Match Report


Le MansLe Mans     RC LensRC Lens
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
George Van Der SarG. Van Der Sar65
G
captain1captain
G
69Frederico LoureiroF. Loureiro
Thomas AndenasT. Andenas63
D
2
D
78Gaspar MoutinhoG. Moutinho
Jero DarmonJ. Darmon57
D
3
D
74Ferdi BosF. Bos
Abdeliah EttoriA. Ettori57
D
4
D
71Dominic MatteoD. Matteo
Guglielmo ZaniniG. Zanini51
D
5
D
67Ricardo CastilloR. Castillo
Soufiane TourselS. Toursel77
M
6
M
75Alexander FabianoA. Fabiano
Scott StrachanS. Strachan71
M
7
M
70Francisco KikoF. Kiko
Rafael ScharrenburgR. Scharrenburg70
M
8
M
69Dennis RobsonD. Robson
Miguel VilaM. Vila69
A
9
A
77Cyril NivetC. Nivet
Christian WinklerC. Winkler68
A
10
A
67Martin RomeroM. Romero
Sol StampS. Stamp61
A
11
A
65Moussa CakarM. Cakar
 
Linus WieczorekL. Wieczorek69
M
12
A
65Ivan KikoI. Kiko
Alassan SakhoA. Sakho69
M
13
M
64Hoalid DeplaceH. Deplace
Steed CombinS. Combin55
M
14
D
61Demetrio ArcadioD. Arcadio

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at MM Arena where Le Mans play host to RC Lens. A crowd of 17,195 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Le Mans and RC Lens are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Vasco Costa.


0.00
RC Lens start the match!
3.09
Francisco Kiko makes a probing pass to Cyril Nivet. Cyril Nivet finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Cyril Nivet!
6.11
Dennis Robson chips the ball to his team mate, Cyril Nivet. Cyril Nivet finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
8.07
Scott Strachan threads the ball through to Sol Stamp. Sol Stamp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.47
Rafael Scharrenburg clumsily knocks into Alexander Fabiano. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alexander Fabiano runs off the knock.
12.16
Rafael Scharrenburg threads a neat ball through to Sol Stamp. Sol Stamp knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Winkler. Christian Winkler flicks the ball with his head but Frederico Loureiro is on top of it.
15.56
Scott Strachan flicks a high ball forward to Sol Stamp who takes it down. Sol Stamp controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
16.49
Alexander Fabiano darts forward. Alexander Fabiano tries a spectacular long range effort. Good keeping from George Van Der Sar as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
17.03
Dennis Robson takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Jero Darmon reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
18.12
Dennis Robson decides to run forward with the ball. Dennis Robson makes a defence splitting pass to Moussa Cakar. Moussa Cakar strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
20.52
Rafael Scharrenburg makes a beautiful solo run. Rafael Scharrenburg shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.53
Soufiane Toursel passes the ball forward to Sol Stamp. Sol Stamp controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Le Mans are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
30.49
Alexander Fabiano hits a low pass to Moussa Cakar. Moussa Cakar cuts inside the box! Moussa Cakar strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for RC Lens!
36.26
Jero Darmon flicks a high pass forward. Scott Strachan collects the pass. Scott Strachan makes a simple pass to Sol Stamp. Sol Stamp shoots from 20 yards but somehow Frederico Loureiro manages to keep it out.
38.39
Dennis Robson takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Francisco Kiko. Francisco Kiko flicks a high pass forward to Moussa Cakar who brings the ball under control. Moussa Cakar passes the ball forward to Cyril Nivet. Cyril Nivet comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
42.08
Francisco Kiko sees Cyril Nivet in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cyril Nivet advances inside the box! Cyril Nivet cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Le Mans have changed their lineup with Steed Combin replacing Christian Winkler. RC Lens appear unchanged since the first half. The Le Mans players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Le Mans start the second half!
47.53
Scott Strachan flicks a high ball forward to Sol Stamp who takes it down. Sol Stamp lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Vila. Miguel Vila heads the ball goalwards but it is deflected wide by Gaspar Moutinho.
49.58
Rafael Scharrenburg takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Some silky footwork from Steed Combin provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
57.21
Ricardo Castillo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Kiko. Francisco Kiko flicks a high ball forward to Cyril Nivet who takes it down. Cyril Nivet shoots from long range but George Van Der Sar is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
60.39
Guglielmo Zanini brings the ball forward. Guglielmo Zanini changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Guglielmo Zanini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
61.28
Scott Strachan flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Vila. Miguel Vila shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
63.58
Ricardo Castillo threads a neat ball through to Alexander Fabiano. Alexander Fabiano knocks the ball to his team mate, Cyril Nivet. Cyril Nivet tries a spectacular long range effort. George Van Der Sar gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
66.41
Jero Darmon catches Martin Romero on the ankles. Jero Darmon is shown the yellow card! Martin Romero grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
67.07
Guglielmo Zanini pushes up the pitch. Guglielmo Zanini threads the ball through to Sol Stamp. Sol Stamp knocks in a cross ball towards Steed Combin. Steed Combin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
77.48
Le Mans have made a substitution with Alassan Sakho replacing Guglielmo Zanini .RC Lens have made a substitution with Ivan Kiko replacing Ferdi Bos .
83.02
Ricardo Castillo sees Dennis Robson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dennis Robson flicks the ball to his team mate, Moussa Cakar. Moussa Cakar knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Romero. Martin Romero heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for RC Lens!
90.00
Scott Strachan flicks a high pass forward to Steed Combin who brings the ball under control. Steed Combin rushes past Dominic Matteo! Steed Combin takes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Le Mans

RC Lens
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.7%
58.3%
Play Area
22.2%
47.2%
30.6%

Scorers
Rafael Scharrenburg 21
Cyril Nivet 3, 42
Moussa Cakar 30
Martin Romero 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Cyril Nivet of RC Lens

Match Ratings
1.George Van Der Sar (GK)
7
2.Thomas Andenas (DEF)
6
3.Jero Darmon (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Abdeliah Ettori (DEF)
6
5.Guglielmo Zanini (DEF)
7
6.Soufiane Toursel (MID)
6
7.Scott Strachan (MID)
7
8.Rafael Scharrenburg (MID)goal scoredyellow card
7
9.Miguel Vila (ATT)
6
10.Christian Winkler (ATT)
6
11.Sol Stamp (ATT)
6
 
12.Linus Wieczorek (MID)
0
13.Alassan Sakho (MID)
6
14.Steed Combin (MID)
6

1.Frederico Loureiro (GK)
7
2.Gaspar Moutinho (DEF)
6
3.Ferdi Bos (DEF)
6
4.Dominic Matteo (DEF)
6
5.Ricardo Castillo (DEF)
6
6.Alexander Fabiano (MID)
7
7.Francisco Kiko (MID)
7
8.Dennis Robson (MID)
6
9.Cyril Nivet (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Martin Romero (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Moussa Cakar (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Ivan Kiko (ATT)
6
13.Hoalid Deplace (MID)
0
14.Demetrio Arcadio (DEF)
0