Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stade Vélodrome where Olympique de Marseille play host to Le Mans. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Olympique de Marseille and Le Mans are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Olympique de Marseille and Le Mans are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Olympique de Marseille get the match underway!
2.05
0-0Frederico Viana passes the ball forward to Alpay Sükür. Alpay Sükür chips the ball to his team mate, Yann Bourmaud. Yann Bourmaud shoots from 25 yards but Marino Van Der Luer is on top of it.
3.18
David Hutchison knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Boksic. Martin Boksic shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Marino Van Der Luer manages to gather it comfortably.
6.13
0-0Mads Hyldgaard kicks a strong pass forward to David Hutchison. David Hutchison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yann Bourmaud. Yann Bourmaud shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.04
Mick Watson knocks the ball forward to Yohann Chow-Yuen. Yohann Chow-Yuen finds some space and shoots from distance. Marino Van Der Luer easily smothers it.
10.55
0-0Yann Bourmaud hacks Richard Henderson from behind! Yann Bourmaud is warned by the referee! Richard Henderson runs off the knock.
14.45
Mads Hyldgaard makes a probing pass to Mick Watson. Mick Watson knocks the ball forward to Martin Boksic. Martin Boksic shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
18.23
0-0Rafael Helguera flicks the ball to his team mate, Pierre Song. Pierre Song knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mads Hyldgaard.
20.43
Mads Hyldgaard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Hutchison. David Hutchison passes the ball forward to Yann Bourmaud. Yann Bourmaud whips in a cross ball towards Yohann Chow-Yuen. Yohann Chow-Yuen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
21.21
Saïd Daoud comes in with a late challenge on Alpay Sükür. Saïd Daoud is warned by the referee! Alpay Sükür hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.13
Rafael Helguera chips the ball to his team mate, Pierre Song. Pierre Song knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frederico Viana.
28.34
Richard Henderson flicks the ball to his team mate, Saïd Daoud. Saïd Daoud chips the ball to his team mate, Pierre Song. Pierre Song lofts in a cross ball towards Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.44
Mads Hyldgaard makes a probing pass to Alpay Sükür. Alpay Sükür chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Boksic. Martin Boksic whips in a cross ball towards Yann Bourmaud. Yann Bourmaud is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Marino Van Der Luer manages to gather it comfortably.
39.52
Richard Henderson threads the ball through to Fabio Gallo. Fabio Gallo makes a probing pass to Pierre Song. Pierre Song knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mads Hyldgaard.
42.32
Fabio Gallo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Le Mans kicking off!
47.22
Alpay Sükür decides to run forward with the ball. Alpay Sükür knocks in a cross ball towards Yohann Chow-Yuen. Yohann Chow-Yuen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Marino Van Der Luer is on top of it.
48.26
Alpay Sükür chips the ball to his team mate, Yohann Chow-Yuen. Yohann Chow-Yuen shoots from distance. Marino Van Der Luer easily smothers it.
54.35
Alpay Sükür makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Boksic. Martin Boksic knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Felix Haider.
57.22
0-1Rafael Helguera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pierre Song. Pierre Song whips in a cross ball towards Thijs Karelse. Thijs Karelse connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
63.57
Rafael Helguera comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Camacho. Rafael Helguera is warned by the referee! Daniel Camacho runs off the knock.
65.07
Daniel Camacho threads the ball through to Yann Bourmaud. Yann Bourmaud shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
67.05
Rafael Helguera flicks the ball to his team mate, Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mads Hyldgaard.
69.20
Frederico Viana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Camacho. Daniel Camacho chips the ball to his team mate, Yann Bourmaud. Yann Bourmaud knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.37
Saïd Daoud sees a break and surges forward. Saïd Daoud finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Christophe Trapasso manages to gather it comfortably.
78.10
Daniel Camacho sees space and advances. Daniel Camacho goes all the way! Daniel Camacho rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
81.17
Antonio Neves knocks the ball forward to Alpay Sükür. Alpay Sükür passes the ball forward to Yohann Chow-Yuen. Yohann Chow-Yuen whips in a cross ball towards Yann Bourmaud. Yann Bourmaud connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Marino Van Der Luer has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
85.51
Richard Henderson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Helguera. Rafael Helguera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thijs Karelse. Thijs Karelse controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Christophe Trapasso easily smothers it.
89.15
Fabio Gallo flicks the ball to his team mate, Thijs Karelse. Thijs Karelse knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Saïd Daoud makes a probing pass to Thijs Karelse. Thijs Karelse knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
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