Match Report


Stade LavalloisStade Lavallois     FC IstresFC Istres
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
James MaryJ. Mary73
G
captain1
G
68Jannick ZanottiJ. Zanotti
Callum McStayC. McStay75
D
2
D
67Jean-Marc FanniJ. Fanni
Demetrius EspateroD. Espatero74
D
3
D
60Craig McgovernC. Mcgovern
Bruno SousaB. Sousa73
D
4
D
60Sidney MaravalS. Maraval
Jose Javier VazquezJ. Vazquez70
M
5
D
49Giancarlo MazzantiniG. Mazzantini
Edwin PiquéE. Piqué70
M
6
M
70Dominique PédrosD. Pédros
Luis MarquesL. Marques67
M
7
M
67Andre AntunesA. Antunes
Amedeo Di FrancescoA. Di Francesco64
M
8
M
66Alexandre PostigaA. Postiga
Youssef BoulebdaY. Boulebda81
A
9captain
A
66Mathieu RizzettoM. Rizzetto
Alcaly De PalmasA. De Palmas68
A
10
A
65Cedric ThomertC. Thomert
Maurizio MazzeoM. Mazzeo66
A
11
A
62Emmanuel DomiE. Domi
 
Pablo PardoP. Pardo72
D
12
M
65Medhi ChagotM. Chagot
Francisco PirriF. Pirri62
D
13
G
61Neil BanksN. Banks
Philippe BouvierP. Bouvier62
M
14
A
59David BarbosaD. Barbosa

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stade Francis le Basser where Stade Lavallois play host to FC Istres. A crowd of 19,386 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stade Lavallois are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Istres appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Aziz Rabuel.


0.00
Stade Lavallois start the match!
2.48
Dominique Pédros flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Postiga collects the pass. Alexandre Postiga controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
4.55
Craig Mcgovern comes in with a late challenge on Demetrius Espatero. The referee calls over Craig Mcgovern and warns him to calm down! Demetrius Espatero carries on, but is struggling a bit.
12.07
Sidney Maraval threads a neat ball through to Cedric Thomert. Cedric Thomert shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.30
Andre Antunes hacks Edwin Piqué from behind! The referee calls over Andre Antunes and warns him to calm down! Edwin Piqué stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.54
Dominique Pédros flicks a high ball forward to Emmanuel Domi who gracefully takes it down. Emmanuel Domi shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but James Mary manages to gather it effortlessly.
18.31
With a delightful solo run, Demetrius Espatero stretches the opposition's defence. Demetrius Espatero plays a one-two with Maurizio Mazzeo and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Demetrius Espatero provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Demetrius Espatero!
21.00
Alcaly De Palmas flicks a high ball forward to Youssef Boulebda who takes it down. Youssef Boulebda controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Jannick Zanotti reads it well. Great keeping!
22.17
Bruno Sousa makes a simple pass to Jose Javier Vazquez. Seeing a gap ahead, Jose Javier Vazquez plays the ball forward to Edwin Piqué. Edwin Piqué knocks in a cross ball towards Alcaly De Palmas. Alcaly De Palmas rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
24.34
Seeing Callum McStay's attacking run, Demetrius Espatero quickly throws the ball into his path. Callum McStay kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Javier Vazquez. Jose Javier Vazquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Alcaly De Palmas. Alcaly De Palmas knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Mcgovern.
26.33
Sidney Maraval powers a long ball forward. Cedric Thomert shoots from 20 yards but is denied by James Mary. Excellent save.
28.44
Dominique Pédros runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Dominique Pédros whips in a cross ball towards Mathieu Rizzetto. Mathieu Rizzetto connects with a diving header but James Mary reads it well. Well saved!
34.09
Callum McStay makes a run forward as Demetrius Espatero takes the throw-in. Callum McStay skillfully chests the ball down. Callum McStay chips the ball to his team mate, Edwin Piqué. Edwin Piqué hits a low pass to Youssef Boulebda. Youssef Boulebda whips in a cross ball towards Maurizio Mazzeo. Maurizio Mazzeo flicks the ball with his head. Jannick Zanotti is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Giancarlo Mazzantini hacks Edwin Piqué from behind! The referee calls over Giancarlo Mazzantini and warns him to calm down! Edwin Piqué stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stade Lavallois appear unchanged since the first half. FC Istres also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Istres players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with FC Istres kicking off!
49.41
Edwin Piqué threads the ball through to Maurizio Mazzeo. Maurizio Mazzeo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Jannick Zanotti is on top of it.
51.03
Andre Antunes decides to run forward with the ball. Andre Antunes runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Andre Antunes provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but James Mary manages to gather it.
54.32
Jean-Marc Fanni knocks the ball forward to Dominique Pédros. Dominique Pédros flicks a high pass forward. Mathieu Rizzetto collects the pass. Mathieu Rizzetto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
57.53
Sidney Maraval threads the ball through to Emmanuel Domi. Emmanuel Domi plays a scrappy one-two with Cedric Thomert and stumbles forward towards the goal... Emmanuel Domi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Fantastic reaction save from James Mary!
60.48
Bruno Sousa makes a simple pass to Amedeo Di Francesco. Amedeo Di Francesco threads the ball through to Youssef Boulebda. Youssef Boulebda shoots from distance. Solid save from Jannick Zanotti. What a great pair of hands!
63.57
Demetrius Espatero flicks a high ball forward to Amedeo Di Francesco who takes it down. Amedeo Di Francesco flicks a high pass forward. Alcaly De Palmas controls it well on his chest. Alcaly De Palmas knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Mcgovern.
65.24
Edwin Piqué passes the ball forward to Maurizio Mazzeo. Maurizio Mazzeo knocks the ball to his team mate, Youssef Boulebda. Youssef Boulebda looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
75.23
Callum McStay makes a probing pass to Jose Javier Vazquez. Jose Javier Vazquez makes a simple pass to Maurizio Mazzeo. Maurizio Mazzeo lofts in a cross ball towards Alcaly De Palmas. Alcaly De Palmas makes a convincing header but is denied by Jannick Zanotti. Excellent save.
79.02
Jean-Marc Fanni catches Alcaly De Palmas on the ankles. The referee warns Jean-Marc Fanni to calm down! Alcaly De Palmas carries on, but is struggling a bit.
81.32
Jose Javier Vazquez flicks a high pass forward. Maurizio Mazzeo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Maurizio Mazzeo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sidney Maraval.
85.33
Edwin Piqué makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Javier Vazquez. Jose Javier Vazquez knocks in a cross ball towards Edwin Piqué. Edwin Piqué is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Jannick Zanotti had no chance!! Goal for Stade Lavallois!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Stade Lavallois

FC Istres
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.1%
37.9%
Play Area
29.9%
40.2%
29.9%

Scorers
Demetrius Espatero 18
Maurizio Mazzeo 34
Edwin Piqué 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Demetrius Espatero of Stade Lavallois

Match Ratings