Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at MM Arena where Le Mans play host to Toulouse. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Le Mans are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Toulouse appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Yves-A. Malouda.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Le Mans are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Toulouse appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Yves-A. Malouda.
0.00
0-0Toulouse get the match underway!
2.10
0-0Felipe Ortiz laces a weighted ball forward to Jean-Marie Bradaia. Jean-Marie Bradaia passes the ball forward but Jean Hassli is offside!
16.42
0-0Johan Fabiano chips the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Sturridge. Nwankwo Sturridge knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Sullivan who gathers it comfortably.
24.51
0-0Cedric Chaussidiere threads a neat ball through to Jean Hassli. Jean Hassli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
26.12
Marc Zaidan kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Marie Bradaia. Jean-Marie Bradaia shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
34.23
With imagination, Johan Fabiano plays the ball forward to Nwankwo Sturridge. Nwankwo Sturridge shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
36.31
Seeing a gap ahead, Nwankwo Sturridge plays the ball forward to Manuel Ramos. Manuel Ramos tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
44.24
1-0Maxence Jezierski flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Marie Bradaia. Jean-Marie Bradaia shoots from outside the area. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Le Mans appear unchanged since the first half. Toulouse also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Le Mans get the second half underway!
54.27
Maxence Jezierski flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Ortiz controls it well on his chest. Felipe Ortiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Marie Bradaia. Jean-Marie Bradaia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.03
1-0Marc Zaidan threads a neat ball through to Jean-Marie Bradaia. Jean-Marie Bradaia finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
63.49
Johan Fabiano knocks the ball to his team mate, Sandro Longo. Sandro Longo lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Ramos. Manuel Ramos beats his man to it with a header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
65.06
Maxence Jezierski kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Zaidan. Marc Zaidan flicks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Finney. Teddy Finney plays a scrappy one-two with Jean Hassli and advances towards the goal... Teddy Finney rockets a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
66.30
1-0Felipe Ortiz hacks Johan Fabiano from behind! Felipe Ortiz is shown the yellow card! Johan Fabiano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.52
Johan Fabiano surges forward with the ball. Johan Fabiano shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
75.27
Maxence Jezierski controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean Hassli. Jean Hassli rushes past Azziz Nicaise! Jean Hassli shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
85.30
Johan Fabiano chips the ball to his team mate, Sandro Longo. Sandro Longo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
87.15
Marc Zaidan flicks a high ball forward to Teddy Finney who takes it down. Teddy Finney knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Maxence Jezierski makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teddy Finney. Teddy Finney lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Marie Bradaia. Jean-Marie Bradaia powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.8%
56.2%
Play Area
28.1%
50%
21.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jean Hassli of Le Mans |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Richard Sullivan (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Cedric Chaussidiere (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Luis-Clemente Schuth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jeremy Diatta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Fabio Brocard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Felipe Ortiz (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Marc Zaidan (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Maxence Jezierski (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Jean-Marie Bradaia (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Jean Hassli (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Teddy Finney (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Robert Greaves (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Scott White (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Thomas Klinsmann (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Thibault Fadiga (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Wahid Bourgeais (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Azziz Nicaise (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Carmelo Pisano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sabri Raschke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Abdelmalek Viseux (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nwankwo Sturridge (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Johan Fabiano (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Ga‘l Philippe (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Sandro Longo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Manuel Ramos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marc-Vivien Papin (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Cyrille De Palmas (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Markus Turek (ATT) | 0 | |