Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stade Vélodrome where Olympique de Marseille play host to SM Caen. A crowd of 19,299 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Olympique de Marseille and SM Caen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Vasco Costa.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Olympique de Marseille and SM Caen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Vasco Costa.
0.00
0-0Olympique de Marseille start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.06
0-0David Ferron knocks the ball to his team mate, Demlaba Cissé. With some swift thinking, Demlaba Cissé plays the ball forward to Luis Lopes. Luis Lopes shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
8.22
0-0Gianfranco Del Piero catches Stefan Pedone on the ankles. The referee warns Gianfranco Del Piero to calm down! Stefan Pedone stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.08
Giampietro Florio clumsily knocks into Jean-Sebastien Barret. The referee brings Giampietro Florio to one side and gives him a warning! Jean-Sebastien Barret stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.22
0-0Gianfranco Del Piero knocks the ball to his team mate, Frank Greening. Frank Greening plays a scrappy one-two with Luis Lopes and stumbles forward towards the goal... Frank Greening makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
16.24
Demlaba Cissé comes in with a late challenge on Anthony Brooking. The referee brings Demlaba Cissé to one side and gives him a warning! Anthony Brooking hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.58
Miguael Touré clumsily knocks into Dianbobo Bochu. The referee calls over Miguael Touré and warns him to calm down! Dianbobo Bochu runs off the knock.
24.31
0-0Anthony Brooking makes a simple pass to Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret passes the ball forward but Ramzi Klouchi is offside!
26.28
0-0Gianfranco Del Piero catches Stefan Pedone on the ankles. Gianfranco Del Piero is given another warning by the referee! Stefan Pedone gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
28.43
Anthony Brooking sees a break and surges forward. Anthony Brooking lofts in a cross ball towards Kasper Petersen. Kasper Petersen directs the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Marco Azzopardi as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
29.52
0-0Anthony Brooking takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Dietmar Matthäus shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.45
0-0Anthony Brooking knocks the ball to his team mate, Kasper Petersen. Kasper Petersen lofts in a cross ball towards Ramzi Klouchi. Ramzi Klouchi finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Franois Cinetti blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
33.40
0-0Anthony Brooking chips the ball to his team mate, Ramzi Klouchi. Ramzi Klouchi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.44
Luis Lopes barges into Dietmar Matthäus. Luis Lopes is warned by the referee! Dietmar Matthäus stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.43
Anthony Brooking controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ramzi Klouchi. Ramzi Klouchi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marco Azzopardi who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Stuart McCoist launches a long ball forward into the other half. Jean-Sebastien Barret finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Marco Azzopardi manages to keep it out.
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. SM Caen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
SM Caen start the second half!
49.11
1-0Dianbobo Bochu sees a break and surges forward. Dianbobo Bochu lofts in a cross ball towards Ramzi Klouchi. Ramzi Klouchi connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
53.32
Anthony Brooking hacks Demlaba Cissé from behind! The referee brings Anthony Brooking to one side and gives him a warning! Demlaba Cissé carries on, but is struggling a bit.
54.16
Gianfranco Del Piero brings the ball forward. Gianfranco Del Piero tries a spectacular long range effort. Fantastic reaction save from Claus Hakansson!
60.05
Anthony Brooking threads the ball through to Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.27
Stefan Pedone flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Sebastien Barret holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean-Sebastien Barret knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giampietro Florio.
65.51
Miguael Touré brings the ball forward. Miguael Touré lofts in a cross ball towards Giuliano Cardone. Giuliano Cardone directs the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
66.54
Demlaba Cissé hacks Anthony Brooking from behind! The referee brings Demlaba Cissé to one side and gives him another warning! Anthony Brooking runs off the knock.
67.15
Miguael Touré threads the ball through to Luis Lopes. Luis Lopes plays a quick one-two with Giuliano Cardone and rushes in on goal... Luis Lopes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Dietmar Matthäus. Excellent block.
69.25
David Ferron hacks Anthony Brooking from behind! David Ferron is given a warning by the referee! Anthony Brooking stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.56
Gregorio Helguera makes a simple pass to Stefan Pedone. Stefan Pedone hits a low pass to Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret skips past David Ferron! Jean-Sebastien Barret makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Jean-Sebastien Barret scores for Olympique de Marseille!!
75.38
Gregorio Helguera chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Brooking. Anthony Brooking threads the ball through to Kasper Petersen. Kasper Petersen whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.38
3-0Olympique de Marseille have made 2 substitutions with Lorenzo Lamonica replacing Jean-Sebastien Barret and Jean-Sebastien Marchand replacing Kasper Petersen .
78.47
3-0Gianfranco Del Piero barges into Stefan Pedone. Gianfranco Del Piero is shown the yellow card! Stefan Pedone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.28
Demlaba Cissé catches Anthony Brooking on the ankles. The referee calls over Demlaba Cissé yet again and warns him to calm down! Anthony Brooking gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.24
Without breaking stride, Gregorio Helguera plays the ball forward to Stefan Pedone. Stefan Pedone threads a neat ball through to Lorenzo Lamonica. Lorenzo Lamonica rushes past Franois Cinetti! Lorenzo Lamonica side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
Gianfranco Del Piero flicks a high ball forward to Luis Lopes who takes it down. Luis Lopes knocks in a cross ball towards Giuliano Cardone. Giuliano Cardone makes a convincing header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for SM Caen!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
10
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
72.1%
27.9%
Play Area
23%
52.5%
24.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jean-Sebastien Barret of Olympique de Marseille |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Claus Hakansson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stuart McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gregorio Helguera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dietmar Matthäus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gianfranco Baldini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Anthony Brooking (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Stefan Pedone (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Dianbobo Bochu (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jean-Sebastien Barret (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Kasper Petersen (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Ramzi Klouchi (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Carl Campbell (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Lorenzo Lamonica (ATT) | | 8 |
| 14. | Jean-Sebastien Marchand (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Marco Azzopardi (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Giampietro Florio (DEF) | 5 | |
| 3. | Franois Cinetti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Ferron (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jean-Marc Tatarian (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Miguael Touré (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gianfranco Del Piero (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Demlaba Cissé (MID) | 5 | |
| 9. | Giuliano Cardone (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Luis Lopes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Frank Greening (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Eric Sammer (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Cedric Debaets (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ahmed Fujen (MID) | 0 | |