Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade de lAbbé-Deschamps where Auxerre play host to Le Mans. A crowd of 18,503 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Auxerre 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 Regis Guel.
The pitch is in good condition.
Auxerre 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 Regis Guel.
0.00
0-0Le Mans get the match underway!
4.02
0-1Franco Pino threads the ball through to Jean Borios. Jean Borios deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dario Tresor. Dario Tresor whips in a cross ball towards Fabrice Raschke. Fabrice Raschke finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
12.59
0-1Romarin Ndiefi threads a neat ball through to Gharib El-Karkouri. Gharib El-Karkouri chips the ball to his team mate, Fabrice Raschke. Fabrice Raschke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.05
0-1Emmanuel Lama comes in with a late challenge on Gharib El-Karkouri. Emmanuel Lama is given a warning by the referee! Gharib El-Karkouri hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.37
Oliver Behrens threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Sanz. Alejandro Sanz passes the ball forward to Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga knocks in a cross ball towards Hubert Ducloux. Hubert Ducloux makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Auxerre!
24.08
Romarin Ndiefi flicks the ball to his team mate, Hermann Hilmarsson. Hermann Hilmarsson threads a neat ball through to Dario Tresor. Dario Tresor lofts in a cross ball towards Francois Klos. Francois Klos jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.58
1-2Jean Borios sees Francois Klos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francois Klos makes a probing pass between the defence to Dario Tresor. Djezon Weber barges into Dario Tresor. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
28.41
Oliver Behrens flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Marcos who takes it down. Showing composure, Fernando Marcos plays the ball forward to Hubert Ducloux. Hubert Ducloux knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Romarin Ndiefi.
39.41
Luis Sabin passes the ball forward to Emmanuel Lama. Emmanuel Lama threads a neat ball through to Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garba Kanu who gathers it comfortably.
42.06
Jean Borios sees a break and surges forward. Jean Borios makes a probing pass between the defence to Fabrice Raschke. Fabrice Raschke cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
1-3Kenneth Rommedahl knocks the ball forward to Dmitri Korneev. Dmitri Korneev flicks a high pass forward. Dario Tresor controls it well on his chest. Dario Tresor puts a great ball through. Fabrice Raschke runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Auxerre appear unchanged since the first half. Le Mans also appear unchanged since the first half. The Le Mans players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Auxerre kick off the second half!
49.03
1-3Alejandro Sanz barges into Jean Borios. The referee calls over Alejandro Sanz and warns him to calm down! Jean Borios carries on, but is struggling a bit.
53.52
1-3Hermann Hilmarsson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Hermann Hilmarsson lofts in a cross ball towards Dario Tresor. Dario Tresor is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Juan-Carlos Roman reads it well. Fabulous save!
54.07
Franco Pino threads a neat ball through to Gharib El-Karkouri. Gharib El-Karkouri knocks the ball to his team mate, Dario Tresor. Dario Tresor plays a one-two with Fabrice Raschke and advances towards the goal... Dario Tresor cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Juan-Carlos Roman smothers it!
59.00
1-3Romarin Ndiefi threads a neat ball through to Gharib El-Karkouri. Gharib El-Karkouri threads a neat ball through to Fabrice Raschke. Fabrice Raschke shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
60.24
1-3Auxerre have made a substitution with Fernando Mario Florentin replacing Armindo Ben Askar and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Le Mans have made 3 substitutions with Azziz Papin replacing Franco Pino, Mark Schwarzer replacing Gharib El-Karkouri and Daniel Gabriel Mutu replacing Dario Tresor .
61.28
Gerhard Nahrstedt flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Sanz. Alejandro Sanz threads a neat ball through to Hubert Ducloux. Hubert Ducloux knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kenneth Rommedahl.
65.08
With a delightful solo run, Mark Schwarzer stretches the opposition's defence. Mark Schwarzer threads the ball through to Fabrice Raschke but he's offside!
66.42
Azziz Papin pushes mid-way up the pitch. Azziz Papin flicks a high pass forward. Francois Klos collects the pass. Francois Klos plays a quick one-two with Daniel Gabriel Mutu and rushes in on goal... Francois Klos tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Juan-Carlos Roman manages to gather it easily.
67.24
Dmitri Korneev takes a short throw-in bringing Mark Schwarzer into play. Mark Schwarzer knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Gabriel Mutu. Daniel Gabriel Mutu lofts in a cross ball towards Fabrice Raschke. Fabrice Raschke connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.01
Kenneth Rommedahl passes the ball forward to Jean Borios. Jean Borios knocks the ball to his team mate, Francois Klos. Francois Klos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.29
Mark Schwarzer flicks a high pass forward to Fabrice Raschke who brings the ball under control. Fabrice Raschke controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Francois Klos through on goal. Francois Klos muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Juan-Carlos Roman is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
81.26
Gerhard Nahrstedt flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Marcos who gracefully takes it down. Fernando Marcos flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Postiga holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Postiga finds some space and shoots from distance. Garba Kanu easily gets down and covers it.
89.47
Jean Borios flicks a high pass forward. Fabrice Raschke holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabrice Raschke knocks the ball forward to Daniel Gabriel Mutu but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Hubert Ducloux 21 | Fabrice Raschke 4, 42, 67 Francois Klos 24, 78 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Juan-Carlos Roman (GK)
6
2. Gerhard Nahrstedt (DEF)
6
3. Luis Sabin (DEF)
6
4. Oliver Behrens (DEF)
6
5. Djezon Weber (DEF)
6
6. Emmanuel Lama (MID)
6
7. Alejandro Sanz (MID)
6
8. Fernando Marcos (MID)
6
9. Hubert Ducloux (ATT)
7
10. Armindo Ben Askar (ATT)
6
11. Roberto Postiga (ATT)
6
12. Fernando Mario Florentin (MID)
6
13. Mariano De Luca (MID)
0
14. Goran Villechalane (GK)
0
1. Garba Kanu (GK)
6
2. Franco Pino (DEF)
6
3. Romarin Ndiefi (DEF)
6
4. Kenneth Rommedahl (DEF)
6
5. Hermann Hilmarsson (MID)
6
6. Jean Borios (MID)
7
7. Gharib El-Karkouri (MID)
6
8. Dmitri Korneev (MID)
6
9. Francois Klos (ATT)
8
10. Dario Tresor (ATT)
7
11. Fabrice Raschke (ATT)
9
12. Azziz Papin (DEF)
6
13. Mark Schwarzer (MID)
6
14. Daniel Gabriel Mutu (ATT)
6