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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at MM Arena where Le Mans play host to Dijon. A crowd of 9,737 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Le Mans are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Dijon appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dianbobo Carnot.


0.00
Le Mans kick off and get the match underway!
9.58
Francois Safanjon comes in with a late challenge on Gary Power. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gary Power stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.40
Oliver Bräutigam darts forward. Oliver Bräutigam passes the ball forward to John Sablé. John Sablé cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
14.48
Oliver Bräutigam threads the ball through to John Sablé. John Sablé deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ferdinand Valenconi but the linesman indicates offside!
16.55
Adrien Coupet barges into Richard Müller. The referee calls over Adrien Coupet and shows him a yellow card! Richard Müller stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.57
Gary Power hits a low pass to Oliver Bräutigam. Oliver Bräutigam threads the ball through to John Sablé. John Sablé finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
24.34
Jean-Marc Mezriche barges into Ferdinand Valenconi. Jean-Marc Mezriche is warned by the referee! Ferdinand Valenconi stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.54
J-Clau Chedli surges forward with the ball. J-Clau Chedli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
28.17
Nico Klinsmann hacks Said Shakpoke from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Said Shakpoke gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
32.16
Yves-A. Chabert threads a neat ball through to Said Shakpoke. Said Shakpoke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.21
Alex El Khanchaf flicks a high pass forward. John Sablé holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Sablé knocks in a cross ball towards Adrien Coupet. With a superhuman jump, Adrien Coupet connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's well over the bar!
40.18
Maryn Dufresnes plays the ball forward to Francois Safanjon. Francois Safanjon flicks a high ball forward to Arnaud Tainio who takes it down. Arnaud Tainio shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
44.49
Jean-Marc Mezriche flicks a high pass forward. Abdeliah Wiart controls it well on his chest. Abdeliah Wiart controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Said Shakpoke. Said Shakpoke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Le Mans appear unchanged since the first half. Dijon also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Dijon kicking off!
53.22
Abdeliah Wiart hacks Alex El Khanchaf from behind! Abdeliah Wiart is warned by the referee! Alex El Khanchaf runs off the knock.
54.43
Tony Diablemont runs straight at the opposition's defence. Tony Diablemont knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nico Klinsmann.
57.58
Francois Safanjon kicks a strong pass forward to Arnaud Tainio. Arnaud Tainio shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
59.58
Edgar Riga darts forward. Edgar Riga knocks the ball forward to Adrien Coupet. Adrien Coupet whips in a cross ball towards John Sablé. With a superhuman jump, John Sablé connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is miles over!
60.28
Alex El Khanchaf kicks a strong pass forward to Adrien Coupet. Adrien Coupet shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
61.57
Richard Müller sees a break and surges forward. Richard Müller hits a low pass to Arnaud Tainio. Arnaud Tainio controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.19
Ghislain Barbosa threads a neat ball through to John Sablé. John Sablé makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Ferdinand Valenconi. Ferdinand Valenconi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Guy Martins gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
65.52
Francois Safanjon knocks the ball to his team mate, Said Shakpoke. Said Shakpoke shoots from long range but Lars Rohrschneider is on top of it.
66.26
Arnaud Tainio clumsily knocks into Gary Power. Arnaud Tainio is shown the yellow card! Gary Power runs off the knock.
67.21
Yves-A. Chabert passes the ball forward to Said Shakpoke. Said Shakpoke flicks a high pass forward. Arnaud Tainio controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Arnaud Tainio muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
69.55
Nico Klinsmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Bräutigam. Oliver Bräutigam flicks the ball to his team mate, Ferdinand Valenconi. Ferdinand Valenconi rushes past Maryn Dufresnes! Ferdinand Valenconi side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
75.20
Francois Safanjon flicks a high pass forward. Said Shakpoke controls it well on his chest. Said Shakpoke sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! That brings them level!
79.18
Francois Safanjon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arnaud Tainio. Arnaud Tainio shoots from 20 yards. It's there!! Lars Rohrschneider has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
83.22
Jean-Marc Mezriche hacks Ferdinand Valenconi from behind! Jean-Marc Mezriche is shown the yellow card! Ferdinand Valenconi runs off the knock.
84.59
Ghislain Barbosa threads a neat ball through to Ferdinand Valenconi. Ferdinand Valenconi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 5
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 3
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 49.3506493506493 vs 50.6493506493506
Play Area
Home team third: 27.27%, Midfield: 48.05%, Away team third: 24.68%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ferdinand Valenconi of Le Mans

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Edgar Riga (DEF)
6
3. Gary Power (DEF)
6
5
6
9. Adrien Coupet (ATT)
5
11. John Sablé (ATT)
6

12. Younes Pontal (MID)
0
13. Yazid Allibert (DEF)
0

1. Guy Martins (GK)
6
6
6
6
7. J-Clau Chedli (MID)
6
6
6
10. Said Shakpoke (ATT)
8
11. Arnaud Tainio (ATT)
7

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