Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Felix-Bollaert where RC Lens play host to Auxerre. A crowd of 20,155 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
RC Lens are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Auxerre appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jean-Jacques Dieuze.
The pitch is in good condition.
RC Lens are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Auxerre appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jean-Jacques Dieuze.
0.00
0-0RC Lens start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.03
0-0Kwami Jacquesson hoofs the ball up the pitch. Pablo Gonzalez puts a great ball through. Kaba Lachuer runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
8.42
0-0Adolfo Castillo threads a neat ball through to Ruel Shearer. Ruel Shearer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.32
Anton Klinsmann threads a neat ball through to Tim Scales. Tim Scales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.28
0-0Raouf Sankhare kicks a strong pass forward to Anton Klinsmann. Anton Klinsmann flicks a high ball forward to Adolfo Castillo who takes it down. Adolfo Castillo knocks in a cross ball towards Ruel Shearer. Ruel Shearer fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Ousmane Kelban. Excellent save.
20.03
Olivier Dos Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Mathieur Diop. Mathieur Diop runs straight at the opposition's defence. Mathieur Diop plays a one-two with Ralph Seaman and advances towards the goal... Mathieur Diop makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
22.28
Ronan Le Bris sees a break and surges forward. Ronan Le Bris controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hubert Masudi. Hubert Masudi plays a one-two with Kaba Lachuer and rushes in on goal... Hubert Masudi shoots from just inside the box. Stephane Molinier gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
24.16
Ronan Le Bris passes the ball forward to Hubert Masudi. Hubert Masudi sees Jimmy Vercoutre in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jimmy Vercoutre knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.51
Dennis Gordon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruel Shearer. Ruel Shearer passes the ball forward but Adolfo Castillo is offside!
33.42
0-0Morris Godber plays the ball forward to Dennis Gordon. Dennis Gordon makes a beautiful solo run. Dennis Gordon plays a one-two with Adolfo Castillo and advances towards the goal... Dennis Gordon shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Kwami Jacquesson.
36.48
0-1Ralph Seaman makes a probing pass to Jimmy Vercoutre. Jimmy Vercoutre whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Gonzalez. Pablo Gonzalez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Stephane Molinier had no chance!! Goal for Auxerre!
44.32
Mathieur Diop threads a neat ball through to Ralph Seaman. Ralph Seaman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Summerbee.
45.00
0-1Paul Summerbee controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruel Shearer. Ruel Shearer shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
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. Auxerre also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Auxerre get the second half underway!
47.39
Olivier Dos Santos threads a neat ball through to Mathieur Diop. Mathieur Diop flicks a high pass forward to Kaba Lachuer who brings the ball under control. Kaba Lachuer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anton Klinsmann.
49.27
Kwami Jacquesson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mathieur Diop. Mathieur Diop knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephane Molinier who gathers it comfortably.
53.44
Anton Klinsmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Summerbee. Without breaking stride, Paul Summerbee plays the ball forward to Adolfo Castillo. Adolfo Castillo rushes past Olivier Dos Santos! Adolfo Castillo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Ousmane Kelban gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
60.58
With a delightful solo run, Dennis Gordon stretches the opposition's defence. Dennis Gordon cuts inside the box! Some superb footwork from Dennis Gordon provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Dennis Gordon scores for RC Lens!!
67.49
Ralph Seaman passes the ball forward to Pablo Gonzalez. Pablo Gonzalez shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
69.38
Mathieur Diop changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mathieur Diop makes a pass forward but Jimmy Vercoutre makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
72.41
Rainer Sachs threads a neat ball through to Ruel Shearer. Ruel Shearer finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
77.22
1-1Auxerre appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
83.04
Olivier Dos Santos flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Vercoutre collects the pass. Jimmy Vercoutre shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
84.26
Ralph Seaman sees a break and surges forward. Ralph Seaman plays the ball forward to Jimmy Vercoutre who has made a great run into the box. Jimmy Vercoutre makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.30
Kaba Lachuer knocks the ball forward to Ralph Seaman. Ralph Seaman passes the ball forward to Pablo Gonzalez. Pablo Gonzalez takes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
89.27
Olivier Dos Santos picks a pass forward to Kaba Lachuer. Kaba Lachuer laces a weighted ball forward to Jimmy Vercoutre. Jimmy Vercoutre knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephane Molinier who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Kwami Jacquesson chips the ball to his team mate, Ralph Seaman. With a delightful solo run, Ralph Seaman stretches the opposition's defence. Ralph Seaman controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Kaba Lachuer through on goal. Kaba Lachuer strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but is denied by Stephane Molinier. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stephane Molinier (GK)
7
2. Morris Godber (DEF)
6
3. Rinar Ermachenko (DEF)
6
4. Raouf Sankhare (DEF)
6
5. Rainer Sachs (DEF)
6
6. Dennis Gordon (MID)
9
7. Paul Summerbee (MID)
6
8. Anton Klinsmann (MID)
6
9. Ruel Shearer (ATT)
6
10. Adolfo Castillo (ATT)
7
11. Tim Scales (ATT)
6
12. Noe Borbiconi (MID)
0
13. Sebastian Blanco (GK)
0
14. Stephen Grondin (ATT)
0
1. Ousmane Kelban (GK)
6
2. Kwami Jacquesson (DEF)
7
3. Olivier Dos Santos (DEF)
7
4. Ronan Le Bris (DEF)
6
5. Medhi Joseph-Augustin (MID)
6
6. Kaba Lachuer (MID)
6
7. Ralph Seaman (MID)
8
8. Mathieur Diop (MID)
7
9. Jimmy Vercoutre (ATT)
9
10. Pablo Gonzalez (ATT)
8
11. Hubert Masudi (ATT)
6
12. Alberto Cortes (MID)
0
13. Jean-Claude Mathis (ATT)
0
14. Yoann Mansouri (MID)
0