Match Report


Paris Saint-GermainParis Saint-Germain     RC LensRC Lens
Dave CeeDave Cee Computer Player Computer Player
Michael SimonsenM. Simonsen83
G
captain1
G
73Jean-Claude BochuJ. Bochu
Rodrigo BarbosaR. Barbosa75
D
2
D
68Juan IglesiasJ. Iglesias
Alexander SanchezA. Sanchez76
D
3
D
67Jesper ElzingaJ. Elzinga
Youssef BrahamiY. Brahami76
D
4captain
D
64Alberto AlvesA. Alves
Bruno EscobarB. Escobar84
D
5
M
76Julian BlancoJ. Blanco
Stephane HaeldermansS. Haeldermans87
M
6
M
71Michael van VlietM. van Vliet
Eric AmoahE. Amoah90
M
7
M
68Ivan AnastasiI. Anastasi
Andrew JohnsonA. Johnson78
M
8
M
64Louis BanchelliL. Banchelli
Yuri RiverolaY. Riverola77
A
9
A
73Samir ScholzS. Scholz
Lamine HeurliéL. Heurlié79
A
10
A
71Ghislain SakhoG. Sakho
Greg MortensenG. Mortensen79
A
11
A
65Mohamed MargueriteM. Marguerite
 
Luis AlonsoL. Alonso79
M
12
M
64Schumann IsabeyS. Isabey
Medhi CassardM. Cassard83
M
13
D
63Corentin ZaamiC. Zaami
Ian CutlerI. Cutler77
A
14
A
61Mansour FellahiM. Fellahi

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Parc des Princes where Paris Saint-Germain play host to RC Lens. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Paris Saint-Germain are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RC Lens appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Guy Philippe.


0.00
The whistle blows and Paris Saint-Germain kick off!
2.27
Youssef Brahami passes the ball forward to Stephane Haeldermans. Stephane Haeldermans threads the ball through to Eric Amoah. Eric Amoah whips in a cross ball towards Greg Mortensen. Jesper Elzinga catches Greg Mortensen on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
4.35
Ivan Anastasi hits a low pass to Louis Banchelli. Louis Banchelli knocks the ball forward to Samir Scholz. Samir Scholz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.57
Ivan Anastasi knocks the ball forward to Ghislain Sakho. Ghislain Sakho shoots from 25 yards. Michael Simonsen effortlessly gets down and covers it.
10.35
Youssef Brahami takes a long throw-in. Bruno Escobar flicks a high ball forward to Andrew Johnson who takes it down. Andrew Johnson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Greg Mortensen. Greg Mortensen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.16
Alexander Sanchez flicks a high pass forward to Eric Amoah who brings the ball under control. Eric Amoah makes a probing pass to Stephane Haeldermans. Stephane Haeldermans knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jean-Claude Bochu who gathers it comfortably.
16.38
Bruno Escobar brings the ball forward. Bruno Escobar passes the ball forward to Eric Amoah. Eric Amoah plays a one-two with Andrew Johnson and rushes in on goal... Eric Amoah cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
21.46
Julian Blanco flicks a high pass forward to Mohamed Marguerite who brings the ball under control. Mohamed Marguerite shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Michael Simonsen manages to gather it comfortably.
26.01
Andrew Johnson flicks a high pass forward. Lamine Heurlié holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lamine Heurlié lofts in a cross ball towards Yuri Riverola. Yuri Riverola connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Yuri Riverola scores for Paris Saint-Germain!!
32.00
Jesper Elzinga chips the ball to his team mate, Ghislain Sakho. Ghislain Sakho finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Michael Simonsen manages to gather it effortlessly.
33.21
Rodrigo Barbosa knocks the ball forward to Andrew Johnson. Andrew Johnson flicks the ball to his team mate, Eric Amoah. Eric Amoah finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
34.02
Julian Blanco makes a simple pass to Ghislain Sakho. Ghislain Sakho sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Good keeping from Michael Simonsen as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
35.10
Mohamed Marguerite takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Juan Iglesias. Juan Iglesias side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Bruno Escobar.
36.54
It's a corner kick. Mohamed Marguerite loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Rodrigo Barbosa reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
40.25
Andrew Johnson makes a probing pass to Eric Amoah. Eric Amoah knocks in a cross ball towards Andrew Johnson. Andrew Johnson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Jean-Claude Bochu is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.51
Michael van Vliet flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Anastasi collects the pass. Ivan Anastasi shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
With some swift thinking, Stephane Haeldermans plays the ball forward to Greg Mortensen. Greg Mortensen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alberto Alves.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Paris Saint-Germain appear unchanged since the first half. RC Lens also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
RC Lens kick off and get the second half underway!
48.51
Bruno Escobar hits it upfield. Yuri Riverola whips in a cross ball towards Lamine Heurlié. Lamine Heurlié beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.18
Eric Amoah flicks a high pass forward. Andrew Johnson controls it well on his chest. Andrew Johnson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.22
Julian Blanco flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Anastasi controls it well on his chest. Ivan Anastasi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
55.47
Alexander Sanchez catches Julian Blanco on the ankles. Alexander Sanchez is given a warning by the referee! Julian Blanco stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.54
Bruno Escobar flicks a high pass forward. Eric Amoah holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eric Amoah knocks in a cross ball towards Lamine Heurlié. Lamine Heurlié fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Jean-Claude Bochu!
72.22
Andrew Johnson plays the ball forward to Lamine Heurlié. Lamine Heurlié whips in a cross ball towards Andrew Johnson. Andrew Johnson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Jean-Claude Bochu is on top of his game. Nice keeping!
77.47
Ivan Anastasi hits a low pass to Julian Blanco. Julian Blanco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bruno Escobar.
78.00
Jesper Elzinga kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Iglesias. Juan Iglesias makes a simple pass to Louis Banchelli. Louis Banchelli shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
79.31
Jesper Elzinga takes the throw-in. Juan Iglesias threads the ball through to Samir Scholz. Samir Scholz makes an attacking run forward. Samir Scholz shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
85.15
Eric Amoah flicks a high ball forward to Andrew Johnson who takes it down. Andrew Johnson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Paris Saint-Germain

RC Lens
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.5%
45.5%
Play Area
29.9%
44.2%
26%

Scorers
Yuri Riverola 26
Andrew Johnson 40
Lamine Heurlié 49

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andrew Johnson of Paris Saint-Germain

Match Ratings