0.00 0-0

RC Lens start the match!

3.14 0-0

Armin Geis chips the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Sullo. Alejandro Sullo lofts in a cross ball towards Ezio Baggio. Ezio Baggio beats his man to it with a header but it flies just off target!

4.51 0-0

Rodney Broers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Armin Geis. Without breaking stride, Armin Geis plays the ball forward to Ezio Baggio. Ezio Baggio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Jonas Hitzlsperger. Excellent save.

6.49 0-0

Florian Frapolli flicks a high pass forward. Vittorio Maldini controls it well on his chest. Vittorio Maldini passes the ball forward to Mohamed Marguerite. Mohamed Marguerite passes the ball forward but Patrick Malbranque is offside!

9.43 0-0

David Pinto sees Paul Thuram in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Thuram threads the ball through into the box. David Pinto cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!

12.31 0-0

Vittorio Maldini passes the ball forward to Ivan Anastasi. Ivan Anastasi tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!

15.29 0-0

Ezio Baggio hits a low pass to Armin Geis. Armin Geis passes the ball forward to David Pinto. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from David Pinto provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Jonas Hitzlsperger. Excellent save.

18.35 0-0

Martijn Beekink comes in with a late challenge on Alejandro Sullo. Martijn Beekink is warned by the referee! Alejandro Sullo stretches but gets up unharmed.

20.47 0-0

Dami‘n Van Ankeren flicks the ball to his team mate, Armin Geis. Armin Geis makes a beautiful solo run. Armin Geis tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!

22.00 0-0

Paulo Fonseca flicks a high pass forward to Patrick Malbranque who brings the ball under control. Patrick Malbranque lofts in a cross ball towards Ghislain Sakho. Ghislain Sakho is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Reginald Marsiglia. Excellent save.

24.43 0-0

Vittorio Maldini chips the ball to his team mate, Patrick Malbranque. Patrick Malbranque sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!

26.51 0-0

Ivan Anastasi makes an attacking run forward. Ivan Anastasi tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!

27.18 0-0

Adolfo Carcedo threads a neat ball through to Armin Geis. Armin Geis flicks a high pass forward. David Pinto collects the pass. David Pinto shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!

34.17 0-0

Vincent Queiros passes the ball forward to Mohamed Marguerite. Mohamed Marguerite edges inside the box! Mohamed Marguerite cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!

38.26 0-0

Ivan Anastasi comes in with a late challenge on David Pinto. The referee calls over Ivan Anastasi and shows him a yellow card! David Pinto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

40.25 0-0

The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.

42.48 0-0

David Pinto hacks Vittorio Maldini from behind! The referee calls over David Pinto and warns him to calm down! Vittorio Maldini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

44.55 1-0

Armin Geis chips the ball to his team mate, Anselmo Imbriani. Anselmo Imbriani knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Sullo. Alejandro Sullo connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!

45.00 1-0

The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

45.00 1-0

Le Mans kick off!

48.10 1-0

Vittorio Maldini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patrick Malbranque. Patrick Malbranque cuts inside the box! Patrick Malbranque cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Reginald Marsiglia easily smothers it!

49.06 1-0

Martijn Beekink flicks a high pass forward. Vittorio Maldini collects the pass. Vittorio Maldini flicks a high pass forward to Ivan Anastasi who brings the ball under control. Ivan Anastasi shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!

57.50 1-1

Martijn Beekink flicks a high pass forward. Vittorio Maldini controls it well on his chest. Vittorio Maldini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ghislain Sakho. Ghislain Sakho plays a scrappy one-two with Mohamed Marguerite and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Ghislain Sakho provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Ghislain Sakho scores for RC Lens!!

60.01 1-1

Ivan Anastasi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mohamed Marguerite. Mohamed Marguerite plays the ball forward to Vittorio Maldini who has made a great run into the box. Vittorio Maldini comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it whistles just wide of the post!

66.40 1-1

Dami‘n Van Ankeren clumsily knocks into Ghislain Sakho. The referee brings Dami‘n Van Ankeren to one side and gives him a warning! Ghislain Sakho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

72.01 1-1

Armin Geis knocks the ball forward to Paul Thuram. Paul Thuram knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

73.36 1-1

Martijn Beekink hacks Armin Geis from behind! The referee brings Martijn Beekink to one side and gives him another warning! Armin Geis stretches but gets up unharmed.

75.31 1-1

Anselmo Imbriani runs straight at the opposition's defence. Anselmo Imbriani knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Thuram. Alberto Alves clumsily knocks into Paul Thuram. Paul Thuram appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!

77.14 1-1

Mohamed Marguerite knocks the ball forward to Vittorio Maldini. Vittorio Maldini makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Mohamed Marguerite. Mohamed Marguerite cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!

78.26 1-1

Dami‘n Van Ankeren knocks the ball forward to Paul Thuram. Paul Thuram passes the ball forward to Alejandro Sullo. Alejandro Sullo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

79.13 1-1

Paulo Fonseca surges forward with the ball. Paulo Fonseca threads the ball through to Mohamed Marguerite. Mohamed Marguerite knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Patrick Malbranque is offside!

84.57 1-1

David Pinto hits a low pass to Ezio Baggio. Ezio Baggio lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Thuram. Paul Thuram connects with a diving header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!

85.33 1-1

Vittorio Maldini flicks a high pass forward. Ghislain Sakho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ghislain Sakho lofts in a cross ball towards Vittorio Maldini. With a superhuman jump, Vittorio Maldini connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball strikes Dami‘n Van Ankeren's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.

86.26 1-1

Ivan Anastasi takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Vittorio Maldini looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!

87.51 1-1

Armin Geis changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Armin Geis knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Thuram. Paul Thuram makes a convincing header. Jonas Hitzlsperger manages to gather it.

89.15 1-1

Florian Frapolli makes a simple pass to Vittorio Maldini. Vittorio Maldini darts forward. Vittorio Maldini runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Vittorio Maldini provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Wonderful reactions from Reginald Marsiglia keeps it out!

90.00 1-1

The whistle blows full-time!