Match Report


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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Stade du Moustoir where FC Lorient play host to SM Caen. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Lorient and SM Caen are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Djimi Gaillot.


0.00
The first half starts with SM Caen kicking off!
3.52
Corentin Senoussi threads a neat ball through to Olivier Queiros. Olivier Queiros takes it forward alone. Olivier Queiros lofts in a cross ball towards Fabrice Grimaldi. Fabrice Grimaldi knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.05
Enrique Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward. Jose Guerrero Lopez controls it well on his chest. Jose Guerrero Lopez takes it forward alone. Jose Guerrero Lopez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kaba Prunier who gathers it comfortably.
15.52
Pierre-Yves Maoulida threads the ball through to Ian Gower. Ian Gower shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
16.51
Camille Luccin flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabrice Grimaldi. Fabrice Grimaldi finds some space and shoots from distance but Kaba Prunier reads it well. Excellent keeping!
18.07
Raynald Charvet takes a short throw-in bringing Olivier Queiros into play. Olivier Queiros deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Guerrero Lopez. Jose Guerrero Lopez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Yohan Marquet.
24.10
Enrique Rodriguez knocks the ball forward to Camille Luccin. Camille Luccin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kaba Prunier who gathers it comfortably.
28.49
Jean-Pierre Douchez makes a simple pass to Ian Gower. Ian Gower knocks the ball to his team mate, Samba Neumann. Samba Neumann finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Giampaolo Mundula. Excellent save.
30.28
Guillaume Ait-Ouarab sees Yohan Marquet in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With vision, Yohan Marquet plays the ball forward to Ian Gower. Ian Gower makes a probing pass to Samba Neumann but he's offside!
36.04
With some swift thinking, Jean-Pierre Douchez plays the ball forward to Bruno Oliveira. Bruno Oliveira decides to run forward with the ball. Bruno Oliveira plays a one-two with Samba Neumann and rushes in on goal... Bruno Oliveira shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.31
Bruno Oliveira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samba Neumann. Samba Neumann knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Gower. Ian Gower makes a deft header. Giampaolo Mundula gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
39.48
Samba Sanz hits a low pass to Samba Neumann. Samba Neumann shoots from long range. Giampaolo Mundula gets down and covers it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Lorient appear unchanged since the first half. SM Caen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Lorient start the second half!
48.19
Yohan Marquet sees Bruno Oliveira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With a delightful solo run, Bruno Oliveira stretches the opposition's defence. Bruno Oliveira shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
54.36
Without breaking stride, Olaf Dekker plays the ball forward to Samba Neumann. Samba Neumann knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Gower. Ian Gower connects with a diving header his aim is horrendously poor!
59.02
Quim Reis chips the ball to his team mate, Camille Luccin. Camille Luccin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.21
Olivier Queiros flicks a high pass forward. Fabrice Grimaldi collects the pass. Fabrice Grimaldi threads the ball through to Camille Luccin but he's offside!
77.02
Quim Reis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Raynald Charvet. Raynald Charvet threads a neat ball through to Fabrice Grimaldi. Fabrice Grimaldi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.11
Raynald Charvet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Guerrero Lopez. Jose Guerrero Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Fabrice Grimaldi. Fabrice Grimaldi directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
84.44
Jean-Pierre Douchez pushes mid-way up the pitch. Jean-Pierre Douchez flicks a high ball forward to Ian Gower who takes it down. Ian Gower shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
90.00
Camille Maqua sees Jose Guerrero Lopez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Guerrero Lopez takes it forward alone. Jose Guerrero Lopez shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.6%
46.4%
Play Area
28.6%
51.2%
20.2%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Bruno Oliveira of SM Caen