Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Stade Vélodrome where Olympique de Marseille play host to Bastia. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bastia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mathieur Durix.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bastia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mathieur Durix.
0.00
0-0Olympique de Marseille kick off!
2.29
0-0Bjorn-Tore Kvarme advances with the ball. Bjorn-Tore Kvarme kicks a strong pass forward to Abdoulaye Soro. Abdoulaye Soro whips in a cross ball towards Agustín Luna. Agustín Luna beats his man to it with a header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
3.14
0-0Gregorio Helguera flicks a high pass forward. Dianbobo Bochu collects the pass. Seeing a gap ahead, Dianbobo Bochu plays the ball forward to Ramzi Klouchi. Ramzi Klouchi whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Emilio López manages to gather it.
8.45
Gregorio Helguera takes the throw-in. Stuart McCoist pushes mid-way up the pitch. Stuart McCoist runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stuart McCoist lofts in a cross ball towards Ramzi Klouchi. Ramzi Klouchi heads the ball goalwards. Fantastic reaction save from Emilio López!
9.56
Dianbobo Bochu brings the ball forward. Dianbobo Bochu whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Emilio López is on top of it.
12.41
Gustavo Montero knocks the ball forward to Agustín Luna. Agustín Luna makes a defence splitting pass to Cliff Bruggink. Some silky footwork from Cliff Bruggink provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
14.20
Bjorn-Tore Kvarme hits a low pass to Gustavo Montero. Gustavo Montero sees Agustín Luna in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Agustín Luna whips in a cross ball towards Cliff Bruggink. Cliff Bruggink gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Wonderful reactions from Claus Hakansson keeps it out!
15.02
0-1Hassan Kippe flicks the ball to his team mate, Cliff Bruggink. Cliff Bruggink knocks the ball forward, putting Agustín Luna through on goal. Agustín Luna tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.10
0-1Gustavo Montero makes a probing pass to Agustín Luna. Agustín Luna knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.20
Stefan Pedone takes it forward alone. Stefan Pedone knocks the ball to his team mate, Ramzi Klouchi. Ramzi Klouchi strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Emilio López gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
21.35
Abdelmalek Cobos flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Sebastien Marchand controls it well on his chest. Jean-Sebastien Marchand knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bjorn-Tore Kvarme.
24.21
Gregorio Helguera knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Pedone. Stefan Pedone knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Sebastien Marchand. Jean-Sebastien Marchand heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Emilio López had no chance!! Goal for Olympique de Marseille! That brings them back into the game!
28.34
Simone Zinnari knocks the ball to his team mate, Dianbobo Bochu. Dianbobo Bochu hits a low pass to Ramzi Klouchi. Ramzi Klouchi lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Sebastien Marchand. Jean-Sebastien Marchand powers a header at goal. It's there!! Emilio López has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
34.16
2-1Ramzi Klouchi barges into Bjorn-Tore Kvarme. The referee brings Ramzi Klouchi to one side and gives him a warning! Bjorn-Tore Kvarme stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.31
2-1With great vision, Hassan Kippe plays the ball forward to Abdoulaye Soro. Abdoulaye Soro lofts in a cross ball towards Agustín Luna. Agustín Luna is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Dietmar Matthäus clears it off the line with his head!
45.00
Gustavo Montero darts forward. Gustavo Montero lofts in a cross ball towards Abdoulaye Soro. Abdoulaye Soro directs the ball goalwards with his head. Wonderful reactions from Claus Hakansson keeps it out!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique de Marseille have changed their lineup with Alioune Jau replacing Dianbobo Bochu. Bastia appear unchanged since the first half. The Bastia players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Bastia kick off and get the second half underway!
49.32
Gregorio Helguera makes a probing pass to Alioune Jau. Alioune Jau decides to run forward with the ball. Alioune Jau knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
51.45
Bjorn-Tore Kvarme flicks the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Montero. Gustavo Montero flicks a high ball forward to Abdoulaye Soro who takes it down. Abdoulaye Soro whips in a cross ball towards Cliff Bruggink. Cliff Bruggink makes a convincing header but somehow Simone Zinnari happens to be in the right place to block it.
54.36
2-1Abdelmalek Cobos catches Albrecht Helmer on the ankles. Abdelmalek Cobos is shown the yellow card! Albrecht Helmer gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
55.39
Abdelmalek Cobos flicks a high ball forward to Jean-Sebastien Barret who takes it down. Jean-Sebastien Barret lofts in a cross ball towards Ramzi Klouchi. Ramzi Klouchi outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
57.58
Simone Zinnari flicks a high ball forward to Alioune Jau who takes it down. Alioune Jau plays the ball forward to Ramzi Klouchi. Ramzi Klouchi shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
59.36
Marinos Dabizas threads the ball through to Hassan Kippe. Hassan Kippe flicks the ball to his team mate, Cliff Bruggink. Cliff Bruggink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.31
2-1Abdelmalek Cobos comes in with a late challenge on Albrecht Helmer. Abdelmalek Cobos is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Albrecht Helmer stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.14
Bjorn-Tore Kvarme flicks a high pass forward. Gustavo Montero collects the pass. Gustavo Montero knocks the ball to his team mate, Cliff Bruggink. Cliff Bruggink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.21
Hassan Kippe takes it forward alone. Hassan Kippe controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Hassan Kippe!
75.02
2-2Thomas Zinnari hacks Alioune Jau from behind! The referee calls over Thomas Zinnari and shows him a yellow card! Alioune Jau hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.40
2-2Olympique de Marseille have made a substitution with Lorenzo Lamonica replacing Jean-Sebastien Marchand .
78.47
Albrecht Helmer makes a probing pass to Agustín Luna. Agustín Luna shoots from long range. Superb reactions from Claus Hakansson. What a save!
79.49
Gustavo Montero changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gustavo Montero lofts in a cross ball towards Agustín Luna. Agustín Luna outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Claus Hakansson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
84.57
Hassan Kippe sees Abdoulaye Soro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Abdoulaye Soro knocks in a cross ball towards Cliff Bruggink. Cliff Bruggink makes a convincing header. Claus Hakansson effortlessly punches it away to safety.
85.54
Sergio C. Rodriguez brings the ball forward. Sergio C. Rodriguez knocks the ball to his team mate, Agustín Luna. Agustín Luna shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
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
| Jean-Sebastien Marchand 24, 28 | Agustín Luna 15, 79 Hassan Kippe 71 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Claus Hakansson (GK)
7
2. Stuart McCoist (DEF)
6
3. Dietmar Matthäus (DEF)
6
4. Gregorio Helguera (DEF)
6
5. Simone Zinnari (DEF)
6
6. Dianbobo Bochu (MID)
6
7. Stefan Pedone (MID)
6
8. Abdelmalek Cobos (MID)
3
9. Jean-Sebastien Barret (ATT)
6
10. Jean-Sebastien Marchand (ATT)
8
11. Ramzi Klouchi (ATT)
6
12. Christian Foglia (DEF)
0
13. Alioune Jau (MID)
6
14. Lorenzo Lamonica (ATT)
6
1. Emilio López (GK)
7
2. Bjorn-Tore Kvarme (DEF)
6
3. Sergio C. Rodriguez (DEF)
6
4. Marinos Dabizas (DEF)
6
5. Hassan Kippe (MID)
7
6. Albrecht Helmer (MID)
6
7. Gustavo Montero (MID)
7
8. Thomas Zinnari (MID)
5
9. Agustín Luna (ATT)
8
10. Abdoulaye Soro (ATT)
6
11. Cliff Bruggink (ATT)
6
12. Giampietro Orlando (DEF)
0
13. Manuel Malicki (DEF)
0
14. Craig Collins (DEF)
0