Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stade Francois-Coty where AC Ajaccio play host to Olympique de Marseille. A crowd of 20,049 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AC Ajaccio are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Olympique de Marseille appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Sommeil.
The pitch is in good condition.
AC Ajaccio are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Olympique de Marseille appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Sommeil.
0.00
0-0AC Ajaccio get the match underway!
2.52
0-1Stefan Pedone makes an attacking run forward. Stefan Pedone lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Florian Arphexad had no chance!! Goal for Olympique de Marseille!
8.57
Stefan Pedone picks a pass forward to Ramzi Klouchi. Ramzi Klouchi plays a one-two with Kasper Petersen and advances towards the goal... Ramzi Klouchi shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Ramzi Klouchi scores for Olympique de Marseille!!
12.19
0-2Teemu El Khebir flicks a high pass forward. Jaouad Erceau controls it well on his chest. Jaouad Erceau plays the ball forward to Haoulid Histilloles. Haoulid Histilloles knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Claus Hakansson who gathers it comfortably.
15.26
0-2Abdelmalek Cobos chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret lofts in a cross ball towards Kasper Petersen. Kasper Petersen connects with a diving header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.31
Jeremy Mexes flicks a high pass forward to Haoulid Histilloles who brings the ball under control. Haoulid Histilloles shoots from 25 yards. Claus Hakansson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.09
Stefan Pedone kicks a strong pass forward to Ramzi Klouchi. Ramzi Klouchi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
30.18
Abdelmalek Cobos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ramzi Klouchi. Ramzi Klouchi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Florian Arphexad who gathers it comfortably.
36.38
1-2Guilherme Almeida passes the ball forward to Haoulid Histilloles. Haoulid Histilloles passes the ball forward but Alec White is offside!
40.51
Stefan Pedone flicks a high pass forward. Ramzi Klouchi collects the pass. Ramzi Klouchi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
44.05
Dietmar Matthäus chips the ball to his team mate, Abdelmalek Cobos. Abdelmalek Cobos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Florian Arphexad who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Abdelmalek Cobos brings the ball forward. Abdelmalek Cobos plays a quick one-two with Kasper Petersen and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Abdelmalek Cobos provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Ajaccio appear unchanged since the first half. Olympique de Marseille have changed their lineup with Alioune Jau replacing Dianbobo Bochu. The AC Ajaccio players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Olympique de Marseille kick off the second half!
47.32
Richard Zitelli knocks the ball forward to Guilherme Almeida. Guilherme Almeida decides to run forward with the ball. Guilherme Almeida makes a probing pass to Alec White but he's offside!
51.54
Richard Zitelli sees Jeremy Mexes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jeremy Mexes threads a neat ball through to Haoulid Histilloles. Haoulid Histilloles knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jose Andrade is offside!
57.38
1-4Simone Zinnari knocks the ball forward to Alioune Jau. Alioune Jau flicks the ball to his team mate, Kasper Petersen. Kasper Petersen whips in a cross ball towards Ramzi Klouchi. Ramzi Klouchi jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
59.52
Guilherme Almeida flicks a high pass forward to Alec White who brings the ball under control. Alec White skips past Dietmar Matthäus! Alec White cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Wonderful reactions from Claus Hakansson keeps it out!
60.41
1-4AC Ajaccio have made a substitution with Mamadou Karwatt replacing Jose Andrade .
63.57
Jason Perron kicks a strong pass forward to Haoulid Histilloles. Haoulid Histilloles runs straight at the defence! Haoulid Histilloles strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
77.39
Olympique de Marseille have made a substitution with Jean-Sebastien Marchand replacing Ramzi Klouchi .
78.39
Teemu El Khebir threads a neat ball through to Guilherme Almeida. Guilherme Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Mamadou Karwatt collects the pass. Mamadou Karwatt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart McCoist.
79.44
Alioune Jau hits a low pass to Kasper Petersen. Kasper Petersen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Teemu El Khebir.
83.56
Alioune Jau flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Sebastien Barret collects the pass. Jean-Sebastien Barret controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Florian Arphexad.
85.43
1-4Stefan Pedone catches Jaouad Erceau on the ankles. The referee brings Stefan Pedone to one side and gives him a warning! Jaouad Erceau stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.04
1-4Jeremy Mexes barges into Abdelmalek Cobos. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Abdelmalek Cobos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
27.4%
47.9%
24.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ramzi Klouchi of Olympique de Marseille |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Florian Arphexad (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Teemu El Khebir (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mauricio Fernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Richard Zitelli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jaouad Erceau (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Guilherme Almeida (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jeremy Mexes (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Jason Perron (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jose Andrade (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alec White (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Haoulid Histilloles (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Mamadou Karwatt (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Daniel Lemasson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jean-Philippe Anselmini (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Claus Hakansson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stuart McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dietmar Matthäus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Christian Foglia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Simone Zinnari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dianbobo Bochu (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Abdelmalek Cobos (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Stefan Pedone (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Jean-Sebastien Barret (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Kasper Petersen (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Ramzi Klouchi (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Gregorio Helguera (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alioune Jau (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jean-Sebastien Marchand (ATT) | 6 | |