Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stade Vélodrome where Olympique de Marseille play host to Troyes Aube Champagne. A crowd of 19,508 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Troyes Aube Champagne appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jean-Louis Benon.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Troyes Aube Champagne appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jean-Louis Benon.
0.00
0-0Troyes Aube Champagne kick off the first half!
6.32
0-0Krunoslav Seric threads a neat ball through to Nigel Platt. Nigel Platt shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.12
0-0Pegguy Duarte changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Pegguy Duarte knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gabriel Fournier.
10.18
Pegguy Duarte flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Medina controls it well on his chest. Hugo Medina knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oleksandr Fisunenko who gathers it comfortably.
12.31
0-0Kamal Samson hacks Nigel Platt from behind! The referee brings Kamal Samson to one side and gives him a warning! Nigel Platt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.40
0-0Pegguy Duarte darts forward. Pegguy Duarte flicks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Segarra. Pablo Segarra rockets a shot on goal. The ball ricochets off David Curtolo and flashes wide of the near post.
17.42
0-0Kamal Samson takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Gonzalo Squillaci takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.16
Tomislav Tomas threads a neat ball through to Marvin Batty. Marvin Batty makes an attacking run forward. Marvin Batty shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
21.10
David Curtolo knocks the ball forward to Krunoslav Seric. Krunoslav Seric hits a low pass to Nigel Platt. Nigel Platt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.58
0-0Hugo Medina deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Segarra. Pablo Segarra finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
24.27
Denis Hiroux makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Medina. Hugo Medina knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomislav Tomas.
27.22
Krunoslav Seric flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Batty holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marvin Batty knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.30
Kamal Samson flicks a high pass forward. Gonzalo Squillaci controls it well on his chest. Gonzalo Squillaci threads the ball through to Pablo Segarra. Pablo Segarra knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gabriel Fournier.
38.17
Stanley Swift passes the ball forward to Pablo Segarra. Pablo Segarra whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Medina. Hugo Medina makes a convincing header but somehow Oleksandr Fisunenko manages to keep it out.
39.37
0-0Florian Boniface changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Florian Boniface makes a great pass forward. Pablo Segarra runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
42.17
David Curtolo flicks a high pass forward. Krunoslav Seric holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Krunoslav Seric flicks a high pass forward. Marc Hamann collects the pass. Marc Hamann shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Carlos Mayer!
44.36
Oliver Lindemann threads the ball through to Nigel Platt. Nigel Platt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique de Marseille appear unchanged since the first half. Troyes Aube Champagne also appear unchanged since the first half. The Olympique de Marseille players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Olympique de Marseille kick off and get the second half underway!
49.06
Marvin Batty chips the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Klimek. Albrecht Klimek edges inside the box! Albrecht Klimek comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it misses the target by a large margin!
51.53
David Curtolo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oliver Lindemann. Oliver Lindemann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Platt. Nigel Platt tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
54.08
Kamal Samson runs forward with the ball. Kamal Samson makes a simple pass to Denis Hiroux. Denis Hiroux knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Segarra. Pablo Segarra makes a deft header but it flies wide!
59.41
Pegguy Duarte threads a neat ball through to Hugo Medina. Hugo Medina knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gabriel Fournier.
63.06
David Curtolo flicks a high pass forward. Marc Hamann collects the pass. Marc Hamann lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Platt. With a superhuman jump, Nigel Platt connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Carlos Mayer easily picks it out of the air!
67.35
Marc Mendonca threads the ball through to Pegguy Duarte. Pegguy Duarte advances with the ball. Pegguy Duarte knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tomislav Tomas.
71.38
Oliver Lindemann makes a beautiful solo run. Oliver Lindemann shoots from distance but it flies wide!
73.18
Marvin Batty sees space and advances. Marvin Batty shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
77.04
Marvin Batty flicks a high pass forward. Krunoslav Seric holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Krunoslav Seric shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
81.55
Gabriel Fournier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Krunoslav Seric. Krunoslav Seric knocks the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Klimek. Albrecht Klimek shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
85.27
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
87.29
Krunoslav Seric deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Hamann. Marc Hamann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
Krunoslav Seric threads the ball through to Albrecht Klimek. Albrecht Klimek knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gonzalo Squillaci.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pegguy Duarte of Troyes Aube Champagne |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Oleksandr Fisunenko (GK)
7
2. Nestor Boghossian (DEF)
6
3. David Curtolo (DEF)
8
4. Gabriel Fournier (DEF)
6
5. Tomislav Tomas (DEF)
6
6. Krunoslav Seric (MID)
8
7. Oliver Lindemann (MID)
7
8. Marvin Batty (MID)
8
9. Nigel Platt (ATT)
7
10. Marc Hamann (ATT)
6
11. Albrecht Klimek (ATT)
7
12. Aaron Kluivert (ATT)
0
13. Mihai Lacatus (MID)
0
14. Jean-Christophe Brogno (ATT)
0
1. Carlos Mayer (GK)
8
2. Marc Mendonca (DEF)
6
3. Kamal Samson (DEF)
8
4. Stanley Swift (DEF)
6
5. Gonzalo Squillaci (DEF)
6
6. Florian Boniface (MID)
6
7. Pegguy Duarte (MID)
9
8. Denis Hiroux (MID)
6
9. Filippo Pinzi (MID)
6
10. Hugo Medina (ATT)
6
11. Pablo Segarra (ATT)
6
12. Richard Bailey (MID)
0
13. Hamed Dhorasoo (MID)
0
14. Abassi Baudet (MID)
0