Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stade Vélodrome where Olympique de Marseille play Liverpool in this friendly game. A crowd of 19,314 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Olympique de Marseille and Liverpool are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Olympique de Marseille and Liverpool are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Liverpool kick off the first half!
2.14
0-0Dietmar Matthäus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Pedone. Stefan Pedone makes a simple pass to Kasper Petersen. Kasper Petersen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gunnar El-Fakiri.
3.04
0-0Abdelmalek Cobos flicks a high pass forward. Kasper Petersen controls it well on his chest. Kasper Petersen knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
9.03
Rodrigo Varela threads a neat ball through to Arno Winkler. Arno Winkler knocks in a cross ball towards Phil Hackworth. Phil Hackworth connects with a diving header but Claus Hakansson reads it well. Excellent keeping!
10.45
Dietmar Matthäus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dianbobo Bochu. Dianbobo Bochu knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pierre G. Lantignotti.
16.12
Pierre G. Lantignotti makes a probing pass to Ian Zonneveld. With fabulous vision, Ian Zonneveld laces a through ball forward to Victor Pardo. Victor Pardo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Claus Hakansson is on top of it.
18.24
0-0Nicola C. De Rosa hacks Jean-Sebastien Barret from behind! The referee warns Nicola C. De Rosa to calm down! Jean-Sebastien Barret hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.33
0-0Dietmar Matthäus hacks Fabian Natale Olivi from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fabian Natale Olivi stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.18
Pierre G. Lantignotti darts forward. Pierre G. Lantignotti plays the ball forward to Victor Pardo. Victor Pardo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Claus Hakansson manages to gather it easily.
28.30
Dianbobo Bochu changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dianbobo Bochu controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Alin Dobos easily gets down and covers it.
32.55
Dianbobo Bochu flicks a high pass forward. Ramzi Klouchi collects the pass. Ramzi Klouchi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Alin Dobos is on top of it.
34.09
Gregorio Helguera catches Phil Hackworth on the ankles. The referee calls over Gregorio Helguera and shows him a yellow card! Phil Hackworth stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.55
Dianbobo Bochu flicks a high pass forward. Kasper Petersen collects the pass. Kasper Petersen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pierre G. Lantignotti.
39.35
Dietmar Matthäus kicks a strong pass forward to Dianbobo Bochu. Dianbobo Bochu flicks a high pass forward. Ramzi Klouchi collects the pass. Ramzi Klouchi lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Alin Dobos is on top of it.
40.15
Fabian Natale Olivi knocks the ball to his team mate, Arno Winkler. Arno Winkler sees Victor Pardo just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Victor Pardo comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
42.29
0-0Ian Zonneveld deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Phil Hackworth. Phil Hackworth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
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. Liverpool also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Olympique de Marseille kick off and get the second half underway!
47.35
Dietmar Matthäus breaks forward. Dietmar Matthäus makes a probing pass to Ramzi Klouchi. Ramzi Klouchi sees Kasper Petersen just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Kasper Petersen shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Alin Dobos gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
49.57
Fabian Natale Olivi hits a low pass to Phil Hackworth. Phil Hackworth tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
53.02
Dianbobo Bochu threads a neat ball through to Kasper Petersen. Kasper Petersen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.56
0-0Pierre G. Lantignotti flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabian Natale Olivi. Fabian Natale Olivi threads a neat ball through to Victor Pardo. Victor Pardo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Phil Hackworth but he's offside!
61.22
Gregorio Helguera hacks Arno Winkler from behind! Gregorio Helguera is warned by the referee! Arno Winkler stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.29
Fabian Natale Olivi knocks the ball forward to Victor Pardo. Victor Pardo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Claus Hakansson.
71.18
Gregorio Helguera flicks a high pass forward. Dianbobo Bochu collects the pass. Dianbobo Bochu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.21
Stefan Pedone picks a pass forward to Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.55
0-0Olympique de Marseille have made 2 substitutions with Lorenzo Lamonica replacing Jean-Sebastien Barret and Jean-Sebastien Marchand replacing Kasper Petersen .
78.61
Rodrigo Varela takes it forward alone. Rodrigo Varela finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Claus Hakansson manages to gather it comfortably.
83.09
1-0Abdelmalek Cobos makes a probing pass to Jean-Sebastien Marchand. Jean-Sebastien Marchand lofts in a cross ball towards Lorenzo Lamonica. Lorenzo Lamonica beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
87.48
Gunnar El-Fakiri sees a break and surges forward. Gunnar El-Fakiri flicks a high pass forward. Victor Pardo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Victor Pardo finds some space and shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Claus Hakansson!
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Claus Hakansson of Olympique de Marseille |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Claus Hakansson (GK)
9
2. Stuart McCoist (DEF)
6
3. Gregorio Helguera (DEF)
5
4. Dietmar Matthäus (DEF)
7
5. Simone Zinnari (DEF)
6
6. Abdelmalek Cobos (MID)
6
7. Stefan Pedone (MID)
6
8. Dianbobo Bochu (MID)
8
9. Jean-Sebastien Barret (ATT)
6
10. Kasper Petersen (ATT)
6
11. Ramzi Klouchi (ATT)
7
12. Anthony Brooking (MID)
0
13. Lorenzo Lamonica (ATT)
8
14. Jean-Sebastien Marchand (ATT)
7
1. Alin Dobos (GK)
8
2. Nicola C. De Rosa (DEF)
5
3. Gunnar El-Fakiri (DEF)
6
4. Pierre G. Lantignotti (DEF)
7
5. Duncan Brady (DEF)
6
6. Ian Zonneveld (MID)
6
7. Fabian Natale Olivi (MID)
7
8. Rodrigo Varela (MID)
6
9. Victor Pardo (ATT)
7
10. Phil Hackworth (ATT)
6
11. Arno Winkler (ATT)
6
12. Adam Lawrence (DEF)
0
13. Nils Weigel (MID)
0
14. John Moffat (MID)
0