Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at MM Arena where Le Mans play host to Reims. A crowd of 19,233 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Le Mans are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Reims appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcos Bravo.
The pitch is in good condition.
Le Mans are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Reims appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcos Bravo.
0.00
0-0Le Mans kick off and get the match underway!
3.09
0-0Tiziano Chiesa knocks the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Oswald. Gerhard Oswald knocks the ball forward to Adrien Coupet. Adrien Coupet advances inside the box! Adrien Coupet cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
14.11
0-0Gerhard Oswald flicks a high ball forward to Ferdinand Valenconi who takes it down. Ferdinand Valenconi finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Branko Preud.
16.22
0-0Gerhard Schönenborn flicks the ball to his team mate, Tobias Overath. Tobias Overath knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don Strachan.
18.57
Romano Koevermans deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rainer Lensing. Rainer Lensing knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edgar Riga.
20.49
Romano Koevermans flicks a high ball forward to Tobias Overath who takes it down. Tobias Overath lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Töpfer. Simon Töpfer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.39
Nick Maas flicks a high ball forward to Gerhard Schönenborn who takes it down. Gerhard Schönenborn sees Tobias Overath in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tobias Overath knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nico Klinsmann.
26.06
Alex El Khanchaf knocks the ball to his team mate, Aki Watanabe. Aki Watanabe lofts in a cross ball towards John Sablé. John Sablé knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Branko Preud easily punches it away to safety.
34.56
Romano Koevermans knocks the ball forward to Rainer Lensing. Rainer Lensing knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Töpfer. Simon Töpfer makes a looping header on goal. Solid save from Avril Arroyo.
36.14
0-0Tobias Hermann catches Adrien Coupet on the ankles. Tobias Hermann is warned by the referee! Adrien Coupet stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.16
Alex El Khanchaf kicks a strong pass forward to Aki Watanabe. Aki Watanabe whips in a cross ball towards Ferdinand Valenconi. Ferdinand Valenconi makes a deft header but Branko Preud is on top of it.
39.11
Alex El Khanchaf flicks a high ball forward to Aki Watanabe who takes it down. Aki Watanabe rushes past Markus Frieser! Aki Watanabe side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Branko Preud smothers it!
45.00
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Don Strachan plays the ball forward to Gerhard Oswald. Gerhard Oswald sees Ferdinand Valenconi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ferdinand Valenconi whips in a cross ball towards Aki Watanabe. With a superhuman jump, Aki Watanabe connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Le Mans appear unchanged since the first half. Reims also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Reims kick off!
48.12
1-0Tiziano Chiesa comes in with a late challenge on Rainer Lensing. Tiziano Chiesa is given a warning by the referee! Rainer Lensing grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.12
Gerhard Oswald sees a break and surges forward. Gerhard Oswald lofts in a cross ball towards John Sablé. John Sablé connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
55.25
Romano Koevermans flicks the ball to his team mate, Tobias Overath. Tobias Overath shoots from 20 yards. Avril Arroyo gets down and covers it.
57.43
Markus Frieser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romano Koevermans. Romano Koevermans chips the ball to his team mate, Rainer Lensing. Rainer Lensing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.18
2-0Reims have made a substitution with Jakob Francke replacing Gilbert Delorge .
61.20
Markus Frieser takes a quick throw-in, which Tobias Hermann takes on the chest. Tobias Hermann runs forward with the ball. Tobias Hermann sees a break and surges forward. Tobias Hermann runs straight at the defence! Tobias Hermann makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Avril Arroyo manages to keep it out.
71.09
2-0Jakob Francke sees Romano Koevermans in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Romano Koevermans knocks the ball forward to Rainer Lensing. Rainer Lensing makes a probing pass to Tobias Overath but he's offside!
72.19
Torsten Herzog kicks a strong pass forward to Tobias Overath. Tobias Overath whips in a cross ball towards Rainer Lensing. Rainer Lensing flicks the ball with his head. Avril Arroyo picks it out of the air!
77.18
Le Mans have made 3 substitutions with Dean Lofthouse replacing Edgar Riga, Linus Nordwald replacing Alex El Khanchaf and Nunzio Pontarollo replacing Ferdinand Valenconi .Reims have made 2 substitutions with Kevin Witte replacing Romano Koevermans and Torsten Ritzinger replacing Rainer Lensing .
78.24
Gerhard Schönenborn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Töpfer. Simon Töpfer runs straight at the defence! Simon Töpfer strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.31
Gerhard Oswald sees Nunzio Pontarollo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nunzio Pontarollo threads the ball through into the box. Aki Watanabe strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
87.43
Markus Frieser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Torsten Herzog. Torsten Herzog flicks the ball to his team mate, Torsten Ritzinger. Torsten Ritzinger knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Avril Arroyo who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Aki Watanabe 45 John Sablé 51 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Avril Arroyo (GK)
8
2. Nico Klinsmann (DEF)
6
3. Tiziano Chiesa (DEF)
6
4. Edgar Riga (DEF)
6
5. Don Strachan (DEF)
6
6. Alex El Khanchaf (MID)
7
7. Gerhard Oswald (MID)
8
8. Adrien Coupet (ATT)
6
9. Aki Watanabe (ATT)
9
10. John Sablé (ATT)
8
11. Ferdinand Valenconi (ATT)
7
12. Dean Lofthouse (DEF)
6
13. Linus Nordwald (MID)
6
14. Nunzio Pontarollo (ATT)
6
1. Branko Preud (GK)
8
2. Gilbert Delorge (DEF)
6
3. Markus Frieser (DEF)
6
4. Tobias Hermann (DEF)
7
5. Nick Maas (DEF)
6
6. Gerhard Schönenborn (MID)
7
7. Torsten Herzog (MID)
6
8. Romano Koevermans (MID)
7
9. Simon Töpfer (ATT)
6
10. Tobias Overath (ATT)
6
11. Rainer Lensing (ATT)
6
12. Jakob Francke (DEF)
6
13. Kevin Witte (MID)
6
14. Torsten Ritzinger (ATT)
6