Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stade Vélodrome where Olympique de Marseille play host to Le Mans. A crowd of 19,821 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Le Mans appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lilian Gravelaine.
The pitch is in great condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Le Mans appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lilian Gravelaine.
0.00
0-0Olympique de Marseille start the match!
2.05
0-0Piotr Deyna deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dami‘n Van Ankeren.
4.35
0-0Corentin Matingou catches David Mason on the ankles. The referee calls over Corentin Matingou and shows him a yellow card! David Mason runs off the knock.
10.45
Rodney Broers flicks a high pass forward. Anselmo Imbriani controls it well on his chest. Anselmo Imbriani kicks a strong pass forward to Fritz Bogaczyk. Fritz Bogaczyk knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mauricio Rodriguez who gathers it comfortably.
12.48
0-0Martin Rubio makes a probing pass to Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
14.22
Piotr Deyna kicks a strong pass forward to Mathieu Proment. Mathieu Proment knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lee May.
15.56
Mathieu Proment catches Dami‘n Van Ankeren on the ankles. Mathieu Proment is shown the yellow card! Dami‘n Van Ankeren runs off the knock.
18.42
0-0Rodney Broers catches Vikash Jay on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Vikash Jay grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
20.54
0-0Jean-Louis Rott hacks Peter Hofland from behind! Jean-Louis Rott is warned by the referee! Peter Hofland stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.47
Anselmo Imbriani receives the ball from a throw-in from David Pinto. Anselmo Imbriani flicks a high pass forward. Delano Hesp controls it well on his chest. Delano Hesp shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
26.45
Anselmo Imbriani knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Sullo. Alejandro Sullo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.56
Leonardo Blanco threads the ball through to David Mason. David Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.57
Anselmo Imbriani clumsily knocks into Mathieu Proment. The referee warns Anselmo Imbriani to calm down! Mathieu Proment stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.09
0-0Peter Hofland brings the ball forward. Peter Hofland whips in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Tchiressoua Catherine didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
38.34
0-1Corentin Matingou flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Louis Rott collects the pass. Jean-Louis Rott changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jean-Louis Rott lofts in a cross ball towards Fritz Bogaczyk. Fritz Bogaczyk gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.36
David Pinto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Delano Hesp. Delano Hesp shoots from 25 yards. Mauricio Rodriguez is helpless! The ball slams 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. Olympique de Marseille appear unchanged since the first half. Le Mans also appear unchanged since the first half. The Olympique de Marseille players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Le Mans start the second half!
47.08
Lee May flicks a high pass forward. Corentin Matingou comfortably collects the pass. Corentin Matingou sees a break and surges forward. Corentin Matingou shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
48.56
David Pinto advances with the ball. David Pinto lofts in a cross ball towards Delano Hesp. Delano Hesp heads the ball goalwards but somehow Mauricio Rodriguez manages to keep it out.
49.34
With great vision, Alfredo Cortes plays the ball forward to Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay whips in a cross ball towards Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.46
Mathieu Proment takes it forward alone. Mathieu Proment lofts in a cross ball towards Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay connects with a diving header. Solid save from Tchiressoua Catherine. What a great pair of hands!
54.14
Jean-Louis Rott flicks a high pass forward. Anselmo Imbriani controls it well on his chest. Anselmo Imbriani plays a one-two with Alejandro Sullo and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Anselmo Imbriani provides some space. He shoots at goal but Mauricio Rodriguez is on top of it.
55.51
Lee May sees space and advances. Lee May hits a low pass to Delano Hesp. Delano Hesp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.28
David Mason flicks a high pass forward. Martin Rubio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Rubio shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
61.14
David Sousa comes in with a late challenge on Rodney Broers. The referee calls over David Sousa and shows him a yellow card! Rodney Broers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.34
David Sousa flicks a high ball forward to Martin Rubio who takes it down. Martin Rubio knocks in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.31
Alfredo Cortes breaks forward. Alfredo Cortes kicks a strong pass forward to David Mason. David Mason knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dami‘n Van Ankeren.
67.52
Dami‘n Van Ankeren flicks a high ball forward to Anselmo Imbriani who takes it down. Anselmo Imbriani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Louis Rott. Jean-Louis Rott whips in a cross ball towards Fritz Bogaczyk. Fritz Bogaczyk makes a looping header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
71.11
Peter Hofland flicks the ball to his team mate, Mathieu Proment. Mathieu Proment hits a low pass to David Mason. David Mason advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from David Mason provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.14
3-2Olympique de Marseille have made 2 substitutions with Alexander Schäfer replacing Alfredo Cortes and Pierre-Yves Guillou replacing David Mason .
81.33
Youssouf Baghdad plays the ball forward to David Sousa. David Sousa hits a low pass to Pierre-Yves Guillou. Pierre-Yves Guillou finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
83.51
Peter Hofland hits a low pass to Leonardo Blanco. Leonardo Blanco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.33
Lee May sees David Pinto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Pinto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Louis Rott. Jean-Louis Rott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
21%
43.2%
35.8%
Scorers
| Martin Rubio 49 David Mason 63, 71 | Fritz Bogaczyk 38 Delano Hesp 44 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Mason of Olympique de Marseille |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Mauricio Rodriguez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Youssouf Baghdad (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Piotr Deyna (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Peter Hofland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Leonardo Blanco (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Sousa (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Mathieu Proment (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Alfredo Cortes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Vikash Jay (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Martin Rubio (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | David Mason (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Danijel Histilloles (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alexander Schäfer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Pierre-Yves Guillou (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Tchiressoua Catherine (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Corentin Matingou (DEF) | | 6 |
| 3. | Lee May (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dami‘n Van Ankeren (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rodney Broers (DEF) | | 6 |
| 6. | Jean-Louis Rott (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Anselmo Imbriani (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | David Pinto (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alejandro Sullo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Delano Hesp (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Fritz Bogaczyk (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Gregory Safanjon (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Armin Geis (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ronald Bradja (MID) | 0 | |