Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stade du Moustoir where FC Lorient play host to RC Strasbourg. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Lorient and RC Strasbourg are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Johan Ferhaoui.


0.00
RC Strasbourg kick off and get the match underway!
2.43
Jose Pignol knocks the ball to his team mate, John Burley. John Burley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cedric Coridon.
15.49
Jose Fortes Lopez knocks the ball to his team mate, Alassan Deblock. Alassan Deblock knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Lestin. Francis Lestin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball comes off Fernando Castro and the loose ball is cleared up field.
18.39
Oscar Sanchez sees Jose Fortes Lopez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Fortes Lopez passes the ball forward to Francis Lestin. Francis Lestin threads a neat ball through to Alassan Deblock. Alassan Deblock looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Alexandre Marolany. Excellent save.
24.40
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
30.36
Jose Fortes Lopez kicks a strong pass forward to Francis Lestin. Francis Lestin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jaime Pinto.
34.19
Ruby Trapasso sees a break and surges forward. Ruby Trapasso shoots from outside the area. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.59
Quim Monteiro clumsily knocks into Alassan Deblock. The referee calls over Quim Monteiro and shows him a yellow card! Alassan Deblock runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Lorient appear unchanged since the first half. RC Strasbourg also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with FC Lorient kicking off!
48.11
Jose Pignol knocks the ball forward to John Burley. John Burley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mansour Le Bris who gathers it comfortably.
49.56
Jose Fortes Lopez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jose Fortes Lopez controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Alassan Deblock through on goal. Alassan Deblock strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
53.29
Oscar Sanchez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Oscar Sanchez knocks the ball forward to Francis Lestin but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
59.42
Yazid Tourenne threads the ball through to Ruby Trapasso. Ruby Trapasso makes a simple pass to Amara Fidani. Amara Fidani knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mansour Le Bris who gathers it comfortably.
60.31
Yazid Tourenne clumsily knocks into Oscar Sanchez. The referee warns Yazid Tourenne to calm down! Oscar Sanchez stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.50
Quim Monteiro flicks a high pass forward to Yazid Tourenne who brings the ball under control. Yazid Tourenne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.39
Jose Pignol flicks a high ball forward to Yazid Tourenne who takes it down. Yazid Tourenne knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vinicio E. Gonnella.
72.16
Omar Zouaoui plays the ball forward to Jose Fortes Lopez. Jose Fortes Lopez knocks in a cross ball towards Alassan Deblock. Alassan Deblock whips the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.05
Vinicio E. Gonnella brings the ball forward. Vinicio E. Gonnella flicks a high pass forward. Alassan Deblock controls it well on his chest. Alassan Deblock knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexandre Marolany who gathers it comfortably.
75.14
Oscar Sanchez kicks a strong pass forward to Alassan Deblock. Alassan Deblock knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Quim Monteiro.
77.12
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
78.21
Toifilou Biancalani catches Oscar Sanchez on the ankles. Toifilou Biancalani is warned by the referee! Oscar Sanchez runs off the knock.
84.01
Moktar Distin darts forward. Moktar Distin flicks a high ball forward to Toifilou Biancalani who takes it down. Toifilou Biancalani knocks in a cross ball towards John Burley. John Burley makes a deft header but it flies just off target!
89.45
Lucien Le Pen makes a beautiful solo run. Lucien Le Pen plays the ball forward to Omar Zouaoui. Omar Zouaoui knocks in a cross ball towards Alassan Deblock. Alassan Deblock makes a convincing header. It's there!! Alexandre Marolany has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
25.6%
48.8%
25.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alassan Deblock of FC Lorient

Match Ratings
1.Alexandre Marolany (GK)
6
2.Jaime Pinto (DEF)
6
3.Quim Monteiro (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Moktar Distin (DEF)
6
5.Fernando Castro (DEF)
6
6.Toifilou Biancalani (MID)
6
7.Ruby Trapasso (MID)goal scored
8
8.Yazid Tourenne (MID)
6
9.Jose Pignol (MID)
6
10.John Burley (ATT)
6
11.Amara Fidani (ATT)
6
 
12.Duncan Dichio (GK)
0
13.Daniel Meeuwis (ATT)
0
14.Colin Brady (MID)
0