Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade Francis le Basser where Stade Lavallois play host to Stade Rennais. A crowd of 18,442 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stade Lavallois and Stade Rennais are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by J-David Beye.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stade Lavallois and Stade Rennais are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by J-David Beye.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Stade Lavallois kicking off!
3.23
0-0Pablo Pardo flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Marques. Luis Marques knocks the ball forward to Jose Javier Vazquez. Jose Javier Vazquez shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
4.43
0-1Edward Smithe flicks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Veloso. Jorge Veloso rushes past Callum McStay! Jorge Veloso shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.14
Kevin Hutchison makes a strong solo run forward. Kevin Hutchison knocks the ball forward to Jorge Veloso. Jorge Veloso shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.06
Edward Smithe flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Veloso controls it well on his chest. Jorge Veloso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
12.04
Edwin Piqué sees a break and surges forward. Edwin Piqué plays a scrappy one-two with Youssef Boulebda and stumbles forward towards the goal... Edwin Piqué muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.14
0-1Jose Javier Vazquez knocks the ball forward to Amedeo Di Francesco. Amedeo Di Francesco finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
16.50
0-1With imagination, Kevin Hutchison plays the ball forward to Edward Smithe. Edward Smithe knocks the ball forward to Jorge Veloso. Jorge Veloso threads the ball through to Arnauld Carotti but he's offside!
18.51
0-1Luis Marques brings the ball forward. Luis Marques knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edward Smithe.
20.47
Bruno Sousa knocks the ball to his team mate, Amedeo Di Francesco. Amedeo Di Francesco knocks the ball forward to Alcaly De Palmas. Alcaly De Palmas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Cortes who gathers it comfortably.
22.58
Kevin Hutchison flicks the ball to his team mate, Victor Mora. Victor Mora lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Smithe. Edward Smithe whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.57
Luis Marques makes a probing pass to Alcaly De Palmas. Alcaly De Palmas knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guillermo Diez.
28.49
Pablo Pardo hits a low pass to Youssef Boulebda. Youssef Boulebda lofts in a cross ball towards Alcaly De Palmas. Alcaly De Palmas is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Adolfo Cortes!
42.41
Marcos Castro chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Hansen. Matt Hansen plays a one-two with Arnauld Carotti and advances towards the goal... Matt Hansen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! James Mary had no chance!! Goal for Stade Rennais!
45.00
Marcos Castro takes a quick throw-in, which Arnauld Carotti takes on the chest. Arnauld Carotti surges forward with the ball. Arnauld Carotti kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Hansen. Matt Hansen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum McStay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stade Lavallois have changed their lineup with Haoulid Zebre replacing Maurizio Mazzeo. Stade Rennais appear unchanged since the first half. The Stade Lavallois players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Stade Rennais get the second half underway!
48.57
Callum McStay hits a low pass to Pablo Pardo. Pablo Pardo decides to run forward with the ball. Pablo Pardo whips in a cross ball towards Haoulid Zebre. Haoulid Zebre flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
51.29
Marcos Castro flicks a high pass forward to Edward Smithe who brings the ball under control. Edward Smithe knocks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Veloso. Jorge Veloso finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
53.35
Pablo Pardo takes the throw-in. Callum McStay sees Luis Marques in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis Marques passes the ball forward to Jose Javier Vazquez. Jose Javier Vazquez lofts in a cross ball towards Youssef Boulebda. Youssef Boulebda makes a convincing header. Youssef Boulebda scores for Stade Lavallois!!
60.00
2-3Stade Rennais have made a substitution with Nicolas Soto replacing Jorge Veloso .
61.02
Alec Souness threads a neat ball through to Victor Mora. Victor Mora advances inside the box! Victor Mora tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! James Mary has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
65.52
Arnauld Carotti threads a neat ball through to Edward Smithe. Edward Smithe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Hansen but he's offside!
67.16
Haoulid Zebre threads a neat ball through to Youssef Boulebda. Youssef Boulebda shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
69.00
Bruno Sousa threads a neat ball through to Amedeo Di Francesco. Amedeo Di Francesco runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Amedeo Di Francesco shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
73.43
2-4Amedeo Di Francesco clumsily knocks into Edward Smithe. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Edward Smithe stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.39
Marcos Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edward Smithe. Edward Smithe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Hansen. Matt Hansen plays a sublime one-two with Victor Mora and races in on goal... Matt Hansen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! James Mary has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.39
Stade Rennais have made a substitution with Neil Niven replacing Kevin Hutchison .
81.54
Edward Smithe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Victor Mora. Victor Mora shoots from 25 yards but is denied by James Mary. Excellent save.
84.44
Luis Marques threads a neat ball through to Youssef Boulebda. Youssef Boulebda controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Adolfo Cortes.
89.31
Neil Niven knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Soto. Nicolas Soto edges inside the box! Nicolas Soto muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
6
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.5%
59.5%
Play Area
29.1%
44.3%
26.6%
Scorers
| Haoulid Zebre 49 Youssef Boulebda 53 | Jorge Veloso 4 Edward Smithe 23 Matt Hansen 42, 75 Victor Mora 61 Nicolas Soto 89 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Edward Smithe of Stade Rennais |
Match Ratings
| 1. | James Mary (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Callum McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bruno Sousa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Pablo Pardo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jose Javier Vazquez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Edwin Piqué (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Luis Marques (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Amedeo Di Francesco (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Youssef Boulebda (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Alcaly De Palmas (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Maurizio Mazzeo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Philippe Bouvier (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Francisco Pirri (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Haoulid Zebre (MID) | | 7 |
| 1. | Adolfo Cortes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Guillermo Diez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marcos Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin Hutchison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alec Souness (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Edward Smithe (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Arnauld Carotti (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Fernando Del Sol (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Victor Mora (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Matt Hansen (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Jorge Veloso (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Neil Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Kevin White (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nicolas Soto (ATT) | | 7 |