Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at MM Arena where Le Mans play host to AS Saint-Étienne. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Le Mans and AS Saint-Étienne are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Le Mans and AS Saint-Étienne are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Le Mans get the match underway!
2.09
0-0Kevin Telfer threads the ball through to Kaci Romo. Kaci Romo knocks the ball forward to Gerard Stroeve but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
3.55
0-0Hubert Sadane knocks the ball to his team mate, Diego Espinosa. Diego Espinosa goes all the way! Diego Espinosa cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Richard Hendry easily smothers it.
6.34
0-0Le Mans are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate AS Saint-Étienne's defence.
9.49
0-0Marco Trévisan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Emmanuel Xanthopoulos. Emmanuel Xanthopoulos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pape Mey.
12.57
Bernardo Veronese sees space and advances. Bernardo Veronese controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Alec Strachan manages to keep it out.
16.53
0-0Franck Carotti threads the ball through to Kevin Telfer. Kevin Telfer threads the ball through to Gerard Stroeve. Gerard Stroeve goes all the way! Gerard Stroeve shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
18.58
1-0Marco Trévisan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emmanuel Xanthopoulos. Emmanuel Xanthopoulos knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Matteo. Dominic Matteo powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Dominic Matteo!
21.46
Kevin Telfer flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerard Stroeve. Gerard Stroeve lofts in a cross ball towards Kaci Romo. Kaci Romo powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.06
Pegguy De Palmas decides to run forward with the ball. Pegguy De Palmas finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Alec Strachan manages to keep it out.
27.57
Hubert Sadane flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerard Stroeve. Gerard Stroeve shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
AS Saint-Étienne kick off!
47.54
AS Saint-Étienne are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
55.43
Jimmy Bakari sees space and advances. Jimmy Bakari flicks the ball to his team mate, Allan Cooper. Allan Cooper knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pape Mey.
59.39
Marco Trévisan chips the ball to his team mate, Allan Cooper. Allan Cooper lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Matteo. Dominic Matteo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
61.32
Marco Trévisan makes a probing pass to Allan Cooper. Allan Cooper shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
67.43
Kevin Telfer decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin Telfer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jimmy Bakari.
71.04
Pegguy De Palmas brings the ball forward. Pegguy De Palmas lofts in a cross ball towards Emmanuel Xanthopoulos. Emmanuel Xanthopoulos flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.13
Pegguy De Palmas threads the ball through to Allan Cooper. Allan Cooper knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hoalid Trévisan.
77.48
Jimmy Bakari kicks a strong pass forward to Pegguy De Palmas. Pegguy De Palmas advances with the ball. Pegguy De Palmas finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Alec Strachan easily smothers it!
78.42
Marco Trévisan makes a probing pass to Dominic Matteo. Dominic Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.32
Andy Brighton makes a simple pass to Diego Espinosa. Diego Espinosa lofts in a cross ball towards Gerard Stroeve. Gerard Stroeve connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Richard Hendry.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.1%
32.9%
Play Area
25%
48.7%
26.3%
Scorers