Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade Vélodrome where Olympique de Marseille play host to Chateauroux. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chateauroux appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Olympique de Marseille kick off!
8.18
Miguel Galadames makes a simple pass to Vittorio Roccati. Vittorio Roccati lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Friio. Bruno Friio is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Nicholas Cooke has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.32
Cristiano Panucci flicks the ball to his team mate, Halldór Ásgeirsson. Halldór Ásgeirsson kicks a strong pass forward to Amdy Espatero. Amdy Espatero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wahid Strgeon but he's offside!
20.42
Romero P. Merino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Younes Emeran. Younes Emeran sees space and advances. Younes Emeran tries a spectacular long range effort but Lamberto Pisano is on top of it.
21.33
Nelson Sedouki makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Charles Granger. Charles Granger knocks the ball forward to Damien Greening. Damien Greening knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicholas Cooke who gathers it comfortably.
24.34
David Shearer hacks Wahid Strgeon from behind! David Shearer is shown the yellow card! Wahid Strgeon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.29
Younes Emeran makes a beautiful solo run. Younes Emeran finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Lamberto Pisano!
40.05
Cor Blind takes it forward alone. Cor Blind shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
44.56
Romero P. Merino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Younes Emeran. Younes Emeran threads the ball through to Amdy Espatero. Amdy Espatero whips in a cross ball towards Wahid Strgeon. Wahid Strgeon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Chateauroux kick off the second half!
49.35
Halldór Ásgeirsson chips the ball to his team mate, Amdy Espatero. Amdy Espatero kicks a strong pass forward to Wahid Strgeon. Wahid Strgeon takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Wahid Strgeon!
53.02
Chateauroux are easily keeping Olympique de Marseille at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
59.55
Cristiano Panucci controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Younes Emeran. Younes Emeran knocks the ball to his team mate, Amdy Espatero. Amdy Espatero passes the ball forward but Wahid Strgeon is offside!
67.35
Charles Granger makes a simple pass to Damien Greening. Damien Greening shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.59
Halldór Ásgeirsson makes a beautiful solo run. Halldór Ásgeirsson lofts in a cross ball towards Amdy Espatero. Amdy Espatero heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.31
Cristiano Panucci boots it upfield. Amdy Espatero tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
78.38
Younes Emeran makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Amdy Espatero. Amdy Espatero shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.15
Cor Blind surges forward with the ball. Cor Blind shoots from distance but it is miles over!
87.11
Romero P. Merino passes the ball forward to Halldór Ásgeirsson. Halldór Ásgeirsson passes the ball forward to Amdy Espatero. Amdy Espatero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Lamberto Pisano manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Wahid Strgeon of Chateauroux

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 29.4117647058824 vs 70.5882352941177
Play Area
Home team third: 35.29%, Midfield: 42.65%, Away team third: 22.06%