Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade Pierre-Mauroy where Lille OSC play host to Le Mans. A crowd of 18,011 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Lille OSC and Le Mans are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Olivier Guyader.


0.00
Le Mans kick off and get the match underway!
3.53
Scott Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Nordin Genaux holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nordin Genaux lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Winkler. Christian Winkler whips the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Michel Viscaal manages to keep it out.
4.35
Marc Bailey makes a probing pass to Cedric Lempereur. Cedric Lempereur sees Pier G. Marchegiani in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pier G. Marchegiani shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
6.48
Enrico Mazzantini knocks the ball to his team mate, Ulrich Poulard. Ulrich Poulard sees a break and surges forward. Ulrich Poulard knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Mirko Dicara is offside!
14.27
With some swift thinking, Ulrich Poulard plays the ball forward to Pier G. Marchegiani. Pier G. Marchegiani shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
16.26
Linus Wieczorek makes a simple pass to Nordin Genaux. Nordin Genaux threads the ball through to Christian Winkler but he's offside!
22.27
Enrico Mazzantini flicks the ball to his team mate, Ulrich Poulard. Ulrich Poulard flicks a high pass forward. Pier G. Marchegiani collects the pass. Pier G. Marchegiani knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kamal Vellas.
24.35
Alassan Sakho flicks a high pass forward to Christian Winkler who brings the ball under control. Christian Winkler rushes past Patrick Mezriche! Christian Winkler muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Michel Viscaal!
28.02
Cedric Lempereur clumsily knocks into Alassan Sakho. The referee warns Cedric Lempereur to calm down! Alassan Sakho stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.18
Guillaume Ferrere deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fatik Jacobs. Fatik Jacobs knocks in a cross ball towards Pier G. Marchegiani. Pier G. Marchegiani knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
39.39
Alassan Sakho flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Winkler. Christian Winkler knocks in a cross ball towards Sol Stamp. With a superhuman jump, Sol Stamp connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Solid save from Michel Viscaal.
40.53
Alassan Sakho flicks a high pass forward to Nordin Genaux who brings the ball under control. Nordin Genaux knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.55
Linus Wieczorek knocks the ball forward to Sol Stamp. Sol Stamp deftly passes the ball to Christian Winkler, releasing him through on goal. Christian Winkler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Lille OSC appear unchanged since the first half. Le Mans also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Lille OSC get the second half underway!
51.44
Alassan Sakho flicks a high pass forward. Christian Winkler controls it well on his chest. Christian Winkler shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
54.45
Alassan Sakho brings the ball forward. Alassan Sakho whips in a cross ball towards Christian Winkler. Christian Winkler shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
55.25
Alassan Sakho catches Cedric Lempereur on the ankles. Alassan Sakho is warned by the referee! Cedric Lempereur gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
59.03
Roland Duchemin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cedric Lempereur. Cedric Lempereur controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pier G. Marchegiani. Pier G. Marchegiani shoots from long range. Kaci Quintero gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
60.35
Lille OSC have made 2 substitutions with Yves Le Frapper replacing Patrick Mezriche and Oliver Oswald replacing Guillaume Ferrere and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
61.36
Scott Strachan knocks the ball to his team mate, Christian Winkler. Christian Winkler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michel Viscaal who gathers it comfortably.
63.49
With a delightful solo run, Scott Strachan stretches the opposition's defence. Scott Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Nordin Genaux. Nordin Genaux directs the ball goalwards with his head. Nordin Genaux scores for Le Mans!!
66.27
Linus Wieczorek kicks a strong pass forward to Nordin Genaux. Nordin Genaux cuts inside the box! Nordin Genaux looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper, Michel Viscaal, sees it late!! Goal for Le Mans!
72.46
Alassan Sakho chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Winkler. Christian Winkler knocks in a cross ball towards Nordin Genaux. Nordin Genaux finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! That's his third!
75.21
Abdeliah Ettori breaks forward. Abdeliah Ettori flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Winkler. Christian Winkler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.37
Lille OSC have made a substitution with Abdeliah Finazzi replacing Cedric Lempereur .Le Mans have made a substitution with Isaiah Ward replacing Abdeliah Ettori .
79.20
Abdeliah Finazzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oliver Oswald. Oliver Oswald flicks a high pass forward. Fatik Jacobs controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Fatik Jacobs rockets a shot on goal. Kaci Quintero is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.19
Scott Strachan knocks the ball to his team mate, Sol Stamp. Sol Stamp whips in a cross ball towards Nordin Genaux. Nordin Genaux fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
87.51
Kamal Vellas flicks a high pass forward. Linus Wieczorek controls it well on his chest. With a delightful solo run, Linus Wieczorek stretches the opposition's defence. Linus Wieczorek knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michel Viscaal who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Abdeliah Finazzi catches Alassan Sakho on the ankles. The referee calls over Abdeliah Finazzi and shows him a yellow card! Alassan Sakho stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 5
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 8
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 41.4285714285714 vs 58.5714285714286
Play Area
Home team third: 30.00%, Midfield: 47.14%, Away team third: 22.86%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nordin Genaux of Le Mans

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
4. Marc Bailey (DEF)
6
6
9. Mirko Dicara (ATT)
6
11. Fatik Jacobs (ATT)
7

6
13. Oliver Oswald (ATT)
6
5

6
3. Kamal Vellas (DEF)
6
4. Arno Brouwers (DEF)
6
6
7
7. Alassan Sakho (MID)
6
6
10. Nordin Genaux (ATT)
9
11. Sol Stamp (ATT)
7

12. Luke Lowe (MID)
0
13. Isaiah Ward (ATT)
6
14. Dean Newby (MID)
0