forward to Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay whips in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Chris Formon manages to keep it out.
83.51
Thierry Machado flicks a high pass forward. Vikash Jay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vikash Jay knocks in a cross ball towards Thierry Machado. Thierry Machado connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Chris Formon!
84.45
Linus Schöll controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Brown. Eddie Brown plays the ball forward to Frederico Carmona. Frederico Carmona knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Gazzoli. Eugenio Gazzoli beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.56
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
89.53
Vikash Jay passes the ball forward to Mathieu Proment. Mathieu Proment whips in a cross ball towards Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Mathieu Proment barges into Torsten Arndt. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Torsten Arndt grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
1
12
Shots off Target
0
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
30.5%
69.5%
Play Area
42.7%
42.7%
14.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Vikash Jay of Olympique de Marseille

Match Ratings
1.Mauricio Rodriguez (GK)
6
2.Piotr Deyna (DEF)
6
3.Youssouf Baghdad (DEF)
6
4.Albert Flores (DEF)
6
5.Jean-Pierre Garcia (MID)
7
6.Thierry Machado (MID)
8
7.Mathieu Proment (MID)yellow card
6
8.Craig James (MID)
6
9.Vikash Jay (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.David Mason (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Martin Rubio (ATT)yellow card
7
 
12.Darren Hulme (MID)
0
13.Stuart Wainwright (ATT)
0
14.Carlos Suarez (MID)
0