Match Report


Olympique de MarseilleOlympique de Marseille     Paris Saint-GermainParis Saint-Germain
Computer Player Computer Player Dave Cee Dave Cee
Mauricio RodriguezM. Rodriguez76
G
captain1captain
G
83Michael SimonsenM. Simonsen
Youssouf BaghdadY. Baghdad75
D
2
D
77Jovan BrownJ. Brown
Mauricio GarciaM. Garcia74
D
3
D
78Oswaldo TourselO. Toursel
Piotr DeynaP. Deyna70
D
4
D
77Ricardo AntunesR. Antunes
Leonardo BlancoL. Blanco78
M
5
D
79Daniel MercadoD. Mercado
David SousaD. Sousa77
M
6
M
86Neil RitchieN. Ritchie
Mathieu PromentM. Proment73
M
7
M
89Iago CarecaI. Careca
Carlos SuarezC. Suarez70
M
8
M
80Luis AlonsoL. Alonso
Martin RubioM. Rubio76
A
9
A
78Darius BastinD. Bastin
Vikash JayV. Jay74
A
10
A
80Wagneau CamadiniW. Camadini
David MasonD. Mason72
A
11
A
82Abdelmalek BarthezA. Barthez
 
Peter HoflandP. Hofland70
D
12
D
75Anthony GinolaA. Ginola
Danijel HistillolesD. Histilloles70
D
13
M
80Farid TrapassoF. Trapasso
Alfredo CortesA. Cortes70
M
14
A
74Pape ClaytonP. Clayton

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stade Vélodrome where Olympique de Marseille play host to Paris Saint-Germain in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Paris Saint-Germain appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dagui Mboma.


0.00
The whistle blows and Olympique de Marseille get the match underway!
3.26
With great vision, Luis Alonso plays the ball forward to Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.13
Showing intelligent composure, Oswaldo Toursel plays the ball forward to Iago Careca. Iago Careca threads the ball through into the box. Darius Bastin shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
10.40
Mauricio Garcia passes the ball forward to David Sousa. David Sousa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay whips in a cross ball towards David Sousa. David Sousa connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
12.50
Mathieu Proment sees David Sousa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Sousa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.49
Oswaldo Toursel runs straight at the opposition's defence. Oswaldo Toursel knocks in a cross ball towards Iago Careca. Iago Careca is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Mauricio Rodriguez comfortably picks it out of the air!
15.25
Luis Alonso hacks Youssouf Baghdad from behind! The referee calls over Luis Alonso and warns him to calm down! Youssouf Baghdad hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.17
David Sousa flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
18.08
Leonardo Blanco passes the ball forward to Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Michael Simonsen manages to gather it comfortably.
22.10
Ricardo Antunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin threads a neat ball through to Abdelmalek Barthez. Abdelmalek Barthez shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
26.45
Youssouf Baghdad flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Blanco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leonardo Blanco flicks a high pass forward. Martin Rubio easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Rubio finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
32.57
Iago Careca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini plays a scrappy one-two with Luis Alonso and stumbles forward towards the goal... Wagneau Camadini cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Mauricio Rodriguez manages to gather it comfortably.
33.53
Neil Ritchie hits a low pass to Abdelmalek Barthez. Abdelmalek Barthez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mauricio Rodriguez who gathers it comfortably.
39.50
Daniel Mercado makes a probing pass to Luis Alonso. Luis Alonso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie lofts in a cross ball towards Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique de Marseille appear unchanged since the first half. Paris Saint-Germain also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Paris Saint-Germain start the second half!
47.36
Luis Alonso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie lofts in a cross ball towards Abdelmalek Barthez. Abdelmalek Barthez powers a header at goal but is denied by Mauricio Rodriguez. Excellent save.
49.35
Youssouf Baghdad clumsily knocks into Luis Alonso. Youssouf Baghdad is shown the yellow card! Luis Alonso runs off the knock.
55.27
Youssouf Baghdad comes in with a late challenge on Luis Alonso. Youssouf Baghdad is warned by the referee! Luis Alonso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.26
Neil Ritchie hacks Carlos Suarez from behind! Neil Ritchie is warned by the referee! Carlos Suarez runs off the knock.
63.56
Iago Careca flicks the ball to his team mate, Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
66.48
Youssouf Baghdad flicks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Blanco. Leonardo Blanco advances with the ball. Leonardo Blanco plays a scrappy one-two with David Mason and advances towards the goal... Leonardo Blanco shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
71.58
Oswaldo Toursel makes a beautiful solo run. Oswaldo Toursel whips in a cross ball towards Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie powers a header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
75.57
Luis Alonso flicks a high pass forward. Neil Ritchie collects the pass. Neil Ritchie lofts in a cross ball towards Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini connects with a diving header but Mauricio Rodriguez reads it well. Fabulous stop!
77.01
Olympique de Marseille have made 2 substitutions with Danijel Histilloles replacing Carlos Suarez and Alfredo Cortes replacing David Mason .
83.05
Youssouf Baghdad kicks a strong pass forward to Danijel Histilloles. Danijel Histilloles flicks a high pass forward. Martin Rubio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Rubio plays a scrappy one-two with Vikash Jay and advances towards the goal... Martin Rubio cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
85.17
Oswaldo Toursel flicks a high ball forward to Neil Ritchie who takes it down. Neil Ritchie threads a neat ball through to Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini makes a probing pass between the defence to Abdelmalek Barthez. Some silky footwork from Abdelmalek Barthez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Mauricio Garcia. Excellent block.
89.01
Daniel Mercado chips the ball to his team mate, Iago Careca. Iago Careca flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie shoots from outside the area. Mauricio Rodriguez gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Olympique de Marseille

Paris Saint-Germain
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
10
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42%
58%
Play Area
29.6%
48.1%
22.2%

Scorers
Leonardo Blanco 66
Wagneau Camadini 40

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mauricio Rodriguez of Olympique de Marseille

Match Ratings
1.Mauricio Rodriguez (GK)
9
2.Youssouf Baghdad (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Mauricio Garcia (DEF)
6
4.Piotr Deyna (DEF)
6
5.Leonardo Blanco (MID)goal scored
8
6.David Sousa (MID)
6
7.Mathieu Proment (MID)
6
8.Carlos Suarez (MID)
6
9.Martin Rubio (ATT)
6
10.Vikash Jay (ATT)
6
11.David Mason (ATT)
6
 
12.Peter Hofland (DEF)
0
13.Danijel Histilloles (DEF)
6
14.Alfredo Cortes (MID)
6

1.Michael Simonsen (GK)
6
2.Jovan Brown (DEF)
6
3.Oswaldo Toursel (DEF)
7
4.Ricardo Antunes (DEF)
6
5.Daniel Mercado (DEF)
6
6.Neil Ritchie (MID)
8
7.Iago Careca (MID)
7
8.Luis Alonso (MID)
7
9.Darius Bastin (ATT)
6
10.Wagneau Camadini (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Abdelmalek Barthez (ATT)
6
 
12.Anthony Ginola (DEF)
0
13.Farid Trapasso (MID)
0
14.Pape Clayton (ATT)
0