Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at MM Arena where Le Mans play host to OGC Nice. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Le Mans are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while OGC Nice appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Le Mans looks especially fired up for this match.
Le Mans are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while OGC Nice appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Le Mans looks especially fired up for this match.
0.00
0-0OGC Nice start the match!
4.23
0-0Ruud Beekink threads the ball through to J-Clau Delporte. J-Clau Delporte chips the ball to his team mate, Gerard Duchesne. Gerard Duchesne cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Richard Hendry manages to gather it comfortably.
6.26
Kubilay Özalan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Demlaba Jezierski. Demlaba Jezierski makes a simple pass to Gerard Duchesne. Gerard Duchesne knocks the ball to his team mate, Wilson Colleau. Wilson Colleau shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Richard Hendry easily smothers it.
9.40
Matt Mcinnes threads the ball through to Youssouf Marx. Youssouf Marx knocks in a cross ball towards Konstantinos Dabizas. Konstantinos Dabizas is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Bjorn Otto Bratseth.
12.28
0-0Marco Trévisan brings the ball forward. Marco Trévisan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
14.40
0-0Bernardo Veronese barges into Demlaba Jezierski. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Demlaba Jezierski runs off the knock.
18.42
0-1Ruud Beekink controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gerard Duchesne. Gerard Duchesne plays a perfect one-two with J-Clau Delporte and rushes in on goal... Gerard Duchesne makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
22.50
Shaun Potts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Demlaba Jezierski. Demlaba Jezierski passes the ball forward to J-Clau Delporte. J-Clau Delporte flicks the ball to his team mate, Wilson Colleau. Wilson Colleau rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
26.20
0-1Wilson Colleau comes in with a late challenge on Andriy Korkishko. Wilson Colleau is shown the yellow card! Andriy Korkishko gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
30.48
Andriy Korkishko flicks the ball to his team mate, Massimiliano Lundekvam. Massimiliano Lundekvam makes a probing pass to Konstantinos Dabizas. Konstantinos Dabizas plays a perfect one-two with Farid Kopa and rushes in on goal... Konstantinos Dabizas takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.22
0-1Elysée Diaby comes in with a high challenge, catching J-Clau Delporte with his studs. The referee motions to Elysée Diaby to come over. It's a red card!! J-Clau Delporte hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.02
0-1OGC Nice are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Le Mans's defence.
45.00
0-1Demlaba Jezierski knocks the ball to his team mate, J-Clau Delporte. J-Clau Delporte makes a probing pass to Gerard Duchesne but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Le Mans kicking off!
47.58
Matt Mcinnes sees a break and surges forward. Matt Mcinnes lofts in a cross ball towards Youssouf Marx. Youssouf Marx powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Bjorn Otto Bratseth!
48.39
Kubilay Özalan powers a long ball forward. Gerard Duchesne passes the ball forward but Wilson Colleau is offside!
51.05
0-1Jo‘l Schemmel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes kicks a strong pass forward to Farid Kopa. Farid Kopa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.09
Patrick Simons makes a simple pass to J-Clau Delporte. J-Clau Delporte knocks in a cross ball towards Gerard Duchesne. Gerard Duchesne is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
65.26
Massimiliano Lundekvam barges into Patrick Simons. Massimiliano Lundekvam is shown the yellow card! Patrick Simons stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.16
Bernardo Veronese sees a break and surges forward. Bernardo Veronese lofts in a cross ball towards Youssouf Marx. Youssouf Marx powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Youssouf Marx!
71.44
Matt Mcinnes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Farid Kopa. Farid Kopa shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
78.36
Marco Trévisan clumsily knocks into Patrick Simons. Marco Trévisan is shown the yellow card! Patrick Simons runs off the knock.
83.39
Yoann Noro makes a beautiful solo run. Yoann Noro advances with the ball. Yoann Noro plays a perfect one-two with Gerard Duchesne and rushes in on goal... Yoann Noro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.08
Patrick Simons flicks the ball to his team mate, J-Clau Delporte. J-Clau Delporte sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
25.6%
47.4%
26.9%
Scorers
| Youssouf Marx 67 | Gerard Duchesne 18, 59 |