Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Bernard-Bardin where FC Istres play host to RC Lens. A crowd of 19,837 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Istres and RC Lens are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Rudy Dernis.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Istres and RC Lens are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Rudy Dernis.
0.00
0-0RC Lens get the match underway!
14.34
0-0Reynald Cheyrou knocks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Budan. Dennis Budan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.52
0-0Djamel Coridon flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Galadames controls it well on his chest. Gabriel Galadames lofts in a cross ball towards Gill Madonna. Gill Madonna connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
28.06
Remco Juffing gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Dennis Budan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jero Leclerc who gathers it comfortably.
36.44
Matthew Addo surges forward with the ball. Matthew Addo plays the ball forward to Hermann Hlödversson. Hermann Hlödversson runs straight at the defence! Hermann Hlödversson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Jero Leclerc manages to gather it comfortably.
40.17
Remco Juffing kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Galindo. Luis Galindo flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Budan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dennis Budan runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Dennis Budan provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
44.23
Matthew Addo flicks a high pass forward to Luis Galindo who brings the ball under control. Luis Galindo takes it forward alone. Luis Galindo shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Jero Leclerc manages to gather it effortlessly.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Istres appear unchanged since the first half. RC Lens also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Istres kick off!
51.12
Seeing a gap ahead, Luis Galindo plays the ball forward to Dennis Budan. Dennis Budan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.54
0-0Remco Juffing makes a probing pass to Reynald Cheyrou. Reynald Cheyrou plays the ball forward to Hermann Hlödversson. Hermann Hlödversson shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
57.27
0-0Luis Galindo sees a break and surges forward. Luis Galindo threads the ball through to Dennis Budan but he's offside!
61.58
0-0Luis Galindo hacks Cleto Lazzarini from behind! Luis Galindo is warned by the referee! Cleto Lazzarini stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.09
Remco Juffing flicks a high pass forward. Reynald Cheyrou collects the pass. Reynald Cheyrou passes the ball forward to Hermann Hlödversson. Hermann Hlödversson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.51
Showing composure, Matthew Addo laces a weighted ball forward to Luis Galindo. Luis Galindo flicks a high ball forward to Dennis Budan who takes it down. Dennis Budan makes a great pass forward. Hermann Hlödversson runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
77.54
Nicholas Green barges into Dennis Budan. The referee warns Nicholas Green to calm down! Dennis Budan stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.37
Cleto Lazzarini clumsily knocks into Gabriele Di Salvatore. The referee calls over Cleto Lazzarini and warns him to calm down! Gabriele Di Salvatore stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.46
Luis Galindo flicks a high ball forward to Dennis Budan who gracefully takes it down. Dennis Budan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aniello Abbiati.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Marcus Partin (GK)
6
2. Thanassis Grammatopoulos (DEF)
6
3. Dan Degn (DEF)
8
4. Remco Juffing (DEF)
7
5. Matthew Addo (DEF)
8
6. Younès Khellafi (MID)
6
7. Reynald Cheyrou (MID)
9
8. Luis Galindo (MID)
8
9. Gabriele Di Salvatore (MID)
6
10. Hermann Hlödversson (ATT)
6
11. Dennis Budan (ATT)
8
12. Pascal Kneissl (DEF)
0
13. Sabri Warmuz (MID)
0
14. Duarte Santos (ATT)
0
1. Jero Leclerc (GK)
7
2. James Bower (DEF)
6
3. Daguyl Bouisset (DEF)
6
4. Nicholas Green (DEF)
6
5. Aniello Abbiati (DEF)
6
6. Cleto Lazzarini (MID)
5
7. Frederic Matingou (MID)
6
8. Djamel Coridon (MID)
6
9. Ali Capron (MID)
6
10. Gill Madonna (ATT)
6
11. Gabriel Galadames (ATT)
6
12. Angelo Desailly (ATT)
0
13. Raymond Van Haaren (ATT)
0
14. Ian Gronkjaer (GK)
0