Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Parc Olympique Lyonnais where Olympique Lyonnais play host to Le Mans. A crowd of 20,272 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Olympique Lyonnais 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 J-David Beye.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Olympique Lyonnais 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 J-David Beye.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Olympique Lyonnais kick off!
4.32
0-0Hugo Segarra makes a simple pass to Billy Meiklejohn. Billy Meiklejohn deftly passes the ball to Massimiliano Casale, releasing him through on goal. Lee May comes in with a late challenge on Massimiliano Casale. Penalty not given!!
8.08
0-0Anselmo Imbriani flicks a high ball forward to Alejandro Sullo who takes it down. Alejandro Sullo whips in a cross ball towards David Pinto. David Pinto makes a looping header on goal but Stephen Mcallister reads it well. Quality keeping!
12.05
1-0Joao Nascimento makes a probing pass to Eduardo Hidalgo. Eduardo Hidalgo shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
18.20
David Pinto makes a simple pass to Anselmo Imbriani. Anselmo Imbriani runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Anselmo Imbriani provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
28.13
Hugo Segarra flicks a high pass forward. Leon Bramble collects the pass. Leon Bramble controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Tchiressoua Catherine manages to keep it out.
32.33
1-0Hugo Segarra barges into David Pinto. The referee calls over Hugo Segarra and shows him a yellow card! David Pinto stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.54
Alejandro Sullo catches John Cottee on the ankles. The referee calls over Alejandro Sullo and shows him a yellow card! John Cottee runs off the knock.
36.16
John Cottee flicks a high pass forward. Joao Nascimento collects the pass. Joao Nascimento knocks in a cross ball towards Massimiliano Casale. Massimiliano Casale gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Solid save from Tchiressoua Catherine.
39.29
1-0Jean-Louis Rott knocks the ball forward to Delano Hesp. Delano Hesp shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.47
Leon Bramble knocks the ball forward to Massimiliano Casale. Massimiliano Casale shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
44.59
Tiago Valente makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Gemmell. Matt Gemmell advances with the ball. Matt Gemmell knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Meiklejohn. Billy Meiklejohn whips the ball goalwards with his head. Tchiressoua Catherine gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique Lyonnais appear unchanged since the first half. Le Mans also appear unchanged since the first half. The Olympique Lyonnais players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Le Mans kick off and get the second half underway!
53.05
Tiago Valente controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leon Bramble. With great vision, Leon Bramble plays the ball forward to Eduardo Hidalgo. Eduardo Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball towards Joao Nascimento. Joao Nascimento flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Tchiressoua Catherine.
54.02
Delano Hesp hits a low pass to Anselmo Imbriani. Anselmo Imbriani lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Sullo. Alejandro Sullo rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Stephen Mcallister didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
55.23
David Pinto chips the ball to his team mate, Delano Hesp. Delano Hesp shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
59.43
Tiago Valente flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Meiklejohn. Billy Meiklejohn threads the ball through to Massimiliano Casale. Massimiliano Casale whips in a cross ball towards Andre Van Loenhout. Andre Van Loenhout whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
61.16
Matt Gemmell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joao Nascimento. Joao Nascimento knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Segarra. Hugo Segarra lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Hidalgo. Eduardo Hidalgo makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
63.19
Dami‘n Van Ankeren kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Louis Rott. Jean-Louis Rott flicks a high ball forward to Delano Hesp who takes it down. Delano Hesp whips in a cross ball towards David Pinto. David Pinto is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. David Pinto scores for Le Mans!!
71.26
Andre Van Loenhout makes a probing pass to Eduardo Hidalgo. Eduardo Hidalgo whips in a cross ball towards Leon Bramble. Leon Bramble makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.27
Andre Van Loenhout passes the ball forward to Leon Bramble. Leon Bramble whips in a cross ball towards Joao Nascimento. Joao Nascimento directs the ball goalwards with his head. Tchiressoua Catherine manages to gather it comfortably.
77.01
Leon Bramble flicks a high pass forward to Billy Meiklejohn who brings the ball under control. Billy Meiklejohn lofts in a cross ball towards Massimiliano Casale. Massimiliano Casale gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
81.43
David Pinto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Louis Rott. Jean-Louis Rott lofts in a cross ball towards David Pinto. David Pinto finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. David Pinto scores for Le Mans!!
85.24
Leon Bramble receives the ball from a throw-in from Joao Nascimento. Leon Bramble plays the ball forward to Massimiliano Casale. Massimiliano Casale shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Tchiressoua Catherine!
87.05
John Cottee makes a probing pass to Joao Nascimento. Joao Nascimento sees Eduardo Hidalgo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eduardo Hidalgo threads a neat, attacking ball through to Andre Van Loenhout. Andre Van Loenhout looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
90.00
2-2Eduardo Hidalgo chips the ball to his team mate, Leon Bramble. Leon Bramble knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Massimiliano Casale is offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
11
5
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.4%
40.6%
Play Area
23.4%
46.9%
29.7%
Scorers
| Eduardo Hidalgo 12 Leon Bramble 71 | David Pinto 63, 81 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Pinto of Le Mans |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stephen Mcallister (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | John Cottee (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matt Gemmell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tiago Valente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hugo Segarra (MID) |  | 6 |
| 6. | Joao Nascimento (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Leon Bramble (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Andre Van Loenhout (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Eduardo Hidalgo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Massimiliano Casale (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Billy Meiklejohn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Adrien Barckay (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Bas Vierklau (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Andres Iglesias (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Tchiressoua Catherine (GK) | 8 | |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 8. | David Pinto (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | Alejandro Sullo (ATT) | | 5 |
| 10. | Delano Hesp (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Fritz Bogaczyk (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gregory Safanjon (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Armin Geis (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ronald Bradja (MID) | 0 | |