Match Report


Sochaux-MontbéliardSochaux-Montbéliard     Le MansLe Mans
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Gregory HagardG. Hagard69
G
1
G
55Richard SullivanR. Sullivan
Jocelyn TapellaJ. Tapella62
D
2
D
75Cedric ChaussidiereC. Chaussidiere
Dianboto JanotD. Janot56
D
3
D
65Luis-Clemente SchuthL. Schuth
Younes AnelkaY. Anelka55
D
4captain
D
61Jeremy DiattaJ. Diatta
Martin GourvennecM. Gourvennec53
D
5
D
58Fabio BrocardF. Brocard
Dianbobo SquillaciD. Squillaci65
M
6
M
70Felipe OrtizF. Ortiz
Frederico ReisF. Reis61
M
captain7
M
66Marc ZaidanM. Zaidan
Patricio De NeffP. De Neff55
M
8
M
60Maxence JezierskiM. Jezierski
Jacques HodoutoJ. Hodouto51
M
9
A
63Jean-Marie BradaiaJ. Bradaia
Jacques ChaneletJ. Chanelet68
A
10
A
60Jean HassliJ. Hassli
Sabri DelhommeauS. Delhommeau67
A
11
A
59Teddy FinneyT. Finney
 
Alfonso TacchiniA. Tacchini63
A
12
A
55Robert GreavesR. Greaves
Camel BérenguerC. Bérenguer63
A
13
A
54Scott WhiteS. White
Philipp HeiserP. Heiser59
A
14
A
54Thomas KlinsmannT. Klinsmann

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Auguste-Bonal where Sochaux-Montbéliard play host to Le Mans. A crowd of 12,031 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sochaux-Montbéliard are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Le Mans appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nestor Casanova.


0.00
The whistle blows and Sochaux-Montbéliard kick off!
2.23
Fabio Brocard flicks a high ball forward to Maxence Jezierski who takes it down. Maxence Jezierski makes a probing pass to Jean-Marie Bradaia. Jean-Marie Bradaia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.35
Felipe Ortiz surges forward with the ball. Felipe Ortiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Finney. Teddy Finney tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Gregory Hagard manages to gather it.
10.58
With imagination, Felipe Ortiz plays the ball forward to Teddy Finney. Teddy Finney knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dianboto Janot.
12.38
Patricio De Neff passes the ball forward to Sabri Delhommeau. Sabri Delhommeau knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.50
Patricio De Neff hacks Luis-Clemente Schuth from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Luis-Clemente Schuth stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.43
Frederico Reis plays the ball forward to Patricio De Neff. Patricio De Neff makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jacques Chanelet. Jacques Chanelet knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Frederico Reis is offside!
33.52
Patricio De Neff chips the ball to his team mate, Sabri Delhommeau. Sabri Delhommeau shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
34.53
Fabio Brocard catches Jacques Chanelet on the ankles. The referee calls over Fabio Brocard and warns him to calm down! Jacques Chanelet runs off the knock.
36.23
Luis-Clemente Schuth sees Jean-Marie Bradaia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean-Marie Bradaia runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jean-Marie Bradaia knocks the ball forward, putting Teddy Finney through on goal. Teddy Finney rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sochaux-Montbéliard appear unchanged since the first half. Le Mans also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Le Mans start the second half!
47.23
Dianboto Janot controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patricio De Neff. Patricio De Neff flicks a high ball forward to Sabri Delhommeau who takes it down. Sabri Delhommeau whips in a cross ball towards Jacques Chanelet. Jacques Chanelet rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
49.17
Luis-Clemente Schuth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean Hassli. Jean Hassli sees a break and surges forward. Jean Hassli shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
53.10
Maxence Jezierski sees a break and surges forward. Maxence Jezierski plays a scrappy one-two with Jean-Marie Bradaia and stumbles forward towards the goal... Maxence Jezierski cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
54.07
Felipe Ortiz darts forward. Felipe Ortiz makes a defence splitting pass to Jean Hassli. Jean Hassli cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Gregory Hagard effortlessly gets down and covers it.
55.05
Teddy Finney controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Marie Bradaia. Jean-Marie Bradaia makes a probing pass between the defence to Teddy Finney. Teddy Finney side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
61.29
Younes Anelka breaks forward. Younes Anelka knocks the ball forward to Sabri Delhommeau. Sabri Delhommeau whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Reis. Frederico Reis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
65.56
Martin Gourvennec flicks a high ball forward to Frederico Reis who takes it down. Frederico Reis flicks a high pass forward. Sabri Delhommeau comfortably collects the pass. Sabri Delhommeau sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Richard Sullivan gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
67.28
Luis-Clemente Schuth makes a simple pass to Felipe Ortiz. Felipe Ortiz flicks a high pass forward to Teddy Finney who brings the ball under control. Teddy Finney flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean Hassli. Jean Hassli muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Martin Gourvennec.
77.06
Maxence Jezierski knocks the ball forward to Felipe Ortiz. Felipe Ortiz flicks a high ball forward to Jean Hassli who takes it down. Jean Hassli cuts inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Jean Hassli provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
78.07
Younes Anelka barges into Felipe Ortiz. Younes Anelka is given a warning by the referee! Felipe Ortiz stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.40
Younes Anelka knocks the ball forward to Dianbobo Squillaci. Dianbobo Squillaci flicks a high ball forward to Sabri Delhommeau who takes it down. Sabri Delhommeau knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.52
Dianbobo Squillaci kicks a strong pass forward to Jacques Chanelet. Jacques Chanelet whips in a cross ball towards Sabri Delhommeau. Sabri Delhommeau finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Sochaux-Montbéliard

Le Mans
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
29.5%
44.3%
26.1%

Scorers
Sabri Delhommeau 88
Teddy Finney 36

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sabri Delhommeau of Sochaux-Montbéliard

Match Ratings