Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Felix-Bollaert where RC Lens play host to AS Monaco. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
RC Lens are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AS Monaco appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Savigny.
The pitch is in good condition.
RC Lens are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AS Monaco appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Savigny.
0.00
0-0AS Monaco start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.04
0-0Zoltan Nonda picks a pass forward to Christina Bancarel. Christina Bancarel flicks a high pass forward. Mathieur Raguel collects the pass. Mathieur Raguel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
6.53
0-1Carl Danic flicks a high pass forward. Muzzy Izzet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Muzzy Izzet knocks in a cross ball towards Kwami Porato. Kwami Porato is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.06
With a delightful solo run, Steffen Laudrup stretches the opposition's defence. Steffen Laudrup tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.33
Carl Danic threads a neat ball through to Muzzy Izzet. Muzzy Izzet whips in a cross ball towards Carl Danic. Carl Danic fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Tarik Penneteau with no chance!! Goal for AS Monaco!
15.02
0-2Dianboto Vilatte knocks the ball to his team mate, Kwami Porato. Kwami Porato knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giuseppe Capiaux.
18.26
Dianboto Vilatte threads the ball through to Carl Danic. Carl Danic sees Kwami Porato in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kwami Porato whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Dailly. Carlos Dailly makes a deft header. Tarik Penneteau is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.16
Steffen Laudrup flicks a high pass forward to Muzzy Izzet who brings the ball under control. Muzzy Izzet whips in a cross ball towards Steffen Laudrup. Steffen Laudrup makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
28.43
0-4Simon Janes comes in with a late challenge on Jean-Claude Houze. Simon Janes is given a warning by the referee! Jean-Claude Houze runs off the knock.
28.43
0-4Free kick to RC Lens just outside the area...
29.28
Tomasz Rabesandratana slowly runs up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
34.09
0-4Simon Janes kicks a strong pass forward to Matthieu Malicki. Matthieu Malicki surges forward with the ball. Matthieu Malicki lofts in a cross ball towards Kwami Porato. Kwami Porato connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Tarik Penneteau manages to gather it effortlessly.
39.57
0-4Simon Janes clumsily knocks into Oscar Cantona. The referee brings Simon Janes to one side and gives him another warning! Oscar Cantona grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.46
Carl Danic sees Carlos Dailly in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlos Dailly shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. RC Lens appear unchanged since the first half. AS Monaco also appear unchanged since the first half. The AS Monaco players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and RC Lens kick off!
47.30
Christina Bancarel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mathieur Raguel. Mathieur Raguel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claude Leclercq.
51.21
Abdelmalek Ciechelsi makes a probing pass to Dianboto Vilatte. Dianboto Vilatte threads a neat ball through to Kwami Porato. Kwami Porato whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Dailly. Carlos Dailly connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Good keeping from Tarik Penneteau as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
52.22
Matthieu Malicki takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Christina Bancarel reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
53.42
0-4Carl Danic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Muzzy Izzet. Muzzy Izzet lofts in a cross ball towards Kwami Porato. Kwami Porato fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Cedric Marchand.
54.34
It's a corner kick which Carl Danic takes quickly, playing the ball short to Simon Janes. Simon Janes flicks the ball on with his first touch. Regis Dyduch jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
55.44
0-4Claude Leclercq threads the ball through to Dianboto Vilatte. Dianboto Vilatte threads a neat ball through to Matthieu Malicki. Matthieu Malicki knocks in a cross ball towards Muzzy Izzet. Cedric Marchand comes in with a late challenge on Muzzy Izzet. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
59.19
0-4Carl Danic flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Dailly controls it well on his chest. Carlos Dailly kicks a strong pass forward to Kwami Porato but the referee indicates it's offside!
60.33
0-4AS Monaco have made a substitution with Jerome Barckay replacing Carlos Dailly .
63.44
Carl Danic flicks a high ball forward to Jerome Barckay who takes it down. Jerome Barckay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.13
Carl Danic flicks a high ball forward to Jerome Barckay who takes it down. Jerome Barckay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.35
Mathieur Raguel makes a probing pass to Tomasz Rabesandratana. Tomasz Rabesandratana knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dianboto Vilatte.
79.46
0-5Claude Leclercq catches Tomasz Rabesandratana on the ankles. The referee calls over Claude Leclercq and shows him a yellow card! Tomasz Rabesandratana stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.37
Steffen Laudrup laces a through ball forward to Dianboto Vilatte. Dianboto Vilatte knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.19
Abdelmalek Ciechelsi kicks a strong pass forward to Steffen Laudrup. Steffen Laudrup controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthieu Malicki. Matthieu Malicki shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Matthieu Malicki!
87.01
Abdelmalek Ciechelsi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Danic. Carl Danic hits a low pass to Jerome Barckay. Jerome Barckay lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Danic. Carl Danic directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Giuseppe Capiaux happens to be in the right place to block it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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. Tarik Penneteau (GK)
6
2. Oscar Cantona (DEF)
6
3. Zoltan Nonda (DEF)
6
4. Cedric Marchand (DEF)
6
5. Giuseppe Capiaux (DEF)
6
6. Florent Schuth (MID)
6
7. Regis Dyduch (MID)
6
8. Christina Bancarel (MID)
6
9. Mathieur Raguel (ATT)
6
10. Tomasz Rabesandratana (ATT)
6
11. Jean-Claude Houze (ATT)
6
12. Kamal Diani (DEF)
0
13. Francois Benon (MID)
0
14. Hans Wapenaar (MID)
0
1. Gerard Landais (GK)
6
2. Claude Leclercq (DEF)
6
3. Abdelmalek Ciechelsi (DEF)
6
4. Simon Janes (DEF)
6
5. Dianboto Vilatte (MID)
6
6. Steffen Laudrup (MID)
8
7. Carl Danic (MID)
9
8. Matthieu Malicki (MID)
8
9. Kwami Porato (ATT)
8
10. Carlos Dailly (ATT)
7
11. Muzzy Izzet (ATT)
8
12. Matt James (MID)
0
13. Marc Heurlié (MID)
0
14. Jerome Barckay (ATT)
7