Match Report


RC LensRC Lens     FC LorientFC Lorient
Jade PhillipsJade Phillips Computer Player Computer Player
Sabri AkianaS. Akiana72
G
1captain
G
54Zoumana PericardZ. Pericard
Adnan StephanA. Stephan75
D
2
D
69Edward EustaceE. Eustace
João TojaJ. Toja71
D
captain3
D
68Gaspar CostaG. Costa
Marek PolM. Pol68
D
4
D
67Richard VieiraR. Vieira
Brahim BoulahiaB. Boulahia83
M
5
D
67Sherif PedemasS. Pedemas
Niccolo VenusN. Venus69
M
6
M
68Stan BastinS. Bastin
Carlos DominguezC. Dominguez67
M
7
M
67Jeremie FerhaouiJ. Ferhaoui
Oliver DittmannO. Dittmann59
M
8
A
78Jaouad DelayeJ. Delaye
Mohammed ReyesM. Reyes87
A
9
A
69Alejandro PichichiA. Pichichi
Ross HughesR. Hughes65
A
10
A
65Demetrius CazarelliD. Cazarelli
Said LinaresS. Linares43
A
11
A
61Francois RivalF. Rival
 
Jorge AntunesJ. Antunes65
D
12
M
67Tiago MoreiraT. Moreira
Pierre-Emmanuel LagetP. Laget62
D
13
M
64Noah MorlockN. Morlock
Camille CarlierC. Carlier54
M
14
D
64Loic MonierL. Monier
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Felix-Bollaert where RC Lens play host to FC Lorient. A crowd of 19,703 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RC Lens are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Lorient appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Nicolas Legwinski.


0.00
The whistle blows and RC Lens kick off!
2.20
Stan Bastin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Demetrius Cazarelli. Demetrius Cazarelli plays a one-two with Francois Rival and rushes in on goal... Demetrius Cazarelli shoots from just inside the box but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
3.01
Jeremie Ferhaoui makes a probing pass to Demetrius Cazarelli. Demetrius Cazarelli cuts inside the box! Demetrius Cazarelli strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
8.03
Carlos Dominguez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Carlos Dominguez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.51
Carlos Dominguez knocks the ball to his team mate, Ross Hughes. Ross Hughes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Zoumana Pericard who gathers it comfortably.
12.11
Gaspar Costa runs forward with the ball. Gaspar Costa flicks a high pass forward to Demetrius Cazarelli who brings the ball under control. Demetrius Cazarelli plays a scrappy one-two with Jaouad Delaye and advances towards the goal... Demetrius Cazarelli looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Sabri Akiana had no chance!! Goal for FC Lorient!
16.05
Niccolo Venus sees Said Linares in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Said Linares knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Vieira.
18.17
Oliver Dittmann sees Mohammed Reyes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mohammed Reyes whips in a cross ball towards Said Linares. Said Linares directs the ball goalwards with his head. Zoumana Pericard manages to gather it effortlessly.
20.37
Carlos Dominguez threads a neat ball through to Ross Hughes. Ross Hughes knocks in a cross ball towards Said Linares. Said Linares finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
21.22
Carlos Dominguez hits a low pass to Said Linares. Said Linares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.45
Stan Bastin advances with the ball. Stan Bastin whips in a cross ball towards Francois Rival. With a superhuman jump, Francois Rival connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Sabri Akiana had no chance!! Goal for FC Lorient!
27.49
Jeremie Ferhaoui flicks the ball to his team mate, Jaouad Delaye. Jaouad Delaye knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Pichichi. Alejandro Pichichi directs the ball goalwards with his head. Sabri Akiana manages to gather it easily.
30.07
With a delightful solo run, Carlos Dominguez stretches the opposition's defence. Carlos Dominguez whips in a cross ball towards Ross Hughes. Ross Hughes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but slams it into the crowd!
40.09
Niccolo Venus makes a simple pass to Ross Hughes. Ross Hughes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.44
Brahim Boulahia makes a simple pass to Said Linares. Said Linares shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
44.19
Gaspar Costa flicks a high pass forward. Stan Bastin controls it well on his chest. Stan Bastin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francois Rival. Francois Rival whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Pichichi. Alejandro Pichichi connects with a diving header. Sabri Akiana manages to gather it effortlessly.
45.00
Carlos Dominguez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Carlos Dominguez shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. RC Lens appear unchanged since the first half. FC Lorient also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with FC Lorient kicking off!
47.12
Carlos Dominguez comes in with a late challenge on Stan Bastin. The referee calls over Carlos Dominguez and shows him a yellow card! Stan Bastin stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.05
Carlos Dominguez knocks the ball forward to Mohammed Reyes. Mohammed Reyes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
51.12
Oliver Dittmann flicks a high pass forward to Mohammed Reyes who brings the ball neatly under control. Mohammed Reyes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Vieira.
60.32
Sherif Pedemas comes in with a late challenge on Ross Hughes. The referee calls over Sherif Pedemas and warns him to calm down! Ross Hughes grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
61.48
Carlos Dominguez threads a neat ball through to Said Linares. Said Linares knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Vieira.
63.09
Marek Pol threads a neat ball through to Oliver Dittmann. Oliver Dittmann plays the ball forward to Mohammed Reyes. Mohammed Reyes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gaspar Costa.
67.00
Carlos Dominguez makes a simple pass to Said Linares. Said Linares controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
69.22
Sherif Pedemas hits a low pass to Jeremie Ferhaoui. Jeremie Ferhaoui threads a neat ball through to Francois Rival. Francois Rival shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
72.16
Stan Bastin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Pichichi. Alejandro Pichichi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
78.56
Gaspar Costa chips the ball to his team mate, Jeremie Ferhaoui. Jeremie Ferhaoui threads the ball through to Demetrius Cazarelli. Demetrius Cazarelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.12
Demetrius Cazarelli barges into Adnan Stephan. Demetrius Cazarelli is shown the yellow card! Adnan Stephan stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.03
Jeremie Ferhaoui flicks a high ball forward to Jaouad Delaye who takes it down. Jaouad Delaye plays a scrappy one-two with Demetrius Cazarelli and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jaouad Delaye shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.44
Richard Vieira plays the ball forward to Jeremie Ferhaoui. Jeremie Ferhaoui flicks a high pass forward. Francois Rival collects the pass. Francois Rival whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Pichichi. Alejandro Pichichi makes a looping header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
Niccolo Venus passes the ball forward to Mohammed Reyes. Mohammed Reyes tries a spectacular long range effort. Zoumana Pericard gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

RC Lens

FC Lorient
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
22%
42.7%
35.4%

Scorers
Demetrius Cazarelli 12
Francois Rival 22, 69
Jaouad Delaye 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Francois Rival of FC Lorient

Match Ratings
1.Sabri Akiana (GK)
6
2.Adnan Stephan (DEF)
6
3.João Toja (DEF)
6
4.Marek Pol (DEF)
6
5.Brahim Boulahia (MID)
6
6.Niccolo Venus (MID)
6
7.Carlos Dominguez (MID)yellow card
7
8.Oliver Dittmann (MID)
6
9.Mohammed Reyes (ATT)
6
10.Ross Hughes (ATT)
6
11.Said Linares (ATT)
6
 
12.Jorge Antunes (DEF)
0
13.Pierre-Emmanuel Laget (DEF)
0
14.Camille Carlier (MID)
0

1.Zoumana Pericard (GK)
7
2.Edward Eustace (DEF)
6
3.Gaspar Costa (DEF)
6
4.Richard Vieira (DEF)
6
5.Sherif Pedemas (DEF)
6
6.Stan Bastin (MID)
7
7.Jeremie Ferhaoui (MID)
7
8.Jaouad Delaye (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Alejandro Pichichi (ATT)
6
10.Demetrius Cazarelli (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
11.Francois Rival (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Tiago Moreira (MID)
0
13.Noah Morlock (MID)
0
14.Loic Monier (DEF)
0