Match Report


ReimsReims     RC LensRC Lens
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Lars BierhoffL. Bierhoff67
G
1
G
71Cyrille KarembeuC. Karembeu
Paul McStayP. McStay55
D
2captain
D
67Martijn BeekinkM. Beekink
Eric HässlerE. Hässler54
D
3
D
65Alberto AlvesA. Alves
Frederic LouironF. Louiron49
D
4
D
62Matt CaldwellM. Caldwell
Diego LavilleD. Laville49
D
5
D
61Ferdinand MontanierF. Montanier
Vincenzo RichterV. Richter70
M
6
M
73Benoit SantarelliB. Santarelli
Kodjo RegnaultK. Regnault67
M
7
M
70Ivan AnastasiI. Anastasi
Camille DoboC. Dobo66
M
captain8
M
68Vittorio MaldiniV. Maldini
Darl NijkampD. Nijkamp60
M
9
A
72Ghislain SakhoG. Sakho
Stephane ElzéardS. Elzéard77
A
10
A
66Mohamed MargueriteM. Marguerite
Nicholas SavidanN. Savidan66
A
11
A
66Vincent QueirosV. Queiros
 
Jose DemontJ. Demont61
A
12
M
66Paolo TentoniP. Tentoni
Edwin DevauxE. Devaux61
G
13
A
62Mansour FellahiM. Fellahi
Hubert SekliH. Sekli60
M
14
M
62Jacob MurrayJ. Murray

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade Auguste Delaune where Reims play host to RC Lens. A crowd of 9,303 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reims 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 Camille Malm.


0.00
RC Lens kick off and get the first half underway!
2.09
Frederic Louiron knocks the ball forward to Vincenzo Richter. Vincenzo Richter makes a probing pass to Stephane Elzéard. Stephane Elzéard shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Cyrille Karembeu.
3.44
Camille Dobo takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Ivan Anastasi gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
4.16
Camille Dobo makes a beautiful solo run. Camille Dobo controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Nicholas Savidan through on goal. Nicholas Savidan takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nicholas Savidan!
12.05
Ivan Anastasi flicks a high pass forward to Mohamed Marguerite who brings the ball under control. Mohamed Marguerite knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.36
Vittorio Maldini flicks a high pass forward. Benoit Santarelli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Benoit Santarelli whips in a cross ball towards Ghislain Sakho. Ghislain Sakho gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.32
Eric Hässler makes a probing pass to Kodjo Regnault. Kodjo Regnault deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Richter. Vincenzo Richter knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cyrille Karembeu who gathers it comfortably.
21.29
Benoit Santarelli flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Anastasi collects the pass. Ivan Anastasi shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.20
Benoit Santarelli threads the ball through to Vittorio Maldini. Vittorio Maldini whips in a cross ball towards Benoit Santarelli. Benoit Santarelli powers a header at goal but Lars Bierhoff reads it well. Fabulous stop!
44.31
Frederic Louiron flicks the ball to his team mate, Kodjo Regnault. Kodjo Regnault makes a beautiful solo run. Kodjo Regnault makes a defence splitting pass to Stephane Elzéard. Stephane Elzéard shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Cyrille Karembeu.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Reims appear unchanged since the first half. RC Lens also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Reims start the second half!
48.13
Diego Laville plays the ball forward to Camille Dobo. Camille Dobo brings the ball forward. Camille Dobo threads a neat, attacking ball through to Kodjo Regnault. Kodjo Regnault looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
51.04
Martijn Beekink makes a simple pass to Ghislain Sakho. Ghislain Sakho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.33
Kodjo Regnault flicks a high ball forward to Vincenzo Richter who takes it down. Vincenzo Richter lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Savidan. Nicholas Savidan powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
55.10
Frederic Louiron makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Camille Dobo. Camille Dobo kicks a strong pass forward to Stephane Elzéard. Stephane Elzéard shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Cyrille Karembeu effortlessly smothers it!
59.49
Eric Hässler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Savidan. Nicholas Savidan tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
61.28
With a delightful solo run, Ivan Anastasi stretches the opposition's defence. Ivan Anastasi knocks in a cross ball towards Vincent Queiros. Vincent Queiros heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.54
Camille Dobo threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Savidan. Nicholas Savidan knocks in a cross ball towards Darl Nijkamp. Darl Nijkamp makes a convincing header. Cyrille Karembeu didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
71.46
Vittorio Maldini plays the ball forward to Ivan Anastasi. Ivan Anastasi knocks in a cross ball towards Mohamed Marguerite. Mohamed Marguerite powers a header at goal. Solid save from Lars Bierhoff. What a great pair of hands!
73.57
Ivan Anastasi flicks a high pass forward to Benoit Santarelli who brings the ball under control. Benoit Santarelli knocks in a cross ball towards Vincent Queiros. Vincent Queiros 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 RC Lens!
78.59
Vincenzo Richter flicks a high pass forward to Stephane Elzéard who brings the ball under control. Stephane Elzéard lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Savidan. Ferdinand Montanier catches Nicholas Savidan on the ankles. Nicholas Savidan appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
83.12
Frederic Louiron flicks the ball to his team mate, Camille Dobo. Camille Dobo passes the ball forward to Nicholas Savidan. Nicholas Savidan tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
84.16
Darl Nijkamp catches Benoit Santarelli on the ankles. The referee calls over Darl Nijkamp and warns him to calm down! Benoit Santarelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.17
Kodjo Regnault flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Savidan. Nicholas Savidan cuts inside the box! Nicholas Savidan makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Reims

RC Lens
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.4%
42.6%
Play Area
29.4%
45.6%
25%

Scorers
Nicholas Savidan 4, 87
Ghislain Sakho 15
Ivan Anastasi 21
Vincent Queiros 61, 74

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ivan Anastasi of RC Lens

Match Ratings