Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stade Vélodrome where Olympique de Marseille play host to Chamois Niortais. A crowd of 20,931 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Chamois Niortais appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Giuseppe Boniface.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Chamois Niortais appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Giuseppe Boniface.
0.00
0-0Olympique de Marseille start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.08
0-0Nestor Grimaldi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Boucher. Richard Boucher sees Albert Lopez just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Albert Lopez comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is shockingly off target!
8.14
Paulo Costa threads the ball through to Aboubacar Neveu. Aboubacar Neveu whips in a cross ball towards Richard Boucher. Richard Boucher rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it rises well off target!
10.59
0-0Dambou Duarte sees space and advances. Dambou Duarte brings the ball forward. Dambou Duarte whips in a cross ball towards Aboubacar Neveu. Aboubacar Neveu is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Claus Hakansson!
14.54
With a delightful solo run, Nestor Grimaldi stretches the opposition's defence. Nestor Grimaldi finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
15.03
1-0Dianbobo Bochu threads the ball through to Lorenzo Lamonica. Lorenzo Lamonica plays a quick one-two with Kasper Petersen and rushes in on goal... Lorenzo Lamonica comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Lorenzo Lamonica!
18.45
1-0Djamel Vilda flicks a high pass forward to Aboubacar Neveu who brings the ball under control. Aboubacar Neveu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Claus Hakansson who gathers it comfortably.
20.38
Stefan Pedone kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Olympique de Marseille!
27.09
2-0Albert Lopez catches Gregorio Helguera on the ankles. Albert Lopez is shown the yellow card! Gregorio Helguera grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
30.18
Gregorio Helguera flicks a high pass forward. Dianbobo Bochu controls it well on his chest. Dianbobo Bochu flicks the ball to his team mate, Lorenzo Lamonica. Lorenzo Lamonica knocks in a cross ball towards Kasper Petersen. Kasper Petersen rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.26
2-0Gianfranco Baldini makes a probing pass to Dianbobo Bochu. Dianbobo Bochu plays the ball forward to Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret knocks the ball forward, putting Ramzi Klouchi through on goal. Dambou Duarte comes in with a late challenge on Ramzi Klouchi. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
34.01
Dianbobo Bochu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lorenzo Lamonica. Lorenzo Lamonica rushes past Quim Postiga! Lorenzo Lamonica cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
38.47
Madjid Assignon flicks a high pass forward. Djamel Vilda collects the pass. Djamel Vilda flicks the ball to his team mate, Albert Lopez. Albert Lopez shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
40.47
Stefan Pedone sees Lorenzo Lamonica in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lorenzo Lamonica plays a one-two with Ramzi Klouchi and rushes in on goal... Lorenzo Lamonica cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
42.12
Stefan Pedone makes a probing pass to Kasper Petersen. Kasper Petersen cuts inside the box! Kasper Petersen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Djezon Zeitoun manages to keep it out.
44.58
Paulo Costa flicks a high pass forward. Albert Lopez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albert Lopez shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
45.00
2-0Paulo Costa flicks the ball to his team mate, Albert Lopez. Albert Lopez knocks in a cross ball towards Aboubacar Neveu. Aboubacar Neveu makes a deft header. Fantastic reactions from Gregorio Helguera blocks the shot!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique de Marseille appear unchanged since the first half. Chamois Niortais have changed their lineup with Maxence Paviot replacing Dambou Duarte and John Ginola replacing Albert Lopez. The Chamois Niortais players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Chamois Niortais kick off!
49.36
2-0With a delightful solo run, Stefan Pedone stretches the opposition's defence. Stefan Pedone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Barret but the linesman indicates offside!
51.50
2-0Quim Postiga hacks Kasper Petersen from behind! Quim Postiga is warned by the referee! Kasper Petersen stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.13
Djamel Vilda hacks Stefan Pedone from behind! The referee brings Djamel Vilda to one side and gives him a warning! Stefan Pedone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.53
Stefan Pedone kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret runs straight at the defence! Maxence Paviot hacks Jean-Sebastien Barret from behind! Jean-Sebastien Barret appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
60.45
2-0Chamois Niortais have made a substitution with Samuel Antunes replacing Nestor Grimaldi and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
63.15
Alpay Türkyilmaz threads a neat ball through to Dianbobo Bochu. Dianbobo Bochu makes a simple pass to Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret knocks the ball to his team mate, Lorenzo Lamonica. Lorenzo Lamonica side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Djezon Zeitoun.
64.03
2-0It's a corner kick which Dianbobo Bochu takes quickly, playing the ball short to Ramzi Klouchi. Ramzi Klouchi flicks the ball across the goal. Maxence Paviot reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
65.03
Dianbobo Bochu flicks a high pass forward. Kasper Petersen comfortably collects the pass. Kasper Petersen tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Djezon Zeitoun. What a great pair of hands!
67.05
Stefan Pedone advances with the ball. Stefan Pedone makes a simple pass, allowing Ramzi Klouchi to run into the box. Ramzi Klouchi looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but Maxence Paviot blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
71.34
Gianfranco Baldini flicks a high ball forward to Dianbobo Bochu who takes it down. Dianbobo Bochu flicks a high pass forward to Lorenzo Lamonica who brings the ball under control. Lorenzo Lamonica knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Madjid Assignon.
75.35
Paulo Costa flicks a high pass forward. John Ginola controls it well on his chest. John Ginola shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
77.04
Paulo Costa makes a probing pass to Samuel Antunes. Samuel Antunes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Claus Hakansson who gathers it comfortably.
79.36
Djamel Vilda flicks a high pass forward. Richard Boucher controls it well on his chest. Richard Boucher whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Antunes. With a superhuman jump, Samuel Antunes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Samuel Antunes!
84.07
Dianbobo Bochu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lorenzo Lamonica. Lorenzo Lamonica plays a quick one-two with Kasper Petersen and rushes in on goal... Lorenzo Lamonica shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Lorenzo Lamonica scores for Olympique de Marseille!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.1%
44.9%
Play Area
28.2%
47.4%
24.4%
Scorers
| Lorenzo Lamonica 15, 84 Jean-Sebastien Barret 20 | Samuel Antunes 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Lorenzo Lamonica of Olympique de Marseille |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Claus Hakansson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stuart McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gregorio Helguera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alpay Türkyilmaz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gianfranco Baldini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stefan Pedone (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Dianbobo Bochu (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jean-Sebastien Barret (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Lorenzo Lamonica (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Kasper Petersen (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Ramzi Klouchi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dietmar Matthäus (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Anthony Brooking (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jean-Sebastien Marchand (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Djezon Zeitoun (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ali Debes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dambou Duarte (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Quim Postiga (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Madjid Assignon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Djamel Vilda (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Paulo Costa (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Nestor Grimaldi (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Aboubacar Neveu (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Richard Boucher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Albert Lopez (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 12. | Maxence Paviot (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Samuel Antunes (GK) | | 7 |
| 14. | John Ginola (DEF) | 6 | |