Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stade Vélodrome where Olympique de Marseille play host to Le Mans. A crowd of 19,810 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Le Mans appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Regis Murati.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Le Mans appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Regis Murati.
0.00
0-0Le Mans start the match!
4.11
0-0Peter Hofland threads the ball through to David Mason. David Mason threads a neat ball through to Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio plays a one-two with Jean-Pierre Garcia and rushes in on goal... Martin Rubio cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but is denied by Garry Campbell. Excellent block.
6.04
0-0Anselmo Imbriani flicks a high pass forward to Dominic Glass who brings the ball under control. Dominic Glass knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mauricio Rodriguez who gathers it comfortably.
14.19
0-0Piotr Deyna flicks a high pass forward to Jean-Pierre Garcia who brings the ball under control. Jean-Pierre Garcia advances with the ball. Jean-Pierre Garcia knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
15.14
0-0Johnny Bottelin comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Suarez. The referee calls over Johnny Bottelin and warns him to calm down! Carlos Suarez stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.23
0-0Martin Rubio clumsily knocks into Azziz Guinia. The referee calls over Martin Rubio and shows him a yellow card! Azziz Guinia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.21
Garry Campbell catches Martin Rubio on the ankles. The referee calls over Garry Campbell and shows him a yellow card! Martin Rubio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.56
0-0Piotr Deyna makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thierry Machado. Thierry Machado threads a neat ball through to Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Tchiressoua Catherine. Excellent save.
34.44
Jean-Louis Rott catches Carlos Suarez on the ankles. The referee brings Jean-Louis Rott to one side and gives him a warning! Carlos Suarez runs off the knock.
38.37
Steed Capron sees Johnny Bottelin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Johnny Bottelin shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
42.52
Jean-Louis Rott threads the ball through to Armin Geis. Armin Geis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique de Marseille appear unchanged since the first half. Le Mans also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Olympique de Marseille kick off!
51.46
Martin Rubio flicks a high ball forward to Craig James who takes it down. Craig James plays a one-two with Jean-Pierre Garcia and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Craig James provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Tchiressoua Catherine gets down and covers it.
53.42
Steed Capron flicks a high ball forward to Jean-Louis Rott who takes it down. Jean-Louis Rott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thierry Machado.
55.52
Craig James sees David Mason in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio flicks the ball with his head but Azziz Guinia is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
59.44
0-0Armin Geis knocks the ball forward to Anselmo Imbriani. Anselmo Imbriani makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Delano Hesp. Peter Hofland comes in with a late challenge on Delano Hesp. Penalty not given!!
60.01
Carlos Suarez brings the ball forward. Carlos Suarez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tchiressoua Catherine who gathers it comfortably.
66.35
1-0Danijel Histilloles threads a neat ball through to David Mason. David Mason sees space and advances. David Mason plays a scrappy one-two with Martin Rubio and stumbles forward towards the goal... David Mason cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Tchiressoua Catherine had no chance!! Goal for Olympique de Marseille!
69.13
Garry Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Armin Geis controls it well on his chest. Armin Geis takes it forward alone. Armin Geis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.53
Albert Flores threads the ball through to Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez threads a neat ball through to David Mason. David Mason tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
79.51
Thierry Machado knocks the ball forward to Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
87.34
Armin Geis sees Dominic Glass in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dominic Glass knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Danijel Histilloles.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
0
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63%
37%
Play Area
25.9%
46.9%
27.2%
Scorers
| David Mason 66 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Mason of Olympique de Marseille |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Mauricio Rodriguez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Piotr Deyna (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Danijel Histilloles (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Albert Flores (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Peter Hofland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Craig James (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Jean-Pierre Garcia (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Thierry Machado (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Carlos Suarez (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | David Mason (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Martin Rubio (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Darren Hulme (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stuart Wainwright (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Vikash Jay (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Tchiressoua Catherine (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alex Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Garry Campbell (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Azziz Guinia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Steed Capron (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jean-Louis Rott (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Anselmo Imbriani (MID) | 6 | |
| 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 | |