Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stade Vélodrome where Olympique de Marseille play host to Le Havre AC. A crowd of 20,937 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Le Havre AC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Jambay.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Le Havre AC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Jambay.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Le Havre AC kick off!
3.44
0-0Marvin Batty passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Krunoslav Seric. Krunoslav Seric tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
4.01
Guy Fabbra knocks the ball forward to Jean-Michel Coulot. Jean-Michel Coulot whips in a cross ball towards Johnny Loko. Johnny Loko heads the ball goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
8.12
Krunoslav Seric makes a probing pass to Marc Hamann. Marc Hamann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Olympique de Marseille are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
10.51
Guy Fabbra flicks a high pass forward to Adel Lucas who brings the ball neatly under control. Adel Lucas tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
12.04
1-0Nestor Boghossian threads the ball through to Oliver Lindemann. Oliver Lindemann makes a simple pass to Nigel Platt. Nigel Platt whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Batty. Marvin Batty makes a deft header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.06
1-0Marvin Batty passes the ball forward to Krunoslav Seric. Krunoslav Seric knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.03
1-0Nestor Boghossian knocks the ball forward to Krunoslav Seric. With great vision, Krunoslav Seric plays the ball forward to Marc Hamann. Marc Hamann shoots from long range but Corentin Mamouni is on top of it.
26.49
Oliver Lindemann knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Hamann. Marc Hamann shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
27.39
Daniel Allman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Krunoslav Seric. Krunoslav Seric controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Hamann. Marc Hamann knocks in a cross ball towards Krunoslav Seric. Krunoslav Seric connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.15
2-0Krunoslav Seric hacks Jean-Michel Coulot from behind! The referee warns Krunoslav Seric to calm down! Jean-Michel Coulot runs off the knock.
36.34
Diogo Jardim kicks a strong pass forward to Adel Lucas. Adel Lucas passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Jean-Christophe Rambo. Jean-Christophe Rambo whips in a cross ball towards Johnny Loko. Johnny Loko makes a deft header but it's a lousy effort!
39.57
Tony Fugier flicks a high pass forward to Johnny Loko who brings the ball under control. Johnny Loko shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
40.25
Gabriel Fournier chips the ball to his team mate, Krunoslav Seric. Krunoslav Seric deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Platt. Nigel Platt shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.58
Nestor Boghossian knocks the ball forward to Oliver Lindemann. Oliver Lindemann passes the ball forward to Marvin Batty. Marvin Batty knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique de Marseille appear unchanged since the first half. Le Havre AC also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Olympique de Marseille kick off the second half!
51.45
Gianmarco Lamonica flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Christophe Rambo controls it well on his chest. Jean-Christophe Rambo finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
53.48
Krunoslav Seric flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Batty collects the pass. Marvin Batty shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
54.05
Marvin Batty chips the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Klimek. Albrecht Klimek tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Corentin Mamouni.
55.55
2-0Daniel Allman takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Oliver Lindemann shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Eric Abbas. Excellent block.
57.33
David Curtolo flicks a high pass forward to Krunoslav Seric who brings the ball under control. Krunoslav Seric knocks the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Klimek. Albrecht Klimek finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
60.42
2-0Olympique de Marseille have made a substitution with Mihai Lacatus replacing Albrecht Klimek .
67.29
Guy Fabbra sees space and advances. Guy Fabbra knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gabriel Fournier.
69.23
Krunoslav Seric flicks a high pass forward. Marc Hamann controls it well on his chest. Marc Hamann lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Platt. Nigel Platt whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.56
David Curtolo threads the ball through to Krunoslav Seric. Krunoslav Seric knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Platt. Nigel Platt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.22
3-0Oliver Lindemann barges into Adel Lucas. Oliver Lindemann is shown the yellow card! Adel Lucas stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.52
Marvin Batty makes a probing pass to Nigel Platt. Nigel Platt shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
77.16
Gabriel Fournier hits it upfield. Marc Hamann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.11
Oliver Lindemann makes a probing pass to Marc Hamann. Marc Hamann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eric Abbas.
79.12
3-0Marvin Batty catches Pape Macquet on the ankles. The referee calls over Marvin Batty and warns him to calm down! Pape Macquet grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
81.41
David Curtolo flicks a high pass forward to Krunoslav Seric who brings the ball under control. Krunoslav Seric makes a simple pass to Marvin Batty. Marvin Batty whips in a cross ball towards Mihai Lacatus. Mihai Lacatus makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
85.26
Jean-Christophe Rambo clumsily knocks into Daniel Allman. The referee calls over Jean-Christophe Rambo and shows him a yellow card! Daniel Allman runs off the knock.
87.14
Daniel Allman passes the ball forward to Gabriel Fournier. Gabriel Fournier sees Marc Hamann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marc Hamann finds some space and shoots from distance. Marc Hamann scores for Olympique de Marseille!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
9
1
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
72.2%
27.8%
Play Area
25.3%
40.5%
34.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Krunoslav Seric of Olympique de Marseille |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Oleksandr Fisunenko (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nestor Boghossian (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Curtolo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gabriel Fournier (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Daniel Allman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Krunoslav Seric (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Oliver Lindemann (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Marvin Batty (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Nigel Platt (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Marc Hamann (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Albrecht Klimek (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Aaron Kluivert (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jean-Christophe Brogno (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mihai Lacatus (MID) | | 7 |
| 1. | Corentin Mamouni (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tony Fugier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pape Macquet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eric Abbas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gianmarco Lamonica (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Guy Fabbra (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Adel Lucas (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Diogo Jardim (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jean-Michel Coulot (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jean-Christophe Rambo (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Johnny Loko (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Erwin Elzinga (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eugenio Gil (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Darren Konchesky (GK) | 0 | |