Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade Francis le Basser where Stade Lavallois play host to RC Lens. A crowd of 19,224 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stade Lavallois are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while RC Lens appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pierre Biancarelli.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stade Lavallois are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while RC Lens appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pierre Biancarelli.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and RC Lens kick off!
3.24
0-0Brahim Boulahia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Reyes. Mohammed Reyes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.53
0-0Alex Verschave comes in with a late challenge on Adnan Stephan. The referee calls over Alex Verschave and shows him a yellow card! Adnan Stephan runs off the knock.
8.29
0-0Jose Javier Pastor chips the ball to his team mate, Toifilou Brogno. Toifilou Brogno flicks a high ball forward to Kodjo Jouault who takes it down. Kodjo Jouault lofts in a cross ball towards Niccolo Keegan. Niccolo Keegan powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
10.38
Jose Javier Pastor knocks the ball forward to Toifilou Brogno. Toifilou Brogno takes it forward alone. Toifilou Brogno lofts in a cross ball towards Kodjo Jouault. Kodjo Jouault powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Sabri Akiana!
22.10
Jose Javier Pastor makes a probing pass to Toifilou Brogno. Toifilou Brogno makes a probing pass to Niccolo Keegan. Niccolo Keegan lofts in a cross ball towards Wilco van der Meer. Wilco van der Meer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Solid save from Sabri Akiana.
24.36
Jannick Colleter hits a low pass to Toifilou Brogno. Toifilou Brogno makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Verschave. Alex Verschave knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Keegan. Niccolo Keegan beats his man to it with a header but Sabri Akiana is on top of it.
27.54
Niccolo Venus flicks a high pass forward to Said Linares who brings the ball under control. Said Linares knocks in a cross ball towards Ross Hughes. Ross Hughes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
28.44
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
30.01
Brahim Boulahia kicks a strong pass forward to Said Linares. Said Linares sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Jean Pierre Prat easily gets down and covers it.
32.36
0-0Toifilou Brogno catches Carlos Dominguez on the ankles. Toifilou Brogno is given a warning by the referee! Carlos Dominguez stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.51
0-1Brahim Boulahia takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Niccolo Venus. Niccolo Venus flicks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Reyes. Mohammed Reyes lofts in a cross ball towards Ross Hughes. Ross Hughes makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.30
0-1Oliver Dittmann decides to run forward with the ball. Oliver Dittmann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Demlaba Morisot.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stade Lavallois appear unchanged since the first half. RC Lens also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stade Lavallois players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Stade Lavallois kick off!
53.21
Demlaba Morisot chips the ball to his team mate, Toifilou Brogno. Toifilou Brogno sees a break and surges forward. Toifilou Brogno knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adnan Stephan.
54.00
Adnan Stephan comes in with a late challenge on Jannick Colleter. The referee calls over Adnan Stephan and warns him to calm down! Jannick Colleter stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.39
Demlaba Morisot threads a neat ball through to Toifilou Brogno. Toifilou Brogno controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Niccolo Keegan. Niccolo Keegan knocks the ball forward, putting Kodjo Jouault through on goal. Kodjo Jouault muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
60.17
0-1Stade Lavallois have made a substitution with Dave Middleton replacing Niccolo Keegan .
61.18
Marek Pol threads the ball through to Brahim Boulahia. Brahim Boulahia threads a neat ball through to Said Linares. Said Linares knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David James.
66.01
Marek Pol barges into Alex Verschave. The referee warns Marek Pol to calm down! Alex Verschave hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.09
Carlos Dominguez hits a low pass to Mohammed Reyes. Mohammed Reyes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jean Pierre Prat who gathers it comfortably.
72.39
David James advances with the ball. David James threads the ball through to Kodjo Jouault. Kodjo Jouault shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
73.52
Toifilou Brogno sees a break and surges forward. Toifilou Brogno whips in a cross ball towards Alex Verschave. Alex Verschave heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
75.17
Brahim Boulahia sees Ross Hughes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ross Hughes lofts in a cross ball towards Said Linares. Said Linares makes a deft header but it slams into the crowd!
77.21
Stade Lavallois have made 2 substitutions with Cesar Fernandes replacing Jose Javier Pastor and John Dickov replacing Toifilou Brogno .
79.31
David James controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Dickov. John Dickov flicks a high pass forward to Alex Verschave who brings the ball under control. Alex Verschave controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alex Verschave!
84.01
Niccolo Venus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mohammed Reyes. Mohammed Reyes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Demlaba Morisot.
87.38
John Dickov makes a simple pass to Wilco van der Meer. Wilco van der Meer shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.33
Adnan Stephan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Dominguez. Carlos Dominguez makes a simple pass to Ross Hughes. Ross Hughes knocks in a cross ball towards Mohammed Reyes. Mohammed Reyes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Jean Pierre Prat is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
29.8%
42.9%
27.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ross Hughes of RC Lens |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jean Pierre Prat (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Demlaba Morisot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jose Javier Pastor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jannick Colleter (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Paul Hendriks (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Toifilou Brogno (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Wilco van der Meer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kodjo Jouault (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Niccolo Keegan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alex Verschave (ATT) |   | 7 |
| 12. | Cesar Fernandes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | John Dickov (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Dave Middleton (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Sabri Akiana (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Adnan Stephan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | João Toja (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marek Pol (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Brahim Boulahia (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Niccolo Venus (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Carlos Dominguez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Oliver Dittmann (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Mohammed Reyes (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Ross Hughes (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Said Linares (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jorge Antunes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pierre-Emmanuel Laget (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Camille Carlier (MID) | 0 | |