Match Report


Olympique de MarseilleOlympique de Marseille     Paris Saint-GermainParis Saint-Germain
Darren HicksonDarren Hickson Rick Mottershead Rick Mottershead
Fernando DelgadoF. Delgado64
G
1captain
G
69Luke GalliL. Galli
Alexander DittrichA. Dittrich61
D
2
D
62Hannes KaiserH. Kaiser
Claudio RomeroC. Romero61
D
3
D
59Daniel CorreaD. Correa
Ignacio GalàsekI. Galàsek63
D
4
D
65Rodrigo QuaresmaR. Quaresma
Steve HuckerbyS. Huckerby67
D
captain5
M
51Alec SounessA. Souness
Gian Paolo CerioniG. Cerioni60
M
6
M
52Andy GemmillA. Gemmill
Craig GoughC. Gough67
M
7
M
57Abel SoaresA. Soares
Johan BassilaJ. Bassila61
M
8
M
57Gavin JohnstoneG. Johnstone
Callum NivenC. Niven70
A
9
A
69Nigel SmithN. Smith
Jason LinekerJ. Lineker58
A
10
A
73Martin MicoudM. Micoud
Nils SammerN. Sammer58
A
11
A
66Edouard WolskyE. Wolsky
 
Frederic DumasF. Dumas59
D
12
D
60Paolo CharltonP. Charlton
Michael El KhanchafM. El Khanchaf53
M
13
M
49Jean-Michel SibilleJ. Sibille
Wagneau SachyW. Sachy50
A
14
A
56Tomasz StrgeonT. Strgeon

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade Vélodrome where Olympique de Marseille play host to Paris Saint-Germain in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Paris Saint-Germain appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Caveglia.


0.00
Paris Saint-Germain kick off and get the first half underway!
2.57
Johan Bassila threads a neat ball through to Callum Niven. Callum Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.37
Alexander Dittrich pushes mid-way up the pitch. Alexander Dittrich knocks the ball forward to Callum Niven. Callum Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodrigo Quaresma.
9.36
Steve Huckerby knocks the ball to his team mate, Ignacio Galàsek. Ignacio Galàsek sees Jason Lineker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jason Lineker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luke Galli who gathers it comfortably.
15.01
Andy Gemmill sees space and advances. Andy Gemmill edges inside the box! Andy Gemmill takes a shot at goal. The ball strikes Steve Huckerby's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
16.21
Gavin Johnstone takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Ignacio Galàsek steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
18.04
Daniel Correa clumsily knocks into Jason Lineker. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jason Lineker gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.57
Claudio Romero hacks Edouard Wolsky from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Edouard Wolsky carries on, but is struggling a bit.
21.25
Daniel Correa sees a break and surges forward. Daniel Correa makes an attacking run forward. Daniel Correa knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Edouard Wolsky is offside!
22.59
Johan Bassila threads the ball through to Gian Paolo Cerioni. Gian Paolo Cerioni runs straight at the defence! Gian Paolo Cerioni shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Good keeping from Luke Galli as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
24.30
It's a corner kick. Craig Gough loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Rodrigo Quaresma steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
26.42
Daniel Correa threads a neat ball through to Andy Gemmill. Andy Gemmill brings the ball forward. Andy Gemmill plays a scrappy one-two with Edouard Wolsky and advances towards the goal... Andy Gemmill makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
30.50
Alexander Dittrich controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Romero. Claudio Romero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Lineker. Jason Lineker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.53
With some swift thinking, Abel Soares plays the ball forward to Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Smith. Nigel Smith rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Fernando Delgado is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.45
Johan Bassila flicks a high pass forward. Gian Paolo Cerioni holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gian Paolo Cerioni whips in a cross ball towards Nils Sammer. With a superhuman jump, Nils Sammer connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.43
Alexander Dittrich brings the ball forward. Alexander Dittrich sees a break and surges forward. Alexander Dittrich shoots from 20 yards but Luke Galli is on top of it.
39.49
Claudio Romero kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Gough. Craig Gough knocks the ball forward to Gian Paolo Cerioni. Gian Paolo Cerioni whips in a cross ball towards Nils Sammer. Nils Sammer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Olympique de Marseille!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique de Marseille appear unchanged since the first half. Paris Saint-Germain also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Olympique de Marseille kicking off!
48.44
Nils Sammer threads a neat ball through to Jason Lineker. Jason Lineker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luke Galli who gathers it comfortably.
49.52
Rodrigo Quaresma threads a neat ball through to Edouard Wolsky. Edouard Wolsky knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Delgado who gathers it comfortably.
51.41
Hannes Kaiser makes a beautiful solo run. Hannes Kaiser threads a neat ball through to Martin Micoud. Martin Micoud lofts in a cross ball towards Abel Soares. Abel Soares knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.53
Claudio Romero sees Craig Gough in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Gough threads a neat ball through to Jason Lineker. Jason Lineker advances inside the box! Jason Lineker shoots from just inside the box. Jason Lineker scores for Olympique de Marseille!!
75.30
Craig Gough controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gian Paolo Cerioni. With great vision, Gian Paolo Cerioni plays the ball forward to Callum Niven. Callum Niven knocks in a cross ball towards Nils Sammer. Nils Sammer makes a convincing header but it rises well off target!
77.09
Olympique de Marseille have made a substitution with Frederic Dumas replacing Alexander Dittrich .
81.18
Craig Gough sees Ignacio Galàsek in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ignacio Galàsek hits a low pass to Nils Sammer. Nils Sammer skips past Alec Souness! Nils Sammer shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
83.29
Abel Soares makes a simple pass to Nigel Smith. Nigel Smith cuts inside the box! Nigel Smith takes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
85.39
Daniel Correa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Micoud. Martin Micoud flicks a high pass forward to Nigel Smith who brings the ball under control. Nigel Smith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.48
Abel Soares flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Smith collects the pass. Nigel Smith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Johan Bassila hacks Hannes Kaiser from behind! The referee calls over Johan Bassila and shows him a yellow card! Hannes Kaiser stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Olympique de Marseille

Paris Saint-Germain
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
28.8%
45.2%
26%

Scorers
Nils Sammer 39
Jason Lineker 55
Nigel Smith 34
Abel Soares 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Abel Soares of Paris Saint-Germain

Match Ratings
1.Fernando Delgado (GK)
6
2.Alexander Dittrich (DEF)
8
3.Claudio Romero (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Ignacio Galàsek (DEF)
6
5.Steve Huckerby (DEF)
6
6.Gian Paolo Cerioni (MID)
8
7.Craig Gough (MID)
7
8.Johan Bassila (MID)yellow card
6
9.Callum Niven (ATT)
6
10.Jason Lineker (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Nils Sammer (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Frederic Dumas (DEF)
6
13.Michael El Khanchaf (MID)
0
14.Wagneau Sachy (ATT)
0

1.Luke Galli (GK)
6
2.Hannes Kaiser (DEF)
6
3.Daniel Correa (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Rodrigo Quaresma (DEF)
6
5.Alec Souness (MID)
6
6.Andy Gemmill (MID)
8
7.Abel Soares (MID)goal scored
8
8.Gavin Johnstone (MID)
6
9.Nigel Smith (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Martin Micoud (ATT)
7
11.Edouard Wolsky (ATT)
6
 
12.Paolo Charlton (DEF)
0
13.Jean-Michel Sibille (MID)
0
14.Tomasz Strgeon (ATT)
0