Match Report


Le MansLe Mans     AS Saint-ÉtienneAS Saint-Étienne
Computer Player Computer Player Cristi Anghel Cristi Anghel
George Van Der SarG. Van Der Sar65
G
captain1captain
G
84Ian GreavesI. Greaves
Thomas AndenasT. Andenas63
D
2
D
76Stephen HendryS. Hendry
Abdeliah EttoriA. Ettori57
D
3
D
75Vincenzo BernardiniV. Bernardini
Guglielmo ZaniniG. Zanini51
D
4
D
73Kevin SchröderK. Schröder
Ugo DaviesU. Davies50
D
5
M
81Ruby GovouR. Govou
Soufiane TourselS. Toursel77
M
6
M
79Vincenzo MaiuriV. Maiuri
Scott StrachanS. Strachan71
M
7
M
76Markus DörnerM. Dörner
Rafael ScharrenburgR. Scharrenburg70
M
8
M
74Nick BomersN. Bomers
Miguel VilaM. Vila69
A
9
A
76Hesekiel WegeliusH. Wegelius
Christian WinklerC. Winkler68
A
10
A
73Mark FerranteM. Ferrante
Sol StampS. Stamp61
A
11
A
73Mirco CastiglioneM. Castiglione
 
Linus WieczorekL. Wieczorek69
M
12
A
72Morgan VarricchioM. Varricchio
Alassan SakhoA. Sakho69
M
13
M
72Lucas FuentesL. Fuentes
Steed CombinS. Combin55
M
14
D
70Matthew HowellsM. Howells

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at MM Arena where Le Mans play host to AS Saint-Étienne. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Le Mans are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AS Saint-Étienne appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Olivier Guyader.


0.00
AS Saint-Étienne kick off the first half!
2.29
Ugo Davies knocks the ball forward to Rafael Scharrenburg. Rafael Scharrenburg sees Miguel Vila in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Miguel Vila shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
6.32
Markus Dörner knocks the ball forward to Mirco Castiglione. Mirco Castiglione controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
8.20
Ruby Govou brings the ball forward. Ruby Govou shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but George Van Der Sar effortlessly smothers it!
10.14
Soufiane Toursel makes a probing pass to Christian Winkler. Christian Winkler knocks in a cross ball towards Sol Stamp. Sol Stamp makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Le Mans!
20.19
With some swift thinking, Vincenzo Maiuri plays the ball forward to Hesekiel Wegelius. Hesekiel Wegelius makes a defence splitting pass to Mark Ferrante. Some good footwork from Mark Ferrante provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Ugo Davies.
22.29
Soufiane Toursel hits a low pass to Miguel Vila. Miguel Vila knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Hendry.
24.20
Stephen Hendry clumsily knocks into Sol Stamp. The referee warns Stephen Hendry to calm down! Sol Stamp gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
27.46
Scott Strachan receives the ball from a throw-in from Rafael Scharrenburg. Scott Strachan laces a through ball forward to Sol Stamp. Sol Stamp knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Vila. Miguel Vila outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. 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.
28.46
Scott Strachan clumsily knocks into Markus Dörner. Scott Strachan is warned by the referee! Markus Dörner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.51
Ruby Govou flicks a high pass forward. Hesekiel Wegelius controls it well on his chest. Hesekiel Wegelius advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Hesekiel Wegelius provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving George Van Der Sar with no chance!! Goal for AS Saint-Étienne!
36.51
Christian Winkler catches Stephen Hendry on the ankles. Christian Winkler is shown the yellow card! Stephen Hendry carries on, but is struggling a bit.
38.53
Vincenzo Maiuri hits a low pass to Mirco Castiglione. Mirco Castiglione skips past Thomas Andenas! Mirco Castiglione cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but George Van Der Sar manages to gather it.
39.41
Soufiane Toursel darts forward. Soufiane Toursel lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Winkler. Christian Winkler fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Ian Greaves comfortably picks it out of the air!
40.19
Rafael Scharrenburg sees space and advances. Rafael Scharrenburg lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Winkler. Christian Winkler fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
42.51
Abdeliah Ettori hacks Hesekiel Wegelius from behind! Abdeliah Ettori is given a warning by the referee! Hesekiel Wegelius hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.00
Markus Dörner makes a probing pass to Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante whips in a cross ball towards Hesekiel Wegelius. Hesekiel Wegelius powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
Scott Strachan knocks the ball forward to Christian Winkler. Christian Winkler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Schröder.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Le Mans appear unchanged since the first half. AS Saint-Étienne also appear unchanged since the first half. The AS Saint-Étienne players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Le Mans kick off!
48.33
Scott Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Winkler. Christian Winkler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Schröder.
51.56
Rafael Scharrenburg plays the ball forward to Miguel Vila. Miguel Vila whips in a cross ball towards Sol Stamp. Sol Stamp rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.10
Abdeliah Ettori flicks a high ball forward to Soufiane Toursel who gracefully takes it down. Soufiane Toursel flicks a high ball forward to Christian Winkler who takes it down. Christian Winkler lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Vila. Miguel Vila jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
59.58
Ruby Govou runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ruby Govou controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. George Van Der Sar gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
63.11
Markus Dörner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
66.49
Rafael Scharrenburg flicks a high pass forward to Sol Stamp who brings the ball under control. Sol Stamp shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.30
Guglielmo Zanini flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Scharrenburg. Rafael Scharrenburg hits a low pass to Sol Stamp. Sol Stamp passes the ball forward to Miguel Vila. Some silky footwork from Miguel Vila provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.57
Le Mans have made a substitution with Alassan Sakho replacing Ugo Davies .
79.47
Nick Bomers knocks the ball to his team mate, Mirco Castiglione. Mirco Castiglione lofts in a cross ball towards Hesekiel Wegelius. Hesekiel Wegelius makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
83.42
Markus Dörner flicks a high pass forward to Hesekiel Wegelius who brings the ball under control. Hesekiel Wegelius whips in a cross ball towards Mirco Castiglione. Mirco Castiglione outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. George Van Der Sar manages to gather it comfortably.
84.57
Rafael Scharrenburg kicks a strong pass forward to Sol Stamp. Sol Stamp whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Vila. Miguel Vila connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but Vincenzo Bernardini blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Le Mans

AS Saint-Étienne
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
29.2%
45.8%
25%

Scorers
Sol Stamp 10
Hesekiel Wegelius 33, 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hesekiel Wegelius of AS Saint-Étienne

Match Ratings