Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at MM Arena where Le Mans play host to FC Nantes. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Le Mans are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Nantes appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mamadou Talfournier.
The pitch is in good condition.
Le Mans are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Nantes appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mamadou Talfournier.
0.00
0-0FC Nantes start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.51
0-0Sylvain Belmadi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darl De Cler. Darl De Cler cuts inside the box! Darl De Cler comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
6.06
Christian Allibert surges forward with the ball. Christian Allibert edges inside the box! Christian Allibert muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Solid save from Mehdi Laquait.
8.10
Yazid Allibert deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oliver Bräutigam. Oliver Bräutigam threads a neat ball through to Aki Watanabe. Aki Watanabe whips in a cross ball towards Adrien Coupet. Adrien Coupet directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Luis Nascimento manages to keep it out.
14.28
0-0Dario Diop changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dario Diop controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
15.07
0-0Ernesto Galadames sees Sylvain Belmadi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sylvain Belmadi passes the ball forward to Youl Debaets. Youl Debaets knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.35
Sammy Sibille flicks a high pass forward. Carmelo Belardi controls it well on his chest. Carmelo Belardi sees Youl Debaets in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Youl Debaets skips past Edgar Riga! Youl Debaets rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
34.42
With some swift thinking, Don Strachan plays the ball forward to Oliver Bräutigam. Oliver Bräutigam makes a simple pass to Colin McNeill. Colin McNeill plays a quick one-two with Adrien Coupet and rushes in on goal... Colin McNeill comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.14
0-0Aki Watanabe catches Ernesto Galadames on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ernesto Galadames hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.10
1-0Nico Klinsmann flicks a high pass forward. Alex El Khanchaf collects the pass. Alex El Khanchaf hits a low pass to Colin McNeill. Colin McNeill makes a probing pass between the defence to Aki Watanabe. Aki Watanabe shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper, Luis Nascimento, sees it late!! Goal for Le Mans!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Le Mans appear unchanged since the first half. FC Nantes also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Le Mans get the second half underway!
47.21
Alex El Khanchaf takes it forward alone. Alex El Khanchaf cuts inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Alex El Khanchaf provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but is denied by Luis Nascimento. Excellent save.
49.42
Alex El Khanchaf hits a low pass to Aki Watanabe. Aki Watanabe shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
55.30
1-0Darl De Cler hacks Edgar Riga from behind! The referee brings Darl De Cler to one side and gives him a warning! Edgar Riga stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.07
1-0Oliver Bräutigam threads a neat ball through to Aki Watanabe. Aki Watanabe passes the ball forward but Adrien Coupet is offside!
60.29
1-0Le Mans have made a substitution with Linus Nordwald replacing Oliver Bräutigam .FC Nantes have made a substitution with Mohammed Weber replacing Ferdi Sikora .
61.30
Christian Allibert passes the ball forward to Darl De Cler. Darl De Cler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Yazid Allibert.
66.15
Dario Diop takes it forward alone. Dario Diop makes a probing pass to Youl Debaets but he's offside!
69.57
Yazid Allibert chips the ball to his team mate, Alex El Khanchaf. Seeing a gap ahead, Alex El Khanchaf plays the ball forward to Colin McNeill. Colin McNeill passes the ball forward but Adrien Coupet is offside!
72.34
Youl Debaets clumsily knocks into Edgar Riga. Youl Debaets is shown the yellow card! Edgar Riga stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.05
Le Mans have made 2 substitutions with Jean-Jacques Baghdad replacing Yazid Allibert and Diogo Campos replacing Colin McNeill .
85.22
Nico Klinsmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Ghislain Barbosa. Ghislain Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Aki Watanabe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Aki Watanabe makes a great pass forward. Diogo Campos runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Aki Watanabe 38 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mehdi Laquait (GK)
8
2. Nico Klinsmann (DEF)
6
3. Edgar Riga (DEF)
6
4. Yazid Allibert (DEF)
6
5. Don Strachan (DEF)
6
6. Alex El Khanchaf (MID)
9
7. Oliver Bräutigam (MID)
7
8. Ghislain Barbosa (MID)
6
9. Adrien Coupet (ATT)
6
10. Colin McNeill (ATT)
7
11. Aki Watanabe (ATT)
9
12. Jean-Jacques Baghdad (DEF)
6
13. Linus Nordwald (MID)
6
14. Diogo Campos (ATT)
6
1. Luis Nascimento (GK)
7
2. Garry Johnstone (DEF)
6
3. Ernesto Galadames (DEF)
6
4. Sammy Sibille (DEF)
6
5. Carmelo Belardi (MID)
6
6. Sylvain Belmadi (MID)
7
7. Dario Diop (MID)
7
8. Christian Allibert (MID)
8
9. Darl De Cler (ATT)
6
10. Ferdi Sikora (ATT)
6
11. Youl Debaets (ATT)
6
12. Charles-Edward Rouvière (MID)
0
13. Teemu Rascle (ATT)
0
14. Mohammed Weber (DEF)
6