Match Report


RC LensRC Lens     ReimsReims
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ahmed StrgeonA. Strgeon72
G
1
G
65Antonino GiacominA. Giacomin
Yannick BrunoY. Bruno73
D
2
D
70Maxence RoyM. Roy
Duncan RaeD. Rae71
D
captain3
D
62Marcus RobertsM. Roberts
Benjamin DoboB. Dobo70
D
4
D
56Lennart HässlerL. Hässler
Enrique IbanezE. Ibanez69
D
5
M
72Pedro JardimP. Jardim
Stephane Ntumpa NsafuS. Ntumpa Nsafu70
M
6captain
M
71Jean-Jacques PrunierJ. Prunier
Fernando CostaF. Costa69
M
7
M
67Don HendersonD. Henderson
Shaun MustoeS. Mustoe70
A
8
M
66Orlando EspateroO. Espatero
Mario QuaresmaM. Quaresma69
A
9
A
69Gareth KahnG. Kahn
Diogo ValenteD. Valente67
A
10
A
68Yohann IsabeyY. Isabey
Gerard HamedG. Hamed64
A
11
A
65Lars TöpferL. Töpfer
 
Andre FayolleA. Fayolle70
G
12
M
63Piero CastellazziP. Castellazzi
Juan Guerrero LopezJ. Guerrero Lopez66
G
13
A
57Domenico ChavrondierD. Chavrondier
Pascal MinghelliP. Minghelli64
M
14
M
56Marc-Vivien BoutaboutM. Boutabout

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Felix-Bollaert where RC Lens play host to Reims. A crowd of 18,289 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RC Lens are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Reims appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steven Traore.


0.00
RC Lens kick off the first half!
6.12
Yohann Isabey chips the ball to his team mate, Don Henderson. Don Henderson whips in a cross ball towards Lars Töpfer. Lars Töpfer flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
9.14
Fernando Costa barges into Lennart Hässler. The referee calls over Fernando Costa and warns him to calm down! Lennart Hässler gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.31
Benjamin Dobo makes a simple pass to Stephane Ntumpa Nsafu. Stephane Ntumpa Nsafu takes it forward alone. Stephane Ntumpa Nsafu knocks the ball forward, putting Shaun Mustoe through on goal. Shaun Mustoe cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
22.50
Marcus Roberts threads a neat ball through to Jean-Jacques Prunier. Jean-Jacques Prunier kicks a strong pass forward to Yohann Isabey. Yohann Isabey knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Jacques Prunier. Jean-Jacques Prunier connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Ahmed Strgeon is on top of it.
24.35
Showing composure, Marcus Roberts plays the ball forward to Jean-Jacques Prunier. Jean-Jacques Prunier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Jardim. Pedro Jardim sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
30.57
With great vision, Marcus Roberts plays the ball forward to Yohann Isabey. Yohann Isabey threads the ball through to Gareth Kahn. Gareth Kahn skips past Duncan Rae! Gareth Kahn looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Ahmed Strgeon manages to keep it out.
32.51
Lennart Hässler makes a beautiful solo run. Lennart Hässler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gareth Kahn. Gareth Kahn shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
33.07
Don Henderson takes it forward alone. Don Henderson plays a one-two with Pedro Jardim and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Don Henderson provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Reims!
36.10
Lennart Hässler makes a probing pass to Lars Töpfer. Lars Töpfer rushes past Duncan Rae! Lars Töpfer comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves in the air but Benjamin Dobo blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
39.52
Don Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Lars Töpfer collects the pass. Lars Töpfer shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Ahmed Strgeon manages to gather it effortlessly.
40.34
Fernando Costa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephane Ntumpa Nsafu. Stephane Ntumpa Nsafu knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Costa. Fernando Costa connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
44.28
Jean-Jacques Prunier hits a low pass to Don Henderson. Don Henderson shoots from 25 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. RC Lens appear unchanged since the first half. Reims also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Reims kick off and get the second half underway!
49.07
Enrique Ibanez passes the ball forward to Fernando Costa. Fernando Costa chips the ball to his team mate, Stephane Ntumpa Nsafu. Stephane Ntumpa Nsafu plays a scrappy one-two with Mario Quaresma and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stephane Ntumpa Nsafu takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.16
Yannick Bruno kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Costa. Fernando Costa flicks a high pass forward. Stephane Ntumpa Nsafu collects the pass. Stephane Ntumpa Nsafu makes a great pass forward. Fernando Costa runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
55.28
Maxence Roy flicks a high ball forward to Jean-Jacques Prunier who takes it down. Jean-Jacques Prunier flicks a high ball forward to Don Henderson who takes it down. Don Henderson shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Ahmed Strgeon.
57.07
Orlando Espatero surges forward with the ball. Orlando Espatero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Ahmed Strgeon!
60.02
Fernando Costa catches Don Henderson on the ankles. The referee warns Fernando Costa again to calm down! Don Henderson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
63.25
Stephane Ntumpa Nsafu flicks a high pass forward to Shaun Mustoe who brings the ball under control. Shaun Mustoe deftly passes the ball to Diogo Valente, releasing him through on goal. Diogo Valente takes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Antonino Giacomin with no chance!! Goal for RC Lens!
66.18
Stephane Ntumpa Nsafu darts forward. Stephane Ntumpa Nsafu puts a great ball through. Diogo Valente runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
67.21
Fernando Costa hits a low pass to Gerard Hamed. Gerard Hamed makes a simple pass, allowing Fernando Costa to run into the box. Fernando Costa comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
69.15
Benjamin Dobo flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Costa controls it well on his chest. Fernando Costa laces a weighted ball forward to Shaun Mustoe. Shaun Mustoe cuts inside the box! Shaun Mustoe looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Antonino Giacomin had no chance!! Goal for RC Lens!
72.28
Benjamin Dobo comes in with a late challenge on Don Henderson. The referee warns Benjamin Dobo to calm down! Don Henderson stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.11
Lars Töpfer threads a neat ball through to Yohann Isabey. Yohann Isabey puts a great ball through. Gareth Kahn runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
79.38
Fernando Costa hits a low pass to Shaun Mustoe. Shaun Mustoe cuts inside the box! Shaun Mustoe shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Antonino Giacomin smothers it!
81.16
Maxence Roy flicks a high pass forward. Don Henderson controls it well on his chest. Showing composure, Don Henderson laces a weighted ball forward to Pedro Jardim. Pedro Jardim lofts in a cross ball towards Gareth Kahn. Gareth Kahn whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
84.07
Yannick Bruno advances with the ball. Yannick Bruno flicks a high pass forward. Mario Quaresma controls it well on his chest. Mario Quaresma plays a one-two with Fernando Costa and rushes in on goal... Mario Quaresma looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
87.57
Orlando Espatero flicks a high pass forward. Yohann Isabey holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Yohann Isabey sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
89.30
Maxence Roy sees Don Henderson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Henderson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lars Töpfer. Lars Töpfer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Stephane Ntumpa Nsafu brings the ball forward. Stephane Ntumpa Nsafu skips past Maxence Roy! Stephane Ntumpa Nsafu rockets a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

RC Lens

Reims
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
5
10
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
35.8%
64.2%
Play Area
29.6%
43.2%
27.2%

Scorers
Stephane Ntumpa Nsafu 49
Diogo Valente 63
Shaun Mustoe 69
Don Henderson 33, 44
Gareth Kahn 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Don Henderson of Reims

Match Ratings