Match Report


US Créteil-Lusitanos US Créteil-Lusitanos      RC LensRC Lens
Computer Player Computer Player Ian Donaldson Ian Donaldson
Mamar DelarocheM. Delaroche64
G
1
G
71Cyrille KarembeuC. Karembeu
Jonas DittrichJ. Dittrich63
D
2captain
D
66Martijn BeekinkM. Beekink
Colin InglisC. Inglis55
D
3
D
65Alberto AlvesA. Alves
Fernando CruzF. Cruz49
D
captain4
D
61Matt CaldwellM. Caldwell
Jeremie JagerJ. Jager49
D
5
D
61Ferdinand MontanierF. Montanier
Angelo ChabbertA. Chabbert74
M
6
M
68Ivan AnastasiI. Anastasi
Arno BirnbaumA. Birnbaum62
M
7
M
67Vittorio MaldiniV. Maldini
Gavin RiggottG. Riggott59
M
8
M
66Paolo TentoniP. Tentoni
John DalglishJ. Dalglish59
M
9
A
72Ghislain SakhoG. Sakho
Felice BonacinaF. Bonacina67
A
10
A
66Mohamed MargueriteM. Marguerite
Steven MarletS. Marlet54
A
11
A
66Vincent QueirosV. Queiros
 
Danijel BossisD. Bossis61
G
12
A
62Mansour FellahiM. Fellahi
Herve ChaveriatH. Chaveriat58
M
13
M
62Jacob MurrayJ. Murray
Schumann SantiniS. Santini58
M
14
G
61Alfredo LodiA. Lodi

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stade Dominique Duvauchelle where US Créteil-Lusitanos play host to RC Lens. A crowd of 9,800 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
US Créteil-Lusitanos are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while RC Lens appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Seb Carteron.


0.00
US Créteil-Lusitanos kick off the first half!
2.36
Vittorio Maldini chips the ball to his team mate, Ghislain Sakho. Ghislain Sakho flicks a high pass forward. Vincent Queiros controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Vincent Queiros shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Jonas Dittrich.
6.57
Fernando Cruz flicks a high pass forward to Arno Birnbaum who brings the ball under control. Arno Birnbaum deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Felice Bonacina. Felice Bonacina plays a one-two with Steven Marlet and rushes in on goal... Alberto Alves comes in with a late challenge on Felice Bonacina. Penalty for US Créteil-Lusitanos !!
6.57
The referee points to the spot..
8.45
Felice Bonacina steps up. The keeper is sent the wrong way and the ball is placed into the top right corner. Goal!
12.04
Colin Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Arno Birnbaum holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arno Birnbaum threads a neat ball through to Felice Bonacina. Felice Bonacina knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Caldwell.
16.15
Matt Caldwell pushes up the pitch. Matt Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Ghislain Sakho. Ghislain Sakho sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
21.14
Ivan Anastasi knocks the ball forward to Mohamed Marguerite. Mohamed Marguerite knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Anastasi. Ivan Anastasi heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.49
Vittorio Maldini sees Vincent Queiros in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vincent Queiros knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Anastasi. Ivan Anastasi rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
30.03
Angelo Chabbert deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arno Birnbaum. Arno Birnbaum knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ferdinand Montanier.
32.35
Matt Caldwell decides to run forward with the ball. Matt Caldwell shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.01
Ghislain Sakho takes it forward alone. Ghislain Sakho cuts inside the box! Ghislain Sakho tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Mamar Delaroche has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
39.40
Ivan Anastasi makes a beautiful solo run. Ivan Anastasi shoots from 20 yards. Mamar Delaroche gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
42.30
Jeremie Jager makes a simple pass to Arno Birnbaum. Arno Birnbaum flicks a high pass forward. Felice Bonacina collects the pass. Felice Bonacina plays a quick one-two with Steven Marlet and rushes in on goal... Felice Bonacina tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Cyrille Karembeu had no chance!! Goal for US Créteil-Lusitanos !
45.00
John Dalglish controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steven Marlet. Steven Marlet whips in a cross ball towards Felice Bonacina. Felice Bonacina finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for US Créteil-Lusitanos ! That's the equaliser! What a way for the Italian to get his hattrick!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. US Créteil-Lusitanos appear unchanged since the first half. RC Lens also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and RC Lens kick off!
49.49
Ivan Anastasi sees Paolo Tentoni in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paolo Tentoni shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
51.23
Paolo Tentoni flicks a high pass forward to Vincent Queiros who brings the ball under control. Vincent Queiros lofts in a cross ball towards Mohamed Marguerite. Mohamed Marguerite connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
59.37
Ivan Anastasi chips the ball to his team mate, Ghislain Sakho. Ghislain Sakho runs straight at the defence! Ghislain Sakho side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Jonas Dittrich.
60.31
Ghislain Sakho chips the ball to his team mate, Mohamed Marguerite. Mohamed Marguerite shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
66.07
Paolo Tentoni passes the ball forward to Ghislain Sakho. Ghislain Sakho cuts inside the box! Ghislain Sakho shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ghislain Sakho!
71.28
Ivan Anastasi threads a neat ball through to Ghislain Sakho. Ghislain Sakho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.01
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

US Créteil-Lusitanos

RC Lens
Goals
3
5
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.5%
48.5%
Play Area
36.4%
50%
13.6%

Scorers
Felice Bonacina 8 (p), 42, 45
Ivan Anastasi 21, 24
Ghislain Sakho 34, 66
Mohamed Marguerite 60

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ghislain Sakho of RC Lens

Match Ratings