Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade Vélodrome where Olympique de Marseille play host to RC Strasbourg. A crowd of 17,558 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while RC Strasbourg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while RC Strasbourg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0RC Strasbourg kick off and get the first half underway!
2.45
0-0Richard Deblock knocks the ball forward to John Charrieras. John Charrieras whips in a cross ball towards Ali Pamarot. Ali Pamarot heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
3.55
0-0John Charrieras barges into Mads Hyldgaard. John Charrieras is warned by the referee! Mads Hyldgaard runs off the knock.
4.47
Frederico Viana flicks the ball to his team mate, Alpay Sükür. Alpay Sükür passes the ball forward to Yann Bourmaud. Yann Bourmaud tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.15
0-0Vikash Raymond deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Deblock. Richard Deblock brings the ball forward. Richard Deblock controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
14.49
0-0RC Strasbourg are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Olympique de Marseille's defence.
16.43
0-0Mick Watson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Boksic. Martin Boksic knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vikash Raymond.
28.50
Alpay Sükür makes a probing pass to Yohann Chow-Yuen. Yohann Chow-Yuen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.55
Daniel Camacho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Boksic. Martin Boksic knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vikash Raymond.
33.38
Mads Hyldgaard sees a break and surges forward. Mads Hyldgaard decides to run forward with the ball. Mads Hyldgaard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yann Bourmaud. Yann Bourmaud shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Barket Erceau.
40.04
Antonio Neves chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Camacho. Daniel Camacho passes the ball forward to Yann Bourmaud. Yann Bourmaud tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
42.33
Daniel Camacho makes a probing pass to Yann Bourmaud. Yann Bourmaud goes all the way! Yann Bourmaud shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Olympique de Marseille kick off!
47.55
Alberto Ferron passes the ball forward to Regis Morisot. Regis Morisot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samba Lebrun. Samba Lebrun lofts in a cross ball towards John Charrieras. John Charrieras is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
48.23
RC Strasbourg are easily keeping Olympique de Marseille at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
53.04
Serge Le Bris controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dambou Fontaine. Dambou Fontaine deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samba Lebrun. Samba Lebrun lofts in a cross ball towards John Charrieras. John Charrieras is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Christophe Trapasso manages to keep it out.
54.40
Pedro Soler chips the ball to his team mate, Dambou Fontaine. Dambou Fontaine knocks the ball forward to Samba Lebrun. Samba Lebrun finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.19
Dambou Fontaine knocks the ball forward to Ali Pamarot. Ali Pamarot whips in a cross ball towards Samba Lebrun. Samba Lebrun is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
57.51
0-0Dambou Fontaine clumsily knocks into Mick Watson. The referee calls over Dambou Fontaine and shows him a yellow card! Mick Watson stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.21
Dambou Fontaine kicks a strong pass forward to Samba Lebrun. Samba Lebrun knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christophe Trapasso who gathers it comfortably.
60.57
0-0Dambou Fontaine controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Charrieras. John Charrieras deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ali Pamarot but the linesman indicates offside!
63.51
Regis Morisot makes a probing pass to Samba Lebrun. Samba Lebrun knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christophe Trapasso who gathers it comfortably.
65.57
Alpay Sükür threads the ball through to Yann Bourmaud. Yann Bourmaud finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Barket Erceau.
67.21
Camel Zanotti sees space and advances. Camel Zanotti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Barket Erceau manages to keep it out.
69.48
Alberto Ferron decides to run forward with the ball. Alberto Ferron makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samba Lebrun. Samba Lebrun knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.32
Serge Le Bris chips the ball to his team mate, Dambou Fontaine. Dambou Fontaine knocks the ball to his team mate, John Charrieras. John Charrieras knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christophe Trapasso who gathers it comfortably.
72.43
Vikash Raymond makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Regis Morisot. Regis Morisot brings the ball forward. Regis Morisot knocks in a cross ball towards Samba Lebrun. Samba Lebrun connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Christophe Trapasso manages to gather it comfortably.
73.47
Daniel Camacho makes a probing pass to Martin Boksic. Martin Boksic shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.25
Mads Hyldgaard barges into John Charrieras. Mads Hyldgaard is warned by the referee! John Charrieras hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.00
Mads Hyldgaard makes a beautiful solo run. Mads Hyldgaard decides to run forward with the ball. Mads Hyldgaard finds some space and shoots from distance. Barket Erceau easily smothers it.
81.47
Regis Morisot flicks the ball to his team mate, Samba Lebrun. Samba Lebrun plays a perfect one-two with John Charrieras and rushes in on goal... Samba Lebrun rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.41
Frederico Viana chips the ball to his team mate, Alpay Sükür. Alpay Sükür controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yohann Chow-Yuen. Yohann Chow-Yuen shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Barket Erceau manages to gather it comfortably.
87.50
Dambou Fontaine comes in with a late challenge on Mick Watson. The referee calls over Dambou Fontaine and warns him to calm down! Mick Watson stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
0-0Dambou Fontaine catches Alpay Sükür on the ankles. The referee calls over Dambou Fontaine again and warns him to calm down! Alpay Sükür gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45%
55%
Play Area
29%
43%
28%