Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stade Vélodrome where Olympique de Marseille play host to Stade Rennais. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stade Rennais appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Medhi Deblock.
The pitch is in good condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stade Rennais appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Medhi Deblock.
0.00
0-0Stade Rennais kick off!
3.44
0-0Joseph Mboma threads a neat ball through to Pierre-Emmanuel Gohel. Pierre-Emmanuel Gohel deftly passes the ball to Fabrizio Biagioni, releasing him through on goal. Fabrizio Biagioni tries a spectacular strike. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
14.17
0-0With some swift thinking, Jerome Darbelet plays the ball forward to Max Kooistra. Max Kooistra makes a great pass forward. Jerome Darbelet runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
15.40
0-0Jerome Darbelet makes a simple pass to Florent Brogno. Florent Brogno shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
16.27
Carlo Nicola flicks a high pass forward to Florent Brogno who brings the ball under control. Florent Brogno plays a scrappy one-two with Jean-Claude Rival and stumbles forward towards the goal... Florent Brogno makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
18.18
Joseph Mboma kicks a strong pass forward to Pierre-Emmanuel Gohel. Pierre-Emmanuel Gohel kicks a strong pass forward to Ole Gunnar Solskjær but the referee indicates it's offside!
22.20
Joseph Mboma flicks a high ball forward to Fabrizio Biagioni who takes it down. Fabrizio Biagioni controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
24.36
0-1Florent Brogno kicks a strong pass forward to Jerome Darbelet. Jerome Darbelet lofts in a cross ball towards Florent Brogno. Florent Brogno flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Florent Brogno!
27.57
Gabriel Fournier runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gabriel Fournier knocks in a cross ball towards Ole Gunnar Solskjær. Ole Gunnar Solskjær outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Jesper Myssing gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
32.28
Florent Brogno surges forward with the ball. Florent Brogno shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
34.03
0-1Colin Edghill catches Gabriel Fournier on the ankles. The referee calls over Colin Edghill and shows him a yellow card! Gabriel Fournier stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.10
0-1Patrick Oehrli knocks the ball forward to Florent Brogno. Florent Brogno makes a probing pass to Max Kooistra. Max Kooistra knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oleksandr Fisunenko who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique de Marseille appear unchanged since the first half. Stade Rennais also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Olympique de Marseille get the second half underway!
47.31
Nestor Boghossian knocks the ball to his team mate, Alessio Minotti. Alessio Minotti knocks the ball forward to Pierre-Emmanuel Gohel. Pierre-Emmanuel Gohel knocks in a cross ball towards Fabrizio Biagioni. With a superhuman jump, Fabrizio Biagioni connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
53.56
Florent Brogno sees Anthony Boban in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Boban flicks a high pass forward. Niklas Polviander holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Niklas Polviander makes a probing pass between the defence to Florent Brogno. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Florent Brogno provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Oleksandr Fisunenko reads it well. Fabulous stop!
57.57
Carlo Nicola flicks a high pass forward. Max Kooistra controls it well on his chest. Max Kooistra lofts in a cross ball towards Florent Brogno. Florent Brogno makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Oleksandr Fisunenko.
59.39
0-1Corner kick to Stade Rennais. Jean-Claude Rival plays it to the far post. Colin Edghill cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
60.17
0-1Olympique de Marseille have made 2 substitutions with Francois Laspalles replacing Joseph Mboma and Eric Moreau replacing Fabrizio Biagioni .
61.19
With a delightful solo run, Jerome Darbelet stretches the opposition's defence. Jerome Darbelet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.39
Alessio Minotti chips the ball to his team mate, Eric Moreau. Eric Moreau controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
69.33
Khaliloul Vairelles advances with the ball. Khaliloul Vairelles whips in a cross ball towards Max Kooistra. Max Kooistra jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Oleksandr Fisunenko has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.38
Alessio Minotti hits a low pass to Eric Moreau. Eric Moreau passes the ball forward but Francois Laspalles is offside!
75.26
Kaci Pontal passes the ball forward to Alessio Minotti. Alessio Minotti knocks the ball forward to Ole Gunnar Solskjær. Ole Gunnar Solskjær controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.13
Olympique de Marseille have made a substitution with Jean-Christophe Brogno replacing Ole Gunnar Solskjær .
79.42
Anthony Boban makes a simple pass to Florent Brogno. Florent Brogno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jerome Darbelet. Jerome Darbelet shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
90.00
Anthony Boban sees Jean-Claude Rival in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean-Claude Rival knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Colin Edghill is offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.8%
58.2%
Play Area
32.8%
44.8%
22.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Florent Brogno of Stade Rennais |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Oleksandr Fisunenko (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ronnie Sharpe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kaci Pontal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nestor Boghossian (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gabriel Fournier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rokuro Nakata (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alessio Minotti (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Joseph Mboma (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ole Gunnar Solskjær (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Pierre-Emmanuel Gohel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Fabrizio Biagioni (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Francois Laspalles (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Eric Moreau (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jean-Christophe Brogno (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Jesper Myssing (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Patrick Oehrli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlo Nicola (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Anthony Boban (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Khaliloul Vairelles (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Jerome Darbelet (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Florent Brogno (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Jean-Claude Rival (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Niklas Polviander (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Colin Edghill (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 11. | Max Kooistra (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Illya Sokurov (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | David Elmander (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Menno Leiwakabessy (MID) | 0 | |