Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Stade Vélodrome where Olympique de Marseille play host to Stade Rennais. A crowd of 20,977 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Stade Rennais appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Olivier Guyader.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Stade Rennais appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Olivier Guyader.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Olympique de Marseille get the match underway!
2.18
0-0Jean-Sebastien Barret catches Gilles Coulot on the ankles. Jean-Sebastien Barret is shown the yellow card! Gilles Coulot grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
3.10
0-0Gregorio Helguera flicks a high pass forward. Dianbobo Bochu holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dianbobo Bochu flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
6.48
0-0Dianbobo Bochu flicks the ball to his team mate, Lorenzo Lamonica. Lorenzo Lamonica plays a scrappy one-two with Kasper Petersen and stumbles forward towards the goal... Lorenzo Lamonica side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
8.30
Alpay Türkyilmaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dianbobo Bochu. Dianbobo Bochu chips the ball to his team mate, Lorenzo Lamonica. Lorenzo Lamonica tries a spectacular long range effort but Claudio Carrasco is on top of his game. Good keeping!
15.35
Pier Giovanni Orlando darts forward. Pier Giovanni Orlando shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
21.06
Gianfranco Baldini threads a neat ball through to Dianbobo Bochu. Dianbobo Bochu flicks the ball to his team mate, Ramzi Klouchi. Ramzi Klouchi shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.37
0-0Lorenzo Lamonica hacks Gilles Coulot from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gilles Coulot runs off the knock.
32.32
Dianbobo Bochu sees Ramzi Klouchi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ramzi Klouchi finds some space and shoots from distance but Claudio Carrasco reads it well. Quality keeping!
33.18
Gregorio Helguera powers a long ball forward. Jean-Sebastien Barret finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
34.43
Without breaking stride, Gianfranco Baldini plays the ball forward to Dianbobo Bochu. Dianbobo Bochu hits a low pass to Kasper Petersen. Kasper Petersen shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
36.26
Nigel Simonsen flicks a high pass forward. Juan Vicente collects the pass. Juan Vicente knocks in a cross ball towards Lars Seeler. Lars Seeler beats his man to it with a header. Solid save from Claus Hakansson. What a great pair of hands!
40.27
Anthony Brooking sees space and advances. Anthony Brooking knocks in a cross ball towards Lorenzo Lamonica. Lorenzo Lamonica finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique de Marseille appear unchanged since the first half. Stade Rennais also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stade Rennais players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Stade Rennais kicking off!
47.15
Dianbobo Bochu catches Daan Darwinkel on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Daan Darwinkel runs off the knock.
53.45
Gregorio Helguera makes a probing pass to Dianbobo Bochu. Dianbobo Bochu flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret shoots from 25 yards but Claudio Carrasco is on top of it.
54.05
Daan Darwinkel comes in with a late challenge on Anthony Brooking. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anthony Brooking stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.03
0-0Nigel Simonsen flicks a high ball forward to Lars Seeler who takes it down. Lars Seeler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Claus Hakansson who gathers it comfortably.
57.48
0-0Pier Giovanni Orlando clumsily knocks into Anthony Brooking. The referee warns Pier Giovanni Orlando to calm down! Anthony Brooking runs off the knock.
65.35
0-1Daan Darwinkel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lars Seeler. Lars Seeler whips in a cross ball towards Ruben Reis. Ruben Reis shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ruben Reis!
69.12
Daan Darwinkel passes the ball forward to Ruben Reis. Ruben Reis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gianfranco Baldini.
73.09
Stuart McCoist makes a strong solo run forward. Stuart McCoist brings the ball forward. Stuart McCoist skips past Gilles Coulot! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Stuart McCoist provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
77.02
Alpay Türkyilmaz takes it forward alone. Alpay Türkyilmaz knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret whips in a cross ball towards Lorenzo Lamonica. Lorenzo Lamonica is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
79.12
Pier Giovanni Orlando makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruben Reis. Ruben Reis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.12
Moritz Riemann darts forward. Moritz Riemann runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Moritz Riemann tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
87.58
Moritz Riemann catches Lorenzo Lamonica on the ankles. The referee calls over Moritz Riemann and warns him to calm down! Lorenzo Lamonica hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Nenad Loussouarn passes the ball forward to Wout Venema. Wout Venema flicks the ball to his team mate, Lars Seeler. Lars Seeler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gregorio Helguera.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
30.5%
41.5%
28%
Scorers
| Stuart McCoist 73 | Ruben Reis 65 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stuart McCoist of Olympique de Marseille |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Claus Hakansson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stuart McCoist (DEF) |  | 9 |
| 3. | Gregorio Helguera (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Alpay Türkyilmaz (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Gianfranco Baldini (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Anthony Brooking (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dianbobo Bochu (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Jean-Sebastien Barret (ATT) | | 6 |
| 9. | Lorenzo Lamonica (ATT) | | 6 |
| 10. | Kasper Petersen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ramzi Klouchi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dietmar Matthäus (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carl Campbell (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jean-Sebastien Marchand (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Claudio Carrasco (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Nenad Loussouarn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Moritz Riemann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gilles Coulot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daan Darwinkel (MID) | | 6 |
| 6. | Nigel Simonsen (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Wout Venema (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Pier Giovanni Orlando (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ruben Reis (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Lars Seeler (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Juan Vicente (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Yacine Caveglia (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alejandro Prieto (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jeremy Ferreira (DEF) | 0 | |