Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade Pierre-Mauroy where Lille OSC play host to Clermont. A crowd of 17,892 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Lille OSC and Clermont are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jonathan Martel.


0.00
Clermont kick off and get the first half underway!
4.15
Without breaking stride, Cristiano Ribeiro plays the ball forward to Djimi Ait-Ouarab. Djimi Ait-Ouarab tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
6.59
Stuart Rae sees Fadel Mionnet in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fadel Mionnet lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Helmer. Julian Helmer powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
8.14
Yoann Brahami clumsily knocks into Regis Silva. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Regis Silva stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.02
Paul Edghill plays the ball forward to Jeffrey Nok. Jeffrey Nok sees Bertrand Ben Askar in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bertrand Ben Askar shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
15.09
Augusto Assignon takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Leon Maas. Leon Maas arcs the ball upfield. Simon Goodwin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Edghill.
16.04
Farid Bekrar passes the ball forward to Gilles Vilda. Gilles Vilda chips the ball to his team mate, Bertrand Ben Askar. Bertrand Ben Askar knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Loureiro.
24.15
Yoann Brahami kicks a strong pass forward to Djimi Ait-Ouarab. Djimi Ait-Ouarab knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Farid Bekrar.
26.44
Augusto Assignon flicks a high pass forward. Marc Chabbert collects the pass. Marc Chabbert controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Djimi Ait-Ouarab. Djimi Ait-Ouarab shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
27.35
Augusto Assignon flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Ribeiro controls it well on his chest. Cristiano Ribeiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Goodwin. Simon Goodwin shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
30.43
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
32.05
Leon Maas receives the ball from a throw-in from Eduardo Loureiro. Leon Maas flicks a high pass forward. Marc Chabbert controls it well on his chest. Marc Chabbert chips the ball to his team mate, Djimi Ait-Ouarab. Djimi Ait-Ouarab shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
33.16
Pierre-Yves Caillet flicks a high pass forward to Djimi Ait-Ouarab who brings the ball under control. Djimi Ait-Ouarab shoots from 20 yards. Leon Croft gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
34.03
Showing fabulous composure, Stuart Rae plays the ball forward to Bertrand Ben Askar. Bertrand Ben Askar knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Helmer. Julian Helmer makes a deft header but it slams into the crowd!
36.57
Pierre-Yves Caillet surges forward with the ball. Pierre-Yves Caillet threads the ball through to Simon Goodwin but he's offside!
39.36
Jeffrey Nok knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Helmer. Julian Helmer whips in a cross ball towards Bertrand Ben Askar. Bertrand Ben Askar connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
40.52
Paul Edghill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Helmer. Julian Helmer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Augusto Assignon.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Lille OSC appear unchanged since the first half. Clermont also appear unchanged since the first half. The Clermont players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Lille OSC start the second half!
49.59
Jeffrey Nok makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bertrand Ben Askar. Bertrand Ben Askar kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Helmer but the referee indicates it's offside!
51.07
Leon Maas passes the ball forward to Yoann Brahami. Yoann Brahami flicks the ball to his team mate, Djimi Ait-Ouarab. Djimi Ait-Ouarab shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
53.07
Marc Chabbert threads a neat ball through to Yacine Mawene. Yacine Mawene controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
59.07
Leon Maas chips the ball to his team mate, Yoann Brahami. Yoann Brahami advances with the ball. Yoann Brahami knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leon Croft who gathers it comfortably.
60.26
Pierre-Yves Caillet chips the ball to his team mate, Yacine Mawene. Yacine Mawene edges inside the box! Yacine Mawene comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's drastically wayward!
61.38
Regis Silva sees Bertrand Ben Askar in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bertrand Ben Askar controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.23
Leon Maas hacks Bertrand Ben Askar from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bertrand Ben Askar stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.46
Marc Chabbert receives the ball from a throw-in from Pierre-Yves Caillet. Marc Chabbert flicks a high pass forward. Djimi Ait-Ouarab controls it well on his chest. Djimi Ait-Ouarab whips in a cross ball towards Simon Goodwin. With a superhuman jump, Simon Goodwin connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
81.42
Marc Chabbert makes a beautiful solo run. Marc Chabbert shoots from 25 yards but Leon Croft is on top of it.
85.28
Stuart Rae comes in with a late challenge on Cristiano Ribeiro. The referee calls over Stuart Rae and shows him a yellow card! Cristiano Ribeiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.21
Regis Silva threads a neat ball through to Bertrand Ben Askar. Bertrand Ben Askar tries a spectacular long range effort but Hugo Moutinho is on top of it.
90.00
Paul Edghill flicks a high pass forward. Jeffrey Nok comfortably collects the pass. Jeffrey Nok threads the ball through to Bertrand Ben Askar. Bertrand Ben Askar shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Hugo Moutinho.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 39.3258426966292 vs 60.6741573033708
Play Area
Home team third: 31.46%, Midfield: 43.82%, Away team third: 24.72%
 

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Leon Croft of Lille OSC

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Leon Croft (GK)
9
2. Farid Bekrar (DEF)
6
6
4. Paul Edghill (DEF)
7
5. Jeffrey Nok (MID)
7
6. Regis Silva (MID)
7
7. Stuart Rae (MID)
6
8. Gilles Vilda (MID)
6
10. Julian Helmer (ATT)
6
11. Fadel Mionnet (ATT)
6

12. Manfa Proment (ATT)
0
0
14. Serge Congo (DEF)
0

7
4. Leon Maas (DEF)
6
6. Yoann Brahami (MID)
7
8. Marc Chabbert (MID)
8
10. Yacine Mawene (ATT)
6
11. Simon Goodwin (ATT)
6

0
14. Jordi Chivu (ATT)
0