Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at MM Arena where Le Mans play host to Paris Saint-Germain. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Le Mans and Paris Saint-Germain are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Luis-Clemente Duchesne.


0.00
The whistle blows and Le Mans kick off!
2.14
Torsten Neuhaus makes a beautiful solo run. Torsten Neuhaus knocks in a cross ball towards Yuri Riverola. Yuri Riverola beats his man to it with a header. Tchiressoua Catherine gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
3.59
Luis Alonso knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.07
Neil Ritchie makes a probing pass to Luis Alonso. Luis Alonso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.55
Fabrice Artes advances with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Fabrice Artes plays the ball forward to Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini knocks in a cross ball towards Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball takes a deflection leaving Tchiressoua Catherine with no chance!! Goal for Paris Saint-Germain!
12.03
Rodney Broers flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Louis Rott. Jean-Louis Rott kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Sullo. Alejandro Sullo shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
14.57
Anselmo Imbriani threads the ball through to Alejandro Sullo. Alejandro Sullo shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
15.09
Neil Ritchie clumsily knocks into David Pinto. The referee calls over Neil Ritchie and warns him to calm down! David Pinto gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
18.13
Youssef Brahami advances with the ball. Youssef Brahami makes a beautiful solo run. Youssef Brahami whips in a cross ball towards Yuri Riverola. Yuri Riverola shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
20.53
Luis Alonso kicks a strong pass forward to Torsten Neuhaus. Torsten Neuhaus skips past Rodney Broers! Torsten Neuhaus muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Torsten Neuhaus scores for Paris Saint-Germain!!
24.52
Yuri Riverola surges forward with the ball. Yuri Riverola whips in a cross ball towards Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Tchiressoua Catherine reads it well. He makes it look easy!
26.18
Darius Bastin threads a neat ball through to Yuri Riverola. Yuri Riverola runs straight at the defence! Yuri Riverola cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's there!! Tchiressoua Catherine has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.44
Luis Alonso passes the ball forward to Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dami‘n Van Ankeren.
32.45
David Pinto threads the ball through to Fritz Bogaczyk. Fritz Bogaczyk knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Simonsen who gathers it comfortably.
34.38
Wagneau Camadini makes an attacking run forward. Wagneau Camadini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.13
Alexander Sanchez threads a neat ball through to Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie takes it forward alone. Neil Ritchie finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
Rodney Broers kicks a strong pass forward to Lee May. Lee May changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Lee May controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Fritz Bogaczyk through on goal. Fritz Bogaczyk comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Michael Simonsen with no chance!! Goal for Le Mans!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Le Mans appear unchanged since the first half. Paris Saint-Germain also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Paris Saint-Germain kicking off!
49.14
Rodney Broers flicks a high pass forward to David Pinto who brings the ball neatly under control. David Pinto darts forward. David Pinto shoots from 20 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Michael Simonsen!
53.09
Youssef Brahami catches Jean-Louis Rott on the ankles. Youssef Brahami is shown the yellow card! Jean-Louis Rott hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.11
Luis Alonso flicks a high pass forward. Neil Ritchie collects the pass. Neil Ritchie knocks in a cross ball towards Yuri Riverola. Yuri Riverola heads the ball goalwards but Tchiressoua Catherine is on top of it.
61.55
Luis Alonso passes the ball forward to Yuri Riverola. Yuri Riverola lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Paris Saint-Germain!
77.02
David Pinto flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Sullo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alejandro Sullo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Sanchez.
81.12
Youssef Brahami threads a neat ball through to Oswaldo Toursel. Oswaldo Toursel knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
83.45
Alexander Sanchez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Alonso. Without breaking stride, Luis Alonso plays the ball forward to Yuri Riverola. Yuri Riverola shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
84.23
Dami‘n Van Ankeren makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Louis Rott. Jean-Louis Rott flicks a high pass forward. Delano Hesp holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Delano Hesp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.40
Lee May makes a probing pass to David Pinto. David Pinto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anselmo Imbriani. Anselmo Imbriani whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Sullo. Alejandro Sullo makes a looping header on goal but Michael Simonsen is on top of it.
90.00
Luis Alonso flicks a high pass forward. Wagneau Camadini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wagneau Camadini knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Alonso. Luis Alonso powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
5
9
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.4%
53.6%
Play Area
34.5%
42.9%
22.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Yuri Riverola of Paris Saint-Germain

Match Ratings