Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Parc des Princes where Paris Saint-Germain play host to Lille OSC. A crowd of 20,178 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Paris Saint-Germain and Lille OSC are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nicolas Cool.


0.00
Paris Saint-Germain kick off the first half!
3.01
Antonio Marquitos hacks Luis Alonso from behind! Antonio Marquitos is warned by the referee! Luis Alonso stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.10
Patricio Bilaudelle decides to run forward with the ball. Patricio Bilaudelle knocks the ball forward to Farid Trapasso. Farid Trapasso knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Cutler. Ian Cutler rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
8.33
Pascal Dudoit comes in with a late challenge on Federico Alessi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Federico Alessi runs off the knock.
10.49
Farid Trapasso threads a neat ball through to Ian Cutler. Ian Cutler passes the ball forward but Sabri Marchand is offside!
12.48
Federico Alessi comes in with a late challenge on Andrew Johnson. The referee calls over Federico Alessi and shows him a yellow card! Andrew Johnson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
14.25
Anthony Ginola flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Alonso. Luis Alonso makes a simple pass to Ian Cutler. Ian Cutler lofts in a cross ball towards Andrew Johnson. Andrew Johnson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
16.10
Luis Alonso threads a neat ball through to Farid Trapasso. Farid Trapasso plays a one-two with Ian Cutler and advances towards the goal... Farid Trapasso cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.48
Antonio Marquitos makes a probing pass to David Mccall. David Mccall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Simonsen who gathers it comfortably.
22.39
With a delightful solo run, Antonio Marquitos stretches the opposition's defence. Antonio Marquitos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.16
Alexander Sanchez pushes up the pitch. Alexander Sanchez knocks the ball forward to Ian Cutler. Ian Cutler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
30.09
Showing composure, Farid Trapasso plays the ball forward to Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini lofts in a cross ball towards Sabri Marchand. Sabri Marchand directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
33.31
Anthony Ginola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andrew Johnson. Andrew Johnson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
34.13
Luis Alonso chips the ball to his team mate, Farid Trapasso. Farid Trapasso whips in a cross ball towards Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.48
Edouard Calabuig threads a neat ball through to Antonio Marquitos. Antonio Marquitos flicks a high pass forward. David Druon controls it well on his chest. David Druon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pascal Dudoit.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Paris Saint-Germain appear unchanged since the first half. Lille OSC have changed their lineup with Steve Foulon replacing Dado Verschave and Leonardo Velasco replacing David Druon. The Lille OSC players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Lille OSC start the second half!
48.47
Paolo Gorgone sees Federico Alessi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Federico Alessi threads a neat ball through to David Mccall. David Mccall tries a spectacular long range effort. Superb reactions from Michael Simonsen. What a save!
53.31
Alexander Sanchez knocks the ball forward to Andrew Johnson. Andrew Johnson hits a low pass to Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini whips in a cross ball towards Andrew Johnson. Andrew Johnson rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.25
Leonardo Velasco threads a neat ball through to Federico Alessi. Federico Alessi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Simonsen who gathers it comfortably.
59.46
Paolo Gorgone flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Marquitos controls it well on his chest. Antonio Marquitos flicks a high pass forward to Adelmajid Charvet who brings the ball under control. Adelmajid Charvet knocks in a cross ball towards Leonardo Velasco. Leonardo Velasco flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
60.53
Lille OSC appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
61.51
Patricio Bilaudelle sees Luis Alonso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With vision, Luis Alonso picks a pass forward to Andrew Johnson. Andrew Johnson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steve Foulon who gathers it comfortably.
65.49
Leonardo Velasco clumsily knocks into Alexander Sanchez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alexander Sanchez stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.42
Without breaking stride, Patricio Bilaudelle plays the ball forward to Farid Trapasso. Farid Trapasso knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Cutler. Ian Cutler plays a one-two with Farid Trapasso and rushes in on goal... Ian Cutler takes a shot at goal but Steve Foulon is on top of it.
77.51
Lille OSC have made a substitution with Abubakari de Koning replacing David Mccall .
78.59
Anthony Ginola sees a break and surges forward. Anthony Ginola knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Alonso. Luis Alonso heads the ball goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
79.21
Showing composure, Federico Alessi laces a through ball forward to Martin Rösler. Martin Rösler shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
84.27
Farid Trapasso sees space and advances. Farid Trapasso lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Cutler. Ian Cutler makes a convincing header. Steve Foulon punches it away to safety.
85.50
Pascal Dudoit kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Sanchez. Alexander Sanchez kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Cutler. Ian Cutler lofts in a cross ball towards Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
87.43
Andrew Johnson sees space and advances. Andrew Johnson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graeme Cope.
89.16
Andrew Johnson kicks a strong pass forward to Sabri Marchand. Sabri Marchand knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex Thomson.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
9
1
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.8%
34.2%
Play Area
26.6%
44.3%
29.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Farid Trapasso of Paris Saint-Germain

Match Ratings