Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade Vélodrome where Olympique de Marseille play host to Paris Saint-Germain in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Paris Saint-Germain appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christophe Fanni.
The pitch is in good condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Paris Saint-Germain appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christophe Fanni.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Olympique de Marseille kick off!
3.38
0-0Franois Deplace sees Richard Fox in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Fox threads a neat ball through to Sebastien Pichot. Sebastien Pichot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guy Caillet but the linesman indicates offside!
4.28
0-0Bert Lamey threads the ball through to Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca plays a scrappy one-two with Demetrius Fontaine and stumbles forward towards the goal... Silvio Fonseca rockets a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
6.06
Max Malagò deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Xavier Nafti. Xavier Nafti threads the ball through to Guy Caillet but he's offside!
14.07
0-0Franois Deplace hits a low pass to Max Malagò. Max Malagò flicks a high ball forward to Silvio Teixeira who takes it down. Silvio Teixeira shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
20.26
Komian Arpinon knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Gough. Stuart Gough chips the ball to his team mate, Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca passes the ball forward but Nicholas Fujen is offside!
30.19
0-0Richard Fox plays the ball forward to Sebastien Pichot. Sebastien Pichot knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.12
0-0Samuel Nascimento kicks a strong pass forward to Max Malagò. Max Malagò flicks a high ball forward to Sebastien Pichot who takes it down. Sebastien Pichot threads a neat ball through to Silvio Teixeira. Silvio Teixeira takes a shot at goal. The ball strikes Aziz Pamarot's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
35.27
0-0It's a corner kick. Sebastien Pichot kicks a low ball out wide. Ade Afolabi gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
36.07
Richard Fox chips the ball to his team mate, Xavier Nafti. Xavier Nafti knocks in a cross ball towards Guy Caillet. Guy Caillet directs the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
39.46
Max Malagò sees Sebastien Pichot in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastien Pichot shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
40.25
With fabulous vision, Richard Fox laces a weighted ball forward to Silvio Teixeira. Silvio Teixeira cuts inside the box! Silvio Teixeira makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
42.56
Max Malagò brings the ball forward. Max Malagò plays a scrappy one-two with Guy Caillet and advances towards the goal... Max Malagò rockets a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
44.56
Pedro Laurent knocks the ball forward to Richard Fox. Richard Fox sees Xavier Nafti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Xavier Nafti plays a scrappy one-two with Sebastien Pichot and advances towards the goal... Xavier Nafti comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique de Marseille appear unchanged since the first half. Paris Saint-Germain also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Paris Saint-Germain kicking off!
47.41
0-1Ade Afolabi plays the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Pardo. Juan-Carlos Pardo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Juan-Carlos Pardo threads the ball through into the box. Demetrius Fontaine strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.20
Stuart Gough makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca cuts inside the box! Silvio Fonseca side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
59.20
Stuart Gough makes a probing pass to Nicholas Fujen. Nicholas Fujen shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Eric Maoulida!
60.26
0-1Paris Saint-Germain have made 3 substitutions with Marchanno Roest replacing Komian Arpinon, Dianbobo Irles replacing Bert Lamey and Aziz Pedros replacing Silvio Fonseca .
63.26
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
65.04
Samuel Nascimento gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Xavier Nafti plays a one-two with Guy Caillet and advances towards the goal... Xavier Nafti shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.41
1-1Franois Deplace clumsily knocks into Demetrius Fontaine. The referee calls over Franois Deplace and warns him to calm down! Demetrius Fontaine stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.05
1-1Silvio Teixeira comes in with a late challenge on Marchanno Roest. The referee warns Silvio Teixeira to calm down! Marchanno Roest grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
75.21
Stuart Gough threads a neat ball through to Aziz Pedros. Aziz Pedros controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
77.37
Olympique de Marseille have made 3 substitutions with Sylvain Andreani replacing Xavier Nafti, Eoin Simonsen replacing Guy Caillet and Sol Le Tissier replacing Max Malagò .
83.20
Sol Le Tissier runs straight at the opposition's defence. Sol Le Tissier shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Leon Overath smothers it!
84.47
Richard Fox kicks a strong pass forward to Sylvain Andreani. Sylvain Andreani plays a quick one-two with Eoin Simonsen and rushes in on goal... Sylvain Andreani makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
87.48
Richard Fox makes a probing pass to Eoin Simonsen. Eoin Simonsen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Leon Overath!
89.15
Richard Fox catches Stuart Gough on the ankles. The referee warns Richard Fox to calm down! Stuart Gough hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.5%
46.5%
Play Area
25.4%
45.1%
29.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Xavier Nafti of Olympique de Marseille |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eric Maoulida (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Colin Owen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pedro Laurent (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Franois Deplace (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Samuel Nascimento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Max Malagò (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Richard Fox (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Silvio Teixeira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Xavier Nafti (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Sebastien Pichot (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Guy Caillet (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Sylvain Andreani (MID) | | 9 |
| 13. | Eoin Simonsen (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Sol Le Tissier (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Leon Overath (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Ade Afolabi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Aziz Pamarot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Komian Arpinon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Juan-Carlos Pardo (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Stuart Gough (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Bert Lamey (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Cristián Gutiérrez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Silvio Fonseca (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Nicholas Fujen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Demetrius Fontaine (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Marchanno Roest (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Dianbobo Irles (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Aziz Pedros (GK) | 6 | |