Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Felix-Bollaert where RC Lens play host to Chateauroux. A crowd of 9,214 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both RC Lens and Chateauroux are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both RC Lens and Chateauroux are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
RC Lens kick off and get the first half underway!
3.19
Marcello Michel makes a probing pass to James Esceth-Nzi. James Esceth-Nzi lofts in a cross ball towards Dinu Cuza. Dinu Cuza powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
4.01
Gregory Distin flicks the ball to his team mate, Seb Gope-Fenepej. Seb Gope-Fenepej lofts in a cross ball towards Marques Pereira Petitjean. Marques Pereira Petitjean connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Anton Witte has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
9.54
J-Clau Fontaine kicks a strong pass forward to Dinu Cuza. Dinu Cuza knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guillermo Rouxel.
10.09
Younes Laslandes makes a beautiful solo run. Younes Laslandes passes the ball forward to Seb Gope-Fenepej. Seb Gope-Fenepej knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Anton Witte who gathers it comfortably.
20.25
Bruno Ribeiro comes in with a late challenge on Mohamed Giuly. Bruno Ribeiro is given a warning by the referee! Mohamed Giuly runs off the knock.
21.02
Younes Laslandes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gregory Distin. Gregory Distin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marques Pereira Petitjean. Marques Pereira Petitjean lofts in a cross ball towards Seb Gope-Fenepej. Seb Gope-Fenepej is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
24.36
Marques Pereira Petitjean comes in with a late challenge on Pierre-Yves Giuly. Marques Pereira Petitjean is given a warning by the referee! Pierre-Yves Giuly runs off the knock.
30.51
Dinu Cuza catches Billy Dalglish on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Billy Dalglish grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
32.54
J-Clau Fontaine makes a simple pass to Dinu Cuza. Dinu Cuza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jean-Marie Girard who gathers it comfortably.
33.05
Lucien Durix flicks the ball to his team mate, Dinu Cuza. Dinu Cuza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Esceth-Nzi but the linesman indicates offside!
38.21
Serge Gourvennec knocks the ball to his team mate, Seb Gope-Fenepej. Seb Gope-Fenepej knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Anton Witte who gathers it comfortably.
39.30
J-Clau Fontaine threads the ball through to Dinu Cuza. Dinu Cuza sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
40.10
Mohamed Giuly decides to run forward with the ball. Mohamed Giuly shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Guillermo Rouxel chips the ball to his team mate, Gregory Distin. Gregory Distin sees a break and surges forward. Gregory Distin shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Chateauroux kicking off!
48.05
Sylvain Sankhare deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lucien Durix. Lucien Durix makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dinu Cuza. Dinu Cuza shoots from 25 yards but Jean-Marie Girard is on top of it.
51.19
Bruno Ribeiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dinu Cuza. Dinu Cuza goes all the way! Dinu Cuza takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.21
Mohamed Giuly hacks Bruno Ribeiro from behind! The referee calls over Mohamed Giuly and warns him to calm down! Bruno Ribeiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.57
Wilfried Mauricio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Seb Gope-Fenepej. Seb Gope-Fenepej knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.22
Mohamed Giuly surges forward with the ball. Mohamed Giuly knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.50
Mohamed Giuly surges forward with the ball. Mohamed Giuly shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
69.36
Richard Nalis flicks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Ribeiro. Bruno Ribeiro knocks the ball to his team mate, James Esceth-Nzi. James Esceth-Nzi whips in a cross ball towards Dinu Cuza. Dinu Cuza directs the ball goalwards with his head. Jean-Marie Girard is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.40
Gregory Distin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Seb Gope-Fenepej. Seb Gope-Fenepej knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pierre-Yves Giuly.
77.17
Wilfried Mauricio barges into Bruno Ribeiro. The referee calls over Wilfried Mauricio and warns him to calm down! Bruno Ribeiro runs off the knock.
79.21
Gregory Distin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Seb Gope-Fenepej. Seb Gope-Fenepej knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.06
Lucien Durix makes a beautiful solo run. Lucien Durix finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Jean-Marie Girard!
85.22
Bruno Ribeiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dinu Cuza. Dinu Cuza goes all the way! Dinu Cuza takes a shot at goal. Jean-Marie Girard easily smothers it.
89.19
Bruno Ribeiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Esceth-Nzi. James Esceth-Nzi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Younes Laslandes.
90.00
Bruno Ribeiro knocks the ball forward to James Esceth-Nzi. James Esceth-Nzi knocks in a cross ball towards Dinu Cuza. Dinu Cuza powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.9%
51.1%
Play Area
27.3%
46.6%
26.1%
Scorers