Match Report


BastiaBastia     Le MansLe Mans
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Orlando KellerO. Keller67
G
1
G
57Danny DefoeD. Defoe
Cristiano MarconC. Marcon72
D
2
D
75Cedric ChaussidiereC. Chaussidiere
Jean-Sebastien MauriceJ. Maurice68
D
3
D
64Luis-Clemente SchuthL. Schuth
Zoltan HognonZ. Hognon64
D
4captain
D
61Jeremy DiattaJ. Diatta
Louis PougetL. Pouget64
D
5
D
52Paul ByrneP. Byrne
Arnaud KarwattA. Karwatt73
M
captain6
M
70Felipe OrtizF. Ortiz
Carmelo BellucciC. Bellucci67
M
7
M
69Noah WelkeN. Welke
Gonzalo LeroyG. Leroy63
M
8
M
64Marc ZaidanM. Zaidan
Arnauld AnolfoA. Anolfo59
M
9
A
59Azziz PlatiniA. Platini
Maurizio MundulaM. Mundula71
A
10
A
58Teddy FinneyT. Finney
Helder FariaH. Faria62
A
11
A
52Thomas KlinsmannT. Klinsmann
 
Patrick DeschampsP. Deschamps63
G
12
M
64Mohammed BrouwerM. Brouwer
Fritz BugnetF. Bugnet58
A
13
M
57Ahmed RizzettoA. Rizzetto
Eric DjetouE. Djetou58
A
14
G
52Pierre-Emmanuel RouvièreP. Rouvière

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stade Armand Cesari where Bastia play host to Le Mans. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bastia 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 Adnan Lièvre.


0.00
Le Mans start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.48
Carmelo Bellucci makes a beautiful solo run. Carmelo Bellucci finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
6.09
Jeremy Diatta kicks a strong pass forward to Azziz Platini. Azziz Platini flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Finney controls it well on his chest. Teddy Finney whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Klinsmann. Thomas Klinsmann makes a looping header on goal but it flies just off target!
8.38
Arnaud Karwatt threads a neat ball through to Maurizio Mundula. Maurizio Mundula knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Byrne.
14.32
Louis Pouget hits a low pass to Arnaud Karwatt. Arnaud Karwatt shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Danny Defoe manages to gather it.
18.04
Arnaud Karwatt sees Louis Pouget in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Louis Pouget knocks the ball forward to Maurizio Mundula. Maurizio Mundula finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
22.47
Arnauld Anolfo comes in with a late challenge on Felipe Ortiz. The referee warns Arnauld Anolfo to calm down! Felipe Ortiz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.22
Cristiano Marcon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Helder Faria. Helder Faria shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Bastia are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
32.47
Zoltan Hognon knocks the ball forward to Jean-Sebastien Maurice. Jean-Sebastien Maurice darts forward. Jean-Sebastien Maurice finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Danny Defoe.
33.21
Gonzalo Leroy takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Carmelo Bellucci rockets a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.37
Noah Welke clumsily knocks into Jean-Sebastien Maurice. Noah Welke is shown the yellow card! Jean-Sebastien Maurice runs off the knock.
36.41
Cristiano Marcon flicks a high pass forward. Helder Faria collects the pass. Helder Faria sees a break and surges forward. Helder Faria shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
40.41
Paul Byrne flicks a high pass forward. Noah Welke holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Noah Welke flicks a high pass forward to Teddy Finney who brings the ball under control. Teddy Finney rushes past Zoltan Hognon! Teddy Finney makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Teddy Finney!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bastia appear unchanged since the first half. Le Mans also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bastia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Bastia get the second half underway!
47.53
Jeremy Diatta hacks Arnaud Karwatt from behind! The referee brings Jeremy Diatta to one side and gives him a warning! Arnaud Karwatt grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
57.12
Arnaud Karwatt knocks the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Mundula. Maurizio Mundula plays a one-two with Helder Faria and rushes in on goal... Maurizio Mundula shoots from just inside the box. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
61.28
Marc Zaidan comes in with a late challenge on Carmelo Bellucci. The referee calls over Marc Zaidan and warns him to calm down! Carmelo Bellucci runs off the knock.
66.39
Carmelo Bellucci knocks the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Mundula. Maurizio Mundula plays a one-two with Helder Faria and rushes in on goal... Maurizio Mundula side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.10
Zoltan Hognon makes a strong solo run forward. Zoltan Hognon sees Carmelo Bellucci in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carmelo Bellucci knocks the ball forward, putting Maurizio Mundula through on goal. Maurizio Mundula makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Maurizio Mundula scores for Bastia!!
79.32
Gonzalo Leroy hits a low pass to Carmelo Bellucci. Carmelo Bellucci controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
84.46
Louis Pouget catches Teddy Finney on the ankles. The referee warns Louis Pouget to calm down! Teddy Finney runs off the knock.
85.07
Teddy Finney clumsily knocks into Carmelo Bellucci. The referee brings Teddy Finney to one side and gives him a warning! Carmelo Bellucci hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Arnauld Anolfo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Arnauld Anolfo runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Arnauld Anolfo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Arnauld Anolfo scores for Bastia!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Bastia

Le Mans
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
75.3%
24.7%
Play Area
18.2%
50.6%
31.2%

Scorers
Maurizio Mundula 18, 67
Arnauld Anolfo 90
Teddy Finney 40

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Maurizio Mundula of Bastia

Match Ratings