Match Report


FC LorientFC Lorient     ChateaurouxChateauroux
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jose CastroJ. Castro61
G
1
G
69Damian FriioD. Friio
Jose Javier FarinosJ. Farinos69
D
2
D
62Mathieur LouironM. Louiron
Thierry GueiT. Guei66
D
captain3captain
D
61Dennis GrayD. Gray
Felice CapecchiF. Capecchi63
D
4
D
53Christian BertinC. Bertin
Jean-Marc ReveilléreJ. Reveillére60
D
5
D
53Benoit TaranaB. Tarana
Patricio SotoP. Soto67
M
6
M
67Alexandre Le GarrecA. Le Garrec
Toni LuccaT. Lucca66
M
7
M
64Daniel SanzD. Sanz
Geoffroy SorlinG. Sorlin63
M
8
M
58Guillermo SchenningG. Schenning
Samuel MercierS. Mercier68
A
9
M
55Damir ColletD. Collet
Jean-Michel MaravalJ. Maraval67
A
10
A
69Geoffrey FrapolliG. Frapolli
Richard YoungR. Young66
A
11
A
54Olivier El KhanchafO. El Khanchaf
 
Florent SalaunF. Salaun62
A
12
A
53Kwami LuccaK. Lucca
Corrado SussiC. Sussi62
M
13
G
52Demetrius MeniriD. Meniri
Ahmed GilletA. Gillet58
M
14
A
52Pierre LefèvreP. Lefèvre

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stade du Moustoir where FC Lorient play host to Chateauroux. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Lorient are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chateauroux appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Cyrille Clayton.


0.00
FC Lorient kick off and get the first half underway!
3.57
Toni Lucca threads the ball through to Jean-Michel Maraval. Jean-Michel Maraval knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Damian Friio who gathers it comfortably.
4.12
Alexandre Le Garrec makes a simple pass to Geoffrey Frapolli. Geoffrey Frapolli shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
8.34
Daniel Sanz threads a neat ball through to Geoffrey Frapolli. Geoffrey Frapolli shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.38
Olivier El Khanchaf flicks a high pass forward to Geoffrey Frapolli who brings the ball under control. Geoffrey Frapolli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Geoffroy Sorlin.
16.39
Toni Lucca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuel Mercier. Samuel Mercier shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
22.55
Patricio Soto flicks the ball to his team mate, Toni Lucca. Toni Lucca shoots from 25 yards. Good keeping from Damian Friio as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
24.49
It's a corner kick. Geoffroy Sorlin loops the ball over to the far post. Damian Friio scoops up the ball.
27.20
Daniel Sanz hits a low pass to Olivier El Khanchaf. Olivier El Khanchaf knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Toni Lucca.
28.43
Thierry Guei flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Soto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Patricio Soto threads a neat ball through to Samuel Mercier. Samuel Mercier shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
36.53
Felice Capecchi flicks a high pass forward to Samuel Mercier who brings the ball under control. Samuel Mercier makes a great pass forward. Patricio Soto runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
38.16
Geoffroy Sorlin sees a break and surges forward. Geoffroy Sorlin shoots from distance but Damian Friio is on top of his game. Great keeping!
44.01
Olivier El Khanchaf comes in with a late challenge on Jose Javier Farinos. The referee brings Olivier El Khanchaf to one side and gives him a warning! Jose Javier Farinos gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
Alexandre Le Garrec makes a probing pass to Benoit Tarana. Benoit Tarana flicks a high pass forward. Olivier El Khanchaf comfortably collects the pass. Olivier El Khanchaf knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Lorient appear unchanged since the first half. Chateauroux have changed their lineup with Kwami Lucca replacing Damir Collet. The Chateauroux players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Chateauroux kick off!
51.51
Guillermo Schenning knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Le Garrec. Alexandre Le Garrec flicks a high pass forward. Geoffrey Frapolli controls it well on his chest. Geoffrey Frapolli runs straight at the defence! Geoffrey Frapolli muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.09
Felice Capecchi brings the ball forward. Felice Capecchi makes a probing pass to Samuel Mercier. Samuel Mercier shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
60.09
FC Lorient have made a substitution with Corrado Sussi replacing Patricio Soto .
61.13
Samuel Mercier flicks a high ball forward to Jean-Michel Maraval who takes it down. Jean-Michel Maraval puts a great ball through. Richard Young runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
63.53
Felice Capecchi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Geoffroy Sorlin. Geoffroy Sorlin knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Michel Maraval. Jean-Michel Maraval plays a one-two with Samuel Mercier and advances towards the goal... Christian Bertin comes in with a late challenge on Jean-Michel Maraval. Penalty not given!!
66.28
Benoit Tarana runs forward with the ball. Benoit Tarana takes it forward alone. Benoit Tarana lofts in a cross ball towards Olivier El Khanchaf. Olivier El Khanchaf rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it rises well off target!
69.10
Corrado Sussi makes a probing pass to Samuel Mercier. Samuel Mercier controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Geoffroy Sorlin through on goal. Geoffroy Sorlin muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Damian Friio.
70.02
Geoffroy Sorlin takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Jose Javier Farinos rockets a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
72.22
Felice Capecchi hits a low pass to Samuel Mercier. Samuel Mercier shoots from long range. Damian Friio gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
81.47
Corrado Sussi flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Mercier controls it well on his chest. Samuel Mercier tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.50
Thierry Guei chips the ball to his team mate, Toni Lucca. Toni Lucca sees Richard Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Young whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Mercier. Samuel Mercier beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.20
With a delightful solo run, Alexandre Le Garrec stretches the opposition's defence. Alexandre Le Garrec lofts in a cross ball towards Olivier El Khanchaf. Olivier El Khanchaf is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Corrado Sussi plays the ball forward to Toni Lucca. Toni Lucca knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Mercier. With a superhuman jump, Samuel Mercier connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's miles wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Lorient

Chateauroux
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56%
44%
Play Area
22.7%
45.3%
32%

Scorers
Samuel Mercier 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Samuel Mercier of FC Lorient

Match Ratings