Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at MM Arena where Le Mans play host to Stade Brestois 29 in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Le Mans are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stade Brestois 29 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Aziz Bérenguer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Le Mans are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stade Brestois 29 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Aziz Bérenguer.
0.00
0-0Le Mans start the match!
9.32
0-0Gary Mcinnes flicks a high ball forward to Wayne Middleton who takes it down. Wayne Middleton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.48
0-0Jean-Louis Rott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anselmo Imbriani. Anselmo Imbriani whips in a cross ball towards Ezio Baggio. Ezio Baggio outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Yacine Morestin.
15.38
0-0Armin Geis takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Paolo Dudoit chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
16.28
With imagination, Gary Mcinnes plays the ball forward to Kai Ziegler. Kai Ziegler shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
20.29
0-0Ezio Baggio hacks Ahmed Noro from behind! Ezio Baggio is shown the yellow card! Ahmed Noro runs off the knock.
21.44
0-0Dami‘n Van Ankeren brings the ball forward. Dami‘n Van Ankeren controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ezio Baggio. Ezio Baggio controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
22.42
Kai Ziegler threads a neat ball through to Kees Geerinckx. Kees Geerinckx plays a one-two with Paolo Dudoit and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Kees Geerinckx provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
24.11
0-0Paul Charles barges into Armin Geis. The referee warns Paul Charles to calm down! Armin Geis gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
26.11
Adolfo Carcedo threads a neat ball through to Armin Geis. Showing composure, Armin Geis laces a through ball forward to Jean-Louis Rott. Jean-Louis Rott shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
28.58
Kai Ziegler knocks the ball to his team mate, Kees Geerinckx. Kees Geerinckx runs straight at the defence! Kees Geerinckx makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
32.52
Anselmo Imbriani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Sullo. Alejandro Sullo tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.34
0-0Gary Mcinnes kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Garcia. Miguel Garcia passes the ball forward but Paolo Dudoit is offside!
42.55
Miguel Garcia knocks the ball forward to Manuel Pamarot. Manuel Pamarot plays a scrappy one-two with Kai Ziegler and stumbles forward towards the goal... Manuel Pamarot side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
44.17
Dami‘n Van Ankeren brings the ball forward. Dami‘n Van Ankeren controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anselmo Imbriani. Anselmo Imbriani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Le Mans appear unchanged since the first half. Stade Brestois 29 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Stade Brestois 29 kick off the second half!
49.13
Adolfo Carcedo flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Louis Rott holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean-Louis Rott knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Sullo. Alejandro Sullo knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Thuram. Paul Thuram makes a convincing header but somehow Yacine Morestin manages to keep it out.
54.29
0-0Anselmo Imbriani flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Louis Rott. Jean-Louis Rott rushes past Miguel Garcia! Ahmed Noro barges into Jean-Louis Rott. Jean-Louis Rott appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
59.54
0-0Kees Geerinckx catches Armin Geis on the ankles. Kees Geerinckx is warned by the referee! Armin Geis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.09
Kai Ziegler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kees Geerinckx. Kees Geerinckx knocks in a cross ball towards Wayne Middleton. Wayne Middleton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
66.21
Armin Geis passes the ball forward to Alejandro Sullo. Alejandro Sullo shoots from long range but Yacine Morestin is on top of it.
69.12
Omer Bridges knocks the ball forward to Armin Geis. Armin Geis knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Sullo. Alejandro Sullo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Thuram but the linesman indicates offside!
75.52
Kai Ziegler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Mcinnes. Gary Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Pamarot but the linesman indicates offside!
77.27
Without breaking stride, Adolfo Carcedo plays the ball forward to Jean-Louis Rott. Seeing a gap ahead, Jean-Louis Rott plays the ball forward to Alejandro Sullo. Alejandro Sullo whips in a cross ball towards Paul Thuram. Paul Thuram is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Yacine Morestin didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
79.03
Kai Ziegler hacks Adolfo Carcedo from behind! The referee calls over Kai Ziegler and warns him to calm down! Adolfo Carcedo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.28
Dami‘n Van Ankeren kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Thuram. Paul Thuram knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ahmed Noro.
83.04
Jean-Louis Rott flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Sullo. Alejandro Sullo lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Louis Rott. Jean-Louis Rott is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Yacine Morestin is on top of it.
85.18
Kai Ziegler comes in with a late challenge on Anselmo Imbriani. The referee warns Kai Ziegler again to calm down! Anselmo Imbriani runs off the knock.
87.51
Ahmed Noro hacks Jean-Louis Rott from behind! The referee calls over Ahmed Noro and warns him to calm down! Jean-Louis Rott runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
4
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
30.7%
48%
21.3%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Yacine Morestin of Stade Brestois 29 |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Reginald Marsiglia (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Corentin Matingou (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adolfo Carcedo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Dami‘n Van Ankeren (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Omer Bridges (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jean-Louis Rott (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Anselmo Imbriani (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Armin Geis (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ezio Baggio (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Alejandro Sullo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Paul Thuram (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Tchiressoua Catherine (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gregory Safanjon (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Pinto (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Yacine Morestin (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Paul Charles (DEF) | 5 | |
| 3. | Sidney Assou (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ahmed Noro (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Manuel Pamarot (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kai Ziegler (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gary Mcinnes (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Miguel Garcia (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Paolo Dudoit (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Wayne Middleton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kees Geerinckx (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Camel Rothen (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Bakary Jaschke (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Michael Bourdeau (DEF) | 0 | |