Match Report


US Créteil-Lusitanos US Créteil-Lusitanos      MartiguesMartigues
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Mathieu CandelaM. Candela68
G
1
G
66Ferdinand PamarotF. Pamarot
Jean-Marie PitonJ. Piton70
D
2
D
69Francis SilvaF. Silva
Valerien DecroixV. Decroix68
D
3
D
62Yohann DebecY. Debec
Ruben NunesR. Nunes65
D
4
D
62Franois PignolF. Pignol
Alexander ForbesA. Forbes61
D
captain5
M
75Numo EscudéN. Escudé
Alessandro RedaelliA. Redaelli63
M
6
M
67Sherif BenonS. Benon
Paul McManamanP. McManaman62
M
7
M
66Noel MersonN. Merson
Ted-Kelton CordonnierT. Cordonnier72
A
8
M
58Emmanuel GravelaineE. Gravelaine
Steed GarnyS. Garny68
A
9captain
A
62David BirnbaumD. Birnbaum
Seb El KhanchafS. El Khanchaf65
A
10
A
60Ciro TacchiC. Tacchi
Haoulid ZebreH. Zebre64
A
11
A
58Gonzalo FujenG. Fujen
 
Robbie MccannR. Mccann65
G
12
D
60Christophe Le RouxC. Le Roux
Geoffroy SakhoG. Sakho58
M
13
G
60Frederico CamposF. Campos
Alberto BassilaA. Bassila57
M
14
D
58Sylvain SibilleS. Sibille

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stade Dominique Duvauchelle where US Créteil-Lusitanos play host to Martigues. A crowd of 16,087 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
US Créteil-Lusitanos are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Martigues appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Anthony Dyduch.


0.00
The first half starts with Martigues kicking off!
2.39
Sherif Benon takes it forward alone. Sherif Benon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Forbes.
4.52
Sherif Benon sees a break and surges forward. Sherif Benon finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Mathieu Candela.
6.34
It's a corner kick. Sherif Benon loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Ciro Tacchi looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
16.26
Alessandro Redaelli makes a probing pass to Haoulid Zebre. Haoulid Zebre threads a neat ball through to Ted-Kelton Cordonnier. Ted-Kelton Cordonnier tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.09
Alessandro Redaelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steed Garny. Steed Garny shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Ferdinand Pamarot.
21.05
It's a corner kick which Alessandro Redaelli takes quickly, playing the ball short to Valerien Decroix. Valerien Decroix comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's drastically wayward!
22.43
Paul McManaman threads a neat ball through to Haoulid Zebre. Haoulid Zebre plays a scrappy one-two with Steed Garny and stumbles forward towards the goal... Haoulid Zebre looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.19
Noel Merson makes a probing pass to Ciro Tacchi. Ciro Tacchi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mathieu Candela who gathers it comfortably.
28.30
Yohann Debec clumsily knocks into Haoulid Zebre. Yohann Debec is given a warning by the referee! Haoulid Zebre stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.03
Paul McManaman laces a weighted ball forward to Haoulid Zebre. Haoulid Zebre knocks in a cross ball towards Ted-Kelton Cordonnier. Ted-Kelton Cordonnier directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
32.21
Noel Merson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Noel Merson shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
33.45
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
34.08
Noel Merson makes an attacking run forward. Noel Merson shoots from 20 yards. Mathieu Candela gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
39.01
Alessandro Redaelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ted-Kelton Cordonnier. Ted-Kelton Cordonnier controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.46
Ruben Nunes threads the ball through to Alessandro Redaelli. Alessandro Redaelli flicks a high pass forward. Steed Garny easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steed Garny knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francis Silva.
44.44
With a delightful solo run, Sherif Benon stretches the opposition's defence. Sherif Benon lofts in a cross ball towards David Birnbaum. David Birnbaum heads the ball goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. US Créteil-Lusitanos have changed their lineup with Alberto Bassila replacing Valerien Decroix. Martigues appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and US Créteil-Lusitanos kick off!
48.33
Ruben Nunes makes a simple pass to Paul McManaman. Paul McManaman makes a probing pass to Seb El Khanchaf. Seb El Khanchaf knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yohann Debec.
53.58
Ruben Nunes barges into Ciro Tacchi. Ruben Nunes is shown the yellow card! Ciro Tacchi stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.54
Alberto Bassila breaks forward. Alberto Bassila flicks a high pass forward. Seb El Khanchaf controls it well on his chest. Seb El Khanchaf lofts in a cross ball towards Haoulid Zebre. Haoulid Zebre flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.24
Martigues have made a substitution with Sylvain Sibille replacing Emmanuel Gravelaine and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
63.55
Ruben Nunes catches Ciro Tacchi on the ankles. The referee brings Ruben Nunes to one side and gives him a warning! Ciro Tacchi stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.19
Noel Merson sees Gonzalo Fujen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gonzalo Fujen lofts in a cross ball towards Ciro Tacchi. Ciro Tacchi makes a convincing header but it slams into the crowd!
67.01
Paul McManaman passes the ball forward to Haoulid Zebre. Haoulid Zebre whips in a cross ball towards Ted-Kelton Cordonnier. Ted-Kelton Cordonnier whips the ball goalwards with his head but Franois Pignol is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
69.35
US Créteil-Lusitanos are in full control of this game.
72.49
Alexander Forbes sees a break and surges forward. Alexander Forbes threads the ball through to Haoulid Zebre. Haoulid Zebre rushes past Francis Silva! Haoulid Zebre comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.38
Yohann Debec makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sherif Benon. Sherif Benon flicks a high pass forward. Gonzalo Fujen collects the pass. Gonzalo Fujen plays a scrappy one-two with Ciro Tacchi and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gonzalo Fujen shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Gonzalo Fujen scores for Martigues!!
81.29
Jean-Marie Piton threads a neat ball through to Paul McManaman. Paul McManaman flicks a high pass forward. Haoulid Zebre collects the pass. Haoulid Zebre knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ferdinand Pamarot who gathers it comfortably.
83.59
Paul McManaman makes a probing pass to Seb El Khanchaf. Seb El Khanchaf whips in a cross ball towards Haoulid Zebre. Haoulid Zebre flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! That's his third!
90.00
Paul McManaman hacks Sylvain Sibille from behind! Paul McManaman is given a warning by the referee! Sylvain Sibille hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

US Créteil-Lusitanos

Martigues
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.8%
39.2%
Play Area
32.4%
44.6%
23%

Scorers
Haoulid Zebre 22, 58, 84
Gonzalo Fujen 77

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Haoulid Zebre of US Créteil-Lusitanos

Match Ratings