Match Report


RC LensRC Lens     SM CaenSM Caen
Barry SkinnerBarry Skinner Computer Player Computer Player
Cyrille KarembeuC. Karembeu71
G
1captain
G
69Lionel ArribagéL. Arribagé
Florian FrapolliF. Frapolli71
D
captain2
D
63Moritz KlinsmannM. Klinsmann
Mark GrantM. Grant62
D
3
D
63Jean-Jacques FerrereJ. Ferrere
Alberto AlvesA. Alves66
D
4
D
41Jean-Marc PontalJ. Pontal
Matt CaldwellM. Caldwell62
D
5
D
41Bertrand GomaB. Goma
Ivan AnastasiI. Anastasi70
M
6
M
57Eric AjasE. Ajas
Benoit SantarelliB. Santarelli73
M
7
M
56Olaf HillO. Hill
Mohamed MargueriteM. Marguerite66
A
8
M
56Anthony LjungbergA. Ljungberg
Vittorio MaldiniV. Maldini68
M
9
A
56Mickael SankhareM. Sankhare
Vincent QueirosV. Queiros66
A
10
A
54Bernard MolinierB. Molinier
Ghislain SakhoG. Sakho72
A
11
A
51Djibrill GilletD. Gillet
 
Ferdinand MontanierF. Montanier61
D
12
G
66Cedric LeclercC. Leclerc
Martijn BeekinkM. Beekink67
D
13
G
58Thierry ChartonT. Charton
Paolo TentoniP. Tentoni66
M
14
G
57Daniel GomesD. Gomes

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Felix-Bollaert where RC Lens play host to SM Caen. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
RC Lens are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while SM Caen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gonzalo Pedros.


0.00
The whistle blows and RC Lens kick off!
4.17
Moritz Klinsmann threads a neat ball through to Eric Ajas. Eric Ajas flicks a high pass forward to Djibrill Gillet who brings the ball under control. Djibrill Gillet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Olaf Hill but he's offside!
6.53
Djibrill Gillet comes in with a late challenge on Alberto Alves. The referee calls over Djibrill Gillet and warns him to calm down! Alberto Alves stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.44
Bernard Molinier flicks a high ball forward to Djibrill Gillet who takes it down. Djibrill Gillet tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.10
Moritz Klinsmann clumsily knocks into Benoit Santarelli. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Benoit Santarelli runs off the knock.
20.01
Florian Frapolli passes the ball forward to Alberto Alves. Showing composure, Alberto Alves picks a pass forward to Vittorio Maldini. Vittorio Maldini deftly passes the ball to Ivan Anastasi, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Ivan Anastasi provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Lionel Arribagé had no chance!! Goal for RC Lens!
24.21
From the throw-in, Olaf Hill picks out Jean-Marc Pontal. Jean-Marc Pontal gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Anthony Ljungberg finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.53
Jean-Marc Pontal flicks a high pass forward. Olaf Hill holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Olaf Hill advances with the ball. Olaf Hill knocks the ball to his team mate, Bernard Molinier. Bernard Molinier makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
28.44
Anthony Ljungberg catches Benoit Santarelli in the face with his elbow. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Benoit Santarelli shakes off the knock.
39.54
Alberto Alves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Benoit Santarelli. Benoit Santarelli flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Anastasi controls it well on his chest. Ivan Anastasi knocks the ball forward to Benoit Santarelli but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
44.47
Vincent Queiros comes in with a late challenge on Jean-Jacques Ferrere. The referee warns Vincent Queiros to calm down! Jean-Jacques Ferrere carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
SM Caen start the second half!
47.00
Benoit Santarelli runs straight at the opposition's defence. Benoit Santarelli knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Anastasi. Ivan Anastasi flicks the ball with his head but Lionel Arribagé reads it well. Good keeping!
60.37
RC Lens have made a substitution with Ferdinand Montanier replacing Vittorio Maldini .
63.37
Mark Grant knocks the ball forward to Benoit Santarelli. Benoit Santarelli hits a low pass to Ivan Anastasi. Ivan Anastasi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.23
Alberto Alves flicks a high pass forward. Benoit Santarelli controls it well on his chest. Benoit Santarelli makes a probing pass to Ivan Anastasi. Ivan Anastasi plays a one-two with Ferdinand Montanier and advances towards the goal... Ivan Anastasi rockets a shot on goal. Jean-Jacques Ferrere steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
69.21
Ferdinand Montanier barges into Bertrand Goma. The referee brings Ferdinand Montanier to one side and gives him a warning! Bertrand Goma runs off the knock.
72.06
Jean-Marc Pontal catches Vincent Queiros on the ankles. The referee calls over Jean-Marc Pontal and shows him a yellow card! Vincent Queiros hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.50
Olaf Hill makes a probing pass to Mickael Sankhare. Mickael Sankhare controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Cyrille Karembeu manages to gather it.
83.23
Mark Grant surges forward with the ball. Mark Grant passes the ball forward to Mohamed Marguerite. Mohamed Marguerite skips past Bertrand Goma! Mohamed Marguerite shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.11
Ivan Anastasi kicks a strong pass forward to Benoit Santarelli. Benoit Santarelli threads a neat ball through to Vincent Queiros. Vincent Queiros rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Eric Ajas catches Benoit Santarelli on the ankles. The referee calls over Eric Ajas and shows him a yellow card! Benoit Santarelli runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

RC Lens

SM Caen
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
5
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
25.4%
41.3%
33.3%

Scorers
Ivan Anastasi 20
Mohamed Marguerite 83
Vincent Queiros 87

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

Match Ratings