Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stade Jean Bouin where Angers SCO play Portsmouth in this second leg MWF Europa Cup game. Portsmouth lead by 1-0 from the first leg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Angers SCO and Portsmouth are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Angers SCO and Portsmouth are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Angers SCO kick off!
3.03
0-0Altti Thurman passes the ball forward to Gharib Abdellaoui. Gharib Abdellaoui takes it forward alone. Gharib Abdellaoui controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ronald Maurice. Ronald Maurice takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
4.17
0-0Lucian Leonte passes the ball forward to Lucien Thuram. Lucien Thuram controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Pontus Bergmark is on top of it.
6.48
1-0Ignacio Carranza sees space and advances. Ignacio Carranza lofts in a cross ball towards Lucien Ndo. Lucien Ndo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Pontus Bergmark is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
14.54
1-0Hakan Ayaz threads the ball through to Joe Thomson. Joe Thomson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Strasser.
15.26
Lucian Leonte makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lucien Ndo. Lucien Ndo plays a perfect one-two with Lucien Thuram and rushes in on goal... Lucien Ndo takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
20.35
Julián Castillo flicks the ball to his team mate, Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Strasser.
24.17
Lucian Leonte threads the ball through to Lucien Thuram. Lucien Thuram shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.02
Lucian Leonte passes the ball forward to Lucien Ndo. Lucien Ndo lofts in a cross ball towards Ronald Maurice. Ronald Maurice connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Pontus Bergmark.
33.25
David Strasser controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lucian Leonte. Lucian Leonte threads the ball through to Ronald Maurice. Ronald Maurice plays a perfect one-two with Lucien Ndo and rushes in on goal... Ronald Maurice shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.54
Christian Davis knocks the ball forward to Julián Castillo. Julián Castillo kicks a strong pass forward to Joe Thomson. Joe Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
45.00
Alun Gower kicks a strong pass forward to Joe Thomson. Joe Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Yassine Khellafi!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Portsmouth kick off and get the second half underway!
49.23
Brahim Sitruk passes the ball forward to Gharib Abdellaoui. Gharib Abdellaoui chips the ball to his team mate, Lucien Thuram. Lucien Thuram whips in a cross ball towards Ronald Maurice. Ronald Maurice heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.18
Alassandro Pellizzoli flicks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan shoots from 20 yards. Yassine Khellafi easily smothers it.
54.12
Brahim Sitruk chips the ball to his team mate, Ignacio Carranza. Ignacio Carranza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lucien Ndo. Lucien Ndo lofts in a cross ball towards Lucien Thuram. Lucien Thuram is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Pontus Bergmark!
59.45
Alun Gower kicks a strong pass forward to Joe Thomson. Joe Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
60.09
Alassandro Pellizzoli passes the ball forward to Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
61.01
2-0Portsmouth are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Angers SCO's defence.
65.12
Julián Castillo threads the ball through to Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.46
Lucian Leonte takes it forward alone. Lucian Leonte goes all the way! Lucian Leonte tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
69.28
Brahim Sitruk passes the ball forward to Lucian Leonte. Lucian Leonte chips the ball to his team mate, Lucien Ndo. Lucien Ndo plays a perfect one-two with Ronald Maurice and rushes in on goal... Lucien Ndo takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.32
Ignacio Carranza knocks the ball forward to Ronald Maurice. Ronald Maurice goes all the way! Ronald Maurice cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Pontus Bergmark manages to gather it comfortably.
73.06
Julián Castillo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joe Thomson. Joe Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Yassine Khellafi.
77.58
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
79.57
Eric Bossis knocks the ball to his team mate, Lucien Thuram. Lucien Thuram goes all the way! Lucien Thuram shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Pontus Bergmark easily smothers it!
90.00
David Villarreal knocks the ball to his team mate, Hakan Ayaz. Hakan Ayaz knocks the ball to his team mate, Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón shoots from long range but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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