Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Felix-Bollaert where RC Lens play host to Nimes Olympique. A crowd of 8,979 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
RC Lens are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Nimes Olympique appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
RC Lens start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.05
Neil Summerbell threads the ball through to Fernando Clement. Fernando Clement makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Goran Strgeon. Goran Strgeon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Manuel Paisley who gathers it comfortably.
3.30
Hoalid Mane barges into Gerald Neveu. Hoalid Mane is given a warning by the referee! Gerald Neveu runs off the knock.
4.51
Gerald Neveu catches Hoalid Mane on the ankles. Gerald Neveu is warned by the referee! Hoalid Mane stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.29
Raouf Revillet chips the ball to his team mate, Germán Trevino. Germán Trevino makes a beautiful solo run. Germán Trevino passes the ball forward to Franck Pédron. Franck Pédron rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
8.04
Azziz Cakar clumsily knocks into Garry Ferguson. The referee calls over Azziz Cakar and warns him to calm down! Garry Ferguson runs off the knock.
12.08
Mamar Levet knocks the ball forward to Gerald Neveu. Gerald Neveu knocks the ball forward to Goran Strgeon. Goran Strgeon lofts in a cross ball towards John Campbell. John Campbell connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.03
Nikolas Turek chips the ball to his team mate, Rudy Cantona. Rudy Cantona knocks the ball to his team mate, Pierre-Alain Blanc. Pierre-Alain Blanc finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.59
Fernando Clement deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Goran Strgeon. Goran Strgeon tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
38.08
Pierre-Alain Blanc hacks Raouf Revillet from behind! Pierre-Alain Blanc is warned by the referee! Raouf Revillet hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.26
Fernando Clement brings the ball forward. Fernando Clement shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.12
Mamar Levet chips the ball to his team mate, Rudy Cantona. Rudy Cantona knocks the ball to his team mate, John Campbell. John Campbell shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Manuel Paisley!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Nimes Olympique kick off!
49.44
Hoalid Mane knocks the ball to his team mate, Franck Pédron. Franck Pédron tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.12
Mamar Levet hacks Franck Pédron from behind! The referee calls over Mamar Levet and shows him a yellow card! Franck Pédron grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.49
Hoalid Mane sees a break and surges forward. Hoalid Mane plays a perfect one-two with Johny Mazure and rushes in on goal... Hoalid Mane cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Neil Young.
60.34
Gerald Neveu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pierre-Alain Blanc. Pierre-Alain Blanc goes all the way! Pierre-Alain Blanc rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
61.17
Johny Mazure barges into Azziz Cakar. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Azziz Cakar gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
66.38
Gerald Neveu kicks a strong pass forward to Goran Strgeon. Goran Strgeon shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.22
Gerald Neveu makes a simple pass to John Campbell. John Campbell tries a spectacular long range effort but Manuel Paisley is on top of it.
77.07
Eben Nyarko makes a simple pass to Garry Ferguson. Garry Ferguson chips the ball to his team mate, Franck Pédron. Franck Pédron knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.59
Eben Nyarko sees space and advances. Eben Nyarko knocks the ball forward to Johny Mazure. Johny Mazure knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Young who gathers it comfortably.
83.39
Mamar Levet chips the ball to his team mate, Rudy Cantona. Rudy Cantona chips the ball to his team mate, Pierre-Alain Blanc. Pierre-Alain Blanc controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Clement of RC Lens
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
23.8%
50%
26.2%