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An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade Francis Turcan where Martigues play host to Stade Lavallois. A crowd of 18,959 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Martigues are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stade Lavallois appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Patrick Andenas.


0.00
The whistle blows and Martigues get the match underway!
2.27
Yohann Debec controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Noel Merson. Noel Merson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Noel Merson whips in a cross ball towards Ciro Tacchi. Ciro Tacchi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
4.37
David James hits a low pass to Paul Hendriks. Paul Hendriks runs straight at the opposition's defence. Paul Hendriks runs straight at the defence! Paul Hendriks shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Ferdinand Pamarot had no chance!! Goal for Stade Lavallois!
8.09
Sherif Benon makes a probing pass to David Birnbaum. David Birnbaum shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
9.51
Seeing a gap ahead, Toifilou Brogno plays the ball forward to Alex Verschave. Alex Verschave lofts in a cross ball towards Wilco van der Meer. Wilco van der Meer makes a deft header but is denied by Ferdinand Pamarot. Excellent save.
10.51
Sherif Benon flicks a high pass forward. Sherif Chow-Yuen controls it well on his chest. Sherif Chow-Yuen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Jean Pierre Prat manages to keep it out.
12.48
Yohann Debec flicks the ball to his team mate, Emmanuel Gravelaine. Emmanuel Gravelaine makes a probing pass to Sherif Chow-Yuen. Sherif Chow-Yuen lofts in a cross ball towards David Birnbaum. David Birnbaum whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
14.53
Toifilou Brogno threads a neat ball through to Alex Verschave. Alex Verschave knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ferdinand Pamarot who gathers it comfortably.
15.41
Yohann Debec controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sherif Benon. Sherif Benon brings the ball forward. Sherif Benon lofts in a cross ball towards Ciro Tacchi. Ciro Tacchi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.59
Noel Merson threads a neat ball through to Sherif Chow-Yuen. Sherif Chow-Yuen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jannick Colleter.
20.33
Toifilou Brogno makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Verschave. Alex Verschave knocks the ball forward to Wilco van der Meer but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
21.46
Seeing a gap ahead, Francis Silva plays the ball forward to Noel Merson. Noel Merson makes an attacking run forward. Noel Merson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Javier Pastor.
22.24
Sherif Benon runs straight at the opposition's defence. Sherif Benon makes a probing pass between the defence to Sherif Chow-Yuen. Sherif Chow-Yuen tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.12
Sherif Benon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ciro Tacchi. Ciro Tacchi finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
33.29
Alex Verschave comes in with a late challenge on Francis Silva. Alex Verschave is warned by the referee! Francis Silva hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.01
Emmanuel Gravelaine makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Birnbaum. David Birnbaum whips in a cross ball towards Ciro Tacchi. Ciro Tacchi directs the ball goalwards with his head. Jean Pierre Prat gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
44.59
David James flicks a high ball forward to Paul Hendriks who takes it down. Paul Hendriks picks a pass forward to Kodjo Jouault. Kodjo Jouault edges inside the box! Kodjo Jouault strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it flies well off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Martigues appear unchanged since the first half. Stade Lavallois also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stade Lavallois players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Stade Lavallois get the second half underway!
47.12
Toifilou Brogno kicks a strong pass forward to Kodjo Jouault. Kodjo Jouault knocks in a cross ball towards Wilco van der Meer. Wilco van der Meer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.25
Demlaba Morisot advances with the ball. Demlaba Morisot passes the ball forward to Alex Verschave. Alex Verschave knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.50
Yohann Debec clumsily knocks into Toifilou Brogno. The referee brings Yohann Debec to one side and gives him a warning! Toifilou Brogno gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
55.47
Emmanuel Gravelaine flicks a high pass forward to David Birnbaum who brings the ball under control. David Birnbaum knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.49
David James plays a long ball forward. Kodjo Jouault lofts in a cross ball towards Niccolo Keegan. Niccolo Keegan knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
60.38
Martigues have made a substitution with Sylvain Sibille replacing Emmanuel Gravelaine and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Stade Lavallois have made a substitution with Dave Middleton replacing Niccolo Keegan .
66.36
Noel Merson makes an attacking run forward. Noel Merson lofts in a cross ball towards Ciro Tacchi. Ciro Tacchi heads the ball goalwards but it flies just off target!
71.53
Paul Hendriks makes an attacking run forward. Paul Hendriks lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Middleton. Dave Middleton jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
73.23
Toifilou Brogno makes a simple pass to Kodjo Jouault. Kodjo Jouault knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Middleton. Dave Middleton whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
75.52
Paul Hendriks surges forward with the ball. Paul Hendriks knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Alex Verschave is offside!
77.41
Stade Lavallois have made 2 substitutions with Cesar Fernandes replacing Jose Javier Pastor and John Dickov replacing Toifilou Brogno .
78.45
John Dickov flicks a high ball forward to Alex Verschave who takes it down. Alex Verschave knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.46
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
81.46
John Dickov makes a beautiful solo run. John Dickov shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
85.26
David James surges forward with the ball. David James knocks the ball to his team mate, Wilco van der Meer. Wilco van der Meer lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Middleton. With a superhuman jump, Dave Middleton connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's drastically wayward!
89.39
Cesar Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. John Dickov holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Dickov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kodjo Jouault. Kodjo Jouault lofts in a cross ball towards Wilco van der Meer. Wilco van der Meer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Stade Lavallois are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.8%
56.2%
Play Area
29.2%
44.9%
25.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paul Hendriks of Stade Lavallois

Match Ratings