Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stade Vélodrome where Olympique de Marseille play host to Paris Saint-Germain in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Paris Saint-Germain appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Denis Ait Atmane.


0.00
Olympique de Marseille start the match!
6.23
David Mason chips the ball to his team mate, Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.44
Piotr Deyna sees David Sousa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Sousa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.48
Oswaldo Toursel chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Alonso. Luis Alonso knocks the ball forward to Torsten Neuhaus. Torsten Neuhaus tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
15.19
Torsten Neuhaus sees Yuri Riverola in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yuri Riverola controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Mauricio Rodriguez comfortably gets down and covers it.
16.11
Oswaldo Toursel flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Alonso. Showing composure, Luis Alonso plays the ball forward to Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin knocks in a cross ball towards Torsten Neuhaus. With a superhuman jump, Torsten Neuhaus connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
21.07
David Sousa passes the ball forward to Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio advances inside the box! Martin Rubio makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is deflected wide by Eddie Edworthy.
27.32
Rodrigo Barbosa sees a break and surges forward. Rodrigo Barbosa flicks the ball to his team mate, Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini lofts in a cross ball towards Yuri Riverola. With a superhuman jump, Yuri Riverola connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.20
Yuri Riverola knocks the ball forward to Luis Alonso. Luis Alonso whips in a cross ball towards Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin flicks the ball with his head. Good keeping from Mauricio Rodriguez as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
33.05
Luis Alonso takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Eddie Edworthy side-steps and rifles a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
34.26
Youssef Brahami threads a neat ball through to Luis Alonso. Luis Alonso threads the ball through to Yuri Riverola. Yuri Riverola knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Youssouf Baghdad.
36.12
Mathieu Proment surges forward with the ball. With some swift thinking, Mathieu Proment plays the ball forward to Leonardo Blanco. Leonardo Blanco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Simonsen who gathers it comfortably.
38.01
Rodrigo Barbosa makes a probing pass to Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.30
Piotr Deyna flicks a high pass forward to Martin Rubio who brings the ball under control. Martin Rubio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eddie Edworthy.
40.31
Torsten Neuhaus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini whips in a cross ball towards Yuri Riverola. Yuri Riverola powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Mauricio Rodriguez with no chance!! Goal for Paris Saint-Germain!
44.53
Oswaldo Toursel flicks a high pass forward to Darius Bastin who brings the ball under control. Darius Bastin kicks a strong pass forward to Torsten Neuhaus. Torsten Neuhaus whips in a cross ball towards Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin beats his man to it with a header but it's well over the bar!
45.00
Piotr Deyna makes a strong solo run forward. Piotr Deyna makes a simple pass to David Sousa. David Sousa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Youssef Brahami.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique de Marseille appear unchanged since the first half. Paris Saint-Germain also appear unchanged since the first half. The Olympique de Marseille players seem much more motivated whilst the Paris Saint-Germain players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Paris Saint-Germain get the second half underway!
55.31
Leonardo Blanco barges into Luis Alonso. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Luis Alonso stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.46
Oswaldo Toursel knocks the ball to his team mate, Eric Amoah. Eric Amoah knocks the ball forward to Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin whips in a cross ball towards Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
60.23
Olympique de Marseille have made a substitution with Danijel Histilloles replacing Mauricio Rodriguez .Paris Saint-Germain have made a substitution with Greg Mortensen replacing Yuri Riverola .
61.26
Peter Hofland flicks the ball to his team mate, Mathieu Proment. Mathieu Proment lofts in a cross ball towards Alfredo Cortes. Alfredo Cortes knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Michael Simonsen.
66.38
Rodrigo Barbosa knocks the ball forward to Luis Alonso. Luis Alonso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Torsten Neuhaus. Torsten Neuhaus sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
73.45
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
77.53
Olympique de Marseille have made 2 substitutions with Alexander Schäfer replacing Alfredo Cortes and Pierre-Yves Guillou replacing David Mason and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
79.24
Luis Alonso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini whips in a cross ball towards Luis Alonso. Luis Alonso whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
84.59
Piotr Deyna flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Hofland. Peter Hofland threads a neat ball through to Pierre-Yves Guillou. Pierre-Yves Guillou lofts in a cross ball towards Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is shockingly off target!
87.35
Eric Amoah chips the ball to his team mate, Greg Mortensen. Greg Mortensen whips in a cross ball towards Luis Alonso. Luis Alonso directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.2%
54.8%
Play Area
31.5%
41.1%
27.4%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Torsten Neuhaus of Paris Saint-Germain

Match Ratings