Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at MM Arena where Le Mans play host to Chateauroux. A crowd of 11,412 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Le Mans and Chateauroux are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Xavier Histilloles.


0.00
Le Mans kick off!
2.56
Luke Seaman chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Edwards. Darren Edwards flicks the ball to his team mate, Kew Vreman. Kew Vreman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Abel Gomes.
10.36
Adelmajid Boniface flicks a high pass forward. Arjen de Vos collects the pass. Arjen de Vos tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
15.08
Christophe Charpennet flicks a high pass forward. Yohan Valéry controls it well on his chest. Yohan Valéry lofts in a cross ball towards Sylvain Borbiconi. Sylvain Borbiconi powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
21.29
Ronan Celdran darts forward. Ronan Celdran threads the ball through into the box. Maryn Giuly cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.43
Christian Piovanelli passes the ball forward to Kew Vreman. Kew Vreman whips in a cross ball towards Maryn Giuly. Maryn Giuly connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Solid save from Frederic Revillet. What a great pair of hands!
26.43
Sylvain Borbiconi sees a break and surges forward. Sylvain Borbiconi shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
28.42
Christian Piovanelli makes a probing pass to Kew Vreman. Kew Vreman shoots from distance but Frederic Revillet is on top of it.
32.09
Christophe Charpennet flicks a high pass forward. Arjen de Vos collects the pass. Arjen de Vos finds some space and shoots from distance. Yohann Colleau easily gets down and covers it.
38.05
Maryn Giuly hits a low pass to Ronan Celdran. Ronan Celdran threads a neat ball through to Kew Vreman. Kew Vreman looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent save by Frederic Revillet!
39.58
Abel Gomes flicks a high pass forward to Guillaume Laigle who brings the ball under control. Guillaume Laigle lofts in a cross ball towards Arjen de Vos. Arjen de Vos outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Arjen de Vos scores for Le Mans!!
45.00
Adelmajid Boniface deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Borbiconi. Sylvain Borbiconi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yohann Colleau who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Le Mans appear unchanged since the first half. Chateauroux also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Chateauroux get the second half underway!
47.23
Luke Seaman runs forward with the ball. Luke Seaman flicks a high pass forward. Ruddy Boutoille holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ruddy Boutoille shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
48.08
Christian Piovanelli sees a break and surges forward. Christian Piovanelli deftly passes the ball to Kew Vreman, releasing him through on goal. Kew Vreman shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.25
Benjamin Belmadi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kew Vreman. Kew Vreman knocks in a cross ball towards Maryn Giuly. Maryn Giuly is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
53.29
Alioune Sibille surges forward with the ball. Alioune Sibille sees Sylvain Borbiconi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sylvain Borbiconi shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
57.43
Ruddy Boutoille sees Maryn Giuly in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Maryn Giuly lofts in a cross ball towards Kew Vreman. Kew Vreman connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
65.40
Benjamin Belmadi makes a probing pass to Maryn Giuly. Maryn Giuly skips past Eduardo Redondo! Maryn Giuly takes a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Abel Gomes!
67.15
Ronan Celdran brings the ball forward. Ronan Celdran lofts in a cross ball towards Maryn Giuly. Maryn Giuly directs the ball goalwards with his head. Frederic Revillet effortlessly picks it out of the air!
71.43
Eduardo Redondo sees Sylvain Borbiconi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sylvain Borbiconi chips the ball to his team mate, Yohan Valéry. Yohan Valéry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.55
Hubert Agasson makes a probing pass to Abel Gomes. Abel Gomes flicks a high pass forward. Arjen de Vos collects the pass. Arjen de Vos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.14
Darren Edwards comes in with a late challenge on Arjen de Vos. The referee calls over Darren Edwards and warns him to calm down! Arjen de Vos grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
87.49
Eduardo Redondo threads a neat ball through to Adelmajid Boniface. With imagination, Adelmajid Boniface picks a pass forward to Arjen de Vos. Arjen de Vos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.3%
51.7%
Play Area
27.6%
48.3%
24.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kew Vreman of Chateauroux

Match Ratings