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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stade Vélodrome where Olympique de Marseille play host to Stade Rennais. 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 4-2-4 formation while Stade Rennais appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Giuseppe Boniface.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Stade Rennais appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Giuseppe Boniface.
0.00
0-0Stade Rennais start the match!
6.54
0-0Stuart McCoist makes a beautiful solo run. Stuart McCoist hits a low pass to Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
14.04
0-0Colin Inglis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Vicente. Juan Vicente makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lars Seeler but he's offside!
15.48
0-0Dianbobo Bochu passes the ball forward to Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
16.30
Brendan Roberts kicks a strong pass forward to Niklas Kolk. Niklas Kolk lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
18.32
0-0Alpay Türkyilmaz hacks Lars Seeler from behind! Alpay Türkyilmaz is shown the yellow card! Lars Seeler runs off the knock.
24.05
0-0Juan Vicente clumsily knocks into Gregorio Helguera. The referee warns Juan Vicente to calm down! Gregorio Helguera hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.57
Rainer Maier catches Dianbobo Bochu on the ankles. The referee calls over Rainer Maier and warns him to calm down! Dianbobo Bochu runs off the knock.
36.53
Colin Inglis threads a neat ball through to Ruben Reis. Ruben Reis whips in a cross ball towards Juan Vicente. Juan Vicente makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
39.53
Brendan Roberts comes in with a late challenge on Rainer Maier. The referee calls over Brendan Roberts and warns him to calm down! Rainer Maier hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.48
With some swift thinking, Dianbobo Bochu plays the ball forward to Lorenzo Lamonica. Lorenzo Lamonica lofts in a cross ball towards Niklas Kolk. Niklas Kolk outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Claudio Carrasco reads it well. Good save!
45.00
0-0Brendan Roberts threads a neat ball through to Kasper Petersen. Kasper Petersen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Claudio Carrasco who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique de Marseille appear unchanged since the first half. Stade Rennais also appear unchanged since the first half. The Olympique de Marseille players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Olympique de Marseille kicking off!
51.28
Daan Darwinkel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lars Seeler. Lars Seeler makes a simple pass, allowing Juan Vicente to run into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Juan Vicente provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but somehow Don Gough manages to keep it out.
57.16
Brendan Roberts hits a low pass to Niklas Kolk. Niklas Kolk shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
61.55
Brendan Roberts knocks the ball forward to Lorenzo Lamonica. Lorenzo Lamonica sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Claudio Carrasco reads it well. Fabulous stop!
67.12
Rainer Maier catches Dianbobo Bochu on the ankles. The referee calls over Rainer Maier and shows him a yellow card! Dianbobo Bochu runs off the knock.
78.45
Rainer Maier flicks a high pass forward to Lars Seeler who brings the ball under control. Lars Seeler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Gough who gathers it comfortably.
79.24
Alpay Türkyilmaz flicks a high pass forward. Brendan Roberts holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brendan Roberts makes a probing pass to Lorenzo Lamonica. Lorenzo Lamonica whips in a cross ball towards Niklas Kolk. Niklas Kolk jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
81.02
Nenad Loussouarn flicks a high pass forward to Daan Darwinkel who brings the ball under control. Daan Darwinkel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Vicente. Juan Vicente plays a one-two with Lars Seeler and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Juan Vicente provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
83.31
Alpay Türkyilmaz makes a simple pass to Dianbobo Bochu. Dianbobo Bochu flicks a high pass forward to Kasper Petersen who brings the ball neatly under control. Kasper Petersen cuts inside the box! Kasper Petersen muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
84.16
Nenad Loussouarn plays the ball forward to Rainer Maier. Rainer Maier flicks a high pass forward. Juan Vicente controls it well on his chest. Juan Vicente shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.31
Daan Darwinkel flicks a high pass forward to Ruben Reis who brings the ball under control. Ruben Reis lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Vicente. Juan Vicente connects with a diving header but somehow Don Gough manages to keep it out.
87.40
1-0Brendan Roberts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lorenzo Lamonica. Lorenzo Lamonica whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
Ruben Reis clumsily knocks into Alpay Türkyilmaz. The referee warns Ruben Reis to calm down! Alpay Türkyilmaz runs off the knock.
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 Jean-Sebastien Barret of Olympique de Marseille |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Don Gough (GK)
7
2. Stuart McCoist (DEF)
6
3. Gregorio Helguera (DEF)
7
4. Alpay Türkyilmaz (DEF)
5
5. Gianfranco Baldini (DEF)
6
6. Dianbobo Bochu (MID)
6
7. Brendan Roberts (MID)
7
8. Jean-Sebastien Barret (ATT)
9
9. Lorenzo Lamonica (ATT)
8
10. Kasper Petersen (ATT)
6
11. Niklas Kolk (ATT)
6
12. Dietmar Matthäus (DEF)
0
13. Anthony Brooking (MID)
0
14. Jean-Sebastien Marchand (ATT)
0
1. Claudio Carrasco (GK)
8
2. Moritz Riemann (DEF)
6
3. Nenad Loussouarn (DEF)
7
4. Gianmatteo Cruciani (DEF)
7
5. Florian Klinsmann (DEF)
6
6. Colin Inglis (MID)
7
7. Daan Darwinkel (MID)
6
8. Rainer Maier (MID)
5
9. Ruben Reis (ATT)
6
10. Juan Vicente (ATT)
7
11. Lars Seeler (ATT)
6
12. Duncan Gough (DEF)
0
13. Wout Venema (MID)
0
14. Alejandro Prieto (MID)
0