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Heavy rain falls from above here at Stade Vélodrome where Olympique de Marseille play host to Angers SCO. A crowd of 17,911 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Olympique de Marseille and Angers SCO are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Luis-Clemente Duchesne.


0.00
Angers SCO kick off!
3.00
Mathieu Proment deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Mason. David Mason whips in a cross ball towards David Sousa. David Sousa knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
6.22
Stefan Bartsch makes a probing pass to Frederico Delgado. Frederico Delgado whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Schenardi. Adrian Schenardi connects with a diving header. Mauricio Rodriguez didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
9.52
Carlos Suarez flicks a high ball forward to Vikash Jay who takes it down. Vikash Jay lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
14.30
Leonardo Blanco flicks a high pass forward. Vikash Jay collects the pass. Vikash Jay knocks in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
20.33
Without breaking stride, Francisco Blanco plays the ball forward to Stefan Bartsch. Stefan Bartsch shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Angers SCO!
24.45
Edward Ehiogu threads a neat ball through to Francisco Blanco. Francisco Blanco threads a neat ball through to Stefan Bartsch. Stefan Bartsch knocks in a cross ball towards Billy McNeill. Billy McNeill powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
27.58
Mauricio Garcia hits a low pass to Leonardo Blanco. Leonardo Blanco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Leonardo Irles keeps it out!
28.26
David Sousa makes a probing pass to Leonardo Blanco. Leonardo Blanco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francisco Blanco.
30.51
Mauricio Garcia flicks a high pass forward. David Sousa collects the pass. David Sousa knocks the ball forward to David Mason. David Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.24
From the throw-in, Piotr Deyna picks out Youssouf Baghdad. Youssouf Baghdad flicks a high pass forward to Leonardo Blanco who brings the ball under control. Leonardo Blanco knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio lofts in a cross ball towards Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Leonardo Irles manages to keep it out.
36.02
Patrice Echouafni flicks a high pass forward. Paul Huard controls it well on his chest. Paul Huard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mauricio Rodriguez who gathers it comfortably.
39.52
Edward Ehiogu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy McNeill. Billy McNeill changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Billy McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.40
Mathieu Proment flicks a high pass forward. Martin Rubio controls it well on his chest. Martin Rubio controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Leonardo Irles reads it well. Good keeping!
42.42
Francisco Blanco barges into Leonardo Blanco. The referee calls over Francisco Blanco and shows him a yellow card! Leonardo Blanco stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.55
Mauricio Garcia flicks a high pass forward to David Sousa who brings the ball under control. David Sousa knocks the ball forward to Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ghislain Lima.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique de Marseille appear unchanged since the first half. Angers SCO have changed their lineup with Linus Frieser replacing Paul Huard.

45.00
Olympique de Marseille kick off!
47.35
Mathieu Proment flicks the ball to his team mate, Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay lofts in a cross ball towards David Sousa. David Sousa gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Solid save from Leonardo Irles.
48.50
Francisco Blanco kicks a strong pass forward to Terry Gower. Terry Gower passes the ball forward to Billy McNeill. Billy McNeill plays a scrappy one-two with Stefan Bartsch and advances towards the goal... Billy McNeill looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.52
David Sousa barges into Francisco Blanco. David Sousa is shown the yellow card! Francisco Blanco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.05
Mauricio Garcia flicks the ball to his team mate, Mathieu Proment. Mathieu Proment brings the ball forward. Mathieu Proment knocks in a cross ball towards Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay directs the ball goalwards with his head but Leonardo Irles is on top of it.
60.54
Angers SCO have made a substitution with Peter Sablé replacing Frederico Delgado .
61.59
Leonardo Blanco barges into Patrice Echouafni. The referee calls over Leonardo Blanco and shows him a yellow card! Patrice Echouafni stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.38
Stefan Bartsch barges into Mauricio Garcia. Stefan Bartsch is shown the yellow card! Mauricio Garcia runs off the knock.
65.03
Martin Rubio flicks a high pass forward. David Mason holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Mason knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francisco Blanco.
66.20
Billy McNeill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patrice Echouafni. Patrice Echouafni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.24
Mauricio Garcia passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of David Sousa. David Sousa flicks a high ball forward to Martin Rubio who takes it down. Martin Rubio whips in a cross ball towards David Sousa. Francisco Blanco catches David Sousa on the ankles. David Sousa appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
71.41
Edward Ehiogu hacks David Mason from behind! The referee calls over Edward Ehiogu and warns him to calm down! David Mason runs off the knock.
72.43
Ghislain Lima advances with the ball. Ghislain Lima takes it forward alone. Ghislain Lima knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.57
Ghislain Lima flicks a high pass forward. Patrice Echouafni holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Patrice Echouafni makes a simple pass to Linus Frieser. Linus Frieser knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.05
Mathieu Proment flicks a high ball forward to Vikash Jay who takes it down. Vikash Jay whips in a cross ball towards Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
77.57
Olympique de Marseille have made 2 substitutions with Danijel Histilloles replacing Carlos Suarez and Alfredo Cortes replacing David Mason .
79.44
Seeing a gap ahead, Billy McNeill plays the ball forward to Stefan Bartsch. Stefan Bartsch knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Piotr Deyna.
81.54
Ghislain Lima comes in with a late challenge on Vikash Jay. Ghislain Lima is shown the yellow card! Vikash Jay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.58
Mathieu Proment controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
85.33
Mauricio Garcia hits a low pass to David Sousa. David Sousa shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
87.44
Mauricio Garcia threads a neat ball through to David Sousa. David Sousa passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio makes a convincing header. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
2
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.3%
38.7%
Play Area
22.6%
41.9%
35.5%


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)
7
5.Leonardo Blanco (MID)yellow card
6
6.David Sousa (MID)yellow card
7
7.Mathieu Proment (MID)
8
8.Carlos Suarez (MID)
6
9.Martin Rubio (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Vikash Jay (ATT)
8
11.David Mason (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Peter Hofland (DEF)
0
13.Danijel Histilloles (DEF)
6
14.Alfredo Cortes (MID)
6

1.Leonardo Irles (GK)
8
2.Ghislain Lima (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Edward Ehiogu (DEF)
6
4.Francisco Blanco (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Terry Gower (MID)
6
6.Frederico Delgado (MID)
6
7.Billy McNeill (MID)
6
8.Patrice Echouafni (MID)
6
9.Paul Huard (ATT)
6
10.Stefan Bartsch (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
11.Adrian Schenardi (ATT)
6
 
12.Roberto Lorieri (GK)
0
13.Peter Sablé (MID)
6
14.Linus Frieser (DEF)
6