Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at MM Arena where Le Mans play host to Grenoble Foot 38. A crowd of 13,263 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Le Mans are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Grenoble Foot 38 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Leonardo Djorkaeff.


0.00
Grenoble Foot 38 get the match underway!
3.35
Paul Di Rocco makes an attacking run forward. Paul Di Rocco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hubert Baghdad.
8.03
Jamie Bastin knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Di Rocco.
9.42
Marc Brunswijk threads a neat ball through to Antonio Martins. Antonio Martins plays the ball forward to Sabri Tano. Sabri Tano plays a one-two with Antonio Martins and advances towards the goal... Sabri Tano rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
12.35
Helder Barros makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sabri Tano. Sabri Tano hits a low pass to Jocelyn Frétard. Jocelyn Frétard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sylvain Deloumeau who gathers it comfortably.
14.32
Marc Brunswijk threads a neat ball through to Antonio Martins. Antonio Martins shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Sylvain Deloumeau comfortably smothers it!
16.09
Mohammed Brouwer flicks a high pass forward to Azziz Platini who brings the ball under control. Azziz Platini shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Hamed Chimbonda!
21.22
Noah Welke takes it forward alone. Noah Welke plays a quick one-two with Callum Hendry and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Noah Welke provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
22.28
Grenoble Foot 38 are dictating the run of play here today.
24.55
Zoltan Castro darts forward. Zoltan Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jocelyn Frétard but the linesman indicates offside!
32.41
Djimi Brogno flicks the ball to his team mate, Azziz Platini. Azziz Platini advances with the ball. Azziz Platini rushes past Sabri Tano! Azziz Platini makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Hamed Chimbonda smothers it!
34.12
Jocelyn Frétard flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Martins holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Martins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.21
Callum Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Mohammed Brouwer controls it well on his chest. Mohammed Brouwer sees a break and surges forward. Mohammed Brouwer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Le Mans appear unchanged since the first half. Grenoble Foot 38 also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Le Mans start the second half!
47.25
Seeing a gap ahead, Noah Welke plays the ball forward to Mohammed Brouwer. Mohammed Brouwer threads a neat ball through to Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.53
Showing composure, Azziz Platini laces a weighted ball forward to Jamie Bastin. Jamie Bastin shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
54.59
With a delightful solo run, Paul Di Rocco stretches the opposition's defence. Paul Di Rocco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sylvain Deloumeau who gathers it comfortably.
55.28
Rainer Morlock flicks a high pass forward. Noah Welke comfortably collects the pass. Noah Welke changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Noah Welke makes a simple pass, allowing Mohammed Brouwer to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Mohammed Brouwer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
65.36
Zoltan Castro flicks a high ball forward to Jocelyn Frétard who takes it down. Jocelyn Frétard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.48
Callum Mckinlay threads the ball through to Rainer Morlock. Rainer Morlock threads a neat ball through to Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
73.16
With a delightful solo run, Helder Barros stretches the opposition's defence. Helder Barros knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sylvain Deloumeau who gathers it comfortably.
77.15
Zoltan Castro flicks a high pass forward. Jocelyn Frétard controls it well on his chest. Jocelyn Frétard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sylvain Deloumeau who gathers it comfortably.
78.05
Thomas Charvet makes a beautiful solo run. Thomas Charvet sees space and advances. Thomas Charvet finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
84.13
Helder Barros barges into Jamie Bastin. The referee warns Helder Barros to calm down! Jamie Bastin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.26
Mohammed Brouwer threads a neat ball through to Azziz Platini. Azziz Platini shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Mohammed Brouwer sees Jamie Bastin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jamie Bastin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Msaddeck Brogno.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.5%
46.5%
Play Area
31.4%
44.2%
24.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mohammed Brouwer of Le Mans

Match Ratings
1.Sylvain Deloumeau (GK)
6
2.Callum Mckinlay (DEF)
6
3.Rainer Morlock (DEF)
6
4.Miguael Haddadou (DEF)
6
5.Hubert Baghdad (DEF)
6
6.Djimi Brogno (MID)
6
7.Noah Welke (MID)
8
8.Mohammed Brouwer (MID)goal scored
9
9.Jamie Bastin (ATT)
6
10.Callum Hendry (ATT)
6
11.Azziz Platini (ATT)
8
 
12.Mamadou Herve (MID)
0
13.Martin Ramos (GK)
0
14.Simon Lange (GK)
0

1.Hamed Chimbonda (GK)
6
2.Msaddeck Brogno (DEF)
6
3.Helder Barros (DEF)
6
4.Thomas Charvet (DEF)
7
5.Tjalle Bakboord (DEF)
6
6.Paul Di Rocco (MID)
6
7.Marc Brunswijk (MID)
6
8.Zoltan Castro (MID)
6
9.Sabri Tano (MID)goal scored
8
10.Antonio Martins (ATT)
7
11.Jocelyn Frétard (ATT)
6
 
12.Gerard Goossen (ATT)
0
13.John Morton (ATT)
0
14.Duarte Nunes (ATT)
0