Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Felix-Bollaert where RC Lens play host to Girondins de Bordeaux. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
RC Lens are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Girondins de Bordeaux appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
RC Lens are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Girondins de Bordeaux appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Girondins de Bordeaux kicking off!
3.26
0-0Steffen Hässler threads the ball through to Demetrio Bonera. Demetrio Bonera kicks a strong pass forward to Orlando Amoros. Orlando Amoros knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Silvio Deschamps.
15.18
0-0Vincent Rabesandratana chips the ball to his team mate, Ulrich Druon. Ulrich Druon shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Marinus Zijm.
16.09
Vincent Rabesandratana makes a simple pass to Ulrich Druon. Ulrich Druon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marinus Zijm who gathers it comfortably.
20.55
1-0Julian Fenton advances with the ball. Julian Fenton threads the ball through to Ulrich Druon. Ulrich Druon whips in a cross ball towards Youl Beye. Youl Beye is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
28.28
Pape Nogueira surges forward with the ball. Pape Nogueira finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Marino Capone easily smothers it!
32.04
1-0Miguael Assati sees a break and surges forward. Miguael Assati whips in a cross ball towards Alexei Gava. Alexei Gava powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.06
Kevin Hopkin flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguael Assati. Miguael Assati makes a simple pass to Orlando Amoros. Orlando Amoros goes all the way! Orlando Amoros cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Marino Capone manages to keep it out.
40.59
Tomas Simonsson knocks the ball forward to Vegard Bragstad. Vegard Bragstad shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Marino Capone!
44.57
Steffen Hässler knocks the ball forward to Demetrio Bonera. Demetrio Bonera takes it forward alone. Demetrio Bonera shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
RC Lens kick off!
51.55
Youl Lecour advances with the ball. Youl Lecour plays a perfect one-two with Ulrich Druon and rushes in on goal... Youl Lecour shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
55.25
Pape Nogueira chips the ball to his team mate, Alexei Gava. Alexei Gava lofts in a cross ball towards Orlando Amoros. Orlando Amoros heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Marino Capone has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
61.33
1-1Vincent Rabesandratana comes in with a late challenge on Demetrio Bonera. The referee calls over Vincent Rabesandratana and warns him to calm down! Demetrio Bonera hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.33
Valerio Vieri threads the ball through to Dominic Mcinnes. Dominic Mcinnes lofts in a cross ball towards Ulrich Druon. Ulrich Druon heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.23
Vincent Rabesandratana chips the ball to his team mate, Ulrich Druon. Ulrich Druon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.12
Steffen Hässler takes it forward alone. Steffen Hässler sees space and advances. Steffen Hässler plays a perfect one-two with Vegard Bragstad and rushes in on goal... Steffen Hässler shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Marino Capone manages to gather it comfortably.
75.57
1-1RC Lens are easily keeping Girondins de Bordeaux at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
78.38
Kevin Hopkin makes a simple pass to Pape Nogueira. Pape Nogueira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexei Gava. Alexei Gava shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
79.22
Kevin Hopkin knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguael Assati. Miguael Assati chips the ball to his team mate, Alexei Gava. Alexei Gava plays a perfect one-two with Vegard Bragstad and rushes in on goal... Alexei Gava takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
81.10
1-1Tomas Simonsson passes the ball forward to Orlando Amoros. Orlando Amoros knocks the ball forward to Vegard Bragstad but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
83.32
Marcel Cyprien threads the ball through to Tomas Simonsson. Tomas Simonsson threads the ball through to Alexei Gava. Alexei Gava tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Marino Capone easily smothers it!
89.12
Kevin Hopkin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pape Nogueira. Pape Nogueira knocks the ball to his team mate, Orlando Amoros. Orlando Amoros controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
30.8%
69.2%
Play Area
29.5%
43.6%
26.9%
Scorers
| Youl Beye 21 | Orlando Amoros 55 |