Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at MM Arena where Le Mans play host to Sochaux-Montbéliard. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Le Mans and Sochaux-Montbéliard are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Le Mans and Sochaux-Montbéliard are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sochaux-Montbéliard kick off!
2.38
0-0Diego Diatta chips the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Diaz. Guillermo Diaz shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
3.17
0-0Le Mans are easily keeping Sochaux-Montbéliard at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
6.50
0-0Herve Roche lofts the ball long. Jean-Christophe Ismaël sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Marques Pereira Esceth-Nzi manages to keep it out.
8.22
Herve Roche knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomasz Smolarek. Tomasz Smolarek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Marche. Jose Marche whips in a cross ball towards Tomasz Bak. Tomasz Bak connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Marques Pereira Esceth-Nzi!
15.01
Diogo Oliveira makes a probing pass to Tomasz Bak. Tomasz Bak shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
16.14
0-0Diogo Oliveira knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Christophe Ismaël. Jean-Christophe Ismaël knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lamberto Pirri.
22.26
Herve Roche threads the ball through to Diogo Oliveira. Diogo Oliveira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Marche. Jose Marche shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
28.21
Tomasz Smolarek makes a probing pass to Jean-Christophe Ismaël. Jean-Christophe Ismaël shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
30.32
Martin Arias makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Jimenez. Julian Jimenez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.00
0-0Tomasz Smolarek comes in with a late challenge on Diego Diatta. The referee calls over Tomasz Smolarek and warns him to calm down! Diego Diatta stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.23
1-0Sabri Belmadi sees space and advances. Sabri Belmadi plays a perfect one-two with Guillermo Diaz and rushes in on goal... Sabri Belmadi shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Leon Röhner had no chance!! Goal for Le Mans!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Le Mans kick off!
49.13
Diogo Oliveira knocks the ball forward to Jose Marche. Jose Marche threads the ball through to Jean-Christophe Ismaël. Jean-Christophe Ismaël rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Marques Pereira Esceth-Nzi.
51.49
1-0Arturo Pichichi comes in with a late challenge on Jose Marche. The referee calls over Arturo Pichichi and shows him a yellow card! Jose Marche runs off the knock.
59.28
Diogo Oliveira chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Marche. Jose Marche whips in a cross ball towards Tomasz Bak. Tomasz Bak is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.48
Martin Arias controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guillermo Diaz. Guillermo Diaz shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.06
Diogo Oliveira sees a break and surges forward. Diogo Oliveira whips in a cross ball towards Tomasz Bak. Tomasz Bak is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.27
1-1Devanir Auriol comes in with a high challenge, catching Tomasz Bak with his studs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Tomasz Bak runs off the knock.
75.38
Herve Bouardellah clumsily knocks into Martin Arias. Herve Bouardellah is warned by the referee! Martin Arias stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.14
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
84.04
Herve Roche makes a probing pass to Tomasz Smolarek. Tomasz Smolarek knocks the ball forward to Jose Marche. Jose Marche knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marques Pereira Esceth-Nzi who gathers it comfortably.
85.18
Diego Diatta makes a simple pass to Guillermo Diaz. Guillermo Diaz shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
45%
55%
Play Area
31.2%
43.8%
25%
Scorers
| Sabri Belmadi 39 | Tomasz Bak 67 |