Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade Vélodrome where Olympique de Marseille play host to Lille OSC. A crowd of 19,243 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Lille OSC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luis-Clemente Duchesne.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Lille OSC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luis-Clemente Duchesne.
0.00
0-0Lille OSC kick off and get the first half underway!
2.30
0-0Steven Kelban threads a neat ball through to Toni Casagrande. Toni Casagrande makes a probing pass to Pape Maharzi but he's offside!
8.14
1-0Leonardo Blanco flicks a high pass forward. Vikash Jay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vikash Jay knocks in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. David Mason scores for Olympique de Marseille!!
12.39
1-0David Sousa kicks a strong pass forward to Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Blanco. Leonardo Blanco heads the ball goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
20.57
1-0Leonardo Blanco runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Leonardo Blanco whips in a cross ball towards Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Ian Lampard didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
21.37
1-0Albert Hidalgo catches Leonardo Blanco on the ankles. Albert Hidalgo is shown the yellow card! Leonardo Blanco stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.10
1-0Kevin Caldwell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steven Kelban. Steven Kelban knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mauricio Rodriguez who gathers it comfortably.
27.56
1-0Piotr Deyna flicks a high pass forward. Vikash Jay controls it well on his chest. Vikash Jay plays a scrappy one-two with David Mason and stumbles forward towards the goal... Graeme Cope hacks Vikash Jay from behind! Penalty not given!!
36.24
Youssouf Baghdad threads a neat ball through to David Sousa. David Sousa knocks the ball forward to Leonardo Blanco. Leonardo Blanco edges inside the box! Leonardo Blanco muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
38.18
Steven Kelban flicks a high pass forward to Pape Maharzi who brings the ball under control. Pape Maharzi plays a one-two with Albert Hidalgo and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Pape Maharzi provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Solid save from Mauricio Rodriguez.
40.38
1-0Paolo Gorgone comes in with a very late challenge on Leonardo Blanco. The referee motions to Paolo Gorgone to come over. It's a red card!! Leonardo Blanco stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.32
Leonardo Blanco makes a simple pass to Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio puts a great ball through. Vikash Jay runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
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. Lille OSC also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Olympique de Marseille kick off!
51.45
Mauricio Garcia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mathieu Proment. Mathieu Proment plays the ball forward to David Mason. David Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper, Ian Lampard, sees it late!! Goal for Olympique de Marseille!
54.51
Youssouf Baghdad flicks a high pass forward to Leonardo Blanco who brings the ball under control. Leonardo Blanco kicks a strong pass forward to Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay sees Martin Rubio just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Martin Rubio side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
57.19
Mauricio Garcia makes a simple pass to Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Carlos Suarez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
59.43
David Sousa plays the ball forward to Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
61.43
4-0Lille OSC appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
66.16
Mathieu Proment sees David Mason in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Mason sees David Sousa just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. David Sousa tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for David Sousa!
69.51
Seeing a gap ahead, David Sousa plays the ball forward to Leonardo Blanco. Leonardo Blanco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Caldwell.
72.11
Federico Alessi makes a simple pass to Steven Kelban. Steven Kelban plays a one-two with Toni Casagrande and rushes in on goal... Steven Kelban tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Mauricio Rodriguez with no chance!! Goal for Lille OSC!
77.18
5-1Olympique de Marseille have made 2 substitutions with Danijel Histilloles replacing Carlos Suarez and Alfredo Cortes replacing David Mason .Lille OSC have made a substitution with Steve Foulon replacing Steven Kelban .
79.29
Pape Maharzi flicks a high ball forward to Abdelmalek Mouret who takes it down. Abdelmalek Mouret lofts in a cross ball towards Pape Maharzi. With a superhuman jump, Pape Maharzi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is shockingly off target!
83.32
Pape Maharzi comes in with a late challenge on Piotr Deyna. The referee calls over Pape Maharzi and shows him a yellow card! Piotr Deyna hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.39
Piotr Deyna plays the ball forward to Danijel Histilloles. Danijel Histilloles threads the ball through to Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay lofts in a cross ball towards David Sousa. David Sousa directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Ian Lampard.
85.33
5-1It's a corner kick. David Sousa loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Toni Casagrande reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
89.36
Danijel Histilloles comes in with a late challenge on Pape Maharzi. The referee calls over Danijel Histilloles and shows him a yellow card! Pape Maharzi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
70.3%
29.7%
Play Area
23.4%
46.9%
29.7%
Scorers
| David Mason 8 Carlos Suarez 51, 59 Martin Rubio 55 David Sousa 66 | Steven Kelban 72 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Carlos Suarez of Olympique de Marseille |
Match Ratings
| 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) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Mathieu Proment (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Carlos Suarez (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Martin Rubio (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Vikash Jay (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | David Mason (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Peter Hofland (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Danijel Histilloles (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 14. | Alfredo Cortes (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Ian Lampard (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Pascal Möller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paolo Gorgone (DEF) |  | 3 |
| 4. | Graeme Cope (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kevin Caldwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pape Maharzi (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Steven Kelban (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Federico Alessi (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Abdelmalek Mouret (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Toni Casagrande (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Albert Hidalgo (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Seb Bonissel (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Steve Foulon (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Arno Nieuwenhuijzen (GK) | 0 | |