Match Report
| Le Mans | Le Mans |  |  | Sporting Lisbon | Sporting Lisbon | ||||||||||||||||
| Dechy Frankov | Dechy Frankov | manager | Teixeira Miguel | Teixeira Miguel | |||||||||||||||||
| Marino Van Der Luer | M. Van Der Luer |  | 82 | G |  | 1 | | G | 71 |  | Kubilay Sükür | K. Sükür | |||||||||
| Richard Henderson | R. Henderson |  | 76 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 |  | Ricardo Bento | R. Bento | |||||||||
| Muzzy Ayaz | M. Ayaz | | 77 | D | | 3 | | D | 75 |  | Yyvind Halle | Y. Halle | |||||||||
| Panagiotis Vangelis | P. Vangelis |  | 79 | D | | 4 | | D | 74 | | Daniel Ribeiro | D. Ribeiro | |||||||||
| Rafael Helguera | R. Helguera |  | 75 | M | | 5 | | M | 70 |  | Benoit Rabuel | B. Rabuel | |||||||||
| Saïd Daoud | S. Daoud |  | 81 | M | | 6 | | M | 73 | | Hassan Normann | H. Normann | |||||||||
| Yassine Kherbache | Y. Kherbache | | 74 | M | | 7 | | M | 67 | | Roberto Martins | R. Martins | |||||||||
| Jesse Wilson | J. Wilson |  | 72 | M | | 8 | | M | 71 | | David Lopes | D. Lopes | |||||||||
| Mathias Alexandersson | M. Alexandersson |  | 78 | A | | 9 | | A | 71 | | Paulo Carvalho | P. Carvalho | |||||||||
| Mitchel Kok | M. Kok | | 77 | A | | 10 | | A | 71 | | Rodrigo Barbosa | R. Barbosa | |||||||||
| Thijs Karelse | T. Karelse | | 82 | A | | 11 | | A | 78 | | Helder Fernandes | H. Fernandes | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at MM Arena where Le Mans play Sporting Lisbon in this second leg MWF Europa Cup game. Le Mans lead by 2-0 from the first leg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Le Mans and Sporting Lisbon are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Le Mans and Sporting Lisbon are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Sporting Lisbon get the match underway!
3.25
0-1Hassan Normann knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Barbosa. Rodrigo Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Helder Fernandes. Helder Fernandes powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
8.29
0-1Muzzy Ayaz hoofs the ball up the pitch. Thijs Karelse knocks in a cross ball towards Mathias Alexandersson. Mathias Alexandersson directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
9.38
0-1Yassine Kherbache catches Ricardo Bento on the ankles. The referee calls over Yassine Kherbache and warns him to calm down! Ricardo Bento hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.18
0-1Muzzy Ayaz knocks the ball to his team mate, Saïd Daoud. Saïd Daoud makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thijs Karelse. Thijs Karelse knocks in a cross ball towards Mathias Alexandersson. Mathias Alexandersson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Kubilay Sükür manages to keep it out.
15.48
Yassine Kherbache barges into Roberto Martins. Yassine Kherbache is warned by the referee again! Roberto Martins stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.39
Daniel Ribeiro knocks the ball forward to Hassan Normann. Hassan Normann kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Barbosa. Rodrigo Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Helder Fernandes. Helder Fernandes heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.40
Richard Henderson kicks a strong pass forward to Yassine Kherbache. Yassine Kherbache kicks a strong pass forward to Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok knocks in a cross ball towards Mathias Alexandersson. Mathias Alexandersson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Kubilay Sükür easily picks it out of the air!
26.19
Hassan Normann threads the ball through to Paulo Carvalho. Paulo Carvalho whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Barbosa. Rodrigo Barbosa flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Marino Van Der Luer!
33.34
Rafael Helguera threads the ball through to Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok plays a perfect one-two with Thijs Karelse and rushes in on goal... Mitchel Kok makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Kubilay Sükür easily smothers it.
36.32
0-1Muzzy Ayaz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Saïd Daoud. Saïd Daoud makes a simple pass to Thijs Karelse. Thijs Karelse knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Yyvind Halle.
38.36
Daniel Ribeiro knocks the ball forward to Roberto Martins. Roberto Martins passes the ball forward to Rodrigo Barbosa. Rodrigo Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Paulo Carvalho. Paulo Carvalho directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Marino Van Der Luer manages to keep it out.
39.46
Muzzy Ayaz threads the ball through to Rafael Helguera. Rafael Helguera knocks the ball to his team mate, Mathias Alexandersson. Mathias Alexandersson tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
40.01
Yassine Kherbache chips the ball to his team mate, Mathias Alexandersson. Mathias Alexandersson knocks in a cross ball towards Thijs Karelse. Thijs Karelse is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
44.21
Richard Henderson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Helguera. Rafael Helguera makes a probing pass to Thijs Karelse. Thijs Karelse whips in a cross ball towards Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Hassan Normann brings the ball forward. Hassan Normann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Panagiotis Vangelis.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Le Mans kicking off!
47.32
1-1Sporting Lisbon are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
48.45
Muzzy Ayaz sees a break and surges forward. Muzzy Ayaz threads the ball through to Thijs Karelse. Thijs Karelse whips in a cross ball towards Mathias Alexandersson. Mathias Alexandersson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Kubilay Sükür manages to keep it out.
49.08
1-1Roberto Martins chips the ball to his team mate, Helder Fernandes. Helder Fernandes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paulo Carvalho but he's offside!
51.24
Yassine Kherbache makes a probing pass to Thijs Karelse. Thijs Karelse plays a perfect one-two with Mathias Alexandersson and rushes in on goal... Thijs Karelse rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Kubilay Sükür!
54.01
Muzzy Ayaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jesse Wilson. Jesse Wilson makes a simple pass to Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
63.35
Saïd Daoud passes the ball forward to Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Kubilay Sükür easily smothers it!
66.56
Benoit Rabuel chips the ball to his team mate, Helder Fernandes. Helder Fernandes goes all the way! Helder Fernandes takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.26
Saïd Daoud advances with the ball. Saïd Daoud whips in a cross ball towards Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
81.18
Richard Henderson comes in with a late challenge on Rodrigo Barbosa. The referee calls over Richard Henderson and warns him to calm down! Rodrigo Barbosa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.05
Yassine Kherbache knocks the ball to his team mate, Mathias Alexandersson. Mathias Alexandersson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kubilay Sükür who gathers it comfortably.
85.54
Muzzy Ayaz flicks the ball to his team mate, Yassine Kherbache. Yassine Kherbache makes a probing pass to Mathias Alexandersson. Mathias Alexandersson lofts in a cross ball towards Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
87.26
Yassine Kherbache chips the ball to his team mate, Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.55
Yyvind Halle makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hassan Normann. Hassan Normann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodrigo Barbosa. Rodrigo Barbosa shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Saïd Daoud flicks the ball to his team mate, Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok shoots from 25 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Thijs Karelse 40 Mitchel Kok 54, 67, 90 | Helder Fernandes 3 |