Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Roazhon Park where Stade Rennais play host to Le Mans. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stade Rennais are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Le Mans appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Habib Salaun.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stade Rennais are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Le Mans appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Habib Salaun.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Stade Rennais kick off!
3.32
0-1Soufiane Toursel flicks a high pass forward to Christian Winkler who brings the ball under control. Christian Winkler whips in a cross ball towards Sol Stamp. With a superhuman jump, Sol Stamp connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
6.29
0-1Rafael Scharrenburg knocks the ball forward to Christian Winkler. Christian Winkler shoots from long range. 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.
8.21
0-1Scott Strachan makes a probing pass to Miguel Vila. Miguel Vila knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.00
Rafael Scharrenburg flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Vila holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Miguel Vila lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Winkler. Christian Winkler makes a deft header. It's there!! Claudio Carrasco has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.11
0-2Nenad Loussouarn hacks Christian Winkler from behind! Nenad Loussouarn is shown the yellow card! Christian Winkler runs off the knock.
18.32
Rafael Scharrenburg hits a low pass to Sol Stamp. Sol Stamp whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Vila. Miguel Vila connects with a diving header but it misses the target by a large margin!
22.05
0-2Wout Venema picks a pass forward to Lars Seeler. Lars Seeler finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by George Van Der Sar.
23.13
0-2Wout Venema takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Rainer Maier shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes off Jero Darmon and the loose ball is cleared up field.
24.02
Rafael Scharrenburg knocks the ball forward to Sol Stamp. Sol Stamp threads a neat ball through to Miguel Vila. Some silky footwork from Miguel Vila provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
26.58
0-2Scott Strachan clumsily knocks into Moritz Riemann. The referee calls over Scott Strachan and warns him to calm down! Moritz Riemann runs off the knock.
28.46
0-2Scott Strachan flicks a high pass forward to Christian Winkler who brings the ball under control. Christian Winkler threads the ball through to Miguel Vila but he's offside!
32.02
Juan Vicente hacks Jero Darmon from behind! The referee warns Juan Vicente to calm down! Jero Darmon stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.32
Soufiane Toursel catches Nigel Simonsen on the ankles. The referee warns Soufiane Toursel to calm down! Nigel Simonsen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.11
Wout Venema passes the ball forward to Juan Vicente. Juan Vicente lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Reis. Ruben Reis rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
38.06
Rainer Maier knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan Vicente. Without breaking stride, Juan Vicente plays the ball forward to Ruben Reis who has made a great run into the box. Ruben Reis takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! George Van Der Sar had no chance!! Goal for Stade Rennais!
42.22
Guglielmo Zanini knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Strachan. Scott Strachan flicks a high pass forward to Christian Winkler who brings the ball under control. Christian Winkler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.34
Sol Stamp catches Moritz Riemann on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Moritz Riemann stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Rafael Scharrenburg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Winkler. Christian Winkler whips in a cross ball towards Sol Stamp. With a superhuman jump, Sol Stamp connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sol Stamp!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stade Rennais appear unchanged since the first half. Le Mans also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stade Rennais players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Le Mans kick off and get the second half underway!
47.13
Wout Venema deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lars Seeler. Lars Seeler lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Reis. Ruben Reis flicks the ball with his head. George Van Der Sar easily punches it away to safety.
49.08
Guglielmo Zanini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Soufiane Toursel. With imagination, Soufiane Toursel picks a pass forward to Miguel Vila. Miguel Vila knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Moritz Riemann.
53.37
Daan Darwinkel knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Reis. Ruben Reis shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
54.18
Nigel Simonsen flicks a high ball forward to Juan Vicente who takes it down. Juan Vicente shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.04
Rainer Maier flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan Vicente. Juan Vicente knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to George Van Der Sar who gathers it comfortably.
60.20
Soufiane Toursel hacks Nigel Simonsen from behind! Soufiane Toursel is warned by the referee again! Nigel Simonsen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.41
Daan Darwinkel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lars Seeler. Lars Seeler knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Vicente. Juan Vicente is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
63.41
Rafael Scharrenburg sees Sol Stamp in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sol Stamp knocks the ball forward, putting Miguel Vila through on goal. Miguel Vila comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
69.43
Gilles Coulot comes in with a late challenge on Soufiane Toursel. The referee calls over Gilles Coulot and shows him a yellow card! Soufiane Toursel runs off the knock.
73.28
Soufiane Toursel knocks the ball forward to Sol Stamp. Sol Stamp whips in a cross ball towards Christian Winkler. Christian Winkler makes a convincing header but is denied by Claudio Carrasco. Excellent save.
77.37
2-4Le Mans have made a substitution with Alassan Sakho replacing Guglielmo Zanini .
78.37
Daan Darwinkel flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Reis collects the pass. Ruben Reis knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Vicente. Juan Vicente knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
79.12
Nigel Simonsen flicks a high pass forward. Juan Vicente controls it well on his chest. Juan Vicente knocks in a cross ball towards Lars Seeler. Lars Seeler directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! George Van Der Sar has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
83.43
Nigel Simonsen threads a neat ball through to Juan Vicente. Juan Vicente cuts inside the box! Juan Vicente looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
89.51
Nigel Simonsen sees Ruben Reis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruben Reis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alassan Sakho.
90.00
Scott Strachan comes in with a late challenge on Rainer Maier. The referee calls over Scott Strachan and shows him a yellow card! Rainer Maier hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
4
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
5
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
30.9%
44.4%
24.7%
Scorers
| Ruben Reis 38 Juan Vicente 54 Lars Seeler 79 | Sol Stamp 3, 45 Christian Winkler 10 Miguel Vila 63 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sol Stamp of Le Mans |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Claudio Carrasco (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nenad Loussouarn (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Moritz Riemann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gilles Coulot (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Daan Darwinkel (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rainer Maier (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nigel Simonsen (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Wout Venema (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ruben Reis (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Lars Seeler (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Juan Vicente (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Pier Giovanni Orlando (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Yacine Caveglia (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alejandro Prieto (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | George Van Der Sar (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Thomas Andenas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jero Darmon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Abdeliah Ettori (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Guglielmo Zanini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Soufiane Toursel (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Scott Strachan (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Rafael Scharrenburg (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Miguel Vila (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Christian Winkler (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Sol Stamp (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Linus Wieczorek (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alassan Sakho (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Steed Combin (MID) | 0 | |