Match Report


Le MansLe Mans     BastiaBastia
Computer Player Computer Player Tj Phils Tj Phils
Tchiressoua CatherineT. Catherine73
G
1
G
76Cedric BayleC. Bayle
Corentin MatingouC. Matingou67
D
2
D
77Nils PalumboN. Palumbo
Lee MayL. May66
D
3
D
75Jean-Louis AbrielJ. Abriel
Dami‘n Van AnkerenD. Van Ankeren63
D
captain4
D
73Guilherme PostigaG. Postiga
Rodney BroersR. Broers60
D
5
D
73Juan-Carlos VazquezJ. Vazquez
Jean-Louis RottJ. Rott69
M
6captain
M
78Damir ChelleD. Chelle
Anselmo ImbrianiA. Imbriani65
M
7
M
74Edmundo GuerreroE. Guerrero
David PintoD. Pinto64
M
8
M
74Tony MansT. Mans
Alejandro SulloA. Sullo67
A
9
A
76Yves-A. RibeiroY. Ribeiro
Delano HespD. Hesp62
A
10
A
75Rodolfo VergesR. Verges
Fritz BogaczykF. Bogaczyk51
A
11
A
71Romero P. CamineroR. Caminero
 
Gregory SafanjonG. Safanjon67
G
12
M
73Vasco AndradeV. Andrade
Armin GeisA. Geis64
M
13
D
70Gary LoweG. Lowe
Ronald BradjaR. Bradja63
M
14
D
69Albert CalvoA. Calvo

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at MM Arena where Le Mans play host to Bastia. A crowd of 18,493 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Le Mans and Bastia are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Augusto Delhommeau.


0.00
The whistle blows and Bastia get the match underway!
4.52
Guilherme Postiga flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Guerrero collects the pass. Edmundo Guerrero makes a simple pass to Rodolfo Verges. Rodolfo Verges whips in a cross ball towards Yves-A. Ribeiro. Yves-A. Ribeiro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Corentin Matingou steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
6.06
Lee May controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anselmo Imbriani. Anselmo Imbriani threads the ball through to Alejandro Sullo. Alejandro Sullo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nils Palumbo.
15.22
Edmundo Guerrero comes in with a late challenge on Anselmo Imbriani. The referee warns Edmundo Guerrero to calm down! Anselmo Imbriani stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.51
Corentin Matingou hits a long diagonal ball forward. Delano Hesp plays a one-two with David Pinto and advances towards the goal... Nils Palumbo hacks Delano Hesp from behind! Penalty not given!!
22.45
Lee May controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Pinto. David Pinto flicks a high pass forward. Fritz Bogaczyk collects the pass. Fritz Bogaczyk knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Sullo. Alejandro Sullo heads the ball goalwards but Cedric Bayle reads it well. Great keeping!
28.11
David Pinto flicks the ball to his team mate, Anselmo Imbriani. Anselmo Imbriani whips in a cross ball towards David Pinto. With a superhuman jump, David Pinto connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
32.34
Edmundo Guerrero changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Edmundo Guerrero rushes past Rodney Broers! Some good footwork from Edmundo Guerrero provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Tchiressoua Catherine.
33.54
Edmundo Guerrero takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Corentin Matingou gets to the ball and clears it up field.
34.46
Corentin Matingou sees Anselmo Imbriani in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anselmo Imbriani flicks the ball to his team mate, David Pinto. David Pinto lofts in a cross ball towards Delano Hesp. Delano Hesp outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's miles wide!
38.42
With a delightful solo run, Corentin Matingou stretches the opposition's defence. Corentin Matingou knocks in a cross ball towards Fritz Bogaczyk. Fritz Bogaczyk connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Le Mans appear unchanged since the first half. Bastia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Le Mans kick off!
47.41
With some swift thinking, Lee May plays the ball forward to Jean-Louis Rott. Jean-Louis Rott kicks a strong pass forward to Anselmo Imbriani. Anselmo Imbriani knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan-Carlos Vazquez.
51.28
Damir Chelle flicks a high ball forward to Yves-A. Ribeiro who takes it down. Yves-A. Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tchiressoua Catherine who gathers it comfortably.
59.22
Tony Mans hits a low pass to Romero P. Caminero. Romero P. Caminero whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Verges. Rodolfo Verges beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
63.58
Rodney Broers makes a probing pass to Delano Hesp. Delano Hesp plays the ball forward to Fritz Bogaczyk. Fritz Bogaczyk lofts in a cross ball towards Anselmo Imbriani. Anselmo Imbriani finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
65.35
Damir Chelle flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. Caminero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Romero P. Caminero shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
67.56
Lee May flicks a high ball forward to Jean-Louis Rott who takes it down. Jean-Louis Rott flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Sullo. Alejandro Sullo lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Louis Rott. Jean-Louis Rott directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.52
Jean-Louis Rott sees a break and surges forward. Jean-Louis Rott shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Cedric Bayle manages to gather it effortlessly.
72.11
Jean-Louis Abriel flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Postiga holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guilherme Postiga hits a low pass to Romero P. Caminero. Romero P. Caminero whips in a cross ball towards Yves-A. Ribeiro. Yves-A. Ribeiro outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Rodney Broers sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
75.57
Damir Chelle sees Romero P. Caminero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Romero P. Caminero lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Verges. Rodolfo Verges outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Rodney Broers. Excellent block.
78.55
Corentin Matingou knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Louis Rott. Jean-Louis Rott flicks a high pass forward. Delano Hesp controls it well on his chest. Delano Hesp sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
79.14
Dami‘n Van Ankeren makes a simple pass to Alejandro Sullo. Alejandro Sullo makes a probing pass to Fritz Bogaczyk. Fritz Bogaczyk knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cedric Bayle who gathers it comfortably.
81.52
Lee May threads the ball through to Alejandro Sullo. Alejandro Sullo hits a low pass to Delano Hesp. Delano Hesp lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Louis Rott. Jean-Louis Rott jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Cedric Bayle!
84.04
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
89.17
Anselmo Imbriani comes in with a late challenge on Jean-Louis Abriel. Anselmo Imbriani is shown the yellow card! Jean-Louis Abriel runs off the knock.
90.00
Jean-Louis Rott surges forward with the ball. Jean-Louis Rott knocks in a cross ball towards Delano Hesp. Delano Hesp makes a convincing header but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Le Mans

Bastia
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
68.4%
31.6%
Play Area
29.1%
46.8%
24.1%

Scorers
Jean-Louis Rott 68

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jean-Louis Rott of Le Mans

Match Ratings
1.Tchiressoua Catherine (GK)
7
2.Corentin Matingou (DEF)
8
3.Lee May (DEF)
7
4.Dami‘n Van Ankeren (DEF)
6
5.Rodney Broers (DEF)
6
6.Jean-Louis Rott (MID)goal scored
9
7.Anselmo Imbriani (MID)yellow card
6
8.David Pinto (MID)
7
9.Alejandro Sullo (ATT)
7
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

1.Cedric Bayle (GK)
7
2.Nils Palumbo (DEF)
6
3.Jean-Louis Abriel (DEF)
6
4.Guilherme Postiga (DEF)
7
5.Juan-Carlos Vazquez (DEF)
6
6.Damir Chelle (MID)
6
7.Edmundo Guerrero (MID)
7
8.Tony Mans (MID)
6
9.Yves-A. Ribeiro (ATT)
6
10.Rodolfo Verges (ATT)
6
11.Romero P. Caminero (ATT)
6
 
12.Vasco Andrade (MID)
0
13.Gary Lowe (DEF)
0
14.Albert Calvo (DEF)
0