Match Report
| Le Mans | Le Mans |  |  | SM Caen | SM Caen | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| George Van Der Sar | G. Van Der Sar |  | 65 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 59 |  | Marco Azzopardi | M. Azzopardi | ||||||||
| Thomas Andenas | T. Andenas | | 63 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 67 |  | Giampietro Florio | G. Florio | |||||||||
| Jero Darmon | J. Darmon | | 57 | D | | 3 | | D | 67 | | Franois Cinetti | F. Cinetti | |||||||||
| Abdeliah Ettori | A. Ettori | | 57 | D | | 4 | | D | 60 | | David Ferron | D. Ferron | |||||||||
| Guglielmo Zanini | G. Zanini | | 51 | D | | 5 | | D | 52 | | Jean-Marc Tatarian | J. Tatarian | |||||||||
| Soufiane Toursel | S. Toursel | | 77 | M | | 6 | | M | 73 | | Miguael Touré | M. Touré | |||||||||
| Scott Strachan | S. Strachan |  | 71 | M | | 7 | | M | 71 | | Gianfranco Del Piero | G. Del Piero | |||||||||
| Rafael Scharrenburg | R. Scharrenburg | | 70 | M | | 8 | | M | 65 | | Demlaba Cissé | D. Cissé | |||||||||
| Miguel Vila | M. Vila |  | 69 | A | | 9 | | A | 70 | | Giuliano Cardone | G. Cardone | |||||||||
| Christian Winkler | C. Winkler |  | 68 | A | | 10 | | | A | 67 |  | Luis Lopes | L. Lopes | ||||||||
| Sol Stamp | S. Stamp |  | 61 | A | | 11 | | A | 65 | | Frank Greening | F. Greening | |||||||||
| Linus Wieczorek | L. Wieczorek | | 69 | M | | 12 | | M | 64 | | Eric Sammer | E. Sammer | |||||||||
| Alassan Sakho | A. Sakho | | 69 | M | | 13 | | M | 56 | | Cedric Debaets | C. Debaets | |||||||||
| Steed Combin | S. Combin | | 55 | M | | 14 | | M | 51 | | Ahmed Fujen | A. Fujen | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at MM Arena where Le Mans play host to SM Caen. A crowd of 20,741 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Le Mans and SM Caen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Diawara.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Le Mans and SM Caen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Diawara.
0.00
0-0SM Caen kick off and get the match underway!
3.34
0-0Scott Strachan threads the ball through to Sol Stamp. Sol Stamp knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Miguel Vila is offside!
9.21
0-0Miguael Touré kicks a strong pass forward to Giuliano Cardone. Giuliano Cardone whips in a cross ball towards Frank Greening. Frank Greening outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
10.32
Demlaba Cissé picks a pass forward to Giuliano Cardone. Giuliano Cardone lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Lopes. Luis Lopes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
15.05
1-0Jero Darmon threads a neat ball through to Soufiane Toursel. Soufiane Toursel makes a probing pass to Miguel Vila. Miguel Vila knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Winkler. Christian Winkler beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Marco Azzopardi had no chance!! Goal for Le Mans!
20.44
1-0Giampietro Florio knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Del Piero. Gianfranco Del Piero threads a neat ball through to Luis Lopes. Luis Lopes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but George Van Der Sar smothers it!
24.26
1-0Giuliano Cardone comes in with a late challenge on Abdeliah Ettori. The referee calls over Giuliano Cardone and warns him to calm down! Abdeliah Ettori hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.26
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
26.38
Demlaba Cissé makes a probing pass to Giuliano Cardone. Giuliano Cardone knocks in a cross ball towards Frank Greening. Frank Greening whips the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
33.47
Abdeliah Ettori surges forward with the ball. Abdeliah Ettori kicks a strong pass forward to Sol Stamp. Sol Stamp edges inside the box! Sol Stamp side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow Marco Azzopardi manages to keep it out.
34.24
1-0Scott Strachan advances with the ball. Scott Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.30
Scott Strachan knocks the ball forward to Sol Stamp. Sol Stamp whips in a cross ball towards Christian Winkler. Christian Winkler makes a deft header. Marco Azzopardi gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
40.39
Jero Darmon flicks a high pass forward. Soufiane Toursel collects the pass. Soufiane Toursel flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Vila collects the pass. Miguel Vila whips in a cross ball towards Sol Stamp. Sol Stamp is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Le Mans appear unchanged since the first half. SM Caen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Le Mans start the second half!
47.52
Soufiane Toursel hits a low pass to Christian Winkler. Christian Winkler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Franois Cinetti.
49.11
Demlaba Cissé threads a neat ball through to Luis Lopes. Luis Lopes finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
51.40
David Ferron flicks a high ball forward to Demlaba Cissé who takes it down. Demlaba Cissé kicks a strong pass forward to Frank Greening. Frank Greening finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. SM Caen are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
53.30
Miguael Touré flicks a high ball forward to Giuliano Cardone who takes it down. Giuliano Cardone skips past Thomas Andenas! Giuliano Cardone side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
55.23
Giampietro Florio threads a neat ball through to Gianfranco Del Piero. Gianfranco Del Piero changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gianfranco Del Piero skips past Guglielmo Zanini! Gianfranco Del Piero cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.40
Soufiane Toursel surges forward with the ball. Soufiane Toursel lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Winkler. Christian Winkler powers a header at goal but Marco Azzopardi reads it well. Superb keeping!
63.22
Jero Darmon hits a low pass to Rafael Scharrenburg. Rafael Scharrenburg chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Winkler. Christian Winkler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.06
Rafael Scharrenburg threads a neat ball through to Miguel Vila. Miguel Vila knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.22
Demlaba Cissé makes a probing pass to Frank Greening. Frank Greening knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jero Darmon.
75.07
Guglielmo Zanini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Strachan. Scott Strachan flicks a high ball forward to Miguel Vila who takes it down. Miguel Vila shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
77.28
2-1Le Mans have made a substitution with Alassan Sakho replacing Guglielmo Zanini .
81.20
Giampietro Florio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Demlaba Cissé. Demlaba Cissé decides to run forward with the ball. Demlaba Cissé knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.19
Demlaba Cissé sees space and advances. Demlaba Cissé controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
2-1Miguel Vila hacks Franois Cinetti from behind! The referee warns Miguel Vila to calm down! Franois Cinetti grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. George Van Der Sar (GK)
6
2. Thomas Andenas (DEF)
6
3. Jero Darmon (DEF)
7
4. Abdeliah Ettori (DEF)
6
5. Guglielmo Zanini (DEF)
6
6. Soufiane Toursel (MID)
7
7. Scott Strachan (MID)
7
8. Rafael Scharrenburg (MID)
6
9. Miguel Vila (ATT)
7
10. Christian Winkler (ATT)
8
11. Sol Stamp (ATT)
9
12. Linus Wieczorek (MID)
0
13. Alassan Sakho (MID)
6
14. Steed Combin (MID)
0
1. Marco Azzopardi (GK)
7
2. Giampietro Florio (DEF)
7
3. Franois Cinetti (DEF)
6
4. David Ferron (DEF)
6
5. Jean-Marc Tatarian (DEF)
6
6. Miguael Touré (MID)
6
7. Gianfranco Del Piero (MID)
9
8. Demlaba Cissé (MID)
7
9. Giuliano Cardone (ATT)
7
10. Luis Lopes (ATT)
6
11. Frank Greening (ATT)
6
12. Eric Sammer (MID)
0
13. Cedric Debaets (MID)
0
14. Ahmed Fujen (MID)
0