Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stade Louis II where AS Monaco play host to Olympique de Marseille. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AS Monaco are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Olympique de Marseille appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Renaud.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AS Monaco are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Olympique de Marseille appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Renaud.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Olympique de Marseille kick off!
2.15
1-0Aron Hilmarsson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joachim Dalla Bona. With vision, Joachim Dalla Bona plays the ball forward to Graham Joachim. Graham Joachim lofts in a cross ball towards Marek Rzasa. Marek Rzasa connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Marek Rzasa scores for AS Monaco!!
12.51
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Raimond Goossen laces a through ball forward to Graham Joachim. Graham Joachim flicks a high pass forward to Roy Arts who brings the ball under control. Roy Arts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.49
Raimond Goossen flicks a high pass forward to Alassandro Rivalta who brings the ball under control. Alassandro Rivalta threads the ball through to Xavier Kopa. Xavier Kopa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Piotr Deyna.
16.39
Graham Joachim flicks a high pass forward. Marek Rzasa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marek Rzasa plays a one-two with Roy Arts and rushes in on goal... Some superb footwork from Marek Rzasa provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marek Rzasa!
21.32
2-0Raimond Goossen pushes mid-way up the pitch. Raimond Goossen flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham Joachim. Graham Joachim tries a spectacular long range effort but Mauricio Rodriguez is on top of it.
22.32
Mathieu Proment sees Martin Rubio in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Rubio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Raimond Goossen.
26.24
2-0Piotr Deyna sees David Sousa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Sousa flicks a high ball forward to Vikash Jay who takes it down. Vikash Jay knocks in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason connects with a diving header but it's a lousy effort!
27.49
Carlos Suarez kicks a strong pass forward to Mathieu Proment. Mathieu Proment shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
28.42
Roy Arts flicks the ball to his team mate, Xavier Kopa. Xavier Kopa knocks in a cross ball towards Marek Rzasa. Marek Rzasa powers a header at goal. It's there!! Mauricio Rodriguez has to pick the ball from the back of the net! That's his third!
34.06
Mathieu Proment knocks the ball to his team mate, Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
36.15
3-0Alassandro Rivalta clumsily knocks into Carlos Suarez. Alassandro Rivalta is given a warning by the referee! Carlos Suarez runs off the knock.
38.55
With vision, Alfred Bowyer picks a pass forward to Graham Joachim. Graham Joachim threads the ball through to Jose Fortes Galadames. Jose Fortes Galadames lofts in a cross ball towards Xavier Kopa. Xavier Kopa makes a looping header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.37
Mathieu Proment knocks the ball forward to Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
44.09
4-0David Sousa clumsily knocks into Joachim Dalla Bona. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Joachim Dalla Bona stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Monaco appear unchanged since the first half. Olympique de Marseille also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
AS Monaco kick off and get the second half underway!
48.27
Aron Hilmarsson makes a simple pass to Roy Arts. Roy Arts flicks the ball to his team mate, Marek Rzasa. Marek Rzasa shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
51.43
4-0Mathieu Proment chips the ball to his team mate, David Sousa. David Sousa lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Blanco. Leonardo Blanco makes a convincing header but Aron Hilmarsson is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
53.27
Mathieu Proment knocks the ball forward to Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Blanco. Leonardo Blanco jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Raimond Goossen. Excellent block.
54.55
Roy Arts knocks the ball to his team mate, Joachim Dalla Bona. Joachim Dalla Bona lofts in a cross ball towards Marek Rzasa. Marek Rzasa gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Mauricio Rodriguez effortlessly punches it away to safety.
55.19
Youssouf Baghdad hits a low pass to Martin Rubio. With a delightful solo run, Martin Rubio stretches the opposition's defence. Martin Rubio plays a scrappy one-two with Leonardo Blanco and stumbles forward towards the goal... Martin Rubio cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.36
4-1Olympique de Marseille have made a substitution with Peter Hofland replacing Mauricio Rodriguez .
63.22
Raimond Goossen clumsily knocks into Mathieu Proment. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mathieu Proment runs off the knock.
65.12
Alassandro Rivalta threads a neat ball through to Roy Arts. Roy Arts flicks a high pass forward. Marek Rzasa controls it well on his chest. Marek Rzasa whips in a cross ball towards Roy Arts. Roy Arts heads the ball goalwards. Roy Arts scores for AS Monaco!!
69.00
Roy Arts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Fortes Galadames. Jose Fortes Galadames knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mauricio Garcia.
73.48
Mathieu Proment flicks a high pass forward to Martin Rubio who brings the ball under control. Martin Rubio lofts in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Ignacio Osomo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.08
AS Monaco have made a substitution with Alassan Decroix replacing Marek Rzasa .Olympique de Marseille have made 2 substitutions with Danijel Histilloles replacing Carlos Suarez and Alfredo Cortes replacing David Mason and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
79.17
Raimond Goossen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roy Arts. Roy Arts knocks the ball to his team mate, Alassan Decroix. Alassan Decroix knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.25
Joachim Dalla Bona threads a neat ball through to Graham Joachim. Graham Joachim lofts in a cross ball towards Xavier Kopa. Xavier Kopa shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
85.08
Aron Hilmarsson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roy Arts. Roy Arts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alassan Decroix. Alassan Decroix knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mauricio Garcia.
89.19
Aron Hilmarsson sees Roy Arts in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roy Arts threads a neat ball through to Joachim Dalla Bona. Joachim Dalla Bona knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Youssouf Baghdad.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
2
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
26%
42.9%
31.2%
Scorers
| Marek Rzasa 2, 16, 28 Xavier Kopa 39 Roy Arts 65 | Martin Rubio 55 David Mason 73 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marek Rzasa of AS Monaco |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ignacio Osomo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alassandro Rivalta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Raimond Goossen (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Aron Hilmarsson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alfred Bowyer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roy Arts (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Graham Joachim (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Joachim Dalla Bona (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jose Fortes Galadames (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Xavier Kopa (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Marek Rzasa (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Pascal Dudoit (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Warren Coppinger (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alassan Decroix (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Mauricio Rodriguez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Youssouf Baghdad (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mauricio Garcia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Piotr Deyna (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Leonardo Blanco (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Sousa (MID) | | 5 |
| 7. | Mathieu Proment (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Carlos Suarez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Martin Rubio (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Vikash Jay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | David Mason (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Peter Hofland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Danijel Histilloles (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alfredo Cortes (MID) | 6 | |