Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stade Océane where Le Havre AC play host to FC Lorient. A crowd of 8,965 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Le Havre AC are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Lorient appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Laurent Fadiga.


0.00
Le Havre AC start the match!
4.12
Edern Isabey comes in with a late challenge on Reginald Bakari. Edern Isabey is given a warning by the referee! Reginald Bakari runs off the knock.
12.02
Frederic Rémy flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Moreno collects the pass. Rodolfo Moreno shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Ferdinand Zaidan. Excellent save.
14.12
Ted Doumenc flicks a high pass forward. Ghislain Arribagé collects the pass. Ghislain Arribagé laces a weighted ball forward to Yohann Grossmann. Yohann Grossmann tries a spectacular long range effort but Steven Artes is on top of it.
15.43
Edern Isabey barges into Frederic Rémy. Edern Isabey is warned by the referee again! Frederic Rémy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.17
Florian Macquet hacks Reginald Bakari from behind! Florian Macquet is shown the yellow card! Reginald Bakari stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.30
Bertrand Cazarelli flicks a high pass forward to Ghislain Arribagé who brings the ball under control. Ghislain Arribagé makes a probing pass to Michelangelo Maresca. Michelangelo Maresca controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Steven Artes manages to keep it out.
26.21
Dambou Robin makes a probing pass to Joao Alves. Joao Alves threads the ball through to Danijel Firly. Danijel Firly controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.56
Bertrand Cazarelli flicks a high pass forward. Ghislain Arribagé controls it well on his chest. With a delightful solo run, Ghislain Arribagé stretches the opposition's defence. Ghislain Arribagé plays the ball forward to Yohann Grossmann who has made a great run into the box. Yohann Grossmann muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Steven Artes manages to keep it out.
30.16
Bertrand Cazarelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ghislain Arribagé. With great vision, Ghislain Arribagé plays the ball forward to Khaliloul Renaud. Khaliloul Renaud lofts in a cross ball towards Alioune David. With a superhuman jump, Alioune David connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Solid save from Steven Artes.
32.54
Rodrigo Neves passes the ball forward to Joao Alves. Joao Alves chips the ball to his team mate, Danijel Firly. Danijel Firly shoots from long range. Ferdinand Zaidan gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
36.04
Joao Alves makes a simple pass to Rodolfo Moreno. Rodolfo Moreno shoots from distance but it flies wide!
44.36
Florian Macquet knocks the ball forward to Edern Isabey. Edern Isabey plays the ball forward to Yohann Grossmann. Yohann Grossmann finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Le Havre AC appear unchanged since the first half. FC Lorient also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Lorient players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
FC Lorient start the second half!
49.14
Ghislain Arribagé threads the ball through to Khaliloul Renaud. Khaliloul Renaud shoots from long range but it flies wide!
51.38
Reginald Bakari comes in with a very late challenge on Ghislain Arribagé. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Ghislain Arribagé hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.41
Ted Doumenc takes a long throw-in. Bertrand Cazarelli pushes mid-way up the pitch. Bertrand Cazarelli flicks a high pass forward. Yohann Grossmann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Yohann Grossmann whips in a cross ball towards Alioune David. Alioune David is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
61.27
Florian Macquet chips the ball to his team mate, Ghislain Arribagé. Ghislain Arribagé makes a probing pass to Alioune David. Alioune David shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
69.47
Ted Doumenc knocks the ball to his team mate, Ghislain Arribagé. Ghislain Arribagé flicks the ball to his team mate, Michelangelo Maresca. Michelangelo Maresca cuts inside the box! Michelangelo Maresca cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
77.00
Le Havre AC have made a substitution with Eric Garcia replacing Michelangelo Maresca .
78.01
Ghislain Arribagé flicks the ball to his team mate, Eric Garcia. Eric Garcia plays a quick one-two with Khaliloul Renaud and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Eric Garcia provides some space. He shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
79.52
Danijel Firly catches Bertrand Cazarelli on the ankles. Danijel Firly is given a warning by the referee! Bertrand Cazarelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Florian Macquet hits a low pass to Ghislain Arribagé. Ghislain Arribagé flicks a high pass forward. Yohann Grossmann controls it well on his chest. Yohann Grossmann deftly passes the ball to Khaliloul Renaud, releasing him through on goal. Some awkward footwork from Khaliloul Renaud provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Khaliloul Renaud!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
29.9%
46.8%
23.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ghislain Arribagé of Le Havre AC

Match Ratings