Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Roudourou where Guingamp play host to Olympique de Marseille. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Guingamp 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 great condition.
Guingamp 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
0-0Guingamp kick off the first half!
3.54
0-0Muller Lécluse flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Vidal controls it well on his chest. Alfredo Vidal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dennis Williamson. Dennis Williamson lofts in a cross ball towards Herve Fanni. Herve Fanni gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Mauricio Rodriguez manages to keep it out.
4.22
0-0Peter Hofland kicks a strong pass forward to Mathieu Proment. Mathieu Proment knocks the ball forward to David Sousa. David Sousa plays a quick one-two with Alexander Schäfer and rushes in on goal... David Sousa muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
9.30
J-Clau Armand knocks the ball to his team mate, Herve Fanni. Herve Fanni plays a scrappy one-two with Alfredo Vidal and stumbles forward towards the goal... Herve Fanni comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies wide!
27.50
Claudio Verges knocks the ball forward to Arno Ritzinger. Arno Ritzinger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley plays a one-two with Dennis Williamson and advances towards the goal... Duncan Burley muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.41
Muller Lécluse flicks a high ball forward to J-Clau Armand who takes it down. J-Clau Armand threads a neat ball through to Dennis Williamson. Dennis Williamson shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
32.33
0-0J-Clau Armand flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Williamson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dennis Williamson lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball comes off Peter Hofland and the loose ball is cleared up field.
33.19
1-0With vision, Arno Ritzinger plays the ball forward to J-Clau Armand. J-Clau Armand knocks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Williamson. Dennis Williamson lofts in a cross ball towards Alfredo Vidal. Alfredo Vidal heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.42
David Sousa flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Schäfer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alexander Schäfer knocks in a cross ball towards Vikash Jay. With a superhuman jump, Vikash Jay connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.21
1-1Duncan Burley flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Williamson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dennis Williamson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Hofland.
45.00
Youssouf Baghdad laces a through ball forward to Leonardo Blanco. Leonardo Blanco makes a beautiful solo run. Leonardo Blanco whips in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Guingamp appear unchanged since the first half. Olympique de Marseille also appear unchanged since the first half. The Olympique de Marseille players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Olympique de Marseille kick off and get the second half underway!
48.59
Seyni Vanvynckt sees space and advances. Seyni Vanvynckt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
49.12
Alfredo Cortes knocks the ball forward to David Mason. David Mason shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
51.24
Arno Ritzinger decides to run forward with the ball. Arno Ritzinger knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mauricio Rodriguez who gathers it comfortably.
54.27
Youssouf Baghdad kicks a strong pass forward to Mathieu Proment. Mathieu Proment flicks a high pass forward to Vikash Jay who brings the ball under control. Vikash Jay shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from David Gutierrez!
60.17
Liam Di Sole makes a probing pass to Seyni Vanvynckt. Seyni Vanvynckt kicks a strong pass forward to Herve Fanni. Herve Fanni knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mathieu Proment.
71.07
Piotr Deyna threads the ball through to David Sousa. David Sousa makes an attacking run forward. David Sousa shoots from long range. Good keeping from David Gutierrez as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
72.19
1-2Corner kick to Olympique de Marseille. Leonardo Blanco chips it out wide. Alfredo Cortes takes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
75.43
1-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
77.47
1-2Guingamp have made 3 substitutions with George Owen replacing Herve Fanni, Pascal Heije replacing J-Clau Armand and Gavin Brady replacing Duncan Burley .Olympique de Marseille have made 2 substitutions with Pierre-Yves Guillou replacing Alfredo Cortes and Teddy Meniri replacing Alexander Schäfer .
78.52
Peter Hofland knocks the ball forward to David Sousa. David Sousa flicks a high pass forward to David Mason who brings the ball under control. David Mason knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Gutierrez who gathers it comfortably.
81.46
George Owen takes it forward alone. George Owen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Youssouf Baghdad.
87.02
Mathieu Proment makes a probing pass to Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Meniri. Teddy Meniri is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Arno Ritzinger advances with the ball. Arno Ritzinger knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mauricio Rodriguez who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
26.1%
43.5%
30.4%
Scorers
| Alfredo Vidal 33 | Vikash Jay 39 David Mason 45 Teddy Meniri 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Vikash Jay of Olympique de Marseille |
Match Ratings
| 1. | David Gutierrez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Claudio Verges (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Liam Di Sole (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Seyni Vanvynckt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Muller Lécluse (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Arno Ritzinger (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | J-Clau Armand (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Duncan Burley (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Herve Fanni (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dennis Williamson (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Alfredo Vidal (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | George Owen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Pascal Heije (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gavin Brady (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Mauricio Rodriguez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Youssouf Baghdad (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Piotr Deyna (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Peter Hofland (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Leonardo Blanco (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | David Sousa (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Mathieu Proment (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alfredo Cortes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Vikash Jay (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | David Mason (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Alexander Schäfer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Danijel Histilloles (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pierre-Yves Guillou (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Teddy Meniri (GK) | | 8 |