Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stade Vélodrome where Olympique de Marseille play host to Guingamp. A crowd of 20,525 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Guingamp appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dagui Mboma.
The pitch is in great condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Guingamp appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dagui Mboma.
0.00
0-0Guingamp start the match!
2.37
0-0Seyni Vanvynckt makes a strong solo run forward. Seyni Vanvynckt sees Steffen Röhner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steffen Röhner lofts in a cross ball towards Dennis Williamson. Dennis Williamson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
3.36
Arno Ritzinger makes a probing pass to Herve Fanni. Herve Fanni whips in a cross ball towards Steffen Röhner. With a superhuman jump, Steffen Röhner connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
4.50
0-0J-Clau Armand hits a low pass to Steffen Röhner. Steffen Röhner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mauricio Rodriguez who gathers it comfortably.
9.20
Youssouf Baghdad sees space and advances. Youssouf Baghdad controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emmanuel Née. Emmanuel Née knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.43
0-0Shaun Mckay kicks a strong pass forward to J-Clau Armand. J-Clau Armand changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. J-Clau Armand knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Williamson. Dennis Williamson flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but Peter Hofland blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
16.37
Pierre-Yves Guillou deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youssouf Baghdad. Youssouf Baghdad chips the ball to his team mate, David Mason. David Mason whips in a cross ball towards Emmanuel Née. Emmanuel Née rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent block by Claudio Verges!
26.24
0-0Alfredo Cortes threads the ball through to Trevor Thompson. Trevor Thompson plays a perfect one-two with Darren Hulme and rushes in on goal... Trevor Thompson shoots from just inside the box. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
27.14
J-Clau Armand runs straight at the opposition's defence. J-Clau Armand knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.51
Youssouf Baghdad knocks the ball to his team mate, Trevor Thompson. Trevor Thompson knocks the ball to his team mate, Emmanuel Née. Emmanuel Née knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.55
Trevor Thompson flicks a high pass forward. Emmanuel Née holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Emmanuel Née knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Liam Di Sole.
36.57
With vision, J-Clau Armand plays the ball forward to Dennis Williamson. Dennis Williamson edges inside the box! Dennis Williamson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Mauricio Rodriguez comfortably smothers it!
38.27
0-0Youssouf Baghdad catches Herve Fanni on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Herve Fanni hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.19
Darren Hulme makes a simple pass to Trevor Thompson. Trevor Thompson lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Schäfer. Alexander Schäfer gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Solid save from David Gutierrez.
45.00
Darren Hulme runs straight at the opposition's defence. Darren Hulme knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique de Marseille appear unchanged since the first half. Guingamp also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Olympique de Marseille start the second half!
47.53
1-0Trevor Thompson brings the ball forward. Trevor Thompson knocks in a cross ball towards Emmanuel Née. Emmanuel Née rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
72.22
Trevor Thompson flicks a high pass forward. David Mason collects the pass. David Mason knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Schäfer. Alexander Schäfer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
75.09
Alfredo Cortes knocks the ball to his team mate, Emmanuel Née. Emmanuel Née whips in a cross ball towards Darren Hulme. Darren Hulme knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
77.34
2-0Olympique de Marseille have made 2 substitutions with David Sousa replacing Carlos Suarez and Martin Rubio replacing Emmanuel Née .
78.35
Peter Hofland flicks a high ball forward to Trevor Thompson who takes it down. Trevor Thompson makes a simple pass to David Mason. David Mason finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by David Gutierrez.
79.51
Alfredo Cortes takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Some world-class footwork from David Sousa provides some space. He shoots at goal. Fantastic reaction save from David Gutierrez!
81.56
Youssouf Baghdad brings the ball forward. Youssouf Baghdad flicks a high pass forward. David Mason holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Alfredo Cortes. Alfredo Cortes beats his man to it with a header. It's miles wide!
83.29
J-Clau Armand flicks a high pass forward. Arno Ritzinger holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arno Ritzinger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.30
David Sousa comes in with a late challenge on Claudio Verges. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Claudio Verges runs off the knock.
87.52
Alexander Schäfer barges into Liam Di Sole. The referee calls over Alexander Schäfer and shows him a yellow card! Liam Di Sole runs off the knock.
89.13
Arno Ritzinger flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Vidal controls it well on his chest. Alfredo Vidal knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pierre-Yves Guillou.
90.00
Trevor Thompson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darren Hulme. Darren Hulme lofts in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! David Gutierrez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.4%
41.6%
Play Area
26%
41.6%
32.5%
Scorers
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. | Youssouf Baghdad (DEF) |  | 7 |
| 3. | Pierre-Yves Guillou (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Peter Hofland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alfredo Cortes (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Darren Hulme (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Trevor Thompson (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Carlos Suarez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alexander Schäfer (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | David Mason (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Emmanuel Née (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Teddy Meniri (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | David Sousa (MID) | | 5 |
| 14. | Martin Rubio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | David Gutierrez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Claudio Verges (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Seyni Vanvynckt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Liam Di Sole (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Shaun Mckay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Arno Ritzinger (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | J-Clau Armand (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alfredo Vidal (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dennis Williamson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Herve Fanni (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Steffen Röhner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gavin James (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | George Owen (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Muller Lécluse (DEF) | 0 | |