Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade du Moustoir where FC Lorient play host to Le Mans. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Lorient are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Le Mans appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Remi Tourenne.


0.00
FC Lorient kick off!
2.14
Rodrigue Zerdoux flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Le Paih collects the pass. Daniel Le Paih sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.05
Paul Röhner threads a neat ball through to Daniel Le Paih. Daniel Le Paih knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cedric Chaussidiere.
21.41
Rodrigue Zerdoux flicks a high pass forward to Bruno Demont who brings the ball under control. Bruno Demont lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Le Paih. Daniel Le Paih beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
22.29
Paul Röhner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Evers. Paolo Evers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.28
Oswaldo Matingou knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigue Zerdoux. Rodrigue Zerdoux knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.21
FC Lorient are in full control of this game.
28.46
Cedric Coridon flicks a high pass forward. Paul Röhner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Röhner threads a neat ball through to Daniel Le Paih. Daniel Le Paih knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Felipe Ortiz.
39.04
Oswaldo Matingou makes a beautiful solo run. Oswaldo Matingou knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cedric Chaussidiere.
40.14
Paolo Evers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bruno Demont. Bruno Demont skips past Paul Byrne! Some silky footwork from Bruno Demont provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
42.20
Paul Röhner threads a neat ball through to Oswaldo Matingou. Oswaldo Matingou knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Demont. Bruno Demont makes a convincing header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
44.39
Luis-Clemente Schuth takes a quick throw-in. Showing composure, Jeremy Diatta laces a through ball forward to Marc Zaidan. Marc Zaidan threads a neat ball through to Thomas Klinsmann. Thomas Klinsmann deftly passes the ball to Teddy Finney, releasing him through on goal. Teddy Finney shoots from just inside the box but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Bruno Demont knocks the ball forward to Daniel Le Paih. Daniel Le Paih knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jeremy Diatta.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Lorient appear unchanged since the first half. Le Mans also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Le Mans get the second half underway!
48.52
Paolo Evers threads the ball through to Rodrigue Zerdoux. Rodrigue Zerdoux whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Le Paih. Daniel Le Paih heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
55.41
Paolo Evers makes a beautiful solo run. Paolo Evers knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Le Paih. Daniel Le Paih directs the ball goalwards with his head. Danny Defoe comfortably punches it away to safety.
57.15
Cedric Coridon breaks forward. Cedric Coridon flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Le Paih controls it well on his chest. Daniel Le Paih shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
63.54
Seeing Paul Byrne's run, Marc Zaidan quickly throws the ball into his path. Paul Byrne kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Klinsmann. Thomas Klinsmann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.19
Cedric Coridon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigue Zerdoux. Rodrigue Zerdoux sees a break and surges forward. Rodrigue Zerdoux lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Le Paih. Daniel Le Paih makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but Cedric Chaussidiere is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
66.47
Corner kick to FC Lorient. Rodrigue Zerdoux plays it to the far post. Danny Defoe drops low and scoops up the ball.
90.00
With some swift thinking, Luis-Clemente Schuth plays the ball forward to Felipe Ortiz. Felipe Ortiz threads the ball through to Azziz Platini. Azziz Platini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Moussa De Palmas.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
70.8%
29.2%
Play Area
18.1%
48.6%
33.3%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Le Paih of FC Lorient

Match Ratings