Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stade Vélodrome where Olympique de Marseille play host to Girondins de Bordeaux. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Olympique de Marseille and Girondins de Bordeaux are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kaci Govou.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Olympique de Marseille and Girondins de Bordeaux are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kaci Govou.
0.00
0-0Olympique de Marseille kick off!
6.38
0-0Mick Rufus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean Eloi. Jean Eloi shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.21
0-0Mick Rufus flicks a high pass forward to Peter Eadie who brings the ball under control. Peter Eadie shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
12.34
0-0Nicola Nunziata flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Croft. Francis Croft puts a great ball through. Christian Addo runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
14.13
0-0Francis Croft comes in with a late challenge on Youl Alidor Née. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Youl Alidor Née hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.51
0-0Youl Alidor Née makes a simple pass to Mick Rufus. Mick Rufus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Smithe. Matt Smithe knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fabio Bakari who gathers it comfortably.
16.23
Ted Laurent pushes mid-way up the pitch. Ted Laurent threads the ball through to Matt Smithe. Matt Smithe lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Nascimento. Duarte Nascimento gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but is denied by Fabio Bakari. Excellent save.
18.05
Amara Vahirua flicks a high ball forward to Peter Eadie who takes it down. Peter Eadie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.58
Torsten Völler kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Addo. Christian Addo skips past Ted Laurent! Christian Addo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Camille Gastien.
22.38
Francis Croft takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Camille Gastien gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
24.30
1-0Devanir Diasalmeida passes the ball forward to Nicola Nunziata. Nicola Nunziata makes a probing pass to Leon Tiler. Leon Tiler lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Zico. Rui Zico shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Camille Gastien had no chance!! Goal for Olympique de Marseille!
27.15
Amara Vahirua sees Duarte Nascimento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duarte Nascimento shoots from 25 yards but somehow Fabio Bakari manages to keep it out.
30.55
Seeing a gap ahead, Nicholas Schwarzer plays the ball forward to Torsten Völler. Seeing a gap ahead, Torsten Völler plays the ball forward to John Davidson. John Davidson shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
32.17
Matt Smithe hits a low pass to Peter Eadie. Peter Eadie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.58
Alan Salmon flicks a high pass forward. Rui Zico controls it well on his chest. Rui Zico whips in a cross ball towards Leon Tiler. Leon Tiler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Camille Gastien picks it out of the air!
36.20
Mick Rufus flicks a high pass forward. Jean Eloi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean Eloi plays a quick one-two with Mick Rufus and rushes in on goal... Jean Eloi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
40.55
Torsten Völler flicks a high pass forward. Rui Zico collects the pass. Rui Zico knocks the ball to his team mate, Francis Croft. Francis Croft shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
42.53
Francis Croft sees space and advances. Francis Croft runs straight at the defence! Francis Croft cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Camille Gastien has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
With vision, Ted Laurent laces a weighted ball forward to Amara Vahirua. Amara Vahirua flicks a high ball forward to Matt Smithe who takes it down. Matt Smithe sees Mick Rufus just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Mick Rufus looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique de Marseille appear unchanged since the first half. Girondins de Bordeaux also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Girondins de Bordeaux start the second half!
55.27
Amara Vahirua flicks a high pass forward. Jean Eloi controls it well on his chest. Jean Eloi surges forward with the ball. Jean Eloi knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Eadie. Peter Eadie rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
59.31
2-1Jean-Michel Chagot passes the ball forward to Mick Rufus. Mick Rufus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Smithe. Matt Smithe lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Nascimento. Duarte Nascimento beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but Nicola Nunziata blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
60.19
2-1Girondins de Bordeaux have made a substitution with Pierre-Yves Villechalane replacing Duarte Nascimento .
61.29
Rui Zico controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leon Tiler. Leon Tiler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Camille Gastien effortlessly smothers it!
63.09
Amara Vahirua threads a neat ball through to Mick Rufus. Mick Rufus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.08
Amara Vahirua hacks Rui Zico from behind! Amara Vahirua is shown the yellow card! Rui Zico runs off the knock.
69.52
Francis Croft plays the ball forward to Rui Zico. Rui Zico knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.07
Francis Croft decides to run forward with the ball. Francis Croft lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Addo. Christian Addo heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
75.59
Ted Laurent hacks John Davidson from behind! The referee calls over Ted Laurent and shows him a yellow card! John Davidson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.08
Devanir Diasalmeida flicks a high ball forward to Rui Zico who takes it down. Rui Zico flicks a high pass forward. John Davidson controls it well on his chest. John Davidson shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
85.22
2-1Amara Vahirua hacks Rui Zico from behind! The referee brings Amara Vahirua to one side and gives him a warning! Rui Zico hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.18
Torsten Völler flicks the ball to his team mate, Devanir Diasalmeida. Devanir Diasalmeida flicks the ball to his team mate, John Davidson. John Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Camille Gastien who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Alan Salmon makes a beautiful solo run. Alan Salmon sees Christian Addo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christian Addo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Camille Gastien who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Rui Zico 24 Francis Croft 43 | Jean Eloi 36 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rui Zico of Olympique de Marseille |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Fabio Bakari (GK)
7
2. Nicholas Schwarzer (DEF)
6
3. Torsten Völler (DEF)
7
4. Alan Salmon (DEF)
6
5. Devanir Diasalmeida (DEF)
6
6. Rui Zico (MID)
9
7. Nicola Nunziata (MID)
6
8. Francis Croft (MID)
9
9. Leon Tiler (ATT)
7
10. John Davidson (ATT)
6
11. Christian Addo (ATT)
7
12. Kader Allouache (MID)
0
13. Jochem Sedouki (ATT)
0
14. Atam Hosé (DEF)
0
1. Camille Gastien (GK)
8
2. Youl Alidor Née (DEF)
6
3. Mathias Gueguen (DEF)
6
4. Ted Laurent (DEF)
6
5. Jean-Michel Chagot (DEF)
6
6. Mick Rufus (MID)
7
7. Jean Eloi (MID)
8
8. Amara Vahirua (MID)
6
9. Peter Eadie (ATT)
6
10. Matt Smithe (ATT)
6
11. Duarte Nascimento (ATT)
6
12. Cesar Valente (GK)
0
13. Alex Souness (GK)
0
14. Pierre-Yves Villechalane (ATT)
6