Match Report


Le MansLe Mans     AuxerreAuxerre
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
George Van Der SarG. Van Der Sar65
G
captain1
G
67Aloisio DjetouA. Djetou
Thomas AndenasT. Andenas63
D
2
D
56Jimmy KlosJ. Klos
Jero DarmonJ. Darmon57
D
3captain
D
53Soufiane DeflandreS. Deflandre
Abdeliah EttoriA. Ettori57
D
4
D
53Mathieu BaudetM. Baudet
Guglielmo ZaniniG. Zanini51
D
5
M
85Sebastiao MendesS. Mendes
Soufiane TourselS. Toursel77
M
6
M
69Seth FoxS. Fox
Scott StrachanS. Strachan71
M
7
M
67Billy YoungB. Young
Rafael ScharrenburgR. Scharrenburg70
M
8
M
65Steffen DittmannS. Dittmann
Miguel VilaM. Vila69
A
9
A
72Jon VassellJ. Vassell
Christian WinklerC. Winkler68
A
10
A
62Gonzalo AlgerinoG. Algerino
Sol StampS. Stamp61
A
11
A
61Alfonso SommeseA. Sommese
 
Linus WieczorekL. Wieczorek69
M
12
G
61Komian FrapolliK. Frapolli
Alassan SakhoA. Sakho69
M
13
G
61Frederic DacourtF. Dacourt
Steed CombinS. Combin55
M
14
A
61Mamadou KerkarM. Kerkar

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at MM Arena where Le Mans play host to Auxerre. A crowd of 19,208 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Le Mans are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Auxerre appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Giuseppe Boniface.


0.00
The whistle blows and Le Mans get the match underway!
6.54
Rafael Scharrenburg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Christian Winkler. Christian Winkler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Soufiane Deflandre.
8.29
Jimmy Klos comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Scharrenburg. The referee brings Jimmy Klos to one side and gives him a warning! Rafael Scharrenburg stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.16
Sebastiao Mendes takes it forward alone. Sebastiao Mendes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.59
Scott Strachan passes the ball forward to Sol Stamp. Sol Stamp shoots from 20 yards but somehow Aloisio Djetou manages to keep it out.
15.41
Scott Strachan chips the ball to his team mate, Sol Stamp. Sol Stamp whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Vila. Miguel Vila powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Aloisio Djetou with no chance!! Goal for Le Mans!
18.11
Rafael Scharrenburg catches Sebastiao Mendes on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sebastiao Mendes runs off the knock.
20.28
Mathieu Baudet chips the ball to his team mate, Seth Fox. Seth Fox flicks a high pass forward. Gonzalo Algerino collects the pass. Gonzalo Algerino shoots from distance but George Van Der Sar is on top of it.
21.50
Soufiane Toursel changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Soufiane Toursel tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.55
Scott Strachan catches Seth Fox on the ankles. The referee calls over Scott Strachan and warns him to calm down! Seth Fox runs off the knock.
26.02
Jero Darmon knocks the ball to his team mate, Soufiane Toursel. Soufiane Toursel brings the ball forward. Soufiane Toursel lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Winkler. With a superhuman jump, Christian Winkler connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.54
Sebastiao Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Gonzalo Algerino controls it well on his chest. Gonzalo Algerino shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
34.45
Billy Young runs straight at the opposition's defence. Billy Young shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
36.05
Soufiane Deflandre flicks a high pass forward. Seth Fox collects the pass. Seth Fox flicks a high ball forward to Gonzalo Algerino who takes it down. Gonzalo Algerino shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.07
Mathieu Baudet chips the ball to his team mate, Steffen Dittmann. Steffen Dittmann flicks a high pass forward. Jon Vassell collects the pass. Jon Vassell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Abdeliah Ettori.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Le Mans appear unchanged since the first half. Auxerre also appear unchanged since the first half. The Auxerre players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Auxerre get the second half underway!
47.14
Rafael Scharrenburg takes it forward alone. Rafael Scharrenburg knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Vila. With a superhuman jump, Miguel Vila connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Aloisio Djetou.
49.34
Billy Young controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfonso Sommese. Alfonso Sommese knocks in a cross ball towards Jon Vassell. Jon Vassell flicks the ball with his head. George Van Der Sar manages to gather it comfortably.
53.42
Mathieu Baudet advances with the ball. Mathieu Baudet decides to run forward with the ball. Mathieu Baudet knocks in a cross ball towards Gonzalo Algerino. Gonzalo Algerino makes a looping header on goal. George Van Der Sar is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
57.42
Guglielmo Zanini barges into Seth Fox. The referee brings Guglielmo Zanini to one side and gives him a warning! Seth Fox grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.36
Jero Darmon flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Strachan. Scott Strachan knocks the ball to his team mate, Sol Stamp. Sol Stamp whips in a cross ball towards Christian Winkler. Christian Winkler directs the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.41
Auxerre have made 3 substitutions with Komian Frapolli replacing Jimmy Klos, Frederic Dacourt replacing Billy Young and Mamadou Kerkar replacing Alfonso Sommese .
61.42
Jero Darmon sees a break and surges forward. Jero Darmon passes the ball forward to Sol Stamp. Sol Stamp knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mathieu Baudet.
66.23
Rafael Scharrenburg makes a probing pass to Christian Winkler. Christian Winkler lofts in a cross ball towards Sol Stamp. Sol Stamp makes a deft header but it is miles over!
69.30
Seth Fox hits a low pass to Jon Vassell. Jon Vassell rushes past Jero Darmon! Some silky footwork from Jon Vassell provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. George Van Der Sar is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.41
Rafael Scharrenburg flicks a high pass forward to Sol Stamp who brings the ball under control. Sol Stamp knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Vila. Some good footwork from Miguel Vila provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball strikes Komian Frapolli's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
73.33
Rafael Scharrenburg takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Steffen Dittmann gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
77.06
Le Mans have made a substitution with Alassan Sakho replacing Guglielmo Zanini .
78.06
Steffen Dittmann flicks a high pass forward to Mamadou Kerkar who brings the ball under control. Mamadou Kerkar lofts in a cross ball towards Jon Vassell. Jon Vassell flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
81.41
Komian Frapolli makes a simple pass to Seth Fox. Seth Fox deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mamadou Kerkar. Mamadou Kerkar shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
83.16
Thomas Andenas flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Strachan. Scott Strachan threads the ball through to Christian Winkler. Christian Winkler skips past Soufiane Deflandre! Christian Winkler shoots from just inside the box but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Mathieu Baudet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Seth Fox. Seth Fox makes a probing pass to Gonzalo Algerino. Gonzalo Algerino knocks in a cross ball towards Mamadou Kerkar. Mamadou Kerkar beats his man to it with a header but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Le Mans

Auxerre
Goals
3
4
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
28.8%
43.8%
27.4%

Scorers
Miguel Vila 15
Soufiane Toursel 22
Christian Winkler 26
Gonzalo Algerino 36, 53
Jon Vassell 69, 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jon Vassell of Auxerre

Match Ratings