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Match Report

Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stade Vélodrome where Olympique de Marseille play host to AS Monaco. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AS Monaco appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luis-Clemente Duchesne.


0.00
Olympique de Marseille kick off the first half!
4.13
Mathieu Proment makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Sousa. David Sousa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Raimond Goossen.
9.11
Youssouf Baghdad lofts the ball long. David Mason whips in a cross ball towards David Sousa. David Sousa gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Olympique de Marseille!
12.47
David Sousa flicks a high pass forward. Martin Rubio controls it well on his chest. Martin Rubio knocks in a cross ball towards Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay beats his man to it with a header but it's drastically wayward!
14.05
Piotr Deyna surges forward with the ball. Piotr Deyna knocks the ball forward to Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Ignacio Osomo smothers it!
15.06
Mathieu Proment threads the ball through to David Mason. David Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.03
Vikash Jay comes in with a late challenge on Alassandro Rivalta. The referee warns Vikash Jay to calm down! Alassandro Rivalta runs off the knock.
21.10
David Sousa darts forward. David Sousa lofts in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
22.12
Warren Coppinger darts forward. Warren Coppinger makes a probing pass to Marek Rzasa but he's offside!
27.11
Alassandro Rivalta makes a probing pass to Jose Fortes Galadames. Jose Fortes Galadames threads a neat ball through to Xavier Kopa. Xavier Kopa finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.51
Piotr Deyna flicks a high pass forward. David Mason controls it well on his chest. David Mason knocks the ball forward to Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfred Bowyer.
32.12
Piotr Deyna darts forward. Piotr Deyna whips in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Ignacio Osomo!
33.40
Xavier Kopa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Azziz Vrielynck. Azziz Vrielynck knocks in a cross ball towards Xavier Kopa. Xavier Kopa flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.52
Graham Joachim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marek Rzasa. Marek Rzasa whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Galadames. Jose Fortes Galadames gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique de Marseille appear unchanged since the first half. AS Monaco also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and AS Monaco kick off!
47.47
Warren Coppinger threads a neat ball through to Marek Rzasa. Marek Rzasa whips in a cross ball towards Xavier Kopa. Xavier Kopa flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
48.07
Graham Joachim flicks a high ball forward to Xavier Kopa who takes it down. Xavier Kopa whips in a cross ball towards Graham Joachim. Graham Joachim heads the ball goalwards. Mauricio Rodriguez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
59.20
Azziz Vrielynck hacks Martin Rubio from behind! Azziz Vrielynck is shown the yellow card! Martin Rubio stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.21
Mauricio Garcia flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Blanco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leonardo Blanco knocks the ball forward to Mathieu Proment. Mathieu Proment sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Ignacio Osomo manages to keep it out.
66.11
Raimond Goossen flicks a high pass forward. Graham Joachim controls it well on his chest. Graham Joachim makes a simple pass to Xavier Kopa. Xavier Kopa advances inside the box! Xavier Kopa rockets a shot on goal. The keeper, Mauricio Rodriguez, sees it late!! Goal for AS Monaco!
72.32
Mathieu Proment controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.47
Pascal Dudoit controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Joachim. Graham Joachim flicks a high pass forward to Marek Rzasa who brings the ball under control. Marek Rzasa advances inside the box! Marek Rzasa strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
77.47
Olympique de Marseille have made 2 substitutions with Danijel Histilloles replacing Carlos Suarez and Alfredo Cortes replacing David Mason and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. AS Monaco have made a substitution with Aron Hilmarsson replacing Alassandro Rivalta .
78.11
Warren Coppinger threads a neat ball through to Graham Joachim. Graham Joachim knocks in a cross ball towards Warren Coppinger. Warren Coppinger makes a convincing header. Mauricio Rodriguez manages to gather it.
81.48
Aron Hilmarsson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marek Rzasa. Marek Rzasa whips in a cross ball towards Xavier Kopa. Xavier Kopa makes a looping header on goal. Xavier Kopa scores for AS Monaco!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
90.00
Piotr Deyna flicks a high pass forward. Danijel Histilloles collects the pass. Danijel Histilloles controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 6
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 54.4117647058823 vs 45.5882352941176
Play Area
Home team third: 27.94%, Midfield: 44.12%, Away team third: 27.94%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Xavier Kopa of AS Monaco

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
4. Piotr Deyna (DEF)
6
6
6. David Sousa (MID)
7
6
8. Carlos Suarez (MID)
6
9. Martin Rubio (ATT)
6
10. Vikash Jay (ATT)
5
11. David Mason (ATT)
6

12. Peter Hofland (DEF)
0
14. Alfredo Cortes (MID)
6

6
2. Pascal Dudoit (DEF)
6
6
5. Alfred Bowyer (DEF)
6
8
6
10. Xavier Kopa (ATT)
9
11. Marek Rzasa (ATT)
8

12. Aron Hilmarsson (DEF)
6
13. Vesa Brander (MID)
0
14. Alassan Decroix (ATT)
0