Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade du Moustoir where FC Lorient play host to Grenoble Foot 38. A crowd of 8,497 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Lorient and Grenoble Foot 38 are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Cyrille Clayton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Lorient and Grenoble Foot 38 are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Cyrille Clayton.
0.00
FC Lorient kick off and get the match underway!
2.30
Jean-Michel Maraval makes a simple pass to Richard Young. Richard Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.46
Aaron Black flicks a high ball forward to Ighli Lucchini who takes it down. Ighli Lucchini shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.10
Yves-A. Valenconi flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Telfer. Neil Telfer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Jose Castro gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
12.26
Ighli Lucchini flicks a high pass forward. Rui Nascimento controls it well on his chest. Rui Nascimento tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
14.14
Thierry Guei controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Geoffroy Sorlin. Geoffroy Sorlin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aaron Black.
15.05
Geoffroy Sorlin makes a simple pass to Patricio Soto. Patricio Soto tries a spectacular long range effort. Madjid Collot gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
20.44
Rui Nascimento catches Thierry Guei on the ankles. Rui Nascimento is shown the yellow card! Thierry Guei runs off the knock.
24.06
Felice Capecchi flicks a high ball forward to Geoffroy Sorlin who takes it down. Geoffroy Sorlin chips the ball to his team mate, Patricio Soto. Patricio Soto shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
32.14
Felice Capecchi flicks a high pass forward to Richard Young who brings the ball under control. Richard Young finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Madjid Collot.
34.33
Rafael Suarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Fusco. David Fusco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jean-Marc Reveillére.
38.20
Jose Javier Farinos makes a simple pass to Jean-Michel Maraval. Jean-Michel Maraval knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.28
Yves-A. Valenconi passes the ball forward to Aaron Black. Aaron Black takes it forward alone. Aaron Black plays a one-two with David Fusco and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Aaron Black provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
40.50
Geoffroy Sorlin clumsily knocks into Aaron Black. Geoffroy Sorlin is shown the yellow card! Aaron Black stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.53
Rafael Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Neil Telfer controls it well on his chest. Neil Telfer whips in a cross ball towards Rui Nascimento. Rui Nascimento is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Jose Castro is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Lorient appear unchanged since the first half. Grenoble Foot 38 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Grenoble Foot 38 kick off!
47.08
Rafael Suarez laces a weighted ball forward to Neil Telfer. Neil Telfer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Castro who gathers it comfortably.
48.34
Patricio Soto sees Toni Lucca in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Toni Lucca sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
54.05
Patricio Soto flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Mercier collects the pass. Samuel Mercier knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Michel Maraval. Jean-Michel Maraval connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Madjid Collot reads it well. Good save!
60.44
FC Lorient have made a substitution with Corrado Sussi replacing Patricio Soto .Grenoble Foot 38 have made a substitution with Marco Stephan replacing Rafael Suarez .
61.45
Richard Young threads a neat ball through to Samuel Mercier. Samuel Mercier lofts in a cross ball towards Geoffroy Sorlin. Geoffroy Sorlin finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Madjid Collot manages to keep it out.
65.02
Aaron Black advances with the ball. Aaron Black flicks a high pass forward to Marco Stephan who brings the ball under control. Marco Stephan finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.48
Thierry Guei brings the ball forward. Thierry Guei kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Michel Maraval. Jean-Michel Maraval shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
72.04
Thierry Guei knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Michel Maraval. Jean-Michel Maraval shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
77.24
Grenoble Foot 38 have made 2 substitutions with Nicolas Dufresne replacing Neil Telfer and Helder Fernandes replacing Ighli Lucchini .
78.29
Geoffroy Sorlin darts forward. Geoffroy Sorlin tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
84.33
Thierry Guei sees Richard Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Young knocks the ball forward to Jean-Michel Maraval. Jean-Michel Maraval knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Madjid Collot who gathers it comfortably.
87.45
Thierry Guei threads a neat ball through to Corrado Sussi. Corrado Sussi sees Richard Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Young controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Madjid Collot with no chance!! Goal for FC Lorient!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
25.3%
45.6%
29.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Richard Young of FC Lorient |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jose Castro (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jose Javier Farinos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Thierry Guei (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Felice Capecchi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jean-Marc Reveillére (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Patricio Soto (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Toni Lucca (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
| 8. | Geoffroy Sorlin (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 9. | Samuel Mercier (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jean-Michel Maraval (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Richard Young (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Florent Salaun (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Corrado Sussi (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Ahmed Gillet (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Madjid Collot (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Shaun George (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Aaron Black (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Walter Lanzaro (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Paul Collins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Yves-A. Valenconi (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Rafael Suarez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ighli Lucchini (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | David Fusco (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Neil Telfer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Rui Nascimento (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 7 |
| 12. | Nicolas Dufresne (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Marco Stephan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Helder Fernandes (ATT) | 6 | |










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