Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Felix-Bollaert where RC Lens play host to Olympique de Marseille. A crowd of 20,005 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RC Lens are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Olympique de Marseille appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Frederic Gueguen.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RC Lens are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Olympique de Marseille appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Frederic Gueguen.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Olympique de Marseille kick off!
2.29
0-0Dianbobo Bochu flicks the ball to his team mate, Lorenzo Lamonica. Lorenzo Lamonica threads the ball through to Kasper Petersen but he's offside!
4.27
0-0With vision, Dianbobo Bochu laces a through ball forward to Kasper Petersen. Kasper Petersen hits a low pass to Ramzi Klouchi. Ramzi Klouchi shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
9.06
Stefan Pedone runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stefan Pedone shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
16.16
Stefan Pedone hits a low pass to Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
20.35
0-1Stefan Pedone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret whips in a cross ball towards Ramzi Klouchi. Ramzi Klouchi flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
24.05
0-1Francisco Kiko flicks a high ball forward to Cyril Nivet who takes it down. Cyril Nivet knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alpay Türkyilmaz.
26.21
0-1Alexander Fabiano hacks Stefan Pedone from behind! Alexander Fabiano is given a warning by the referee! Stefan Pedone grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
28.22
Showing great composure, Dianbobo Bochu plays the ball forward to Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret flicks the ball to his team mate, Ramzi Klouchi. Ramzi Klouchi shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.01
Stuart McCoist makes a probing pass to Dianbobo Bochu. Dianbobo Bochu threads a neat ball through to Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret threads the ball through into the box. Ramzi Klouchi side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.06
0-3Dominic Matteo catches Jean-Sebastien Barret on the ankles. The referee warns Dominic Matteo to calm down! Jean-Sebastien Barret runs off the knock.
44.48
Dianbobo Bochu flicks a high pass forward. Kasper Petersen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kasper Petersen shoots from outside the area. Frederico Loureiro is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. RC Lens appear unchanged since the first half. Olympique de Marseille also appear unchanged since the first half. The RC Lens players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and RC Lens get the second half underway!
47.10
0-4Dianbobo Bochu plays the ball forward to Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Frederico Loureiro manages to keep it out.
48.42
0-4Dennis Robson threads a neat ball through to Moussa Cakar. Moussa Cakar plays a one-two with Cyril Nivet and advances towards the goal... Moussa Cakar shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Stuart McCoist. Excellent block.
49.17
Ferdi Bos chips the ball to his team mate, Dennis Robson. Dennis Robson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cyril Nivet. Cyril Nivet edges inside the box! Cyril Nivet strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Claus Hakansson smothers it!
54.51
Gaspar Moutinho takes a long throw-in. Ferdi Bos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Fabiano. Alexander Fabiano passes the ball forward to Cyril Nivet. Cyril Nivet whips in a cross ball towards Martin Romero. Martin Romero rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Solid save from Claus Hakansson. What a great pair of hands!
60.50
0-4RC Lens have made 2 substitutions with Hoalid Deplace replacing Dennis Robson and Demetrio Arcadio replacing Cyril Nivet .
66.26
Francisco Kiko threads a neat ball through to Demetrio Arcadio. Demetrio Arcadio knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Martin Romero is offside!
71.04
Ferdi Bos flicks the ball to his team mate, Hoalid Deplace. Hoalid Deplace chips the ball to his team mate, Moussa Cakar. Moussa Cakar finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Claus Hakansson!
73.08
Dianbobo Bochu threads a neat ball through to Lorenzo Lamonica. Lorenzo Lamonica plays a one-two with Ramzi Klouchi and rushes in on goal... Lorenzo Lamonica rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
75.56
Alexander Fabiano brings the ball forward. Alexander Fabiano plays a scrappy one-two with Demetrio Arcadio and advances towards the goal... Alexander Fabiano comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but Claus Hakansson is on top of it.
77.21
Dianbobo Bochu flicks a high pass forward. Ramzi Klouchi collects the pass. Ramzi Klouchi lofts in a cross ball towards Kasper Petersen. Kasper Petersen finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Frederico Loureiro effortlessly punches it away to safety.
78.16
Alexander Fabiano threads a neat ball through to Martin Romero. Martin Romero plays a scrappy one-two with Demetrio Arcadio and advances towards the goal... Martin Romero cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
81.44
Alexander Fabiano threads a neat ball through to Martin Romero. Martin Romero skips past Gianfranco Baldini! Martin Romero shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Martin Romero scores for RC Lens!!
84.33
Gregorio Helguera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dianbobo Bochu. Dianbobo Bochu knocks the ball forward to Kasper Petersen. Kasper Petersen shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.15
Dianbobo Bochu flicks a high pass forward to Ramzi Klouchi who brings the ball under control. Ramzi Klouchi makes a probing pass between the defence to Kasper Petersen. Kasper Petersen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Frederico Loureiro had no chance!! Goal for Olympique de Marseille!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.1%
52.9%
Play Area
31.4%
48.6%
20%
Scorers
| Martin Romero 81 | Ramzi Klouchi 20, 28, 33 Kasper Petersen 44, 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ramzi Klouchi of Olympique de Marseille |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Frederico Loureiro (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gaspar Moutinho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ferdi Bos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dominic Matteo (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Ricardo Castillo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alexander Fabiano (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Francisco Kiko (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Dennis Robson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Cyril Nivet (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Martin Romero (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Moussa Cakar (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ivan Kiko (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Hoalid Deplace (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Demetrio Arcadio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Claus Hakansson (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Stuart McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gregorio Helguera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alpay Türkyilmaz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gianfranco Baldini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stefan Pedone (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dianbobo Bochu (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jean-Sebastien Barret (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Lorenzo Lamonica (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kasper Petersen (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Ramzi Klouchi (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Dietmar Matthäus (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Anthony Brooking (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jean-Sebastien Marchand (ATT) | 0 | |