Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Stade Vélodrome where Olympique de Marseille play Torino in this first of two leg MWF Europa Cup game. A crowd of 19,607 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Torino appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Helder.
The pitch is in good condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Torino appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Helder.
0.00
0-0Torino start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.38
0-0Sylvain Andreani chips the ball to his team mate, Xavier Nafti. Xavier Nafti runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Xavier Nafti provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
4.01
0-0Albert Fernandez flicks a high pass forward to Sylvain Andreani who brings the ball under control. Sylvain Andreani sees space and advances. Sylvain Andreani makes a probing pass between the defence to Silvio Teixeira. Silvio Teixeira side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Enzo Bonera manages to gather it.
8.04
0-0Franois Deplace darts forward. Franois Deplace kicks a strong pass forward to Xavier Nafti. Xavier Nafti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.28
Cesare Toni makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauro Del Nero. Mauro Del Nero threads the ball through into the box. Some silky footwork from Bakary Spengler provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
21.04
Sol Hurst flicks a high pass forward. Mauro Del Nero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mauro Del Nero rushes past Albert Fernandez! Mauro Del Nero shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.48
0-0Bakary Spengler barges into Franois Deplace. The referee calls over Bakary Spengler and shows him a yellow card! Franois Deplace stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.12
Richard Fox makes a simple pass to Xavier Nafti. Xavier Nafti rushes past Tiago Moreira! Xavier Nafti makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
33.34
1-0Richard Fox flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Teixeira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Silvio Teixeira sees Silvio Tavares just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Silvio Tavares cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Enzo Bonera had no chance!! Goal for Olympique de Marseille! The new signing has certainly settled in well.
36.08
Sol Hurst runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Sol Hurst knocks in a cross ball towards Bakary Spengler. Bakary Spengler beats his man to it with a header. Superb reactions from Eric Maoulida. What a save!
42.54
Richard Fox passes the ball forward to Guy Caillet. Guy Caillet plays a scrappy one-two with Silvio Teixeira and advances towards the goal... Guy Caillet makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
With a delightful solo run, Cesare Toni stretches the opposition's defence. Cesare Toni shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
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. Torino also appear unchanged since the first half. The Torino players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Olympique de Marseille kicking off!
49.03
Cesare Toni hits a low pass to Zisi Dedeletakis. Zisi Dedeletakis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.34
Franois Deplace controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sylvain Andreani. Sylvain Andreani makes a simple pass to Guy Caillet. Guy Caillet shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Enzo Bonera comfortably smothers it!
53.15
2-0Richard Fox flicks a high pass forward to Guy Caillet who brings the ball under control. Guy Caillet makes a great pass forward. Silvio Teixeira runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
55.12
Sol Hurst deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Zisi Dedeletakis. Zisi Dedeletakis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Albert Fernandez.
60.44
Franois Deplace knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Fox. Richard Fox chips the ball to his team mate, Silvio Tavares. Silvio Tavares plays a one-two with Guy Caillet and advances towards the goal... Silvio Tavares makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
61.08
Richard Fox flicks a high pass forward to Xavier Nafti who brings the ball under control. Xavier Nafti whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Teixeira. Silvio Teixeira makes a deft header. Enzo Bonera easily punches it away to safety.
63.10
Cesare Toni flicks a high pass forward. Bakary Spengler controls it well on his chest. Bakary Spengler controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Zisi Dedeletakis through on goal. Zisi Dedeletakis tries a spectacular strike. Eric Maoulida gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
67.58
Cesare Toni flicks a high pass forward. Zisi Dedeletakis easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Zisi Dedeletakis plays a quick one-two with Mauro Del Nero and rushes in on goal... Zisi Dedeletakis takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
71.22
Franois Deplace sees Richard Fox in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Fox kicks a strong pass forward to Guy Caillet. Guy Caillet sees Xavier Nafti just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Xavier Nafti looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Enzo Bonera has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.27
Cesare Toni controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei plays a one-two with Bakary Spengler and rushes in on goal... Mark Edusei side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
78.16
Franois Deplace decides to run forward with the ball. Franois Deplace flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Tavares holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Silvio Tavares knocks in a cross ball towards Silvio Teixeira. Silvio Teixeira jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Enzo Bonera manages to gather it.
79.52
Julien Bréchet flicks a high pass forward. Cesare Toni collects the pass. Without breaking stride, Cesare Toni plays the ball forward to Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei makes a defence splitting pass to Mauro Del Nero. Mauro Del Nero tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
83.30
3-0Richard Fox clumsily knocks into Cesare Toni. The referee brings Richard Fox to one side and gives him a warning! Cesare Toni carries on, but is struggling a bit.
85.53
3-0Silvio Tavares comes in with a late challenge on Lorenzo Cesari. Silvio Tavares is warned by the referee! Lorenzo Cesari runs off the knock.
89.41
Cesare Toni sees Bakary Spengler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bakary Spengler runs straight at the defence! Bakary Spengler takes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Richard Fox makes a probing pass to Silvio Teixeira. Silvio Teixeira plays a quick one-two with Silvio Tavares and rushes in on goal... Silvio Teixeira tries a spectacular strike. Enzo Bonera gets down and covers it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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 Guy Caillet of Olympique de Marseille |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Eric Maoulida (GK)
7
2. Samuel Nascimento (DEF)
6
3. Albert Fernandez (DEF)
6
4. Franois Deplace (DEF)
7
5. Colin Owen (DEF)
6
6. Sylvain Andreani (MID)
7
7. Richard Fox (MID)
7
8. Xavier Nafti (ATT)
8
9. Guy Caillet (ATT)
9
10. Silvio Teixeira (ATT)
8
11. Silvio Tavares (ATT)
7
12. Nicolas Moreira (ATT)
0
13. Max Malagò (MID)
0
14. Rudy Pédros (ATT)
0
1. Enzo Bonera (GK)
7
2. Julien Bréchet (DEF)
6
3. Andreas Hamrin (DEF)
6
4. Lorenzo Cesari (DEF)
6
5. Tiago Moreira (DEF)
6
6. Sol Hurst (MID)
6
7. Cesare Toni (MID)
7
8. Zisi Dedeletakis (ATT)
6
9. Mark Edusei (ATT)
6
10. Mauro Del Nero (ATT)
6
11. Bakary Spengler (ATT)
6
12. Dean Beresford (MID)
0
13. Claudio Campos (MID)
0
14. Harvey Thompson (GK)
0