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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Felix-Bollaert where RC Lens play host to Lille OSC in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RC Lens are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Lille OSC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Manfa Benyachou.


0.00
RC Lens start the game by kicking off the first half!
14.59
Djamel Coridon sees space and advances. Djamel Coridon knocks the ball forward to Gill Madonna but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
15.53
Stuart Rae changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stuart Rae whips in a cross ball towards Fadel Mionnet. Fadel Mionnet knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball comes off James Bower and the loose ball is cleared up field.
21.33
Aniello Abbiati brings the ball forward. Aniello Abbiati sees Gabriel Galadames in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gabriel Galadames lofts in a cross ball towards Gill Madonna. Gill Madonna finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Leon Croft reads it well. Nice save!
22.40
Juan Ibanez chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Helmer. Julian Helmer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicholas Green.
24.01
Cleto Lazzarini comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Rae. The referee warns Cleto Lazzarini to calm down! Stuart Rae runs off the knock.
27.13
Juan Ibanez knocks the ball forward to Fadel Mionnet. Fadel Mionnet knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Helmer. Julian Helmer finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Jero Leclerc.
28.49
Stuart Rae takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Haoulid Agathe shoots from just inside the box. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
30.56
Juan Ibanez passes the ball forward to Fadel Mionnet. Fadel Mionnet whips in a cross ball towards Bertrand Ben Askar. Bertrand Ben Askar beats his man to it with a header. Jero Leclerc gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
39.05
Frederic Matingou advances with the ball. Frederic Matingou whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Galadames. Gabriel Galadames powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
Stuart Rae hacks Cleto Lazzarini from behind! The referee calls over Stuart Rae and shows him a yellow card! Cleto Lazzarini stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Lille OSC kick off and get the second half underway!
47.43
Haoulid Agathe flicks a high ball forward to Juan Ibanez who takes it down. Juan Ibanez flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Helmer. Julian Helmer knocks in a cross ball towards Fadel Mionnet. Fadel Mionnet is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
53.46
Farid Bekrar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae flicks a high ball forward to Fadel Mionnet who takes it down. Fadel Mionnet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.50
Paul Edghill makes a probing pass to Jeffrey Nok. Jeffrey Nok flicks a high pass forward. Julian Helmer controls it well on his chest. Julian Helmer finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.25
Djamel Coridon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Galadames. Gabriel Galadames knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Edghill.
63.32
Farid Bekrar flicks the ball to his team mate, Regis Silva. Regis Silva chips the ball to his team mate, Bertrand Ben Askar. Bertrand Ben Askar whips in a cross ball towards Julian Helmer. Julian Helmer finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
65.51
Nicholas Green knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederic Matingou. Frederic Matingou deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gill Madonna. Gill Madonna knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leon Croft who gathers it comfortably.
69.42
Stuart Rae clumsily knocks into Cleto Lazzarini. Stuart Rae is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Cleto Lazzarini runs off the knock.
75.44
Djamel Coridon flicks a high ball forward to Gabriel Galadames who takes it down. Gabriel Galadames knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leon Croft who gathers it comfortably.
78.16
Paul Edghill advances with the ball. Paul Edghill hits a low pass to Bertrand Ben Askar. Bertrand Ben Askar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.27
Cleto Lazzarini hits a low pass to Gabriel Galadames. Gabriel Galadames lofts in a cross ball towards Gill Madonna. Gill Madonna outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Leon Croft!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 0 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 1

Possession
Possession: 49.3333333333333 vs 50.6666666666667
Play Area
Home team third: 29.33%, Midfield: 45.33%, Away team third: 25.33%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fadel Mionnet of Lille OSC

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Jero Leclerc (GK)
6
2. James Bower (DEF)
6
6
6
6
6
7
10. Gill Madonna (ATT)
6

12. Angelo Desailly (ATT)
0
14. Ian Gronkjaer (GK)
0

1. Leon Croft (GK)
6
2. Farid Bekrar (DEF)
6
6
4. Paul Edghill (DEF)
7
5. Jeffrey Nok (MID)
6
6. Juan Ibanez (MID)
6
7. Stuart Rae (MID)
3
8. Regis Silva (MID)
6
10. Julian Helmer (ATT)
6
11. Fadel Mionnet (ATT)
7

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