Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Felix-Bollaert where RC Lens play host to Olympique de Marseille. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
RC Lens are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Olympique de Marseille appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Frederic Traore.
The pitch is in good condition.
RC Lens are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Olympique de Marseille appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Frederic Traore.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Olympique de Marseille kick off!
4.38
0-0Pierre-Yves Hiroux knocks the ball forward to Abassi Giuly. Abassi Giuly controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
6.07
0-0Pierre-Yves Hiroux makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Philippe Fanchone. Jean-Philippe Fanchone shoots from outside the area but somehow Sabri Akiana manages to keep it out.
8.53
With great vision, Gareth Wiltord plays the ball forward to Harry Clarke. Harry Clarke passes the ball forward to Nick Barrett. Nick Barrett lofts in a cross ball towards Eoin Simonsen. Eoin Simonsen powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Sabri Akiana.
10.33
0-0It's a corner kick. Harry Clarke loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Colin Owen tries a spectacular strike. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
16.16
0-0Sophiane Histilloles makes a probing pass to Silvio Fiorese. Silvio Fiorese knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gareth Wiltord.
18.18
Sophiane Histilloles makes a simple pass to Silvio Fiorese. Silvio Fiorese finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
20.27
Harry Clarke sees Nick Barrett in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nick Barrett knocks in a cross ball towards Eoin Simonsen. Eoin Simonsen flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
22.17
With great vision, Colin Owen plays the ball forward to Harry Clarke. Harry Clarke decides to run forward with the ball. Harry Clarke lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Philippe Fanchone. Jean-Philippe Fanchone gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
24.08
0-0Marek Pol barges into Jean-Philippe Fanchone. The referee warns Marek Pol to calm down! Jean-Philippe Fanchone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.24
0-1Pierre-Yves Hiroux flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Simonsen collects the pass. Eoin Simonsen whips in a cross ball towards Nick Barrett. Nick Barrett connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Olympique de Marseille! He really seems to have settled well at the club.
33.49
Ronan Foé sees Ross Hughes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ross Hughes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.19
Pierre-Yves Hiroux flicks a high pass forward. Abassi Giuly holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Abassi Giuly knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gonzalo Bassila.
36.38
Marek Pol clumsily knocks into Eoin Simonsen. Marek Pol is warned by the referee again! Eoin Simonsen runs off the knock.
40.31
Ronan Foé knocks the ball forward to Patricio Cruz. Patricio Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Ross Hughes. Ross Hughes whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. RC Lens appear unchanged since the first half. Olympique de Marseille also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and RC Lens kick off!
47.20
Pierre-Yves Hiroux hits a low pass to Nick Barrett. Nick Barrett finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
49.25
Ronan Foé kicks a strong pass forward to Ross Hughes. Ross Hughes whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Fiorese. Silvio Fiorese is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.20
Ronan Foé passes the ball forward to Silvio Fiorese. Silvio Fiorese shoots from distance but Ruben Gomes reads it well. Nice save!
60.04
Sophiane Histilloles kicks a strong pass forward to Ross Hughes. Ross Hughes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
63.45
Pierre-Yves Hiroux sees Eoin Simonsen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eoin Simonsen knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Philippe Fanchone. Jean-Philippe Fanchone shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
71.28
Pierre-Yves Hiroux hits a low pass to Jean-Philippe Fanchone. Jean-Philippe Fanchone lofts in a cross ball towards Eoin Simonsen. Eoin Simonsen flicks the ball with his head but it's a woeful effort!
72.23
Samuel Nascimento advances with the ball. Samuel Nascimento threads a neat ball through to Abassi Giuly. Abassi Giuly shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
78.26
Adam Neville threads a neat ball through to Ross Hughes. Ross Hughes shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
90.00
Harry Clarke receives the ball from a throw-in from Pierre-Yves Hiroux. With wonderful vision, Harry Clarke picks a pass forward to Abassi Giuly. Abassi Giuly lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Philippe Fanchone. Jean-Philippe Fanchone makes a deft header. The keeper, Sabri Akiana, sees it late!! Goal for Olympique de Marseille!
90.00
The whistle indicates 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-Philippe Fanchone of Olympique de Marseille |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Sabri Akiana (GK)
8
2. Marek Pol (DEF)
5
3. Gonzalo Bassila (DEF)
6
4. Darl Of Hesselink (DEF)
6
5. Niccolo Venus (MID)
6
6. Adam Neville (MID)
6
7. Ronan Foé (MID)
6
8. Sophiane Histilloles (MID)
7
9. Patricio Cruz (ATT)
6
10. Silvio Fiorese (ATT)
6
11. Ross Hughes (ATT)
6
12. Jorge Antunes (DEF)
0
13. Barket Raymond (ATT)
0
14. Pierre-Emmanuel Laget (DEF)
0
1. Ruben Gomes (GK)
6
2. Samuel Nascimento (DEF)
6
3. Youssef Bouchiba (DEF)
6
4. Gareth Wiltord (DEF)
6
5. Colin Owen (DEF)
6
6. Harry Clarke (MID)
7
7. Pierre-Yves Hiroux (MID)
8
8. Jean-Philippe Fanchone (ATT)
9
9. Eoin Simonsen (MID)
7
10. Nick Barrett (ATT)
9
11. Abassi Giuly (ATT)
7
12. Jean Chr. Adriano (GK)
0
13. Manfa Durix (DEF)
0
14. Nicolas Moreira (ATT)
0