Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at MM Arena where Le Mans play host to Lille OSC. A crowd of 12,428 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Le Mans are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Lille OSC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Neveu.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Le Mans are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Lille OSC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Neveu.
0.00
0-0Le Mans get the match underway!
3.17
0-0Felipe Ortiz flicks a high pass forward to Jean-Marie Bradaia who brings the ball under control. Showing composure, Jean-Marie Bradaia plays the ball forward to Teddy Finney. Teddy Finney kicks a strong pass forward to Jean Hassli but the referee indicates it's offside!
9.19
0-0Bas Brouwers hacks Teddy Finney from behind! Bas Brouwers is given a warning by the referee! Teddy Finney gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
12.16
0-0Felipe Ortiz makes a simple pass to Jean Hassli. Jean Hassli shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Le Mans are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
16.06
Maxence Jezierski passes the ball forward to Jean-Marie Bradaia. Jean-Marie Bradaia tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
18.15
0-1Jean-Jacques Paviot runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jean-Jacques Paviot knocks in a cross ball towards Pierre-Yves Deflandre. Pierre-Yves Deflandre makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.19
Cedric Chaussidiere makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Maxence Jezierski. Maxence Jezierski deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean Hassli. Jean Hassli plays a one-two with Teddy Finney and advances towards the goal... Jean Hassli side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
28.13
Ronald Regragui flicks a high pass forward. Marc Debaets controls it well on his chest. Marc Debaets threads a neat ball through to Arno Lorenz. Arno Lorenz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
32.50
Nicolas Modeste controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pierre-Yves Deflandre. Pierre-Yves Deflandre shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
36.05
0-1Maxence Jezierski knocks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Finney. Teddy Finney shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
40.11
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Le Mans appear unchanged since the first half. Lille OSC also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Lille OSC kicking off!
47.57
Jean-Jacques Paviot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arno Lorenz. Arno Lorenz sees Marc Debaets just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Marc Debaets looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
55.51
Jean-Jacques Paviot changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jean-Jacques Paviot lofts in a cross ball towards Arno Lorenz. Arno Lorenz jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.56
0-2Bas Brouwers clumsily knocks into Jean Hassli. The referee warns Bas Brouwers again to calm down! Jean Hassli stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.26
Felipe Ortiz takes the throw-in. Marc Zaidan knocks the ball forward to Jean Hassli. Jean Hassli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
61.14
0-2Jean-Jacques Paviot flicks a high ball forward to Hamed Pallier who takes it down. Hamed Pallier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.16
Jeremy Diatta flicks a high pass forward. Luis-Clemente Schuth collects the pass. Luis-Clemente Schuth flicks a high pass forward. Jean Hassli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean Hassli shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
69.50
Ronald Regragui flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Jacques Paviot. Jean-Jacques Paviot finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.11
0-2Jean Hassli clumsily knocks into Bas Brouwers. Jean Hassli is shown the yellow card! Bas Brouwers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.12
Jeremy Diatta clumsily knocks into Arno Lorenz. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arno Lorenz runs off the knock.
89.18
Hamed Pallier hacks Maxence Jezierski from behind! Hamed Pallier is given a warning by the referee! Maxence Jezierski hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Felipe Ortiz threads a neat ball through to Marc Zaidan. Marc Zaidan knocks the ball forward to Jean-Marie Bradaia. Jean-Marie Bradaia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.2%
47.8%
Play Area
29.9%
46.3%
23.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jean-Jacques Paviot of Lille OSC |
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) | 7 | |
| 7. | Marc Zaidan (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Maxence Jezierski (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jean-Marie Bradaia (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jean Hassli (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Teddy Finney (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Robert Greaves (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Scott White (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Thomas Klinsmann (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Dennis Dirk (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ronald Regragui (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Bas Brouwers (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Gregory Bourgeais (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hamed Pallier (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jean-Jacques Paviot (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Nicolas Modeste (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jean-Philippe Delhommeau (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Pierre-Yves Deflandre (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Arno Lorenz (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Marc Debaets (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Seb Hutteau (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jean Francois Coridon (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alistair Rodgers (GK) | 0 | |