Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at MM Arena where Le Mans play host to Troyes Aube Champagne. A crowd of 20,685 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Le Mans are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Troyes Aube Champagne appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Le Mans are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Troyes Aube Champagne appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Le Mans start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.55
0-0Richard Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabio Gallo. Fabio Gallo passes the ball forward to Thijs Karelse. Thijs Karelse whips in a cross ball towards Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok powers a header at goal. Patrice Fournier manages to gather it comfortably.
3.18
0-0Eric Touré clumsily knocks into Alessandro Cruz. The referee calls over Eric Touré and warns him to calm down! Alessandro Cruz runs off the knock.
8.15
0-0Andre Nascimento sees space and advances. Andre Nascimento flicks the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Campos. Gregorio Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marques Pereira Vrielynck.
21.07
Andre Nascimento brings the ball forward. Andre Nascimento knocks the ball forward to Thijs Karelse. Thijs Karelse knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Younes Meride.
22.33
Andre Nascimento threads the ball through to Saïd Daoud. Saïd Daoud makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patrice Fournier who gathers it comfortably.
26.19
Alessandro Cruz chips the ball to his team mate, Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eric Touré.
27.41
0-0Cor Verberne catches Fabio Gallo on the ankles. Cor Verberne is shown the yellow card! Fabio Gallo stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.37
Muzzy Ayaz makes a simple pass to Fabio Gallo. Fabio Gallo flicks the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Campos. Gregorio Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.39
0-0Alessandro Cruz makes a beautiful solo run. Alessandro Cruz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mitchel Kok but he's offside!
38.19
Luigi Cammarata decides to run forward with the ball. Luigi Cammarata controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romero P. Delgado. Romero P. Delgado sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
39.23
Muzzy Ayaz makes a beautiful solo run. Muzzy Ayaz threads the ball through to Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok makes a probing pass to Gregorio Campos but he's offside!
40.50
0-1Shaun Matthews knocks the ball to his team mate, Soufiane Jay. Soufiane Jay lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Delgado. Romero P. Delgado connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Thomas Simons kicks a strong pass forward to Romero P. Delgado. Romero P. Delgado knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Fowler. Steve Fowler tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with Troyes Aube Champagne kicking off!
53.53
Alessandro Cruz passes the ball forward to Thijs Karelse. Thijs Karelse lofts in a cross ball towards Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Patrice Fournier had no chance!! Goal for Le Mans!
57.49
Andre Nascimento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alessandro Cruz. Alessandro Cruz knocks the ball forward to Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.38
Cor Verberne comes in with a late challenge on Fabio Gallo. Cor Verberne is given a warning by the referee! Fabio Gallo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.12
Rafael Helguera knocks the ball forward to Thijs Karelse. Thijs Karelse knocks in a cross ball towards Gregorio Campos. Gregorio Campos flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Patrice Fournier!
66.36
Muzzy Ayaz flicks the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Cruz. Alessandro Cruz makes a simple pass to Thijs Karelse. Thijs Karelse lofts in a cross ball towards Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok directs the ball goalwards with his head but Patrice Fournier is on top of it.
71.55
Soufiane Jay clumsily knocks into Muzzy Ayaz. Soufiane Jay is shown the yellow card! Muzzy Ayaz runs off the knock.
72.47
Richard Henderson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Saïd Daoud. Saïd Daoud knocks the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Campos. Gregorio Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Patrice Fournier.
75.05
1-2Andre Nascimento sees a break and surges forward. Andre Nascimento sees a break and surges forward. Andre Nascimento shoots from distance but it is miles over!
77.03
Saïd Daoud deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Campos. Gregorio Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mitchel Kok!
81.47
Alessandro Cruz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregorio Campos. Gregorio Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.27
Rafael Helguera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregorio Campos. Gregorio Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marques Pereira Vrielynck.
87.53
Shaun Matthews knocks the ball forward to Romero P. Delgado. Romero P. Delgado knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andre Nascimento.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
1
0
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
75.3%
24.7%
Play Area
28.6%
40.3%
31.2%
Scorers
| Mitchel Kok 54, 77 | Romero P. Delgado 41 Steve Fowler 45 |