Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Felix-Bollaert where RC Lens play host to Sochaux-Montbéliard. A crowd of 9,404 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both RC Lens and Sochaux-Montbéliard are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
RC Lens get the match underway!
4.10
Alfred Bardon makes a simple pass to Zoltan Kamanan. Zoltan Kamanan kicks a strong pass forward to Shabani Ducrocq. Shabani Ducrocq makes a probing pass to Ted-Kelton Tapella but he's offside!
6.34
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
14.06
Fernando Clement sees space and advances. Fernando Clement shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.44
Azziz Cakar knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Clement. Fernando Clement advances with the ball. Fernando Clement tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.11
Rudy Cantona knocks the ball to his team mate, Goran Strgeon. Goran Strgeon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Domenico Collet is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.19
Rudy Cantona makes a probing pass to Pierre-Alain Blanc. Pierre-Alain Blanc controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.06
Igor Petrovic knocks the ball to his team mate, Djezon Gauvin. Djezon Gauvin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.03
Igor Petrovic catches Rudy Cantona on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rudy Cantona hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.20
Gerald Neveu knocks the ball to his team mate, Goran Strgeon. Goran Strgeon finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.10
Fernando Clement advances with the ball. Fernando Clement shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.06
Igor Petrovic passes the ball forward to Shabani Ducrocq. Shabani Ducrocq goes all the way! Shabani Ducrocq rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.08
Alexander Boinaheri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Micha‘l Vilda. Micha‘l Vilda knocks the ball forward to Ted-Kelton Tapella. Ted-Kelton Tapella knocks the ball forward to Shabani Ducrocq. Shabani Ducrocq rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Neil Young easily smothers it!
45.00
Alexander Boinaheri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Zoltan Kamanan. Zoltan Kamanan surges forward with the ball. Zoltan Kamanan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Sochaux-Montbéliard kick off!
47.11
Mamar Levet kicks a strong pass forward to Rudy Cantona. Rudy Cantona makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pierre-Alain Blanc. Pierre-Alain Blanc knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.05
Rudy Cantona sees space and advances. Rudy Cantona controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
53.37
Rudy Cantona makes a beautiful solo run. Rudy Cantona threads the ball through to John Campbell. John Campbell shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Domenico Collet had no chance!! Goal for RC Lens!
57.50
Fernando Clement barges into Zoltan Kamanan. Fernando Clement is given a warning by the referee! Zoltan Kamanan carries on, but is struggling a bit.
61.32
John Campbell catches Alfred Bardon on the ankles. John Campbell is warned by the referee! Alfred Bardon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.04
Zoltan Kamanan advances with the ball. Zoltan Kamanan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Summerbell.
65.43
Zoltan Kamanan knocks the ball to his team mate, Shabani Ducrocq. Shabani Ducrocq knocks the ball to his team mate, Ted-Kelton Tapella. Ted-Kelton Tapella shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Neil Young manages to keep it out.
66.41
Mamar Levet threads the ball through to Fernando Clement. Fernando Clement kicks a strong pass forward to Goran Strgeon. Goran Strgeon shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Domenico Collet manages to gather it comfortably.
69.41
Zoltan Kamanan advances with the ball. Zoltan Kamanan goes all the way! Zoltan Kamanan tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
73.20
Rudy Cantona flicks the ball to his team mate, Pierre-Alain Blanc. Pierre-Alain Blanc shoots from distance but Domenico Collet is on top of it.
78.02
Igor Petrovic controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Djezon Gauvin. Djezon Gauvin shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Neil Young.
87.44
Azziz Cakar knocks the ball to his team mate, Gerald Neveu. Gerald Neveu surges forward with the ball. Gerald Neveu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Domenico Collet who gathers it comfortably.
89.12
Igor Petrovic surges forward with the ball. Igor Petrovic plays a perfect one-two with Djezon Gauvin and rushes in on goal... Igor Petrovic shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Rudy Cantona of RC Lens
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.5%
46.5%
Play Area
27.9%
41.9%
30.2%