Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at MM Arena where Le Mans play host to Olympique de Marseille. A crowd of 20,258 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Le Mans and Olympique de Marseille are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Vasco Costa.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Le Mans and Olympique de Marseille are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Vasco Costa.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Olympique de Marseille kicking off!
2.25
0-0Dietmar Matthäus knocks the ball forward to Dianbobo Bochu. Dianbobo Bochu threads a neat ball through to Kasper Petersen. Kasper Petersen shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
6.02
Gregorio Helguera flicks a high pass forward. Abdelmalek Cobos collects the pass. Abdelmalek Cobos plays the ball forward to Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
8.36
0-0Simone Zinnari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dianbobo Bochu. Dianbobo Bochu knocks the ball to his team mate, Kasper Petersen. Kasper Petersen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thomas Andenas.
12.05
Dianbobo Bochu knocks the ball forward to Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jero Darmon.
14.37
0-0Soufiane Toursel knocks the ball forward to Miguel Vila. Miguel Vila advances inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Miguel Vila provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Simone Zinnari steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
18.30
0-0Scott Strachan comes in with a late challenge on Abdelmalek Cobos. Scott Strachan is warned by the referee! Abdelmalek Cobos carries on, but is struggling a bit.
20.52
1-0Jero Darmon knocks the ball forward to Rafael Scharrenburg. Rafael Scharrenburg runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rafael Scharrenburg plays a scrappy one-two with Nordin Genaux and advances towards the goal... Rafael Scharrenburg side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
24.32
Stefan Pedone surges forward with the ball. Stefan Pedone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Abdeliah Ettori.
26.36
Without breaking stride, Jero Darmon plays the ball forward to Scott Strachan. Showing composure, Scott Strachan plays the ball forward to Miguel Vila. Miguel Vila knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dietmar Matthäus.
28.42
1-0Stefan Pedone hacks Rafael Scharrenburg from behind! The referee calls over Stefan Pedone and warns him to calm down! Rafael Scharrenburg runs off the knock.
30.11
Soufiane Toursel flicks a high pass forward to Nordin Genaux who brings the ball under control. Nordin Genaux knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.27
Scott Strachan passes the ball forward to Nordin Genaux. Nordin Genaux lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Winkler. Christian Winkler knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
33.23
Guglielmo Zanini pushes mid-way up the pitch. Guglielmo Zanini flicks a high pass forward. Christian Winkler controls it well on his chest. Christian Winkler lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Vila. With a superhuman jump, Miguel Vila connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is miles over!
38.56
Stuart McCoist threads a neat ball through to Stefan Pedone. Stefan Pedone threads a neat ball through to Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guglielmo Zanini.
39.08
1-0Christian Winkler clumsily knocks into Dietmar Matthäus. Christian Winkler is shown the yellow card! Dietmar Matthäus runs off the knock.
42.17
Gregorio Helguera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Abdelmalek Cobos. Abdelmalek Cobos decides to run forward with the ball. Abdelmalek Cobos shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
44.58
Gregorio Helguera sees Dianbobo Bochu in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dianbobo Bochu flicks a high pass forward. Ramzi Klouchi collects the pass. Ramzi Klouchi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Scott Strachan catches Abdelmalek Cobos on the ankles. The referee calls over Scott Strachan again and warns him to calm down! Abdelmalek Cobos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Le Mans appear unchanged since the first half. Olympique de Marseille also appear unchanged since the first half. The Olympique de Marseille players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Le Mans get the second half underway!
47.13
Rafael Scharrenburg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Winkler. Christian Winkler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
51.24
Abdelmalek Cobos flicks a high pass forward. Ramzi Klouchi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ramzi Klouchi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.40
Dianbobo Bochu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ramzi Klouchi. Ramzi Klouchi knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.20
Dianbobo Bochu hacks Soufiane Toursel from behind! Dianbobo Bochu is shown the yellow card! Soufiane Toursel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.05
Stefan Pedone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret shoots from 25 yards. It's there!! Kaci Quintero has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
66.41
Jero Darmon takes a long throw-in. Abdeliah Ettori makes a strong solo run forward. Abdeliah Ettori threads the ball through to Nordin Genaux. Nordin Genaux shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
67.18
Dianbobo Bochu plays the ball forward to Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret whips in a cross ball towards Ramzi Klouchi. Ramzi Klouchi directs the ball goalwards with his head. Kaci Quintero is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.50
Stefan Pedone catches Rafael Scharrenburg on the ankles. Stefan Pedone is warned by the referee again! Rafael Scharrenburg runs off the knock.
75.50
1-2Olympique de Marseille are dictating the run of play here today.
77.46
1-2Le Mans have made a substitution with Alassan Sakho replacing Guglielmo Zanini .Olympique de Marseille have made 2 substitutions with Alioune Jau replacing Abdelmalek Cobos and Jean-Sebastien Marchand replacing Ramzi Klouchi .
79.22
1-2Thomas Andenas brings the ball forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Thomas Andenas plays the ball forward to Nordin Genaux. Nordin Genaux cuts inside the box! Nordin Genaux muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Claus Hakansson effortlessly gets down and covers it.
81.06
With imagination, Stefan Pedone laces a through ball forward to Jean-Sebastien Marchand. Jean-Sebastien Marchand shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
84.59
Dianbobo Bochu flicks the ball to his team mate, Kasper Petersen. Kasper Petersen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kaci Quintero who gathers it comfortably.
87.42
Stefan Pedone plays the ball forward to Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kaci Quintero who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Scott Strachan threads a neat ball through to Miguel Vila. Miguel Vila shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44%
56%
Play Area
32.1%
41.7%
26.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jean-Sebastien Barret of Olympique de Marseille |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Kaci Quintero (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Thomas Andenas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jero Darmon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Abdeliah Ettori (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Guglielmo Zanini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Soufiane Toursel (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Rafael Scharrenburg (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Scott Strachan (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Miguel Vila (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Christian Winkler (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 11. | Nordin Genaux (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Linus Wieczorek (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alassan Sakho (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Sol Stamp (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Claus Hakansson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stuart McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dietmar Matthäus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gregorio Helguera (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Simone Zinnari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Abdelmalek Cobos (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Stefan Pedone (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Dianbobo Bochu (MID) | | 7 |
| 9. | Jean-Sebastien Barret (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Kasper Petersen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ramzi Klouchi (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Christian Foglia (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alioune Jau (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jean-Sebastien Marchand (ATT) | 6 | |