Match Report


FC IstresFC Istres     Olympique de MarseilleOlympique de Marseille
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jannick ZanottiJ. Zanotti68
G
1captain
G
76Mauricio RodriguezM. Rodriguez
Jean-Marc FanniJ. Fanni67
D
2
D
74Youssouf BaghdadY. Baghdad
Craig McgovernC. Mcgovern60
D
3
D
70Piotr DeynaP. Deyna
Sidney MaravalS. Maraval60
D
captain4
D
70Peter HoflandP. Hofland
Giancarlo MazzantiniG. Mazzantini49
D
5
M
77Leonardo BlancoL. Blanco
Dominique PédrosD. Pédros70
M
6
M
76David SousaD. Sousa
Niels de BruinN. de Bruin68
M
7
M
73Mathieu PromentM. Proment
Andre AntunesA. Antunes67
M
8
M
70Carlos SuarezC. Suarez
Mathieu RizzettoM. Rizzetto66
A
9
A
73Vikash JayV. Jay
Cedric ThomertC. Thomert65
A
10
A
72Martin RubioM. Rubio
Emmanuel DomiE. Domi62
A
11
A
71David MasonD. Mason
 
Alexandre PostigaA. Postiga66
M
12
D
70Danijel HistillolesD. Histilloles
Medhi ChagotM. Chagot65
M
13
M
70Alfredo CortesA. Cortes
Neil BanksN. Banks61
G
14
A
68Hauke JentschH. Jentsch

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Bernard-Bardin where FC Istres play host to Olympique de Marseille. A crowd of 19,269 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Istres are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Olympique de Marseille appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luis-Clemente Duchesne.


0.00
FC Istres kick off and get the match underway!
3.19
David Mason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Sousa. David Sousa whips in a cross ball towards Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Jannick Zanotti!
8.39
Andre Antunes flicks a high pass forward to Niels de Bruin who brings the ball under control. Niels de Bruin knocks in a cross ball towards Emmanuel Domi. Emmanuel Domi finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Mauricio Rodriguez!
9.47
Peter Hofland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leonardo Blanco. Leonardo Blanco lofts in a cross ball towards David Mason. Giancarlo Mazzantini hacks David Mason from behind! David Mason appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
12.16
Mathieu Proment threads the ball through to Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez knocks in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Jannick Zanotti. Excellent save.
24.24
Seeing a gap ahead, David Mason plays the ball forward to Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio runs straight at the defence! Martin Rubio side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.24
Peter Hofland barges into Mathieu Rizzetto. Peter Hofland is shown the yellow card! Mathieu Rizzetto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.18
Vikash Jay clumsily knocks into Giancarlo Mazzantini. The referee brings Vikash Jay to one side and gives him a warning! Giancarlo Mazzantini carries on, but is struggling a bit.
33.19
Seeing a gap ahead, Youssouf Baghdad plays the ball forward to Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez threads the ball through to Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
38.20
Mathieu Proment threads a neat ball through to Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
42.54
David Sousa threads the ball through to Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
44.53
Niels de Bruin makes a probing pass to Mathieu Rizzetto. Mathieu Rizzetto shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Istres appear unchanged since the first half. Olympique de Marseille also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Olympique de Marseille start the second half!
49.08
Peter Hofland passes the ball forward to David Sousa. David Sousa threads the ball through to David Mason. David Mason finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
51.55
Youssouf Baghdad makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sidney Maraval.
53.55
David Sousa clumsily knocks into Sidney Maraval. The referee calls over David Sousa and shows him a yellow card! Sidney Maraval stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.22
Dominique Pédros passes the ball forward to Andre Antunes. Andre Antunes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mauricio Rodriguez who gathers it comfortably.
66.11
Martin Rubio makes an attacking run forward. Martin Rubio shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
71.04
David Sousa kicks a strong pass forward to Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay knocks in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason makes a convincing header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.31
Olympique de Marseille have made 2 substitutions with Alfredo Cortes replacing Carlos Suarez and Hauke Jentsch replacing David Mason .
78.40
Mathieu Proment clumsily knocks into Dominique Pédros. Mathieu Proment is shown the yellow card! Dominique Pédros hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.13
David Sousa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leonardo Blanco. Leonardo Blanco whips in a cross ball towards Hauke Jentsch. Hauke Jentsch shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
81.35
Niels de Bruin knocks the ball forward to Mathieu Rizzetto. Mathieu Rizzetto passes the ball forward to Emmanuel Domi. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Emmanuel Domi provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. Mauricio Rodriguez gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
83.54
Emmanuel Domi knocks the ball to his team mate, Mathieu Rizzetto. Mathieu Rizzetto whips in a cross ball towards Andre Antunes. Andre Antunes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Mauricio Rodriguez manages to gather it easily.
85.26
Youssouf Baghdad flicks a high pass forward. Mathieu Proment holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mathieu Proment flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Blanco collects the pass. Leonardo Blanco shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
87.49
Youssouf Baghdad comes in with a late challenge on Andre Antunes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andre Antunes runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

FC Istres

Olympique de Marseille
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
5
Yellow Cards
0
4
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
31.2%
48.1%
20.8%

Scorers
Martin Rubio 24

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Rubio of Olympique de Marseille

Match Ratings