Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Felix-Bollaert where RC Lens play host to Stade Rennais. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RC Lens are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Stade Rennais appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by J-David Beye.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RC Lens are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Stade Rennais appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by J-David Beye.
0.00
0-0RC Lens kick off and get the first half underway!
3.27
0-0Arnauld Carotti chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Soto. Nicolas Soto puts a great ball through. Alec Souness runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
4.13
0-0Paulo Fonseca darts forward. Paulo Fonseca surges forward with the ball. Paulo Fonseca knocks in a cross ball towards Vittorio Maldini. Vittorio Maldini powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
8.04
0-0Ivan Anastasi flicks a high ball forward to Vincent Queiros who takes it down. Vincent Queiros knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Cortes who gathers it comfortably.
21.19
0-0With great vision, Vittorio Maldini plays the ball forward to Ghislain Sakho. Ghislain Sakho shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
22.30
Fernando Del Sol makes a probing pass to Sophiane Dadi. Sophiane Dadi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Del Sol but he's offside!
26.09
Florian Frapolli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Anastasi. Ivan Anastasi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vittorio Maldini. Vittorio Maldini plays a one-two with Mohamed Marguerite and rushes in on goal... Vittorio Maldini takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.47
1-0Ivan Anastasi flicks a high pass forward. Vittorio Maldini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vittorio Maldini threads the ball through into the box. Ghislain Sakho looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.47
Arnauld Carotti flicks a high pass forward. Edward Smithe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edward Smithe threads the ball through to Alec Souness but he's offside!
34.17
Guillermo Diez sees Fernando Del Sol in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Del Sol flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Soto who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Soto knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Souness. Alec Souness heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.51
1-1Nicolas Soto catches Florian Frapolli on the ankles. The referee brings Nicolas Soto to one side and gives him a warning! Florian Frapolli runs off the knock.
42.28
Guillermo Diez flicks a high pass forward to Neil Niven who brings the ball neatly under control. Neil Niven knocks the ball to his team mate, Sophiane Dadi. Sophiane Dadi whips in a cross ball towards Alec Souness. Alec Souness beats his man to it with a header. Jonas Hitzlsperger didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
44.42
1-1Neil Niven hacks Ivan Anastasi from behind! Neil Niven is shown the red card!! Ivan Anastasi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles 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 whistle blows and Stade Rennais get the second half underway!
47.48
With a delightful solo run, Fernando Del Sol stretches the opposition's defence. Fernando Del Sol controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jonas Hitzlsperger!
49.05
Arnauld Carotti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Del Sol. Fernando Del Sol plays a one-two with Victor Mora and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Fernando Del Sol provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.47
Vittorio Maldini makes a probing pass to Mohamed Marguerite. Mohamed Marguerite rushes past Arnauld Carotti! Mohamed Marguerite cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Adolfo Cortes.
54.19
1-2Ivan Anastasi takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Vittorio Maldini. Vittorio Maldini chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Some world-class footwork from Florian Frapolli provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
65.09
Alec Souness sees space and advances. Alec Souness knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Soto. Nicolas Soto gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Jonas Hitzlsperger reads it well. Nice save!
67.09
Vittorio Maldini kicks a strong pass forward to Patrick Malbranque. With great vision, Patrick Malbranque plays the ball forward to Mohamed Marguerite who has made a great run into the box. Mohamed Marguerite shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Adolfo Cortes with no chance!! Goal for RC Lens!
73.42
Alberto Alves hits a low pass to Ivan Anastasi. Ivan Anastasi makes a probing pass to Patrick Malbranque. Patrick Malbranque makes a simple pass, allowing Mohamed Marguerite to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Mohamed Marguerite provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
75.35
2-2Vittorio Maldini passes the ball forward to Patrick Malbranque. Patrick Malbranque chips the ball to his team mate, Vittorio Maldini. Sophiane Dadi hacks Vittorio Maldini from behind! Vittorio Maldini appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
77.22
2-2Stade Rennais have made a substitution with Marcos Castro replacing Sophiane Dadi .
84.40
Alec Souness flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Soto who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Soto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alberto Alves.
89.55
Patrick Malbranque flicks a high pass forward to Vincent Queiros who brings the ball under control. Vincent Queiros cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Vincent Queiros provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's there!! Adolfo Cortes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
53.5%
46.5%
Play Area
31%
46.5%
22.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Del Sol of Stade Rennais |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jonas Hitzlsperger (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Paulo Fonseca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Florian Frapolli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Martijn Beekink (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alberto Alves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ivan Anastasi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Vittorio Maldini (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ghislain Sakho (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Vincent Queiros (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Patrick Malbranque (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Mohamed Marguerite (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Paolo Tentoni (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rui Moreira (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mark Grant (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Adolfo Cortes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Sophiane Dadi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Hutchison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Guillermo Diez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alec Souness (MID) | | 7 |
| 6. | Arnauld Carotti (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Edward Smithe (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Fernando Del Sol (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Victor Mora (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nicolas Soto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Marcos Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 12. | Neil Niven (DEF) |  | 3 |
| 13. | Ronald Di Rocco (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jorge Veloso (ATT) | 0 | |