Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Stade Vélodrome where Olympique de Marseille play host to Chateauroux. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chateauroux appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Schemmel.
The pitch is in good condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chateauroux appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Schemmel.
0.00
The whistle blows and Olympique de Marseille kick off!
2.36
Abdelmalek Cobos kicks a strong pass forward to Ramzi Klouchi. Ramzi Klouchi whips in a cross ball towards Kasper Petersen. Kasper Petersen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just wide!
3.23
Seeing a gap ahead, Abdelmalek Cobos plays the ball forward to Ramzi Klouchi. Ramzi Klouchi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Peter Grella.
6.27
Dianbobo Bochu sees Kasper Petersen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kasper Petersen shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Silvio Martins.
8.57
Jean-Sebastien Marchand comes in with a late challenge on Peter Grella. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Peter Grella runs off the knock.
14.32
Stefan Pedone comes in with a late challenge on Zoltan Delaroche. Stefan Pedone is warned by the referee! Zoltan Delaroche hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.34
Kwami Toursel flicks a high pass forward. Zoltan Delaroche holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Zoltan Delaroche controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabien Le Roux. Fabien Le Roux whips in a cross ball towards Gialuca Mazzoli. With a superhuman jump, Gialuca Mazzoli connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Claus Hakansson manages to keep it out.
18.01
Zoltan Delaroche flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigue Madar collects the pass. Rodrigue Madar shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
22.37
Zoltan Delaroche flicks a high pass forward to Rodrigue Madar who brings the ball under control. Rodrigue Madar edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Rodrigue Madar provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Claus Hakansson with no chance!! Goal for Chateauroux!
30.40
Stefan Pedone flicks the ball to his team mate, Ramzi Klouchi. Ramzi Klouchi knocks in a cross ball towards Kasper Petersen. Kasper Petersen gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kasper Petersen!
33.24
Dianbobo Bochu flicks a high pass forward to Ramzi Klouchi who brings the ball under control. Ramzi Klouchi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.19
Damien Gravelaine decides to run forward with the ball. Damien Gravelaine hits a low pass to Gialuca Mazzoli. Gialuca Mazzoli rushes past Dietmar Matthäus! Gialuca Mazzoli cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
38.20
Zoltan Delaroche makes a beautiful solo run. Zoltan Delaroche whips in a cross ball towards Gialuca Mazzoli. Gialuca Mazzoli flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
44.16
Gregorio Helguera catches Fabien Le Roux on the ankles. The referee calls over Gregorio Helguera and warns him to calm down! Fabien Le Roux runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique de Marseille have changed their lineup with Alioune Jau replacing Dianbobo Bochu. Chateauroux appear unchanged since the first half. The Olympique de Marseille players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Chateauroux get the second half underway!
61.43
Dietmar Matthäus flicks a high pass forward. Abdelmalek Cobos collects the pass. Abdelmalek Cobos advances with the ball. Abdelmalek Cobos lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Sebastien Marchand. Jean-Sebastien Marchand outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but slams it into the crowd!
65.07
Liam De Palma flicks the ball to his team mate, Abdelmalek Cobos. Abdelmalek Cobos runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Abdelmalek Cobos plays a one-two with Jean-Sebastien Marchand and advances towards the goal... Abdelmalek Cobos rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
69.59
Stefan Pedone chips the ball to his team mate, Kasper Petersen. Kasper Petersen knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jean-Sebastien Marchand is offside!
71.42
Gregorio Helguera flicks a high pass forward. Abdelmalek Cobos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Abdelmalek Cobos makes a beautiful solo run. Abdelmalek Cobos plays a quick one-two with Kasper Petersen and rushes in on goal... Abdelmalek Cobos tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.39
Alioune Jau flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Sebastien Marchand controls it well on his chest. Jean-Sebastien Marchand knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.32
Olympique de Marseille have made a substitution with Lorenzo Lamonica replacing Ramzi Klouchi .
78.40
Gregorio Helguera breaks forward. Gregorio Helguera threads a neat ball through to Lorenzo Lamonica. Lorenzo Lamonica whips in a cross ball towards Kasper Petersen. Kasper Petersen flicks the ball with his head. Silvio Martins easily punches it away to safety.
79.48
Emmerick Mawene barges into Stefan Pedone. The referee calls over Emmerick Mawene and warns him to calm down! Stefan Pedone runs off the knock.
81.04
Dietmar Matthäus sees space and advances. Dietmar Matthäus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kasper Petersen. Kasper Petersen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Silvio Martins who gathers it comfortably.
87.05
Zoltan Delaroche hacks Abdelmalek Cobos from behind! The referee calls over Zoltan Delaroche and shows him a yellow card! Abdelmalek Cobos stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.06
Stefan Pedone threads a neat ball through to Lorenzo Lamonica. Lorenzo Lamonica shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.9%
39.1%
Play Area
26.1%
42%
31.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Abdelmalek Cobos of Olympique de Marseille |
Match Ratings
1. | Claus Hakansson (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Stuart McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Gregorio Helguera (DEF) | 7 | |
4. | Dietmar Matthäus (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Liam De Palma (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Dianbobo Bochu (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Abdelmalek Cobos (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
8. | Stefan Pedone (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Ramzi Klouchi (ATT) | 7 | |
10. | Kasper Petersen (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
11. | Jean-Sebastien Marchand (ATT) | ![]() | 6 |
12. | Christian Foglia (DEF) | 0 | |
13. | Alioune Jau (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Lorenzo Lamonica (ATT) | 6 |
1. | Silvio Martins (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Allan Guillou (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Kwami Toursel (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Damien Gravelaine (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Peter Grella (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Emmerick Mawene (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Zoltan Delaroche (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
8. | Rodrigue Madar (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
9. | Gialuca Mazzoli (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Fabien Le Roux (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Ugo Bridges (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Alec Hendry (DEF) | 0 | |
13. | Daniele Caverzan (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Kamal Francois (MID) | 0 |