Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Bernard-Bardin where FC Istres play host to Olympique de Marseille. A crowd of 18,229 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Istres are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Olympique de Marseille appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Aziz Rabuel.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Istres are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Olympique de Marseille appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Aziz Rabuel.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with FC Istres kicking off!
6.33
0-0Albert Flores makes a probing pass to Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio flicks a high ball forward to Vikash Jay who takes it down. Vikash Jay controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
9.59
0-0Thierry Machado flicks the ball to his team mate, Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
10.55
0-0Mathieu Proment catches Jean-Marc Fanni on the ankles. Mathieu Proment is shown the yellow card! Jean-Marc Fanni hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.04
Sherif Frapolli knocks the ball to his team mate, Attilio Ziliani. Attilio Ziliani knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Reimers. Jan Reimers makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Cedric Thomert. Cedric Thomert muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
16.35
Jean-Marc Fanni knocks the ball to his team mate, Cedric Thomert. Cedric Thomert controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting David Glass through on goal. Some silky footwork from David Glass provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Mauricio Rodriguez gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
18.03
Thierry Machado comes back to take the throw-in. Mathieu Proment flicks the ball to his team mate, Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
24.40
Carlos Suarez knocks the ball to his team mate, Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Neil Banks.
25.45
0-0Craig James takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Adel Sarr reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
26.57
Mathieu Proment controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio plays a quick one-two with Vikash Jay and rushes in on goal... Martin Rubio shoots from just inside the box. Neil Banks effortlessly gets down and covers it.
38.54
Craig James hits a low pass to Mathieu Proment. Mathieu Proment surges forward with the ball. Mathieu Proment knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
0-0Adel Sarr clumsily knocks into Mathieu Proment. Adel Sarr is given a warning by the referee! Mathieu Proment stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Istres appear unchanged since the first half. Olympique de Marseille also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Istres players seem much more motivated whilst the Olympique de Marseille players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Olympique de Marseille start the second half!
47.40
Thierry Machado threads a neat ball through to Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
49.46
Jean-Marc Fanni sees Cedric Thomert in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cedric Thomert threads a neat ball through to Jan Reimers. Jan Reimers shoots from 25 yards but somehow Mauricio Rodriguez manages to keep it out.
53.52
Youssouf Baghdad makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albert Flores. Albert Flores flicks a high pass forward to Vikash Jay who brings the ball under control. Vikash Jay shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
57.38
0-0Adel Sarr threads the ball through to David Glass. David Glass knocks the ball forward to Daniele Copping. Daniele Copping knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Youssouf Baghdad.
59.18
0-0With great vision, Uwe Spengler plays the ball forward to Damien Distin. Damien Distin plays a scrappy one-two with Cedric Thomert and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Damien Distin provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Albert Flores.
63.08
Piotr Deyna hacks Daniele Copping from behind! Piotr Deyna is warned by the referee! Daniele Copping hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.08
0-0Free kick to FC Istres just outside the area...
64.50
Cedric Thomert takes a stuttering run up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
66.56
0-0Adel Sarr catches Vikash Jay on the ankles. Adel Sarr is given another warning by the referee! Vikash Jay gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
79.42
Peter Hofland sees Thierry Machado in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thierry Machado flicks a high pass forward. Vikash Jay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vikash Jay whips in a cross ball towards Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
81.19
Attilio Ziliani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Glass. David Glass knocks the ball to his team mate, Attilio Ziliani. Attilio Ziliani muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
87.30
Piotr Deyna makes a simple pass to Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez flicks a high pass forward to Vikash Jay who brings the ball under control. Vikash Jay shoots from long range. Solid save from Neil Banks.
89.56
Jean-Marc Fanni makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Reimers. Jan Reimers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Albert Flores.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.9%
46.1%
Play Area
27.6%
46.1%
26.3%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Neil Banks of FC Istres |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Neil Banks (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Uwe Spengler (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Adel Sarr (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jean-Marc Fanni (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Sherif Frapolli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Glass (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Attilio Ziliani (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Daniele Copping (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Jan Reimers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Cedric Thomert (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Damien Distin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Linus Thiele (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alexandre Postiga (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jean-No‘l Kerhuiel (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Mauricio Rodriguez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Piotr Deyna (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Youssouf Baghdad (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Albert Flores (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Peter Hofland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Craig James (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mathieu Proment (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Thierry Machado (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Carlos Suarez (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Vikash Jay (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Martin Rubio (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Darren Hulme (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stuart Wainwright (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Mason (ATT) | 0 | |