Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Felix-Bollaert where RC Lens play host to Olympique de Marseille. A crowd of 19,301 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RC Lens are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Olympique de Marseille appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Aziz Rabuel.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RC Lens are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Olympique de Marseille appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Aziz Rabuel.
0.00
0-0RC Lens get the match underway!
3.52
0-0David Sousa brings the ball forward. David Sousa shoots from long range. Cyrille Karembeu effortlessly gets down and covers it.
18.07
0-0Alfredo Cortes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio makes a probing pass between the defence to Leonardo Blanco. Leonardo Blanco shoots from just inside the box but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
20.02
0-0Alfredo Cortes knocks the ball forward to Leonardo Blanco. Leonardo Blanco knocks in a cross ball towards David Sousa. David Sousa is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Alberto Alves. Excellent block.
21.34
0-0Vittorio Maldini comes in with a very late challenge on Alfredo Cortes. Vittorio Maldini is shown the red card!! Alfredo Cortes grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
22.57
0-0Danijel Histilloles flicks a high ball forward to Alfredo Cortes who takes it down. Alfredo Cortes makes a probing pass to Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.24
Martijn Beekink brings the ball forward. Martijn Beekink sees Vincent Queiros in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vincent Queiros plays a scrappy one-two with Mansour Fellahi and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Vincent Queiros provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
28.02
With imagination, David Sousa plays the ball forward to David Mason. David Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.21
0-0Martijn Beekink makes a simple pass to Mansour Fellahi. Mansour Fellahi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mohamed Marguerite but he's offside!
33.15
0-0Mansour Fellahi comes in with a late challenge on Alfredo Cortes. Mansour Fellahi is given a warning by the referee! Alfredo Cortes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.33
Ivan Anastasi sees a break and surges forward. Ivan Anastasi lofts in a cross ball towards Mansour Fellahi. Mansour Fellahi connects with a diving header but it flies well off target!
39.27
Carlos Suarez makes a simple pass to David Mason. David Mason plays a one-two with Alfredo Cortes and rushes in on goal... David Mason cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.44
Ivan Anastasi hits a low pass to Ghislain Sakho. Ghislain Sakho plays a scrappy one-two with Mansour Fellahi and advances towards the goal... Ghislain Sakho rockets a shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
44.13
Leonardo Blanco threads the ball through to Alfredo Cortes. Alfredo Cortes lofts in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason heads the ball goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
Alfredo Cortes flicks a high pass forward to Carlos Suarez who brings the ball under control. Carlos Suarez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mansour Fellahi.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. RC Lens appear unchanged since the first half. Olympique de Marseille also appear unchanged since the first half. The Olympique de Marseille players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Olympique de Marseille kick off and get the second half underway!
49.37
Carlos Suarez passes the ball forward to David Mason. David Mason plays a one-two with Vikash Jay and advances towards the goal... David Mason tries a spectacular strike but it's well over the bar!
51.38
0-1David Sousa passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Leonardo Blanco. Leonardo Blanco knocks in a cross ball towards David Sousa. David Sousa makes a convincing header. Cyrille Karembeu is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
61.50
0-1David Mason catches Martijn Beekink on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martijn Beekink stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.12
David Sousa flicks a high pass forward to David Mason who brings the ball under control. David Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.19
Carlos Suarez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay lofts in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason makes a deft header but it slams into the crowd!
73.34
Youssouf Baghdad flicks a high pass forward to Alfredo Cortes who brings the ball under control. Alfredo Cortes flicks a high pass forward. Vikash Jay collects the pass. Vikash Jay shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.18
0-1Olympique de Marseille have made 2 substitutions with Hauke Jentsch replacing Carlos Suarez and Patrick Bould replacing Martin Rubio .
78.20
Danijel Histilloles passes the ball forward to Alfredo Cortes. Alfredo Cortes lofts in a cross ball towards Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay whips the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Cyrille Karembeu manages to keep it out.
79.11
Mohamed Marguerite catches Piotr Deyna on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Piotr Deyna runs off the knock.
83.06
Ivan Anastasi comes in with a late challenge on Hauke Jentsch. The referee brings Ivan Anastasi to one side and gives him a warning! Hauke Jentsch stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.44
David Sousa surges forward with the ball. David Sousa tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Cyrille Karembeu manages to keep it out.
89.12
Youssouf Baghdad pushes up the pitch. Youssouf Baghdad sees Patrick Bould in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Patrick Bould sees David Mason just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some good footwork from David Mason provides some space. He shoots at goal. Cyrille Karembeu gets down and covers it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| David Sousa 51 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Sousa of Olympique de Marseille |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Cyrille Karembeu (GK)
7
2. Florian Frapolli (DEF)
6
3. Martijn Beekink (DEF)
6
4. Alberto Alves (DEF)
6
5. Matt Caldwell (DEF)
6
6. Ivan Anastasi (MID)
6
7. Vittorio Maldini (MID)
3
8. Ghislain Sakho (ATT)
6
9. Vincent Queiros (ATT)
6
10. Mohamed Marguerite (ATT)
5
11. Mansour Fellahi (ATT)
6
12. Paolo Tentoni (MID)
0
13. Jonas Hitzlsperger (GK)
0
14. Mark Grant (DEF)
0
1. Mauricio Rodriguez (GK)
6
2. Piotr Deyna (DEF)
6
3. Youssouf Baghdad (DEF)
6
4. Danijel Histilloles (DEF)
6
5. Leonardo Blanco (MID)
7
6. David Sousa (MID)
9
7. Alfredo Cortes (MID)
7
8. Carlos Suarez (MID)
6
9. David Mason (ATT)
6
10. Vikash Jay (ATT)
6
11. Martin Rubio (ATT)
6
12. Alexander Schäfer (ATT)
0
13. Hauke Jentsch (ATT)
6
14. Patrick Bould (ATT)
6