Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Felix-Bollaert where RC Lens play host to Stade Rennais. A crowd of 19,167 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both RC Lens and Stade Rennais are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Yannick Barbosa.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both RC Lens and Stade Rennais are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Yannick Barbosa.
0.00
0-0Stade Rennais kick off!
2.28
0-0Graham Robinson makes a simple pass to Joseph-Desire Ndo. Joseph-Desire Ndo flicks a high pass forward to Nenad Bourgois who brings the ball under control. Nenad Bourgois knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Erwan Moreau.
3.02
0-0Pierre Mondragon knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Fernandes. Rodrigo Fernandes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nenad Bourgois but the linesman indicates offside!
8.31
0-1Pierre Mondragon knocks the ball to his team mate, Mansour Prso. Mansour Prso lofts in a cross ball towards Nenad Bourgois. Nenad Bourgois makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
14.28
Alassan Agboh runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alassan Agboh flicks the ball to his team mate, Sophiane Meriem. Sophiane Meriem muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.43
1-1Jean-Sebastien Regnault takes it forward alone. Jean-Sebastien Regnault lofts in a cross ball towards Sophiane Meriem. Sophiane Meriem gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's well over the bar!
22.28
1-1Nestor Viera hacks Alassan Agboh from behind! The referee brings Nestor Viera to one side and gives him a warning! Alassan Agboh stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.08
Jean-Sebastien Regnault flicks a high pass forward. Raouf Toursel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Raouf Toursel lofts in a cross ball towards Sophiane Meriem. Sophiane Meriem jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sophiane Meriem!
33.25
Alassan Agboh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steven Vencel. Steven Vencel whips in a cross ball towards Sophiane Meriem. Sophiane Meriem beats his man to it with a header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.48
2-1Andy Saad makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nestor Viera. Nestor Viera threads the ball through to Nenad Bourgois. Nenad Bourgois whips in a cross ball towards Mansour Prso. Mansour Prso beats his man to it with a header but somehow Anthony Chavrondier manages to keep it out.
36.48
Nestor Viera kicks a strong pass forward to Nenad Bourgois. Nenad Bourgois knocks in a cross ball towards Mansour Prso. Mansour Prso makes a convincing header. Anthony Chavrondier easily punches it away to safety.
40.19
Jean-Sebastien Regnault flicks the ball to his team mate, Sophiane Meriem. Sophiane Meriem knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. RC Lens appear unchanged since the first half. Stade Rennais also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stade Rennais players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with RC Lens kicking off!
47.05
Pierre Mondragon decides to run forward with the ball. Pierre Mondragon lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Fernandes. Rodrigo Fernandes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
51.25
Nuno Pinto makes a probing pass to Rodrigo Fernandes. Rodrigo Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Nenad Bourgois. Nenad Bourgois beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Anthony Chavrondier had no chance!! Goal for Stade Rennais!
54.48
Pierre Mondragon knocks the ball forward to Nenad Bourgois. Nenad Bourgois shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
55.15
Richard Meite threads a neat ball through to Eric Née. Eric Née makes a simple pass to Sophiane Meriem. Sophiane Meriem knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.39
Sophiane Brahami chips the ball to his team mate, Sophiane Meriem. Sophiane Meriem tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.53
2-3Nuno Pinto plays the ball forward to Nenad Bourgois. Nenad Bourgois plays a quick one-two with Mansour Prso and rushes in on goal... Richard Meite catches Nenad Bourgois on the ankles. Nenad Bourgois appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
61.50
2-3Nuno Pinto hacks Sophiane Brahami from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sophiane Brahami runs off the knock.
63.05
Joseph-Desire Ndo makes an attacking run forward. Joseph-Desire Ndo lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Fernandes. Rodrigo Fernandes makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Anthony Chavrondier had no chance!! Goal for Stade Rennais!
66.33
Joseph-Desire Ndo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodrigo Fernandes. Rodrigo Fernandes shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Anthony Chavrondier!
69.05
2-4Nestor Viera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mansour Prso. Mansour Prso lofts in a cross ball towards Nenad Bourgois. With a superhuman jump, Nenad Bourgois connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent block by Richard Meite!
71.14
Pierre Mondragon hacks Jean-Sebastien Regnault from behind! The referee warns Pierre Mondragon to calm down! Jean-Sebastien Regnault stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.49
With imagination, Jean-Sebastien Regnault plays the ball forward to Sophiane Meriem. Sophiane Meriem knocks in a cross ball towards Raouf Toursel. Raouf Toursel whips the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.07
Pierre Mondragon clumsily knocks into Jean-Sebastien Regnault. Pierre Mondragon is warned by the referee again! Jean-Sebastien Regnault stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.20
Nestor Viera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nenad Bourgois. Nenad Bourgois knocks in a cross ball towards Mansour Prso. Mansour Prso connects with a diving header but it curls horrendously wide!
79.02
Samuel Njanka flicks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Pinto. Nuno Pinto sees Rodrigo Fernandes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodrigo Fernandes knocks in a cross ball towards Mansour Prso. Mansour Prso flicks the ball with his head. Anthony Chavrondier gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
83.19
Richard Meite passes the ball forward to Jean-Sebastien Regnault. Jean-Sebastien Regnault makes a probing pass to Raouf Toursel. Raouf Toursel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Saad.
89.14
Jean-Sebastien Regnault threads a neat ball through to Steven Vencel. Steven Vencel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Saad.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
2
9
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.3%
56.7%
Play Area
28.4%
49.3%
22.4%
Scorers
| Sophiane Meriem 14, 24 | Nenad Bourgois 8, 51 Rodrigo Fernandes 47, 63 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rodrigo Fernandes of Stade Rennais |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Anthony Chavrondier (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Richard Meite (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rodolphe Thomert (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Erwan Moreau (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eric Née (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alassan Agboh (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jean-Sebastien Regnault (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Sophiane Brahami (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Raouf Toursel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Sophiane Meriem (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Steven Vencel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alejandro Vicente (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pierre-Alain Rabésandratana (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ahmed Dufresnes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Diogo Ribeiro (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Graham Robinson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Samuel Njanka (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andy Saad (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nuno Pinto (MID) |  | 6 |
| 6. | Pierre Mondragon (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nestor Viera (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Joseph-Desire Ndo (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Mansour Prso (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Nenad Bourgois (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Rodrigo Fernandes (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Jeremy Maurice (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pierre-Alain Coulot (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Florian Fernandez (MID) | 0 | |