Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Roazhon Park where Stade Rennais play host to RC Lens. A crowd of 20,986 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Stade Rennais are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while RC Lens appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Jambay.
The pitch is in great condition.
Stade Rennais are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while RC Lens appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Jambay.
0.00
0-0RC Lens start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.44
0-0Max Kooistra flicks a high pass forward to Niklas Polviander who brings the ball under control. Niklas Polviander advances inside the box! Niklas Polviander takes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
6.04
0-0Florent Brogno flicks a high pass forward. Jerome Darbelet controls it well on his chest. Jerome Darbelet makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Florent Brogno. Florent Brogno cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
8.13
0-0Patrick Oehrli hits a low pass to Colin Edghill. Colin Edghill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.52
Without breaking stride, Florent Brogno plays the ball forward to Jerome Darbelet. Jerome Darbelet knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ahmed Strgeon who gathers it comfortably.
12.56
Fernando Costa receives the ball from a throw-in from Stephane Ntumpa Nsafu. Fernando Costa hits a low pass to Gerard Hamed. Gerard Hamed shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
14.01
0-0Diogo Valente catches Florent Brogno in the face with his elbow. Diogo Valente is shown the red card!! Florent Brogno rubs his head but gets up unharmed.
16.13
Jerome Darbelet kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Edghill. Colin Edghill tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
18.06
Omar Piocelle makes a simple pass to Niklas Polviander. Niklas Polviander laces a through ball forward to Max Kooistra. Max Kooistra lofts in a cross ball towards Niklas Polviander. Niklas Polviander whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
20.25
0-0Fernando Costa comes in with a late challenge on Niklas Polviander. Fernando Costa is warned by the referee! Niklas Polviander stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.21
Oscar Cantona threads a neat ball through to Florent Brogno. Florent Brogno kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Claude Rival. Jean-Claude Rival shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
27.53
Omar Piocelle brings the ball forward. Omar Piocelle deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niklas Polviander. Niklas Polviander lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Claude Rival. Jean-Claude Rival gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but is denied by Ahmed Strgeon. Excellent save.
28.21
1-0Florent Brogno makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Edghill. Colin Edghill plays a quick one-two with Max Kooistra and rushes in on goal... Colin Edghill shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.05
Oscar Cantona makes a probing pass to Jerome Darbelet. Jerome Darbelet advances with the ball. Jerome Darbelet whips in a cross ball towards Florent Brogno. Florent Brogno gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ahmed Strgeon with no chance!! Goal for Stade Rennais!
38.18
Jerome Darbelet flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Claude Rival holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean-Claude Rival finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.48
Oscar Cantona threads a neat ball through to Florent Brogno. Florent Brogno makes a simple pass to Jerome Darbelet. Jerome Darbelet lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Edghill. Colin Edghill finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Stade Rennais!
44.30
Omar Piocelle threads the ball through to Florent Brogno. Florent Brogno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niklas Polviander. Niklas Polviander lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Claude Rival. Jean-Claude Rival flicks the ball with his head. Jean-Claude Rival scores for Stade Rennais!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stade Rennais appear unchanged since the first half. RC Lens also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Stade Rennais kick off!
47.32
Oscar Cantona flicks a high ball forward to Anthony Boban who takes it down. Anthony Boban makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jerome Darbelet. Jerome Darbelet plays a one-two with Jean-Claude Rival and advances towards the goal... Jerome Darbelet side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Ahmed Strgeon smothers it!
49.53
Stephane Ntumpa Nsafu barges into Patrick Oehrli. Stephane Ntumpa Nsafu is given a warning by the referee! Patrick Oehrli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.25
Patrick Oehrli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Florent Brogno. Florent Brogno flicks a high pass forward to Jerome Darbelet who brings the ball under control. Jerome Darbelet lofts in a cross ball towards Niklas Polviander. Niklas Polviander shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.24
Florent Brogno kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Edghill. Colin Edghill sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
60.23
Benjamin Dobo makes a simple pass to Fernando Costa. Fernando Costa passes the ball forward to Stephane Ntumpa Nsafu. Stephane Ntumpa Nsafu shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
66.24
5-0Fernando Costa clumsily knocks into Florent Brogno. Fernando Costa is shown the yellow card! Florent Brogno stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.30
Jerome Darbelet flicks a high ball forward to Florent Brogno who gracefully takes it down. Florent Brogno kicks a strong pass forward to Max Kooistra. Max Kooistra knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yannick Bruno.
79.31
Mario Quaresma advances with the ball. Mario Quaresma knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jerome Darbelet.
81.55
Anthony Boban makes a run forward as Oscar Cantona takes the throw-in. Anthony Boban skillfully chests the ball down. Anthony Boban darts forward. Anthony Boban knocks the ball forward to Florent Brogno. Florent Brogno whips in a cross ball towards Niklas Polviander. Niklas Polviander whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
84.16
Niklas Polviander threads the ball through to Jerome Darbelet. Jerome Darbelet whips in a cross ball towards Max Kooistra. Max Kooistra makes a convincing header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
89.04
7-0Anthony Boban knocks the ball forward to Florent Brogno. Florent Brogno flicks the ball to his team mate, Jerome Darbelet. Jerome Darbelet makes a probing pass between the defence to Florent Brogno. Some silky footwork from Florent Brogno provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Duncan Rae.
90.00
Yannick Bruno hits a low pass to Mario Quaresma. Mario Quaresma whips in a cross ball towards Shaun Mustoe. Shaun Mustoe rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but Oscar Cantona is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
7
0
Shots on Target
11
1
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
73.6%
26.4%
Play Area
26.4%
42.5%
31%
Scorers
| Colin Edghill 28, 39 Florent Brogno 33 Jean-Claude Rival 44 Niklas Polviander 54, 82 Max Kooistra 84 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Niklas Polviander of Stade Rennais |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jesper Myssing (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Patrick Oehrli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Omar Piocelle (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Oscar Cantona (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Anthony Boban (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jerome Darbelet (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Florent Brogno (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Jean-Claude Rival (ATT) | | 6 |
| 9. | Niklas Polviander (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Colin Edghill (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Max Kooistra (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Illya Sokurov (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | David Elmander (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Menno Leiwakabessy (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ahmed Strgeon (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Yannick Bruno (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Duncan Rae (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Enrique Ibanez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Benjamin Dobo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stephane Ntumpa Nsafu (MID) | 5 | |
| 7. | Fernando Costa (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Shaun Mustoe (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Mario Quaresma (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Diogo Valente (ATT) |  | 4 |
| 11. | Gerard Hamed (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Andre Fayolle (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Juan Guerrero Lopez (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pascal Minghelli (MID) | 0 | |