Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade Louis II where AS Monaco play host to FC Lorient. A crowd of 18,757 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both AS Monaco and FC Lorient are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
FC Lorient start the match!
2.07
Adilson Akerboom knocks the ball to his team mate, Diego de la Cruz. Diego de la Cruz chips the ball to his team mate, Igor Kharine. Igor Kharine whips in a cross ball towards Steve Young. Steve Young is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Steve Flintlock is on top of it.
3.42
AS Monaco are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
4.46
Diego de la Cruz makes a probing pass to Igor Kharine. Igor Kharine makes a probing pass to Adel Braud but he's offside!
8.28
Altti Kolkka knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruby Dossantos. Ruby Dossantos knocks the ball forward to Igor Kharine. Igor Kharine controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
12.45
Noe Savidan passes the ball forward to Francisco Fonseca. Francisco Fonseca plays a perfect one-two with Zoumana Carisso and rushes in on goal... Francisco Fonseca shoots from just inside the box but Jose Fortes Cruz is on top of it.
16.22
Carlos Vairelles makes a simple pass to Gary Gallacher. Gary Gallacher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Zoumana Carisso. Zoumana Carisso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.56
Yurtcan Özalan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Igor Kharine. Igor Kharine deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adel Braud but the linesman indicates offside!
24.07
Diego de la Cruz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Igor Kharine. Igor Kharine plays a perfect one-two with Adel Braud and rushes in on goal... Igor Kharine makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.51
Gary Gallacher makes a simple pass to Zoumana Carisso. Zoumana Carisso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jovan White.
28.43
Michael Strobl kicks a strong pass forward to Ruby Dossantos. Ruby Dossantos kicks a strong pass forward to Adel Braud. Adel Braud plays a perfect one-two with Igor Kharine and rushes in on goal... Adel Braud tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
30.23
Gary Gallacher sees space and advances. Gary Gallacher plays a perfect one-two with Zoumana Carisso and rushes in on goal... Gary Gallacher cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.24
Ruby Dossantos catches Noe Savidan on the ankles. Ruby Dossantos is given a warning by the referee! Noe Savidan stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.42
Gary Gallacher makes a simple pass to David Liddell. David Liddell goes all the way! David Liddell shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Jose Fortes Cruz easily smothers it.
42.35
Ruby Dossantos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Igor Kharine. Igor Kharine knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steve Flintlock who gathers it comfortably.
44.04
Adilson Akerboom kicks a strong pass forward to Ruby Dossantos. Ruby Dossantos makes a probing pass to Igor Kharine. Igor Kharine shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The whistle blows and AS Monaco kick off!
51.44
Diego de la Cruz knocks the ball forward to Steve Young. Steve Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.25
Richard Valéry knocks the ball to his team mate, Noe Savidan. Noe Savidan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Fonseca. Francisco Fonseca threads the ball through to David Liddell but he's offside!
57.07
Yurtcan Özalan barges into Marcel Ahrens. Yurtcan Özalan is given a warning by the referee! Marcel Ahrens hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.51
Marcel Ahrens makes a probing pass to Francisco Fonseca. Francisco Fonseca shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
73.35
Richard Valéry catches Ruby Dossantos on the ankles. Richard Valéry is given a warning by the referee! Ruby Dossantos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.50
Noe Savidan threads the ball through to David Liddell. David Liddell shoots from 20 yards but Jose Fortes Cruz is on top of it.
77.03
Noe Savidan brings the ball forward. Noe Savidan knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Fonseca. Francisco Fonseca directs the ball goalwards with his head but Jose Fortes Cruz is on top of it.
90.00
Noe Savidan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Liddell. David Liddell shoots from distance but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Jose Fortes Cruz of AS Monaco
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.2%
45.8%
Play Area
30.1%
47%
22.9%