Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at MM Arena where Le Mans play host to Girondins de Bordeaux. A crowd of 17,436 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Le Mans are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Girondins de Bordeaux appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Regis Murati.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Le Mans are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Girondins de Bordeaux appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Regis Murati.
0.00
0-0Girondins de Bordeaux kick off the first half!
2.47
0-0Jean-Louis Rott flicks a high pass forward to Anselmo Imbriani who brings the ball under control. Anselmo Imbriani knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Barket Bourdeau.
4.49
Moktar Leca flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.36
0-0Barket Bourdeau threads a neat ball through to Fabien Biancalani. Fabien Biancalani knocks the ball forward to Moktar Leca. Moktar Leca makes a probing pass to Alfredo Ortega but he's offside!
16.59
0-1Barket Bourdeau flicks a high pass forward. Moktar Leca holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Moktar Leca knocks the ball forward to Nuno Castro. Nuno Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Ortega. Alfredo Ortega makes a deft header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
22.42
0-1Fabien Biancalani plays the ball forward to Moktar Leca. Moktar Leca threads a neat ball through to Nuno Castro. Nuno Castro makes a probing pass between the defence to Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos takes a shot at goal. Solid save from Reginald Marsiglia.
26.31
Fabien Biancalani sees Nuno Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nuno Castro shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
27.24
Moktar Leca decides to run forward with the ball. Moktar Leca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.56
Jean-Louis Rott flicks a high pass forward. Anselmo Imbriani holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anselmo Imbriani whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Louis Rott. Jean-Louis Rott is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Brian Lampard is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.33
Florian Courtois threads the ball through to Nuno Castro. Nuno Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Ortega. Alfredo Ortega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.46
1-1Barket Bourdeau deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Moktar Leca. Moktar Leca knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Ortega. Alfredo Ortega directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
44.14
Fabien Biancalani knocks the ball forward to Moktar Leca. Moktar Leca threads a neat ball through to Nuno Castro. Nuno Castro whips in a cross ball towards Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
1-1Dami‘n Van Ankeren catches Alexandre Ramos on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alexandre Ramos gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Le Mans appear unchanged since the first half. Girondins de Bordeaux also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Le Mans kick off!
49.42
Dami‘n Van Ankeren flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Louis Rott controls it well on his chest. Jean-Louis Rott makes an attacking run forward. Jean-Louis Rott whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Sullo. Alejandro Sullo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Brian Lampard gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
54.12
Corentin Matingou comes in with a late challenge on Alec Davidson. The referee calls over Corentin Matingou and shows him a yellow card! Alec Davidson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.17
Moktar Leca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson plays a quick one-two with Alexandre Ramos and rushes in on goal... Alec Davidson comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.16
Nuno Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Neil Davidson. Neil Davidson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Reginald Marsiglia is on top of it.
61.27
1-2Armin Geis clumsily knocks into Moktar Leca. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Moktar Leca runs off the knock.
66.05
Corentin Matingou flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Louis Rott controls it well on his chest. Jean-Louis Rott flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Sullo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alejandro Sullo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Florian Courtois.
67.56
1-2Alexandre Ramos brings the ball forward. Alexandre Ramos rushes past Adolfo Carcedo! Corentin Matingou clumsily knocks into Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
72.44
1-2Jean-Louis Rott comes in with a late challenge on Neil Davidson. The referee warns Jean-Louis Rott to calm down! Neil Davidson stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.36
Corentin Matingou deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Louis Rott. Jean-Louis Rott makes a probing pass to Armin Geis. Armin Geis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.14
Neil Davidson passes the ball forward to Alfredo Ortega. Alfredo Ortega knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Reginald Marsiglia had no chance!! Goal for Girondins de Bordeaux!
85.06
Neil Davidson passes the ball forward to Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Anselmo Imbriani flicks a high pass forward. Paul Thuram holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Thuram sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
32.5%
67.5%
Play Area
31.2%
48.1%
20.8%
Scorers
| Jean-Louis Rott 29 | Alfredo Ortega 17 Alec Davidson 55, 78 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alec Davidson of Girondins de Bordeaux |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Reginald Marsiglia (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Corentin Matingou (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Adolfo Carcedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dami‘n Van Ankeren (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Omer Bridges (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jean-Louis Rott (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Anselmo Imbriani (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Armin Geis (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Alejandro Sullo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ezio Baggio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Paul Thuram (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Tchiressoua Catherine (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gregory Safanjon (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Pinto (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Brian Lampard (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Florian Courtois (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Barket Bourdeau (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Fabien Biancalani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alejandro Arias (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Moktar Leca (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Nuno Castro (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Neil Davidson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alexandre Ramos (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Alfredo Ortega (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Alec Davidson (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Mike Winterburn (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Xavier Duchesne (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alan Plowright (MID) | 0 | |