Match Report


RC LensRC Lens     BastiaBastia
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Sabri AkianaS. Akiana72
G
1
G
69Craig ClelandC. Cleland
Adnan StephanA. Stephan75
D
2
D
65Alejandro CaballeroA. Caballero
João TojaJ. Toja71
D
captain3
D
61Quim PinheiroQ. Pinheiro
Marek PolM. Pol68
D
4
D
60Djibrill RiouD. Riou
Brahim BoulahiaB. Boulahia83
M
5captain
M
76Mohamed RocheM. Roche
Adam NevilleA. Neville68
M
6
M
71Edouard ChristanvalE. Christanval
Carlos DominguezC. Dominguez67
M
7
M
70Mirco DicaraM. Dicara
Oliver DittmannO. Dittmann59
M
8
M
69Jean Pierre JanotJ. Janot
Mohammed ReyesM. Reyes87
A
9
A
71John SilvestreJ. Silvestre
Patricio CruzP. Cruz77
A
10
A
56Marcos CrespoM. Crespo
Ross HughesR. Hughes65
A
11
A
55Reynald AgassonR. Agasson
 
Jorge AntunesJ. Antunes66
D
12
M
68Ricardo AriasR. Arias
Pierre-Emmanuel LagetP. Laget62
D
13
M
68Cedric PiquionneC. Piquionne
Camille CarlierC. Carlier54
M
14
M
62Arnaud AbidalA. Abidal

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Felix-Bollaert where RC Lens play host to Bastia. A crowd of 19,679 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both RC Lens and Bastia are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fabien Quint.


0.00
Bastia kick off and get the match underway!
2.21
Reynald Agasson barges into Marek Pol. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marek Pol carries on, but is struggling a bit.
6.54
Djibrill Riou flicks a high pass forward to Edouard Christanval who brings the ball under control. Edouard Christanval makes an attacking run forward. Edouard Christanval skips past Marek Pol! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Edouard Christanval provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's drastically wayward!
10.25
Showing composure, Mirco Dicara laces a weighted ball forward to John Silvestre. John Silvestre finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
14.55
Adnan Stephan makes a strong solo run forward. Adnan Stephan plays the ball forward to Patricio Cruz. Patricio Cruz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.52
John Silvestre comes in with a late challenge on Adnan Stephan. The referee brings John Silvestre to one side and gives him a warning! Adnan Stephan stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.02
Adam Neville decides to run forward with the ball. Adam Neville lofts in a cross ball towards Mohammed Reyes. Mohammed Reyes powers a header at goal. Craig Cleland gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
24.59
Jean Pierre Janot flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Crespo collects the pass. Marcos Crespo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.50
Carlos Dominguez hits a low pass to Mohammed Reyes. Mohammed Reyes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alejandro Caballero.
28.23
Marek Pol clumsily knocks into John Silvestre. Marek Pol is given a warning by the referee! John Silvestre hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.24
Brahim Boulahia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ross Hughes. Ross Hughes knocks in a cross ball towards Mohammed Reyes. Mohammed Reyes makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
34.06
Marek Pol chips the ball to his team mate, Oliver Dittmann. Oliver Dittmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Ross Hughes. Ross Hughes shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
39.20
Edouard Christanval flicks a high pass forward. Reynald Agasson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Reynald Agasson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adnan Stephan.
42.01
Carlos Dominguez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Carlos Dominguez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alejandro Caballero.
45.00
Alejandro Caballero sees space and advances. Alejandro Caballero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Reynald Agasson. Reynald Agasson shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. RC Lens appear unchanged since the first half. Bastia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with RC Lens kicking off!
48.14
Oliver Dittmann chips the ball to his team mate, Ross Hughes. Ross Hughes lofts in a cross ball towards Mohammed Reyes. Mohammed Reyes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Solid save from Craig Cleland.
49.28
Alejandro Caballero makes a probing pass to Edouard Christanval. Edouard Christanval runs straight at the opposition's defence. Edouard Christanval shoots from distance. Good keeping from Sabri Akiana as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
50.50
Corner kick to Bastia. Mohamed Roche plays it short to Djibrill Riou. Djibrill Riou knocks the ball into the box. Brahim Boulahia reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
54.45
Mirco Dicara makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcos Crespo. Marcos Crespo plays a one-two with Reynald Agasson and rushes in on goal... Marcos Crespo comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Sabri Akiana gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
55.56
Edouard Christanval flicks a high pass forward. Reynald Agasson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Reynald Agasson plays a quick one-two with John Silvestre and rushes in on goal... Reynald Agasson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Sabri Akiana is on top of it.
57.51
Djibrill Riou takes it forward alone. Djibrill Riou makes a probing pass to Reynald Agasson. Reynald Agasson plays a scrappy one-two with John Silvestre and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Reynald Agasson provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
59.33
Edouard Christanval controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Reynald Agasson. Reynald Agasson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adnan Stephan.
61.03
Quim Pinheiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Edouard Christanval. Edouard Christanval flicks a high ball forward to John Silvestre who takes it down. John Silvestre knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by João Toja.
63.24
Quim Pinheiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Mirco Dicara. Mirco Dicara hits a low pass to Reynald Agasson. Reynald Agasson puts a great ball through. John Silvestre runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
65.55
Alejandro Caballero flicks the ball to his team mate, Mirco Dicara. Mirco Dicara darts forward. Mirco Dicara skips past João Toja! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Mirco Dicara provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's a woeful effort!
66.17
João Toja chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Neville. Adam Neville threads the ball through to Mohammed Reyes. Mohammed Reyes plays a one-two with Ross Hughes and rushes in on goal... Mohammed Reyes takes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
67.28
Mirco Dicara hacks Carlos Dominguez from behind! Mirco Dicara is shown the yellow card! Carlos Dominguez runs off the knock.
69.54
Edouard Christanval barges into Carlos Dominguez. Edouard Christanval is given a warning by the referee! Carlos Dominguez runs off the knock.
72.10
Edouard Christanval makes a beautiful solo run. Edouard Christanval plays the ball forward to Marcos Crespo who has made a great run into the box. Marcos Crespo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.04
Edouard Christanval passes the ball forward to John Silvestre. John Silvestre knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sabri Akiana who gathers it comfortably.
78.03
Mirco Dicara threads a neat ball through to Reynald Agasson. Reynald Agasson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Sabri Akiana. Excellent save.
81.58
Carlos Dominguez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ross Hughes. Ross Hughes lofts in a cross ball towards Mohammed Reyes. Mohammed Reyes directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.14
With imagination, Alejandro Caballero plays the ball forward to Mirco Dicara. Mirco Dicara hits a low pass to Reynald Agasson. Reynald Agasson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
89.37
Adnan Stephan comes in with a late challenge on Reynald Agasson. The referee warns Adnan Stephan to calm down! Reynald Agasson stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

RC Lens

Bastia
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
33%
67%
Play Area
35.1%
42.6%
22.3%

Scorers
Mohammed Reyes 82
Marcos Crespo 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Edouard Christanval of Bastia

Match Ratings
1.Sabri Akiana (GK)
7
2.Adnan Stephan (DEF)
6
3.João Toja (DEF)
6
4.Marek Pol (DEF)
6
5.Brahim Boulahia (MID)
6
6.Adam Neville (MID)
6
7.Carlos Dominguez (MID)
6
8.Oliver Dittmann (MID)
6
9.Mohammed Reyes (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Patricio Cruz (ATT)
6
11.Ross Hughes (ATT)
7
 
12.Jorge Antunes (DEF)
0
13.Pierre-Emmanuel Laget (DEF)
0
14.Camille Carlier (MID)
0

1.Craig Cleland (GK)
7
2.Alejandro Caballero (DEF)
7
3.Quim Pinheiro (DEF)
6
4.Djibrill Riou (DEF)
6
5.Mohamed Roche (MID)
6
6.Edouard Christanval (MID)
9
7.Mirco Dicara (MID)yellow card
7
8.Jean Pierre Janot (MID)
6
9.John Silvestre (ATT)
6
10.Marcos Crespo (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Reynald Agasson (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Ricardo Arias (MID)
0
13.Cedric Piquionne (MID)
0
14.Arnaud Abidal (MID)
0