Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Felix-Bollaert where RC Lens play host to Stade Rennais. A crowd of 19,096 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both RC Lens and Stade Rennais are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both RC Lens and Stade Rennais are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Stade Rennais kick off!
3.34
0-0Ronald Bréchet flicks the ball to his team mate, Ousmane Granger. Ousmane Granger lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Middleton. Colin Middleton heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
8.19
Bertrand Viera kicks a strong pass forward to Youl Beye. Youl Beye whips in a cross ball towards Michel Laquait. Michel Laquait heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
12.14
Fabio Benussi passes the ball forward to Jan Möller. Jan Möller lofts in a cross ball towards Ousmane Granger. Ousmane Granger powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
14.55
0-0Julian Fenton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vincent Rabesandratana. Vincent Rabesandratana passes the ball forward to Dominic Mcinnes. Dominic Mcinnes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Baldur Thorsteinsson.
18.37
Baldur Thorsteinsson passes the ball forward to Fabio Benussi. Fabio Benussi knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Möller. Jan Möller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.04
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
21.39
Baldur Thorsteinsson threads the ball through to Chritophe Gouaméné. Chritophe Gouaméné threads the ball through to Ousmane Granger. Ousmane Granger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.35
0-0Silvio Deschamps knocks the ball to his team mate, Vincent Rabesandratana. Vincent Rabesandratana passes the ball forward to Youl Beye. Youl Beye shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
36.51
Valerio Vieri makes a probing pass to Michel Laquait. Michel Laquait lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Mcinnes. Dominic Mcinnes heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
39.49
Bertrand Viera kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Mcinnes. Dominic Mcinnes lofts in a cross ball towards Youl Beye. Youl Beye heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.13
Ronald Bréchet chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Middleton. Colin Middleton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and RC Lens get the second half underway!
48.15
Fabio Benussi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Middleton. Colin Middleton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arturo Nieto.
53.52
Ronald Bréchet makes a probing pass to Ousmane Granger. Ousmane Granger shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
54.46
Fabio Benussi flicks the ball to his team mate, Ousmane Granger. Ousmane Granger lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Möller. Jan Möller powers a header at goal but somehow Marino Capone manages to keep it out.
55.13
1-0Valerio Vieri threads the ball through to Youl Beye. Youl Beye lofts in a cross ball towards Michel Laquait. Michel Laquait flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
65.30
Silvio Deschamps makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bertrand Viera. Bertrand Viera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Mcinnes. Dominic Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball towards Michel Laquait. Michel Laquait connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
66.39
Fernando Blondeau threads the ball through to Vincent Rabesandratana. Vincent Rabesandratana makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic Mcinnes. Dominic Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonathan Douchez who gathers it comfortably.
75.45
Vincent Rabesandratana makes a beautiful solo run. Vincent Rabesandratana shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Jonathan Douchez manages to gather it comfortably.
79.11
Valerio Vieri passes the ball forward to Youl Beye. Youl Beye knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Mcinnes. Dominic Mcinnes directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Jonathan Douchez had no chance!! Goal for RC Lens!
84.10
Arturo Nieto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Valerio Vieri. Valerio Vieri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youl Beye. Youl Beye knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Franck Kelban.
87.25
Stade Rennais are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate RC Lens's defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.3%
35.7%
Play Area
28.6%
45.7%
25.7%
Scorers