Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stade Jean Laville where FC Gueugnon play host to Le Mans. A crowd of 11,100 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Gueugnon are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Le Mans appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Yves-A. Malouda.


0.00
FC Gueugnon kick off and get the match underway!
2.43
Under pressure, Cedric Chaussidiere clears the ball far upfield. Callum Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.11
Alistair Lloyd barges into Kuami Magnier. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kuami Magnier hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.34
Noah Welke flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Klinsmann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thomas Klinsmann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carmelo Pivotto who gathers it comfortably.
12.46
Emmanuel Wimbee flicks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Lloyd. Alistair Lloyd makes a probing pass to Ousmane Meride. Ousmane Meride lofts in a cross ball towards Romain Dugarry. Romain Dugarry finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
16.22
Noah Welke flicks the ball to his team mate, Azziz Platini. Azziz Platini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
21.41
Romain Dugarry threads a neat ball through to Ousmane Meride. Ousmane Meride knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.59
Claude Dugarry kicks a strong pass forward to Emmanuel Soloy. Emmanuel Soloy whips in a cross ball towards Ousmane Meride. Ousmane Meride directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
30.02
Azziz Platini flicks a high ball forward to Callum Hendry who takes it down. Callum Hendry plays a scrappy one-two with Azziz Platini and advances towards the goal... Callum Hendry looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
34.02
Callum Hendry decides to run forward with the ball. Callum Hendry finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.18
Alistair Lloyd surges forward with the ball. Alistair Lloyd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.12
Hauke Erler threads the ball through to Giuseppe Watier. Giuseppe Watier flicks a high pass forward to Ousmane Meride who brings the ball under control. Ousmane Meride knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Djimi Brogno.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Gueugnon appear unchanged since the first half. Le Mans also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Le Mans kicking off!
49.40
Felipe Ortiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Klinsmann. Thomas Klinsmann fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
59.34
Alistair Lloyd passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Ousmane Meride. Ousmane Meride knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Ramos who gathers it comfortably.
65.06
Alistair Lloyd changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alistair Lloyd lofts in a cross ball towards Emmanuel Soloy. Emmanuel Soloy directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Martin Ramos. Excellent save.
66.19
Thomas Klinsmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry shoots from 20 yards. Carmelo Pivotto gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
69.11
Djimi Brogno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Klinsmann. Thomas Klinsmann fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
81.13
Hauke Erler makes a simple pass to Jimmy Coridon. Jimmy Coridon threads a neat ball through to Romain Dugarry. Romain Dugarry lofts in a cross ball towards Emmanuel Soloy. Emmanuel Soloy is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Emmanuel Soloy!
84.46
Nicholas Bradja hits a low pass to Ousmane Meride. Ousmane Meride knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Ramos who gathers it comfortably.
89.50
Nicholas Bradja hits a low pass to Emmanuel Soloy. Emmanuel Soloy shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Martin Ramos with no chance!! Goal for FC Gueugnon!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 0 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 56.4705882352941 vs 43.5294117647059
Play Area
Home team third: 24.71%, Midfield: 47.06%, Away team third: 28.24%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Emmanuel Soloy of FC Gueugnon

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
6
4. Hauke Erler (DEF)
7
6
9
6
7
9. Jimmy Coridon (MID)
6
10. Emmanuel Soloy (ATT)
9
11. Ousmane Meride (ATT)
6

12. Liam Margiotta (ATT)
0
13. Ulrich Flachez (ATT)
0

1. Martin Ramos (GK)
6
3. Kuami Magnier (DEF)
6
6
6. Djimi Brogno (MID)
6
7. Noah Welke (MID)
6
8. Felipe Ortiz (MID)
6
9. Callum Hendry (ATT)
8
10. Azziz Platini (ATT)
6
6

12. Guy Maqua (MID)
0
0
14. Marc Zaidan (MID)
0