Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Felix-Bollaert where RC Lens play host to Le Mans. A crowd of 16,320 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RC Lens are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Le Mans appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dado Sankharé.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RC Lens are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Le Mans appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dado Sankharé.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Le Mans kicking off!
4.58
0-0Paolo Tentoni plays the ball forward to Mohamed Marguerite. Mohamed Marguerite plays a scrappy one-two with Patrick Malbranque and advances towards the goal... Mohamed Marguerite makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Reginald Marsiglia manages to keep it out.
6.31
Martijn Beekink decides to run forward with the ball. Martijn Beekink whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Anastasi. Ivan Anastasi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Reginald Marsiglia is on top of it.
8.55
0-0Adolfo Carcedo threads a neat ball through to Jean-Louis Rott. Jean-Louis Rott flicks a high pass forward to Alejandro Sullo who brings the ball under control. Alejandro Sullo shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
9.47
0-0Adolfo Carcedo flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Sullo collects the pass. Alejandro Sullo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paulo Fonseca.
12.41
Corentin Matingou knocks the ball forward to Armin Geis. Armin Geis kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Thuram. Paul Thuram tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
15.36
Armin Geis changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Armin Geis whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Sullo. Alejandro Sullo makes a convincing header but it's drastically wayward!
21.46
Ivan Anastasi flicks a high pass forward. Ghislain Sakho controls it well on his chest. Ghislain Sakho flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Tentoni controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Paolo Tentoni shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Reginald Marsiglia smothers it!
24.17
Armin Geis flicks a high pass forward. Anselmo Imbriani controls it well on his chest. Anselmo Imbriani shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
26.30
Paulo Fonseca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Anastasi. Ivan Anastasi makes a probing pass to Paolo Tentoni. Paolo Tentoni shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Reginald Marsiglia!
27.44
Florian Frapolli flicks a high pass forward to Ivan Anastasi who brings the ball under control. Ivan Anastasi makes a simple pass to Mohamed Marguerite. Mohamed Marguerite knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Reginald Marsiglia who gathers it comfortably.
28.39
Anselmo Imbriani makes a beautiful solo run. Anselmo Imbriani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.10
Jean-Louis Rott takes a quick throw-in, which Armin Geis takes on the chest. Armin Geis threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Sullo. Alejandro Sullo shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
32.54
0-0Anselmo Imbriani comes in with a late challenge on Paolo Tentoni. The referee warns Anselmo Imbriani to calm down! Paolo Tentoni stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.56
Mohamed Marguerite chips the ball to his team mate, Ivan Anastasi. Ivan Anastasi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dami‘n Van Ankeren.
36.24
0-1Adolfo Carcedo knocks the ball forward to Armin Geis. Armin Geis sees Alejandro Sullo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alejandro Sullo lofts in a cross ball towards Armin Geis. Armin Geis whips the ball goalwards with his head. Jonas Hitzlsperger is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
40.52
0-1Martijn Beekink hacks Paul Thuram from behind! Martijn Beekink is warned by the referee! Paul Thuram gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
42.08
Anselmo Imbriani flicks a high pass forward. Armin Geis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Armin Geis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
44.12
Omer Bridges sees Jean-Louis Rott in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean-Louis Rott passes the ball forward to Anselmo Imbriani. Anselmo Imbriani shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Jonas Hitzlsperger smothers it!
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. Le Mans also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
RC Lens kick off and get the second half underway!
55.37
Vincent Queiros threads a neat ball through to Paolo Tentoni. Paolo Tentoni whips in a cross ball towards Mohamed Marguerite. Mohamed Marguerite makes a deft header but it whistles just wide of the post!
57.09
Paolo Tentoni flicks a high pass forward. Mohamed Marguerite collects the pass. Mohamed Marguerite lofts in a cross ball towards Ghislain Sakho. Ghislain Sakho is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.51
Omer Bridges flicks a high ball forward to Jean-Louis Rott who takes it down. Jean-Louis Rott threads the ball through to Alejandro Sullo. Alejandro Sullo knocks in a cross ball towards Ezio Baggio. Ezio Baggio makes a convincing header his aim is horrendously poor!
60.58
0-1Ivan Anastasi changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ivan Anastasi runs straight at the defence! Ivan Anastasi takes a shot at goal but somehow Corentin Matingou happens to be in the right place to block it.
61.16
Jean-Louis Rott knocks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Sullo. Alejandro Sullo rushes past Martijn Beekink! Some awkward footwork from Alejandro Sullo provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. Jonas Hitzlsperger gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
63.28
Dami‘n Van Ankeren hits a long diagonal ball forward. Alejandro Sullo shoots from 25 yards but Jonas Hitzlsperger is on top of it.
65.56
Florian Frapolli knocks the ball forward to Paolo Tentoni. Paolo Tentoni passes the ball forward to Ivan Anastasi. Ivan Anastasi whips in a cross ball towards Vincent Queiros. With a superhuman jump, Vincent Queiros connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
67.24
Alberto Alves flicks a high pass forward. Ghislain Sakho controls it well on his chest. Ghislain Sakho sees Vincent Queiros in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vincent Queiros knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adolfo Carcedo.
71.25
0-1With imagination, Jean-Louis Rott plays the ball forward to Alejandro Sullo. Alejandro Sullo whips in a cross ball towards Paul Thuram. Ivan Anastasi hacks Paul Thuram from behind! Penalty not given!!
72.43
Alberto Alves makes a probing pass to Ivan Anastasi. Ivan Anastasi flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Tentoni controls it well on his chest. Paolo Tentoni whips in a cross ball towards Ghislain Sakho. Ghislain Sakho knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Reginald Marsiglia with no chance!! Goal for RC Lens!
75.16
Adolfo Carcedo makes a simple pass to Jean-Louis Rott. Jean-Louis Rott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anselmo Imbriani. Anselmo Imbriani knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Thuram. Paul Thuram directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
78.28
Martijn Beekink knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Tentoni. Paolo Tentoni makes an attacking run forward. Paolo Tentoni knocks in a cross ball towards Mohamed Marguerite. With a superhuman jump, Mohamed Marguerite connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Omer Bridges happens to be in the right place to block it.
83.46
Dami‘n Van Ankeren clumsily knocks into Patrick Malbranque. The referee warns Dami‘n Van Ankeren to calm down! Patrick Malbranque carries on, but is struggling a bit.
87.32
1-1Ghislain Sakho barges into Adolfo Carcedo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Adolfo Carcedo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Corentin Matingou passes the ball forward to Dami‘n Van Ankeren. Dami‘n Van Ankeren takes it forward alone. Dami‘n Van Ankeren whips in a cross ball towards Anselmo Imbriani. Anselmo Imbriani beats his man to it with a header but somehow Jonas Hitzlsperger manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
8
6
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.7%
54.3%
Play Area
28.7%
41.5%
29.8%
Scorers
| Ghislain Sakho 72 | Armin Geis 36 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Armin Geis of Le Mans |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jonas Hitzlsperger (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Paulo Fonseca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Florian Frapolli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Martijn Beekink (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alberto Alves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ivan Anastasi (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Paolo Tentoni (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Ghislain Sakho (ATT) |   | 7 |
| 9. | Vincent Queiros (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Patrick Malbranque (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mohamed Marguerite (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Rui Moreira (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mark Grant (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ted Durix (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Reginald Marsiglia (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Corentin Matingou (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adolfo Carcedo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Dami‘n Van Ankeren (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Omer Bridges (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Jean-Louis Rott (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Anselmo Imbriani (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Armin Geis (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | Ezio Baggio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alejandro Sullo (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Paul Thuram (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Tchiressoua Catherine (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gregory Safanjon (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Pinto (MID) | 0 | |