Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Felix-Bollaert where RC Lens play host to Le Mans. A crowd of 19,063 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
RC Lens are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Le Mans appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Le Mans looks especially fired up for this match.
RC Lens are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Le Mans appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Le Mans looks especially fired up for this match.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with RC Lens kicking off!
3.12
0-0Johan Soetaers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Farid Kopa. Farid Kopa lofts in a cross ball towards Youssouf Marx. Youssouf Marx connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Schumann Piocelle is on top of it.
6.28
0-0Mathias Elmander knocks the ball forward to Youssouf Marx. Youssouf Marx knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Schumann Piocelle who gathers it comfortably.
12.15
0-0Elysée Diaby controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bernardo Veronese. Bernardo Veronese flicks the ball to his team mate, Farid Kopa. Farid Kopa plays a perfect one-two with Allan Cooper and rushes in on goal... Farid Kopa tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
14.55
Bernardo Veronese makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Youssouf Marx. Youssouf Marx knocks in a cross ball towards Allan Cooper. Allan Cooper directs the ball goalwards with his head. Schumann Piocelle easily smothers it.
18.37
Elysée Diaby knocks the ball forward to Pegguy De Palmas. Pegguy De Palmas chips the ball to his team mate, Farid Kopa. Farid Kopa shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.17
0-1Johan Soetaers flicks the ball to his team mate, Allan Cooper. Allan Cooper shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.02
0-1Rudy Savigny comes in with a late challenge on Bernardo Veronese. Rudy Savigny is shown the yellow card! Bernardo Veronese stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.51
0-1Abdeliah Michel hacks Jimmy Bakari from behind! Abdeliah Michel is given a warning by the referee! Jimmy Bakari stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.09
Bernardo Veronese makes a simple pass to Youssouf Marx. Youssouf Marx knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Schumann Piocelle who gathers it comfortably.
34.20
Seyni Hamed comes in with a late challenge on Mathias Elmander. Seyni Hamed is warned by the referee! Mathias Elmander hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.33
0-1Seyni Hamed passes the ball forward to Steven Gueguen. Steven Gueguen makes a simple pass to Abdeliah Michel. Abdeliah Michel kicks a strong pass forward to Enrique Velasco but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
Armindo Adriano knocks the ball to his team mate, Steven Gueguen. Steven Gueguen passes the ball forward to Enrique Velasco. Enrique Velasco plays a perfect one-two with Alfons Fuchs and rushes in on goal... Enrique Velasco cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Le Mans kick off!
47.48
Ruggero Jörgensen sees space and advances. Ruggero Jörgensen makes a simple pass to Alfons Fuchs. Alfons Fuchs kicks a strong pass forward to Abdeliah Michel but the referee indicates it's offside!
48.44
Johan Soetaers makes a probing pass to Youssouf Marx. Youssouf Marx knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.11
Pegguy De Palmas catches Ruggero Jörgensen on the ankles. The referee calls over Pegguy De Palmas and warns him to calm down! Ruggero Jörgensen runs off the knock.
53.10
Seyni Hamed sees a break and surges forward. Seyni Hamed knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfons Fuchs. Alfons Fuchs shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
54.33
Youssouf Marx comes in with a late challenge on Ruggero Jörgensen. The referee calls over Youssouf Marx and shows him a yellow card! Ruggero Jörgensen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.52
0-1Jimmy Bakari comes in with a late challenge on Abdeliah Michel. The referee calls over Jimmy Bakari and warns him to calm down! Abdeliah Michel gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.23
Bernardo Veronese knocks the ball to his team mate, Farid Kopa. Farid Kopa kicks a strong pass forward to Youssouf Marx. Youssouf Marx shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Schumann Piocelle!
61.17
Ruggero Jörgensen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steven Gueguen. Steven Gueguen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrique Velasco. Enrique Velasco knocks the ball forward to Alfons Fuchs. Alfons Fuchs tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Richard Hendry!
69.51
Bernardo Veronese chips the ball to his team mate, Youssouf Marx. Youssouf Marx sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
72.11
Bernardo Veronese sees a break and surges forward. Bernardo Veronese shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
79.42
Rudy Savigny knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfons Fuchs. Alfons Fuchs goes all the way! Alfons Fuchs shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Richard Hendry manages to gather it comfortably.
81.52
Pegguy De Palmas flicks the ball to his team mate, Allan Cooper. Allan Cooper plays a perfect one-two with Youssouf Marx and rushes in on goal... Allan Cooper cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
85.05
0-3The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
87.18
Bernardo Veronese chips the ball to his team mate, Youssouf Marx. Youssouf Marx plays a perfect one-two with Farid Kopa and rushes in on goal... Youssouf Marx cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
Rudy Savigny makes a simple pass to Abdeliah Michel. Abdeliah Michel goes all the way! Abdeliah Michel cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.5%
54.5%
Play Area
36.4%
44.2%
19.5%
Scorers
| Allan Cooper 22, 82 Youssouf Marx 70 |