Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Parc des Princes where Paris Saint-Germain play host to Olympique de Marseille in this derby match. 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 Olympique de Marseille appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Regis Murati.
The pitch is in good condition.
Paris Saint-Germain are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Olympique de Marseille appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Regis Murati.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Olympique de Marseille kick off!
2.28
0-0Eric Amoah plays the ball forward to Greg Mortensen. Greg Mortensen lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Cutler. Ian Cutler outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Mauricio Rodriguez!
4.33
0-0Diego Ten Hag makes a simple pass to Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio skips past Daniel Mercado! Martin Rubio makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
6.41
Eric Amoah makes a probing pass to Luis Alonso. Luis Alonso plays a quick one-two with Yuri Riverola and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Luis Alonso provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Mauricio Rodriguez gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
9.48
0-0Greg Mortensen hacks Peter Hofland from behind! The referee brings Greg Mortensen to one side and gives him a warning! Peter Hofland hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.45
Andrew Johnson barges into Peter Hofland. The referee calls over Andrew Johnson and warns him to calm down! Peter Hofland hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.56
0-0Alexander Sanchez threads the ball through to Eric Amoah. Eric Amoah flicks a high pass forward. Greg Mortensen controls it well on his chest. Greg Mortensen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.08
Eric Amoah threads a neat ball through to Luis Alonso. Luis Alonso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Piotr Deyna.
16.30
Eric Amoah makes a probing pass to Yuri Riverola. Yuri Riverola knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.35
Greg Mortensen clumsily knocks into Danijel Histilloles. Greg Mortensen is given another warning by the referee! Danijel Histilloles hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.26
Eric Amoah comes in with a late challenge on Danijel Histilloles. The referee warns Eric Amoah to calm down! Danijel Histilloles stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.31
Rodrigo Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Andrew Johnson controls it well on his chest. Andrew Johnson knocks the ball to his team mate, Eric Amoah. Eric Amoah whips in a cross ball towards Greg Mortensen. Greg Mortensen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Mauricio Rodriguez easily punches it away to safety.
26.11
0-1Leonardo Blanco threads the ball through to Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
34.16
Alexander Sanchez kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Alonso. Luis Alonso flicks the ball to his team mate, Greg Mortensen. Greg Mortensen cuts inside the box! Greg Mortensen shoots from just inside the box but slams it into the crowd!
38.48
Piotr Deyna threads a neat ball through to Trevor Thompson. Trevor Thompson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfredo Cortes. Alfredo Cortes shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.15
Eric Amoah comes in with a late challenge on Danijel Histilloles. The referee warns Eric Amoah again to calm down! Danijel Histilloles runs off the knock.
44.43
Peter Hofland threads a neat ball through to Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay threads the ball through to David Mason. David Mason shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
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. Olympique de Marseille also appear unchanged since the first half. The Paris Saint-Germain players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Paris Saint-Germain kick off the second half!
47.12
With some swift thinking, Peter Hofland plays the ball forward to Piotr Deyna. Piotr Deyna runs straight at the opposition's defence. Piotr Deyna knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Youssef Brahami.
48.24
0-1Yuri Riverola barges into Danijel Histilloles. The referee calls over Yuri Riverola and warns him to calm down! Danijel Histilloles carries on, but is struggling a bit.
49.15
0-1Peter Hofland kicks a strong pass forward to Danijel Histilloles. Danijel Histilloles makes a simple pass to Leonardo Blanco. Leonardo Blanco lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio connects with a diving header but is denied by Daniel Mercado. Excellent block.
51.25
0-1Piotr Deyna comes in with a late challenge on Yuri Riverola. Piotr Deyna is shown the yellow card! Yuri Riverola stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.08
Trevor Thompson flicks a high pass forward. David Mason holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Mason sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Michael Simonsen manages to gather it.
54.27
Diego Ten Hag runs straight at the opposition's defence. Diego Ten Hag lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
55.45
Diego Ten Hag deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Trevor Thompson. Trevor Thompson shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
57.12
Youssef Brahami knocks the ball forward to Eric Amoah. Eric Amoah sees Yuri Riverola in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yuri Riverola lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Cutler. Ian Cutler finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!! That brings them level!
61.46
Trevor Thompson catches Eric Amoah on the ankles. The referee warns Trevor Thompson to calm down! Eric Amoah runs off the knock.
67.01
Daniel Mercado gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Greg Mortensen lofts in a cross ball towards Andrew Johnson. Andrew Johnson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
69.34
Luis Alonso knocks the ball forward to Andrew Johnson. Andrew Johnson lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Mortensen. Greg Mortensen flicks the ball with his head but Mauricio Rodriguez is on top of it.
71.54
Eric Amoah flicks a high pass forward to Yuri Riverola who brings the ball under control. Yuri Riverola tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
72.27
Leonardo Blanco makes a simple pass to Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.49
Yuri Riverola flicks a high pass forward. Greg Mortensen controls it well on his chest. Greg Mortensen knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Amoah. Eric Amoah is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Mauricio Rodriguez with no chance!! Goal for Paris Saint-Germain!
77.49
2-1Olympique de Marseille have made 2 substitutions with Mathieu Proment replacing Leonardo Blanco and Emmanuel Née replacing Martin Rubio .
78.14
Luis Alonso flicks a high pass forward. Yuri Riverola holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Yuri Riverola whips in a cross ball towards Andrew Johnson. Andrew Johnson makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
85.24
Alexander Sanchez advances with the ball. Alexander Sanchez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Mauricio Rodriguez is on top of it.
87.06
With some swift thinking, Peter Hofland plays the ball forward to Diego Ten Hag. Diego Ten Hag flicks a high ball forward to Vikash Jay who takes it down. Vikash Jay whips in a cross ball towards Diego Ten Hag. Diego Ten Hag is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
6
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.3%
51.7%
Play Area
22.5%
40.4%
37.1%
Scorers
| Ian Cutler 57 Eric Amoah 75 | Vikash Jay 26 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eric Amoah of Paris Saint-Germain |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Michael Simonsen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rodrigo Barbosa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alexander Sanchez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Youssef Brahami (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daniel Mercado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andrew Johnson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Eric Amoah (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Luis Alonso (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Ian Cutler (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Yuri Riverola (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Greg Mortensen (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Oswaldo Toursel (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Farid Trapasso (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Neil Ritchie (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Mauricio Rodriguez (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Piotr Deyna (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Danijel Histilloles (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Peter Hofland (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Alfredo Cortes (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Diego Ten Hag (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Trevor Thompson (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Leonardo Blanco (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Vikash Jay (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | David Mason (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Martin Rubio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Teddy Meniri (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mathieu Proment (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Emmanuel Née (ATT) | 6 | |