Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade des Alpes where Grenoble Foot 38 play host to Lille OSC. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Grenoble Foot 38 and Lille OSC are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Mansour Petit.


0.00
Grenoble Foot 38 kick off the first half!
2.22
Franois Collin clumsily knocks into Antonio Marquitos. The referee brings Franois Collin to one side and gives him a warning! Antonio Marquitos gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
3.11
Rui Nascimento threads the ball through to David Fusco. David Fusco knocks in a cross ball towards Johann Brandes. Johann Brandes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Dado Verschave. Excellent save.
4.04
Walter Lanzaro knocks the ball to his team mate, Ludovic Anolfo. Ludovic Anolfo flicks a high pass forward. Johann Brandes collects the pass. Johann Brandes edges inside the box! Johann Brandes rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
8.38
Antonio Marquitos flicks the ball to his team mate, Federico Alessi. Federico Alessi lofts in a cross ball towards Omer Insley. Omer Insley heads the ball goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
15.59
Without breaking stride, Shaun George plays the ball forward to Ludovic Anolfo. Ludovic Anolfo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Franois Collin. Franois Collin lofts in a cross ball towards David Fusco. Edouard Calabuig clumsily knocks into David Fusco. Penalty not given!!
24.44
Ludovic Anolfo catches Omer Insley on the ankles. The referee brings Ludovic Anolfo to one side and gives him a warning! Omer Insley runs off the knock.
28.06
Antonio Marquitos sees Patricio Guerrero Lopez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Patricio Guerrero Lopez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aaron Black.
33.07
Shaun George flicks a high pass forward. Ludovic Anolfo controls it well on his chest. Ludovic Anolfo threads the ball through to Rui Nascimento. Rui Nascimento tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
34.05
Franois Collin flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Sebastien Talfournier controls it well on his chest. Jean-Sebastien Talfournier lofts in a cross ball towards Ludovic Anolfo. Ludovic Anolfo heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
39.58
Johann Brandes flicks a high pass forward. David Fusco collects the pass. David Fusco edges inside the box! Some superb footwork from David Fusco provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is miles over!
40.21
Walter Lanzaro flicks a high ball forward to Franois Collin who takes it down. Franois Collin makes a probing pass to Rui Nascimento. Rui Nascimento deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Franois Collin but the linesman indicates offside!
42.18
Shaun George flicks the ball to his team mate, Franois Collin. Franois Collin flicks a high pass forward to David Fusco who brings the ball under control. David Fusco shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Grenoble Foot 38 appear unchanged since the first half. Lille OSC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Lille OSC players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Lille OSC kick off the second half!
51.49
Aaron Black catches Jakob Wendel on the ankles. The referee calls over Aaron Black and shows him a yellow card! Jakob Wendel runs off the knock.
53.34
With a delightful solo run, Jakob Wendel stretches the opposition's defence. Jakob Wendel knocks in a cross ball towards Adelmajid Charvet. Adelmajid Charvet knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.53
Edouard Calabuig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Federico Alessi. Federico Alessi runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Federico Alessi whips in a cross ball towards Adelmajid Charvet. Adelmajid Charvet finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Stephen Hansen reads it well. Good keeping!
55.07
Antonio Marquitos knocks the ball forward to Adelmajid Charvet. Adelmajid Charvet finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
60.54
Walter Lanzaro makes a simple pass to Franois Collin. Franois Collin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.34
Jean-Sebastien Talfournier hacks Edouard Calabuig from behind! The referee calls over Jean-Sebastien Talfournier and shows him a yellow card! Edouard Calabuig stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.15
Ludovic Anolfo chips the ball to his team mate, Rui Nascimento. Rui Nascimento plays a scrappy one-two with Jean-Sebastien Talfournier and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Rui Nascimento provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Dado Verschave is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
69.31
Nenad Vellas flicks the ball to his team mate, Adelmajid Charvet. With great vision, Adelmajid Charvet plays the ball forward to Antonio Marquitos. Antonio Marquitos shoots from 25 yards but somehow Stephen Hansen manages to keep it out.
73.31
Franois Collin knocks the ball forward to Johann Brandes. Johann Brandes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dado Verschave who gathers it comfortably.
75.41
Aaron Black hits it upfield. Ludovic Anolfo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.20
Patricio Guerrero Lopez hacks Walter Lanzaro from behind! The referee brings Patricio Guerrero Lopez to one side and gives him a warning! Walter Lanzaro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Edouard Calabuig comes in with a late challenge on Walter Lanzaro. Edouard Calabuig is shown the yellow card! Walter Lanzaro stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Free kick to Grenoble Foot 38 just outside the area...
90.00
Jean-Sebastien Talfournier calmly steps up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.9%
42.1%
Play Area
30.3%
40.8%
28.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ludovic Anolfo of Grenoble Foot 38

Match Ratings