Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stade Pierre-Mauroy where Lille OSC play host to FC Lorient. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Lille OSC and FC Lorient are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Frank Mendonca.


0.00
Lille OSC kick off and get the first half underway!
2.20
Yazid Kopa clumsily knocks into Fatik Jacobs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fatik Jacobs gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
3.38
Cesare Bocchetti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fatik Jacobs. Fatik Jacobs knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steven Artes who gathers it comfortably.
4.08
Frederic Rémy makes a probing pass to Danijel Firly. Danijel Firly shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
6.53
Frederic Rémy knocks the ball forward to Rodolfo Moreno. Rodolfo Moreno shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
8.30
Reginald Bakari chips the ball to his team mate, Danijel Firly. Danijel Firly finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
20.23
Reginald Bakari barges into Ulrich Poulard. The referee calls over Reginald Bakari and shows him a yellow card! Ulrich Poulard carries on, but is struggling a bit.
26.32
Joao Alves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephane Vilatte. Stephane Vilatte tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Gary Ferguson. Excellent save.
27.41
Ulrich Poulard catches Reginald Bakari on the ankles. Ulrich Poulard is shown the yellow card! Reginald Bakari stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.23
Mirko Dicara comes in with a late challenge on Yazid Kopa. The referee brings Mirko Dicara to one side and gives him a warning! Yazid Kopa runs off the knock.
30.44
Abdeliah Finazzi flicks a high pass forward. Cesare Bocchetti comfortably collects the pass. Cesare Bocchetti knocks the ball to his team mate, Fatik Jacobs. Fatik Jacobs whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Oswald. Oliver Oswald is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
32.47
Danijel Firly hacks Abdeliah Finazzi from behind! The referee warns Danijel Firly to calm down! Abdeliah Finazzi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
33.37
Cesare Bocchetti flicks a high pass forward. Fatik Jacobs collects the pass. Fatik Jacobs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oliver Oswald but the linesman indicates offside!
34.16
Frederic Rémy receives the ball from a throw-in from Reginald Bakari. Frederic Rémy flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Moreno controls it well on his chest. Rodolfo Moreno knocks in a cross ball towards Danijel Firly. Danijel Firly makes a deft header. Roland Duchemin sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
36.46
Adrien Mazure sees Reginald Bakari in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Reginald Bakari flicks the ball to his team mate, Danijel Firly. Danijel Firly shoots from distance but somehow Gary Ferguson manages to keep it out.
39.14
Cedric Lempereur kicks a strong pass forward to Mirko Dicara. Mirko Dicara plays a scrappy one-two with Fatik Jacobs and stumbles forward towards the goal... Mirko Dicara takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.52
Cedric Lempereur barges into Joao Alves. Cedric Lempereur is warned by the referee! Joao Alves runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Lille OSC appear unchanged since the first half. FC Lorient also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Lorient players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
FC Lorient start the second half!
49.48
Cesare Bocchetti flicks a high pass forward to Fatik Jacobs who brings the ball under control. Fatik Jacobs plays a quick one-two with Mirko Dicara and rushes in on goal... Fatik Jacobs makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Adrien Mazure.
51.36
Marc Bailey catches Danijel Firly on the ankles. Marc Bailey is given a warning by the referee! Danijel Firly hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.39
Yazid Kopa chips the ball to his team mate, Reginald Bakari. With great vision, Reginald Bakari plays the ball forward to Danijel Firly. Danijel Firly shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
57.14
Abdeliah Finazzi chips the ball to his team mate, Ulrich Poulard. Ulrich Poulard kicks a strong pass forward to Mirko Dicara. Mirko Dicara shoots from distance. The keeper, Steven Artes, sees it late!! Goal for Lille OSC!
60.19
Lille OSC have made 2 substitutions with Michel Viscaal replacing Frederic Besson and Guillaume Ferrere replacing Cesare Bocchetti and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. FC Lorient have made 2 substitutions with Jeremy Delmotte replacing Reginald Bakari and Wagneau Chagot replacing Adrien Mazure .
61.28
Roland Duchemin advances with the ball. Roland Duchemin threads the ball through to Fatik Jacobs. Fatik Jacobs lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Oswald. With a superhuman jump, Oliver Oswald connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
63.01
Frederic Rémy sees Stephane Vilatte in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephane Vilatte controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Gary Ferguson is on top of it.
66.48
Cedric Lempereur surges forward with the ball. Cedric Lempereur flicks the ball to his team mate, Mirko Dicara. Mirko Dicara comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.28
Joao Alves flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Moreno. Rodolfo Moreno knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marc Bailey.
73.22
Abdeliah Finazzi flicks a high pass forward. Ulrich Poulard controls it well on his chest. Ulrich Poulard knocks the ball to his team mate, Fatik Jacobs. Fatik Jacobs makes a probing pass to Guillaume Ferrere but he's offside!
75.05
Joao Alves takes the throw-in. Frederic Rémy brings the ball forward. Frederic Rémy shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Gary Ferguson. What a great pair of hands!
77.18
Lille OSC have made a substitution with Yves Le Frapper replacing Cedric Lempereur .
79.32
Frederic Rémy kicks a strong pass forward to Danijel Firly. Danijel Firly controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Gary Ferguson.
81.45
Joao Alves kicks a strong pass forward to Rodolfo Moreno. Rodolfo Moreno shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
84.45
Joao Alves flicks a high pass forward to Rodolfo Moreno who brings the ball under control. Rodolfo Moreno plays a scrappy one-two with Danijel Firly and advances towards the goal... Rodolfo Moreno looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
85.30
Frederic Rémy makes a beautiful solo run. Frederic Rémy tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Gary Ferguson!
87.33
Roland Duchemin makes a simple pass to Yves Le Frapper. Yves Le Frapper hits a low pass to Mirko Dicara. Mirko Dicara edges inside the box! Mirko Dicara tries a spectacular strike but somehow Steven Artes manages to keep it out.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
10
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
32.5%
42.2%
25.3%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gary Ferguson of Lille OSC

Match Ratings
1.Steven Artes (GK)
6
2.Yazid Kopa (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Mansour Hagard (DEF)
6
4.Adrien Mazure (DEF)
6
5.Wagneau Trévisan (DEF)
6
6.Frederic Rémy (MID)
8
7.Joao Alves (MID)
6
8.Reginald Bakari (MID)yellow card
6
9.Stephane Vilatte (ATT)
6
10.Danijel Firly (ATT)
6
11.Rodolfo Moreno (ATT)
6
 
12.Demetrio Nista (GK)
0
13.Jeremy Delmotte (GK)
6
14.Wagneau Chagot (ATT)
6