Match Report


Olympique de MarseilleOlympique de Marseille     Stade RennaisStade Rennais
Noel HenryNoel Henry David Jacobs David Jacobs
Mauricio RodriguezM. Rodriguez76
G
captain1
G
73Adolfo CortesA. Cortes
Youssouf BaghdadY. Baghdad75
D
2
D
71Guillermo DiezG. Diez
Mauricio GarciaM. Garcia74
D
3captain
D
70Kevin HutchisonK. Hutchison
Piotr DeynaP. Deyna70
D
4
D
71Neil NivenN. Niven
Leonardo BlancoL. Blanco78
M
5
M
75Alec SounessA. Souness
Alfredo CortesA. Cortes70
M
6
M
80Edward SmitheE. Smithe
Mathieu PromentM. Proment73
M
7
M
76Arnauld CarottiA. Carotti
Jean-Pierre GarciaJ. Garcia67
M
8
M
78Fernando Del SolF. Del Sol
Martin RubioM. Rubio75
A
9
A
69Jorge VelosoJ. Veloso
David MasonD. Mason72
A
10
A
66Nicolas SotoN. Soto
Alberto AndradeA. Andrade70
A
11
A
75Sophiane DadiS. Dadi
 
Peter HoflandP. Hofland70
D
12
D
69Marcos CastroM. Castro
Danijel HistillolesD. Histilloles70
D
13
M
74Kevin WhiteK. White
Vikash JayV. Jay74
A
14
A
74Victor MoraV. Mora

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade Vélodrome where Olympique de Marseille play host to Stade Rennais. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Olympique de Marseille and Stade Rennais are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Augusto Delhommeau.


0.00
Stade Rennais kick off and get the match underway!
2.16
Kevin Hutchison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Souness. Alec Souness kicks a strong pass forward to Edward Smithe. Edward Smithe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sophiane Dadi but the linesman indicates offside!
4.58
Edward Smithe catches Mathieu Proment on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mathieu Proment runs off the knock.
6.57
Kevin Hutchison threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Soto. Nicolas Soto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sophiane Dadi. Sophiane Dadi tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
8.58
Leonardo Blanco knocks the ball forward to Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio lofts in a cross ball towards Alfredo Cortes. Alfredo Cortes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Solid save from Adolfo Cortes.
9.35
Mauricio Garcia runs straight at the opposition's defence. Mauricio Garcia knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Andrade. Alberto Andrade flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Adolfo Cortes had no chance!! Goal for Olympique de Marseille!
30.55
Arnauld Carotti makes a simple pass to Jorge Veloso. Jorge Veloso shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.03
Mathieu Proment flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Pierre Garcia controls it well on his chest. Jean-Pierre Garcia threads the ball through to David Mason. David Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Blanco. Leonardo Blanco is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
36.04
Arnauld Carotti threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Soto. Nicolas Soto knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Veloso. Jorge Veloso connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
40.01
Mathieu Proment flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Andrade. Alberto Andrade whips in a cross ball towards Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio directs the ball goalwards with his head. Adolfo Cortes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.01
Jean-Pierre Garcia flicks a high ball forward to David Mason who takes it down. David Mason knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Andrade. Alberto Andrade gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Adolfo Cortes.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique de Marseille appear unchanged since the first half. Stade Rennais also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Olympique de Marseille start the second half!
47.13
Guillermo Diez hacks Alberto Andrade from behind! Guillermo Diez is shown the yellow card! Alberto Andrade hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.29
Neil Niven flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Veloso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jorge Veloso plays a one-two with Nicolas Soto and rushes in on goal... Jorge Veloso takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Mauricio Rodriguez!
53.59
Nicolas Soto barges into Piotr Deyna. Nicolas Soto is given a warning by the referee! Piotr Deyna stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.59
Olympique de Marseille are in full control of this game.
55.20
Jean-Pierre Garcia kicks a strong pass forward to Piotr Deyna. Piotr Deyna makes a probing pass to Alberto Andrade. Alberto Andrade plays a one-two with Alfredo Cortes and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alberto Andrade provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Adolfo Cortes!
57.41
Arnauld Carotti flicks a high ball forward to Sophiane Dadi who takes it down. Sophiane Dadi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.45
Guillermo Diez clumsily knocks into David Mason. Guillermo Diez is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! David Mason gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.52
Stade Rennais have made a substitution with Kevin White replacing Edward Smithe .
66.10
Youssouf Baghdad knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Cortes. Alfredo Cortes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alfredo Cortes whips in a cross ball towards Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Adolfo Cortes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.24
Olympique de Marseille have made 2 substitutions with Danijel Histilloles replacing Jean-Pierre Garcia and Vikash Jay replacing Alberto Andrade .Stade Rennais have made a substitution with Marcos Castro replacing Sophiane Dadi .
79.26
Piotr Deyna hacks Jorge Veloso from behind! The referee calls over Piotr Deyna and shows him a yellow card! Jorge Veloso stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.27
Kevin Hutchison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arnauld Carotti. Arnauld Carotti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Soto. Nicolas Soto cuts inside the box! Nicolas Soto rockets a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Danijel Histilloles knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Olympique de Marseille

Stade Rennais
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
26%
48.1%
26%

Scorers
Alberto Andrade 9
Martin Rubio 40, 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Rubio of Olympique de Marseille

Match Ratings
1.Mauricio Rodriguez (GK)
6
2.Youssouf Baghdad (DEF)
6
3.Mauricio Garcia (DEF)
7
4.Piotr Deyna (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Leonardo Blanco (MID)
6
6.Alfredo Cortes (MID)
7
7.Mathieu Proment (MID)
6
8.Jean-Pierre Garcia (MID)
6
9.Martin Rubio (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.David Mason (ATT)
6
11.Alberto Andrade (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Peter Hofland (DEF)
0
13.Danijel Histilloles (DEF)
6
14.Vikash Jay (ATT)
6

1.Adolfo Cortes (GK)
7
2.Sophiane Dadi (ATT)
6
3.Kevin Hutchison (DEF)
6
4.Neil Niven (DEF)
6
5.Alec Souness (MID)
6
6.Edward Smithe (MID)yellow card
5
7.Arnauld Carotti (MID)
6
8.Fernando Del Sol (MID)
6
9.Jorge Veloso (ATT)
6
10.Nicolas Soto (ATT)
6
11.Marcos Castro (DEF)
6
 
12.Guillermo Diez (DEF)red card
3
13.Kevin White (MID)
6
14.Victor Mora (ATT)
0