Match Report


Stade RennaisStade Rennais     Stade LavalloisStade Lavallois
David JacobsDavid Jacobs Computer Player Computer Player
Adolfo CortesA. Cortes72
G
1captain
G
73James MaryJ. Mary
Guillermo DiezG. Diez71
D
2
D
74Callum McStayC. McStay
Eugenio FerrerE. Ferrer71
D
3
D
73Demetrius EspateroD. Espatero
Neil NivenN. Niven70
D
captain4
D
73Bruno SousaB. Sousa
Alec SounessA. Souness75
M
5
M
70Jose Javier VazquezJ. Vazquez
Arnauld CarottiA. Carotti76
M
6
M
70Edwin PiquéE. Piqué
Edward SmitheE. Smithe78
M
7
M
67Luis MarquesL. Marques
Fernando Del SolF. Del Sol75
M
8
M
64Amedeo Di FrancescoA. Di Francesco
Victor MoraV. Mora74
A
9
A
81Youssef BoulebdaY. Boulebda
Matt HansenM. Hansen72
A
10
A
68Alcaly De PalmasA. De Palmas
Jorge VelosoJ. Veloso69
A
11
A
66Maurizio MazzeoM. Mazzeo
 
Marcos CastroM. Castro68
D
12
D
72Pablo PardoP. Pardo
Martin DublinM. Dublin73
M
13
M
62Philippe BouvierP. Bouvier
Daniele GranvilleD. Granville41
A
14
M
61Haoulid ZebreH. Zebre

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Roazhon Park where Stade Rennais play host to Stade Lavallois. A crowd of 20,875 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stade Rennais and Stade Lavallois are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nicolas Cool.


0.00
Stade Rennais kick off and get the first half underway!
3.15
Edward Smithe sees Matt Hansen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Hansen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.13
Edward Smithe makes a probing pass to Jorge Veloso. Jorge Veloso rushes past Callum McStay! Jorge Veloso comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.31
Seeing a gap ahead, Edward Smithe plays the ball forward to Jorge Veloso. Jorge Veloso shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by James Mary!
10.38
Bruno Sousa sees space and advances. Bruno Sousa sees Maurizio Mazzeo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Maurizio Mazzeo runs straight at the defence! Maurizio Mazzeo comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but it flies well off target!
12.55
With vision, Arnauld Carotti laces a through ball forward to Jorge Veloso. Jorge Veloso knocks in a cross ball towards Edward Smithe. Edward Smithe connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Stade Rennais!
15.38
Bruno Sousa threads a neat ball through to Alcaly De Palmas. Alcaly De Palmas shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
16.44
Neil Niven flicks a high ball forward to Edward Smithe who takes it down. Edward Smithe hits a low pass to Jorge Veloso. Jorge Veloso lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Hansen. Matt Hansen jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
18.19
Victor Mora clumsily knocks into Bruno Sousa. The referee calls over Victor Mora and shows him a yellow card! Bruno Sousa carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.36
Luis Marques flicks a high ball forward to Edwin Piqué who takes it down. Edwin Piqué shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Adolfo Cortes!
27.12
Jose Javier Vazquez threads a neat ball through to Maurizio Mazzeo. Maurizio Mazzeo plays a one-two with Alcaly De Palmas and rushes in on goal... Some superb footwork from Maurizio Mazzeo provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. Fantastic reactions from Neil Niven blocks the shot!
28.17
Edwin Piqué picks a pass forward to Jose Javier Vazquez. Jose Javier Vazquez tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
30.12
Alcaly De Palmas picks a pass forward to Youssef Boulebda. Youssef Boulebda sees Alcaly De Palmas just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Alcaly De Palmas rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Adolfo Cortes.
31.53
Luis Marques takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Jose Javier Vazquez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies wide!
33.49
Luis Marques hacks Edward Smithe from behind! The referee brings Luis Marques to one side and gives him a warning! Edward Smithe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.23
Youssef Boulebda catches Neil Niven on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Niven runs off the knock.
38.48
Demetrius Espatero passes the ball forward to Maurizio Mazzeo. Maurizio Mazzeo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Cortes who gathers it comfortably.
40.56
Arnauld Carotti flicks a high ball forward to Matt Hansen who takes it down. Matt Hansen knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Mora. Victor Mora flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.33
Eugenio Ferrer flicks a high pass forward to Arnauld Carotti who brings the ball under control. Arnauld Carotti makes a simple pass to Alec Souness. Alec Souness edges inside the box! Alec Souness cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by James Mary!
45.00
Arnauld Carotti flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Del Sol who brings the ball under control. Fernando Del Sol finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stade Rennais appear unchanged since the first half. Stade Lavallois have changed their lineup with Haoulid Zebre replacing Maurizio Mazzeo. The Stade Lavallois players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Stade Lavallois start the second half!
47.43
Jose Javier Vazquez makes an attacking run forward. Jose Javier Vazquez knocks in a cross ball towards Haoulid Zebre. Haoulid Zebre makes a looping header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
55.03
Eugenio Ferrer threads a neat ball through to Edward Smithe. Edward Smithe darts forward. Edward Smithe shoots from distance but James Mary is on top of it.
57.31
Guillermo Diez takes a quick throw-in. Neil Niven threads a neat ball through to Arnauld Carotti. Arnauld Carotti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Hansen. Matt Hansen runs straight at the defence! Matt Hansen shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by James Mary.
58.16
Corner kick to Stade Rennais. Alec Souness plays it to the near post. Bruno Sousa gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
59.34
Bruno Sousa takes a long throw-in. Demetrius Espatero hits a low pass to Luis Marques. Luis Marques surges forward with the ball. Luis Marques knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.20
Fernando Del Sol barges into Jose Javier Vazquez. The referee calls over Fernando Del Sol and warns him to calm down! Jose Javier Vazquez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.22
Edwin Piqué advances with the ball. Edwin Piqué sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Superb reactions from Adolfo Cortes. What a save!
65.48
Demetrius Espatero threads a neat ball through to Edwin Piqué. Edwin Piqué flicks a high pass forward. Haoulid Zebre collects the pass. Haoulid Zebre knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Cortes who gathers it comfortably.
69.50
Eugenio Ferrer flicks the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Carotti. Arnauld Carotti knocks the ball to his team mate, Victor Mora. Victor Mora whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Veloso. Jorge Veloso directs the ball goalwards with his head. Wonderful reactions from James Mary keeps it out!
71.42
Callum McStay catches Jorge Veloso on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jorge Veloso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.11
Guillermo Diez flicks a high pass forward. Victor Mora holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Victor Mora chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Del Sol. Fernando Del Sol threads the ball through to Jorge Veloso but he's offside!
75.32
Neil Niven plays the ball forward to Arnauld Carotti. Arnauld Carotti hits a low pass to Victor Mora. Victor Mora advances inside the box! Victor Mora muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving James Mary with no chance!! Goal for Stade Rennais!
77.32
Stade Rennais have made 2 substitutions with Marcos Castro replacing Eugenio Ferrer and Daniele Granville replacing Matt Hansen .
78.06
With a delightful solo run, Luis Marques stretches the opposition's defence. Luis Marques whips in a cross ball towards Haoulid Zebre. Haoulid Zebre is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's well over the bar!
79.57
Luis Marques makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Youssef Boulebda. Youssef Boulebda whips in a cross ball towards Luis Marques. Luis Marques directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Adolfo Cortes manages to keep it out.
83.53
Arnauld Carotti makes a probing pass to Fernando Del Sol. Fernando Del Sol plays a one-two with Daniele Granville and advances towards the goal... Demetrius Espatero comes in with a late challenge on Fernando Del Sol. Fernando Del Sol appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Stade Rennais

Stade Lavallois
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
27.2%
43.5%
29.3%

Scorers
Jorge Veloso 4
Edward Smithe 13
Victor Mora 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Edward Smithe of Stade Rennais

Match Ratings
1.Adolfo Cortes (GK)
7
2.Guillermo Diez (DEF)
6
3.Eugenio Ferrer (DEF)
6
4.Neil Niven (DEF)
6
5.Alec Souness (MID)
7
6.Arnauld Carotti (MID)
8
7.Edward Smithe (MID)goal scored
9
8.Fernando Del Sol (MID)
6
9.Victor Mora (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
10.Matt Hansen (ATT)
6
11.Jorge Veloso (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Marcos Castro (DEF)
6
13.Martin Dublin (MID)
0
14.Daniele Granville (ATT)
6

1.James Mary (GK)
7
2.Callum McStay (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Demetrius Espatero (DEF)
7
4.Bruno Sousa (DEF)
6
5.Jose Javier Vazquez (MID)
6
6.Edwin Piqué (MID)
7
7.Luis Marques (MID)
7
8.Amedeo Di Francesco (MID)
6
9.Youssef Boulebda (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Alcaly De Palmas (ATT)
6
11.Maurizio Mazzeo (ATT)
6
 
12.Pablo Pardo (DEF)
0
13.Philippe Bouvier (MID)
0
14.Haoulid Zebre (MID)
6