Match Report
| RC Strasbourg | RC Strasbourg |  |  | Le Mans | Le Mans | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Nwankwo Drake | N. Drake |  | 72 | G |  |  | 1 | | | G | 65 |  | George Van Der Sar | G. Van Der Sar | |||||||
| Stephen Insley | S. Insley | | 68 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 63 |  | Thomas Andenas | T. Andenas | |||||||||
| Florian Gleisenstein | F. Gleisenstein |  | 61 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 | | Jero Darmon | J. Darmon | |||||||||
| Greg Charlton | G. Charlton | | 58 | D | | 4 | | D | 57 | | Abdeliah Ettori | A. Ettori | |||||||||
| Antoine Lecocq | A. Lecocq | | 56 | D | | 5 | | D | 51 |  | Guglielmo Zanini | G. Zanini | |||||||||
| Manuele Moretti | M. Moretti | | 68 | M | | 6 | | M | 76 | | Thomas Diani | T. Diani | |||||||||
| Edmundo Dominguez | E. Dominguez |  | 67 | M | | 7 | | M | 69 | | Linus Wieczorek | L. Wieczorek | |||||||||
| Sherif Battles | S. Battles | | 79 | A | | 8 | | M | 69 | | Alassan Sakho | A. Sakho | |||||||||
| Dietmar Sammer | D. Sammer | | 76 | A | | 9 | | A | 71 | | Miguel Vila | M. Vila | |||||||||
| Vincenzo Rahn | V. Rahn | | 74 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 | | Christian Winkler | C. Winkler | |||||||||
| Abassi Dacourt | A. Dacourt | | 70 | A | | 11 | | A | 62 | | Sol Stamp | S. Stamp | |||||||||
| Marcel Montero | M. Montero | | 71 | G | | 12 | | G | 62 | | Marvin Taylor | M. Taylor | |||||||||
| Stanley Wilcox | S. Wilcox | | 67 | M | | 13 | | M | 55 | | Steed Combin | S. Combin | |||||||||
| Toifilou Faye | T. Faye | | 62 | A | | 14 | | A | 55 | | Mustapha Zidane | M. Zidane | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stade La Meinau where RC Strasbourg play host to Le Mans. A crowd of 17,667 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
RC Strasbourg are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Le Mans appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Frederic Gueguen.
The pitch is in good condition.
RC Strasbourg are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Le Mans appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Frederic Gueguen.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with RC Strasbourg kicking off!
3.52
0-0Greg Charlton threads a neat ball through to Manuele Moretti. Manuele Moretti flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Rahn controls it well on his chest. Vincenzo Rahn makes a pass forward but Dietmar Sammer makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
4.51
Alassan Sakho flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Winkler. Christian Winkler threads the ball through to Sol Stamp but he's offside!
9.08
0-0Thomas Diani threads the ball through to Miguel Vila. Miguel Vila controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
10.41
0-0Without breaking stride, Jero Darmon plays the ball forward to Thomas Diani. Thomas Diani flicks a high pass forward. Christian Winkler collects the pass. Christian Winkler lofts in a cross ball towards Sol Stamp. Sol Stamp rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Good keeping from Nwankwo Drake as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
11.17
0-0It's a corner kick. Guglielmo Zanini kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Florian Gleisenstein gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
14.28
Jero Darmon flicks a high pass forward. Linus Wieczorek collects the pass. Linus Wieczorek knocks the ball forward to Christian Winkler. Christian Winkler puts a great ball through but Miguel Vila is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
15.04
0-0Linus Wieczorek hits a low pass to Miguel Vila. Miguel Vila knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.28
0-1Thomas Diani receives the ball from a throw-in from Linus Wieczorek. Thomas Diani chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Winkler. Christian Winkler knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Vila. Miguel Vila jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Nwankwo Drake is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.43
Linus Wieczorek flicks a high ball forward to Miguel Vila who takes it down. Miguel Vila knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nwankwo Drake who gathers it comfortably.
24.58
Florian Gleisenstein arcs the ball upfield. Abassi Dacourt advances inside the box! Abassi Dacourt side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Solid save from George Van Der Sar.
26.24
Alassan Sakho threads the ball through to Christian Winkler. Christian Winkler shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
27.36
Edmundo Dominguez threads the ball through to Abassi Dacourt. Abassi Dacourt rushes past Jero Darmon! Abassi Dacourt makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
30.41
Thomas Diani sees Christian Winkler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christian Winkler knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Vila. Miguel Vila beats his man to it with a header but it flies just off target!
33.38
Jero Darmon makes a beautiful solo run. Jero Darmon flicks a high pass forward. Christian Winkler controls it well on his chest. Christian Winkler advances inside the box! Christian Winkler side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
34.21
Linus Wieczorek flicks a high pass forward to Christian Winkler who brings the ball under control. Christian Winkler shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.55
Edmundo Dominguez flicks a high ball forward to Abassi Dacourt who takes it down. Abassi Dacourt plays a scrappy one-two with Dietmar Sammer and advances towards the goal... Abassi Dacourt cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
44.01
0-1Miguel Vila hacks Greg Charlton from behind! Miguel Vila is warned by the referee! Greg Charlton grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. RC Strasbourg appear unchanged since the first half. Le Mans also appear unchanged since the first half. The RC Strasbourg players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Le Mans kick off the second half!
47.27
Alassan Sakho threads the ball through to Sol Stamp. Sol Stamp sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
48.03
Abdeliah Ettori knocks the ball to his team mate, Alassan Sakho. Alassan Sakho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sol Stamp. Sol Stamp finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Nwankwo Drake!
51.19
Florian Gleisenstein makes a probing pass to Manuele Moretti. Manuele Moretti kicks a strong pass forward to Abassi Dacourt. Abassi Dacourt skips past Jero Darmon! Some good footwork from Abassi Dacourt provides some space. He shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.05
Abassi Dacourt comes in with a late challenge on Guglielmo Zanini. Abassi Dacourt is warned by the referee! Guglielmo Zanini grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
54.17
0-1Edmundo Dominguez catches Linus Wieczorek on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Linus Wieczorek stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.24
Alassan Sakho sees a break and surges forward. Alassan Sakho whips in a cross ball towards Christian Winkler. Christian Winkler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it slams into the crowd!
65.24
0-1Abdeliah Ettori clumsily knocks into Edmundo Dominguez. The referee warns Abdeliah Ettori to calm down! Edmundo Dominguez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.46
Guglielmo Zanini threads a neat ball through to Thomas Diani. Thomas Diani sees Miguel Vila in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Miguel Vila shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
71.58
Manuele Moretti passes the ball forward to Vincenzo Rahn. Vincenzo Rahn whips in a cross ball towards Abassi Dacourt. Abassi Dacourt jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.40
0-1Le Mans have made a substitution with Steed Combin replacing Guglielmo Zanini .
78.47
Thomas Diani comes in with a late challenge on Edmundo Dominguez. The referee calls over Thomas Diani and shows him a yellow card! Edmundo Dominguez stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.42
0-1Steed Combin hits a low pass to Alassan Sakho. Alassan Sakho flicks a high ball forward to Christian Winkler who takes it down. Christian Winkler lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Vila. Antoine Lecocq hacks Miguel Vila from behind! Miguel Vila appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
84.00
Thomas Andenas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alassan Sakho. With vision, Alassan Sakho plays the ball forward to Christian Winkler. Christian Winkler whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Vila. Miguel Vila directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
89.40
Jero Darmon kicks a strong pass forward to Alassan Sakho. Alassan Sakho passes the ball forward to Sol Stamp. Sol Stamp controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Nwankwo Drake!
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
| Miguel Vila 18 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Nwankwo Drake (GK)
8
2. Stephen Insley (DEF)
6
3. Florian Gleisenstein (DEF)
8
4. Greg Charlton (DEF)
6
5. Antoine Lecocq (DEF)
6
6. Manuele Moretti (MID)
7
7. Edmundo Dominguez (MID)
6
8. Sherif Battles (ATT)
6
9. Dietmar Sammer (ATT)
6
10. Vincenzo Rahn (ATT)
6
11. Abassi Dacourt (ATT)
7
12. Marcel Montero (GK)
0
13. Stanley Wilcox (MID)
0
14. Toifilou Faye (ATT)
0
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. Thomas Diani (MID)
6
7. Linus Wieczorek (MID)
7
8. Alassan Sakho (MID)
8
9. Miguel Vila (ATT)
8
10. Christian Winkler (ATT)
9
11. Sol Stamp (ATT)
6
12. Marvin Taylor (GK)
0
13. Steed Combin (MID)
6
14. Mustapha Zidane (ATT)
0