Match Report


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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Parc Lescure where Girondins de Bordeaux play host to FC Lorient. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Girondins de Bordeaux are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Lorient appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Camille Malm.


0.00
The first half starts with FC Lorient kicking off!
2.37
Alejandro Arias flicks a high pass forward to Neil Davidson who brings the ball under control. Neil Davidson shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
6.52
Nuno Castro makes a beautiful solo run. Nuno Castro runs straight at the defence! Nuno Castro 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!!
9.17
Paul Thompson knocks the ball forward to Willy Robin. Willy Robin shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.07
Alejandro Arias controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nuno Castro. Nuno Castro whips in a cross ball towards Colin Wainwright. Colin Wainwright whips the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.46
Toni Lucca flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Michel Maraval. Jean-Michel Maraval deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patricio Soto but the linesman indicates offside!
15.43
Fabien Biancalani passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Nuno Castro. Nuno Castro threads the ball through to Jose Morales. Jose Morales knocks in a cross ball towards Willy Robin. With a superhuman jump, Willy Robin connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Jose Castro gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
18.46
Geoffroy Sorlin sees a break and surges forward. Geoffroy Sorlin whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Michel Maraval. Jean-Michel Maraval is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Eugenio Perez clears it off the line with his head!
20.16
Fabien Biancalani hits a low pass to Nuno Castro. Nuno Castro knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Arias. Alejandro Arias whips in a cross ball towards Paul Thompson. Paul Thompson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Jose Castro gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
22.32
Mathieur Satorra flicks a high ball forward to Eugenio Perez who takes it down. Eugenio Perez threads the ball through to Willy Robin. Willy Robin whips in a cross ball towards Jose Morales. Jose Morales connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.03
Felice Capecchi knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Mercier. Samuel Mercier finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
27.16
Nuno Castro makes a probing pass to Colin Wainwright. Colin Wainwright sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Jose Castro is on top of it.
28.24
Toni Lucca controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Young. Richard Young shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Domenico Mundula manages to gather it comfortably.
30.43
Alejandro Arias picks a pass forward to Colin Wainwright. Colin Wainwright knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Felice Capecchi.
32.26
Nuno Castro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Thompson. Paul Thompson puts a great ball through. Neil Davidson runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
34.44
Colin Wainwright flicks a high pass forward. Neil Davidson controls it well on his chest. Neil Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Nuno Castro. Nuno Castro knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Felice Capecchi. That should have been a goal!
38.44
Paul Thompson barges into Jean-Marc Reveillére. Paul Thompson is shown the yellow card! Jean-Marc Reveillére hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.17
Mathieur Satorra makes a beautiful solo run. Mathieur Satorra whips in a cross ball towards Colin Wainwright. Colin Wainwright is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.17
Nuno Castro hits a low pass to Jose Morales. Jose Morales whips in a cross ball towards Colin Wainwright. Colin Wainwright beats his man to it with a header but it whistles just wide of the post!
44.32
Eugenio Perez hits a low pass to Nuno Castro. Nuno Castro tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Jose Morales threads the ball through to Willy Robin. Willy Robin lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Castro. Thierry Guei hacks Nuno Castro from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Girondins de Bordeaux appear unchanged since the first half. FC Lorient also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Girondins de Bordeaux kick off and get the second half underway!
49.40
Geoffroy Sorlin sees a break and surges forward. Geoffroy Sorlin whips in a cross ball towards Richard Young. Richard Young makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Domenico Mundula.
50.03
Corner kick to FC Lorient. Geoffroy Sorlin chips it to the near post. Alejandro Arias chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
54.07
Damir Carlier passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Geoffroy Sorlin. With a delightful solo run, Geoffroy Sorlin stretches the opposition's defence. Geoffroy Sorlin shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
55.14
Eugenio Perez comes in with a late challenge on Geoffroy Sorlin. The referee brings Eugenio Perez to one side and gives him a warning! Geoffroy Sorlin runs off the knock.
57.08
Mathieur Satorra makes a strong solo run forward. Mathieur Satorra flicks a high pass forward. Willy Robin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Willy Robin lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Morales. Jose Morales is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Solid save from Jose Castro.
59.10
Samuel Mercier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Michel Maraval. Jean-Michel Maraval lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Young. Richard Young connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it rises well off target!
63.43
Toni Lucca chips the ball to his team mate, Geoffroy Sorlin. Geoffroy Sorlin shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
65.25
Toni Lucca passes the ball forward to Geoffroy Sorlin. Geoffroy Sorlin shoots from outside the area. The ball takes a deflection leaving Domenico Mundula with no chance!! Goal for FC Lorient!
71.56
Thierry Guei darts forward. Thierry Guei flicks a high pass forward to Geoffroy Sorlin who brings the ball under control. Geoffroy Sorlin knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Young. Richard Young gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
73.04
Mathieur Satorra hits a low pass to Paul Thompson. Paul Thompson kicks a strong pass forward to Willy Robin. Willy Robin shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
75.32
Toni Lucca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Young. Richard Young lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Michel Maraval. Jean-Michel Maraval powers a header at goal. Domenico Mundula punches it away to safety.
81.16
Samuel Mercier catches Fabien Biancalani on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fabien Biancalani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.50
Richard Young hacks Fabien Biancalani from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fabien Biancalani runs off the knock.
85.19
Mathieur Satorra makes a simple pass to Neil Davidson. Seeing a gap ahead, Neil Davidson plays the ball forward to Colin Wainwright. Colin Wainwright knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Castro who gathers it comfortably.
89.52
Alejandro Arias flicks a high pass forward to Jose Morales who brings the ball under control. Jose Morales shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
Felice Capecchi sees Geoffroy Sorlin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Geoffroy Sorlin sees Richard Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Young finds some space and shoots from distance but Domenico Mundula is on top of it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
9
9
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.4%
38.6%
Play Area
23.9%
45.5%
30.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nuno Castro of Girondins de Bordeaux

Match Ratings
1.Domenico Mundula (GK)
7
2.Eugenio Perez (DEF)
6
3.Fabien Biancalani (DEF)
6
4.Mathieur Satorra (DEF)
7
5.Paul Thompson (MID)yellow card
6
6.Alejandro Arias (MID)
6
7.Nuno Castro (MID)goal scored
9
8.Neil Davidson (MID)
6
9.Jose Morales (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Willy Robin (ATT)
6
11.Colin Wainwright (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
 
12.Alfredo Ortega (ATT)
0
13.Tomasz Bonilla (MID)
0
14.Miguel Ferron (ATT)
0

1.Jose Castro (GK)
7
2.Thierry Guei (DEF)
6
3.Felice Capecchi (DEF)
6
4.Jean-Marc Reveillére (DEF)
6
5.Damir Carlier (DEF)
6
6.Patricio Soto (MID)
6
7.Toni Lucca (MID)
7
8.Geoffroy Sorlin (MID)goal scored
8
9.Samuel Mercier (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Jean-Michel Maraval (ATT)
6
11.Richard Young (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Florent Salaun (ATT)
0
13.Corrado Sussi (MID)
0
14.Ahmed Gillet (MID)
0