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Match Report

Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stade Gaston Petit where Chateauroux play host to Le Mans. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chateauroux are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Le Mans appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Damir El Khanchaf.


0.00
Chateauroux kick off and get the first half underway!
8.47
Dmitri Korneev catches Alex Rae on the ankles. The referee calls over Dmitri Korneev and shows him a yellow card! Alex Rae runs off the knock.
9.01
Jean Borios flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Gabriel Mutu collects the pass. Daniel Gabriel Mutu skips past Vincent Celdran! Daniel Gabriel Mutu takes a shot at goal. Vincent Celdran steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
15.43
Jean Borios comes in with a late challenge on Alex Rae. The referee warns Jean Borios to calm down! Alex Rae hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.41
Miguael Collet barges into Jochem Verlinden. Miguael Collet is shown the yellow card! Jochem Verlinden runs off the knock.
21.45
Alex Rae threads a neat ball through to Arnold De Haan. Arnold De Haan edges inside the box! Tiago Varela barges into Arnold De Haan. Arnold De Haan appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
24.25
Jochem Verlinden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Gabriel Mutu. Daniel Gabriel Mutu whips in a cross ball towards Salvador Adailton. Salvador Adailton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Johan Liedholm had no chance!! Goal for Le Mans!
27.07
Alex Rae passes the ball forward to Eric Nafti. Eric Nafti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.01
Jochem Verlinden flicks a high ball forward to Francois Klos who takes it down. Francois Klos plays a one-two with Salvador Adailton and advances towards the goal... Francois Klos rockets a shot on goal. Francois Klos scores for Le Mans!!
33.51
David Upson makes an attacking run forward. David Upson makes a probing pass to Arnold De Haan but he's offside!
36.02
Without breaking stride, David Upson plays the ball forward to Arnold De Haan. Arnold De Haan plays a sublime one-two with Julien Hervé and races in on goal... Arnold De Haan comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but René Kehrli smothers it!
39.08
Tiago Varela passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Jean Borios. Jean Borios flicks a high pass forward. Salvador Adailton collects the pass. Salvador Adailton makes a great pass forward. Daniel Gabriel Mutu runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
Aloisio Debeve breaks forward. Aloisio Debeve deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arnold De Haan. Arnold De Haan shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Chateauroux appear unchanged since the first half. Le Mans also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The whistle blows and Le Mans kick off!
48.52
Tiago Varela makes a probing pass to Jean Borios. Jean Borios passes the ball forward to Daniel Gabriel Mutu. Daniel Gabriel Mutu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francois Klos but the linesman indicates offside!
49.34
Cyrille Warmuz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean Borios. Jean Borios knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Gabriel Mutu. Daniel Gabriel Mutu controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
51.51
Showing composure, Domenico Frey laces a weighted ball forward to Alex Rae. Alex Rae threads a neat ball through to Julien Hervé. Julien Hervé knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to René Kehrli who gathers it comfortably.
53.49
Alex Rae comes in with a late challenge on Jean Borios. The referee warns Alex Rae to calm down! Jean Borios grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
54.58
Miguael Collet barges into Jean Borios. Miguael Collet is warned by the referee! Jean Borios is taking some rough treatment out there!
55.12
Seeing a gap ahead, Cyrille Warmuz laces a through ball forward to Jean Borios. Jean Borios knocks the ball forward to Daniel Gabriel Mutu. Daniel Gabriel Mutu shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.43
Le Mans have made 3 substitutions with Francisco Azevedo replacing Thomas Hansen, Christian Barollo replacing Jochem Verlinden and Dario Tresor replacing Daniel Gabriel Mutu .
61.48
Roman Oliynyk hits a low pass to Salvador Adailton. Salvador Adailton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dario Tresor but the linesman indicates offside!
63.15
Roman Oliynyk kicks a strong pass forward to Dario Tresor. Dario Tresor passes the ball forward to Francois Klos. Some silky footwork from Francois Klos provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Johan Liedholm.
64.05
Jean Borios takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Roman Oliynyk strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball comes off Guillermo Kastendeuch and the loose ball is cleared up field.
65.39
Miguael Collet receives the ball from a throw-in from Alex Rae. Miguael Collet makes a simple pass to Julien Hervé. Julien Hervé shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
69.15
Jean Borios controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dario Tresor. Dario Tresor plays a one-two with Francois Klos and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Dario Tresor provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.37
Roman Oliynyk brings the ball forward. Roman Oliynyk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dario Tresor but the linesman indicates offside!
73.36
Aloisio Debeve chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Rae. Alex Rae kicks a strong pass forward to Eric Nafti. Eric Nafti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to René Kehrli who gathers it comfortably.
77.24
Aloisio Debeve decides to run forward with the ball. Aloisio Debeve threads a neat ball through to Arnold De Haan. Arnold De Haan whips in a cross ball towards Eric Nafti. Eric Nafti makes a convincing header but it flies just off target!
85.08
Tiago Varela chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Barollo. Christian Barollo flicks a high pass forward to Francois Klos who brings the ball under control. Francois Klos knocks the ball forward, putting Dario Tresor through on goal. Dario Tresor cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.57
Vincent Celdran chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Rae. With a delightful solo run, Alex Rae stretches the opposition's defence. Alex Rae shoots from long range. René Kehrli is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 4
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 4
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 56.3218390804598 vs 43.6781609195402
Play Area
Home team third: 32.18%, Midfield: 44.83%, Away team third: 22.99%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dario Tresor of Le Mans

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
7
5. Domenico Frey (DEF)
6
6. Alex Rae (MID)
8
5
8. David Upson (MID)
6
9. Julien Hervé (ATT)
6
10. Arnold De Haan (ATT)
6
11. Eric Nafti (ATT)
6

13. Richard Marr (DEF)
0

1. René Kehrli (GK)
6
6
3. Tiago Varela (DEF)
6
4. Thomas Hansen (DEF)
6
5. Roman Oliynyk (MID)
6
7. Jean Borios (MID)
7
5
9. Francois Klos (ATT)
9

14. Dario Tresor (ATT)
9