Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stade Vélodrome where Olympique de Marseille play host to Angers SCO. A crowd of 18,049 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Angers SCO appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
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 Angers SCO appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Schemmel.
0.00
0-0Olympique de Marseille start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.32
0-0Stuart McCoist kicks a strong pass forward to Alioune Jau. Alioune Jau decides to run forward with the ball. Alioune Jau knocks in a cross ball towards Kasper Petersen. Kasper Petersen finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Adrien Adjaoud gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
3.14
0-0Francois Bilaudelle passes the ball forward to Muller Anelka. Muller Anelka skips past Dietmar Matthäus! Muller Anelka strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
6.31
0-0Stuart McCoist takes it forward alone. Stuart McCoist flicks the ball to his team mate, Ramzi Klouchi. Ramzi Klouchi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ousmane Diani.
10.03
Alioune Jau flicks the ball to his team mate, Ramzi Klouchi. Ramzi Klouchi knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Sebastien Barret. With a superhuman jump, Jean-Sebastien Barret connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Adrien Adjaoud is on top of it.
12.31
0-1Ted Dailly passes the ball forward to Francisco Fuentes. Francisco Fuentes whips in a cross ball towards Muller Anelka. With a superhuman jump, Muller Anelka connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Angers SCO!
18.26
Dietmar Matthäus threads a neat ball through to Alioune Jau. Alioune Jau makes a simple pass to Ramzi Klouchi. Ramzi Klouchi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.01
Dietmar Matthäus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alioune Jau. Alioune Jau flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret whips in a cross ball towards Kasper Petersen. Kasper Petersen heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
30.24
Simone Zinnari lofts the ball long. Kasper Petersen knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies just off target!
33.52
0-1Stuart McCoist chips the ball to his team mate, Alioune Jau. Alioune Jau flicks a high ball forward to Jean-Sebastien Barret who takes it down. Jean-Sebastien Barret kicks a strong pass forward to Kasper Petersen but the referee indicates it's offside!
39.10
Dietmar Matthäus threads a neat ball through to Dianbobo Bochu. Dianbobo Bochu flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.26
Gregorio Helguera flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Pedone. Stefan Pedone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kasper Petersen. Kasper Petersen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Youl Arpinon.
44.43
Francois Bilaudelle threads a neat ball through to Muller Anelka. Muller Anelka knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simone Zinnari.
45.00
With imagination, Francois Bilaudelle plays the ball forward to Jacques Dyduch. Jacques Dyduch knocks in a cross ball towards Muller Anelka. Muller Anelka makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Claus Hakansson. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique de Marseille appear unchanged since the first half. Angers SCO also 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 second half starts with Angers SCO kicking off!
49.15
Stefan Pedone kicks a strong pass forward to Ramzi Klouchi. Ramzi Klouchi knocks in a cross ball towards Kasper Petersen. Kasper Petersen heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.27
Gregorio Helguera hits a low pass to Dianbobo Bochu. Dianbobo Bochu threads the ball through to Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret lofts in a cross ball towards Kasper Petersen. Kasper Petersen makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.51
With great vision, Gregorio Helguera plays the ball forward to Stefan Pedone. Stefan Pedone sees Kasper Petersen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kasper Petersen knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret makes a deft header. It's there!! Adrien Adjaoud has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.40
Dietmar Matthäus flicks a high pass forward. Alioune Jau controls it well on his chest. Alioune Jau threads a neat ball through to Kasper Petersen. Kasper Petersen knocks in a cross ball towards Ramzi Klouchi. Ramzi Klouchi heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
65.40
Youl Arpinon makes a probing pass to Francois Bilaudelle. With a delightful solo run, Francois Bilaudelle stretches the opposition's defence. Francois Bilaudelle tries a spectacular long range effort but Claus Hakansson is on top of his game. Great keeping!
67.25
Stuart McCoist threads a neat ball through to Stefan Pedone. Stefan Pedone flicks a high pass forward to Kasper Petersen who brings the ball under control. Kasper Petersen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
69.30
Dianbobo Bochu flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Sebastien Barret controls it well on his chest. Jean-Sebastien Barret knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Youl Arpinon.
72.09
4-1Saul Mazzola clumsily knocks into Dianbobo Bochu. The referee calls over Saul Mazzola and shows him a yellow card! Dianbobo Bochu carries on, but is struggling a bit.
73.31
Rafael Bravo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jacques Dyduch. Jacques Dyduch edges inside the box! Jacques Dyduch tries a spectacular strike but it flies just wide!
75.23
4-1Gregorio Helguera flicks a high pass forward. Alioune Jau holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alioune Jau deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ramzi Klouchi. Ramzi Klouchi knocks in a cross ball towards Kasper Petersen. Kasper Petersen makes a looping header on goal. The ball comes off Ousmane Diani and the loose ball is cleared up field.
77.54
4-1Olympique de Marseille have made 2 substitutions with Abdelmalek Cobos replacing Alioune Jau and Jean-Sebastien Marchand replacing Ramzi Klouchi .
81.01
Gregorio Helguera receives the ball from a throw-in from Dietmar Matthäus. Gregorio Helguera makes a probing pass to Stefan Pedone. Stefan Pedone threads the ball through to Jean-Sebastien Marchand. Jean-Sebastien Marchand whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's well over the bar!
87.53
Stefan Pedone flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Sebastien Marchand. Jean-Sebastien Marchand outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
Ousmane Diani threads the ball through to Saul Mazzola. Saul Mazzola surges forward with the ball. Saul Mazzola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Fuentes but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
10
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
69.7%
30.3%
Play Area
30.3%
39.5%
30.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kasper Petersen of Olympique de Marseille |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Claus Hakansson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stuart McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dietmar Matthäus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gregorio Helguera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Simone Zinnari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alioune Jau (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Dianbobo Bochu (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Stefan Pedone (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jean-Sebastien Barret (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Kasper Petersen (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Ramzi Klouchi (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Christian Foglia (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Abdelmalek Cobos (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jean-Sebastien Marchand (ATT) | | 7 |
| 1. | Adrien Adjaoud (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Youl Arpinon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Noel Anderton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ousmane Diani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Francois Bilaudelle (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Saul Mazzola (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Rafael Bravo (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ted Dailly (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Francisco Fuentes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Muller Anelka (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Jacques Dyduch (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Zoumana Fernandes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jurgen Van De Wey (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Philipp Herzog (DEF) | 0 | |