Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stade Municipal where Toulouse play host to Le Mans. A crowd of 19,641 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Toulouse are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Le Mans appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sabri Guyader.
The pitch is in good condition.
Toulouse are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Le Mans appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sabri Guyader.
0.00
0-0Toulouse get the match underway!
2.13
0-0Dennis Seric makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Potts. Adrian Potts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.11
0-0Luis Rego decides to run forward with the ball. Luis Rego plays a one-two with Jose Valente and rushes in on goal... Luis Rego comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but somehow René Kehrli manages to keep it out.
9.19
Nils Meidt kicks a strong pass forward to Tiago Rego. Tiago Rego knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cyrille Warmuz.
18.20
Yann Meyer brings the ball forward. Yann Meyer flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Rego controls it well on his chest. Tiago Rego controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
21.29
0-0With imagination, Christian Barollo picks a pass forward to Francois Klos. Francois Klos deftly passes the ball to Dario Tresor, releasing him through on goal. Dario Tresor muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.03
Dennis Seric brings the ball forward. Dennis Seric advances inside the box! Dennis Seric cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
26.42
Dennis Seric runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dennis Seric finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by René Kehrli.
27.23
0-0Dennis Seric takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Nestor Adjaoud reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
28.03
0-0Nestor Adjaoud catches Yurtcan Sükür on the ankles. Nestor Adjaoud is shown the yellow card! Yurtcan Sükür runs off the knock.
30.21
Nils Meidt hits a low pass to Jose Valente. Jose Valente sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
32.17
Christian Barollo barges into Nils Meidt. Christian Barollo is shown the yellow card! Nils Meidt runs off the knock.
33.37
0-1Nestor Adjaoud threads a neat ball through to Dario Tresor. Dario Tresor knocks in a cross ball towards Vasco Alves. Vasco Alves directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
36.55
Nestor Adjaoud picks a pass forward to Dario Tresor. Dario Tresor plays the ball forward to Francois Klos who has made a great run into the box. Francois Klos shoots from just inside the box. Francois Klos scores for Le Mans!!
39.31
Dennis Seric makes a simple pass to Jose Valente. Jose Valente shoots from long range but René Kehrli is on top of it.
42.48
0-2With great vision, Dennis Seric plays the ball forward to Tiago Rego. Tiago Rego makes a pass forward but Jose Valente makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Toulouse appear unchanged since the first half. Le Mans also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Le Mans kick off the second half!
49.24
Nestor Adjaoud runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Nestor Adjaoud plays a one-two with Vasco Alves and rushes in on goal... Nestor Adjaoud strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.15
0-3Le Mans have made 3 substitutions with Kenneth Rommedahl replacing Francisco Azevedo, Jochem Verlinden replacing Nestor Adjaoud and Salvador Adailton replacing Vasco Alves .
71.56
Kenneth Rommedahl kicks a strong pass forward to Jean Borios. Jean Borios knocks the ball forward to Francois Klos. Francois Klos puts a great ball through but Dario Tresor is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
73.33
Dennis Seric hacks Christian Barollo from behind! The referee calls over Dennis Seric and shows him a yellow card! Christian Barollo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.13
Jean Borios makes a beautiful solo run. Jean Borios shoots from 25 yards. Valeriy Yevstratenko gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
78.26
Christian Barollo makes a probing pass to Salvador Adailton. Salvador Adailton shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
79.21
0-3Jean Borios picks a pass forward to Francois Klos. Francois Klos knocks in a cross ball towards Salvador Adailton. Yann Meyer comes in with a late challenge on Salvador Adailton. Penalty not given!!
83.23
Dennis Seric flicks a high pass forward. Jose Valente comfortably collects the pass. Jose Valente lofts in a cross ball towards Tiago Rego. Tiago Rego shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by René Kehrli. Excellent save.
84.16
Jean Borios sees space and advances. Jean Borios puts a great ball through. Dario Tresor runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
85.02
Gary Niven threads the ball through to Yurtcan Sükür. Yurtcan Sükür threads a neat ball through to Tiago Rego. Tiago Rego knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Potts. Adrian Potts is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. René Kehrli easily punches it away to safety.
87.39
Jean Borios flicks a high pass forward to Dario Tresor who brings the ball under control. Dario Tresor runs straight at the defence! Dario Tresor side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Valeriy Yevstratenko gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
89.26
Yurtcan Sükür comes in with a late challenge on Jean Borios. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jean Borios stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Yann Meyer kicks a strong pass forward to Dennis Seric. Dennis Seric plays the ball forward to Jose Valente. Jose Valente knocks in a cross ball towards Tiago Rego. With a superhuman jump, Tiago Rego connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.8%
45.2%
Play Area
23.3%
52.1%
24.7%
Scorers
| Tiago Rego 90 | Vasco Alves 33 Francois Klos 37 Nestor Adjaoud 49 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nestor Adjaoud of Le Mans |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Valeriy Yevstratenko (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gary Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlos Pinto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Yann Meyer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Luis Rego (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Yurtcan Sükür (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Dennis Seric (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Nils Meidt (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Adrian Potts (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jose Valente (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Tiago Rego (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Cesar Barros (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stephen Okon (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Roberto Moreira (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | René Kehrli (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Julien Chavériat (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Cyrille Warmuz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Thomas Hansen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Francisco Azevedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Christian Barollo (MID) | | 5 |
| 7. | Nestor Adjaoud (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Jean Borios (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Francois Klos (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Dario Tresor (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Vasco Alves (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Kenneth Rommedahl (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jochem Verlinden (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Salvador Adailton (ATT) | 6 | |