Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stade du Moustoir where FC Lorient play host to Stade Lavallois. A crowd of 17,549 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Lorient and Stade Lavallois are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by William Moustaïd.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Lorient and Stade Lavallois are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by William Moustaïd.
0.00
0-0FC Lorient kick off!
3.52
0-1Toifilou Brogno threads a neat ball through to Francis Marchal. Francis Marchal lofts in a cross ball towards Wilco van der Meer. Wilco van der Meer beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Wilco van der Meer!
6.10
0-1David James flicks the ball to his team mate, Toifilou Brogno. Toifilou Brogno threads a neat ball through to Wilco van der Meer. Wilco van der Meer threads the ball through to Kodjo Jouault but he's offside!
8.05
0-1Francois Rival barges into Jose Javier Pastor. Francois Rival is given a warning by the referee! Jose Javier Pastor stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.06
0-1Jeremie Ferhaoui passes the ball forward to Francois Rival. Francois Rival plays a scrappy one-two with Alejandro Pichichi and stumbles forward towards the goal... Francois Rival side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Jose Javier Pastor.
16.13
0-1Toifilou Brogno comes in with a late challenge on Jeremie Ferhaoui. The referee brings Toifilou Brogno to one side and gives him a warning! Jeremie Ferhaoui carries on, but is struggling a bit.
20.52
Edward Eustace pushes mid-way up the pitch. Edward Eustace sees Francois Rival in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francois Rival hits a low pass to Alejandro Pichichi. Alejandro Pichichi muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
30.20
1-1Toifilou Brogno flicks a high pass forward. Francis Marchal collects the pass. Francis Marchal knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Keegan. Niccolo Keegan outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
32.05
David James chips the ball to his team mate, Toifilou Brogno. Toifilou Brogno flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Keegan collects the pass. Niccolo Keegan whips in a cross ball towards Kodjo Jouault. Kodjo Jouault makes a convincing header. It's there!! Zoumana Pericard has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.02
Gaspar Costa makes a strong solo run forward. Gaspar Costa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Soufiane Cordonnier. Soufiane Cordonnier finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
39.55
1-2Jose Javier Pastor flicks a high pass forward to Toifilou Brogno who brings the ball under control. Toifilou Brogno chips the ball to his team mate, Kodjo Jouault. Kodjo Jouault knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Lorient appear unchanged since the first half. Stade Lavallois also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Stade Lavallois start the second half!
49.39
Jose Javier Pastor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Hendriks. Paul Hendriks darts forward. Paul Hendriks knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Keegan. Niccolo Keegan makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Zoumana Pericard had no chance!! Goal for Stade Lavallois!
53.55
David James threads the ball through to Toifilou Brogno. With vision, Toifilou Brogno picks a pass forward to Wilco van der Meer. Wilco van der Meer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gaspar Costa.
54.18
1-3Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
57.05
1-3Edward Eustace flicks a high pass forward. Jeremie Ferhaoui collects the pass. Jeremie Ferhaoui threads a neat ball through to Soufiane Cordonnier. Soufiane Cordonnier controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
60.52
1-3Stade Lavallois have made a substitution with John Dickov replacing Francis Marchal .
61.59
1-3Jeremie Ferhaoui sees space and advances. Jeremie Ferhaoui plays a scrappy one-two with Jaouad Delaye and advances towards the goal... David James clumsily knocks into Jeremie Ferhaoui. Jeremie Ferhaoui appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
65.22
Toifilou Brogno sees space and advances. Toifilou Brogno threads the ball through to Niccolo Keegan but he's offside!
72.15
Stade Lavallois are dictating the run of play here today.
75.24
Toifilou Brogno makes a simple pass to Kodjo Jouault. Kodjo Jouault controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.38
Stade Lavallois have made 2 substitutions with Sammy Chapuis replacing David James and Cesar Fernandes replacing Toifilou Brogno .
79.27
Cesar Fernandes makes a probing pass to John Dickov. John Dickov lofts in a cross ball towards Wilco van der Meer. Wilco van der Meer flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
81.04
Jeremie Ferhaoui threads a neat ball through to Soufiane Cordonnier. Soufiane Cordonnier knocks in a cross ball towards Jaouad Delaye. Jaouad Delaye beats his man to it with a header. Goran Esceth-Nzi gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
84.54
Showing composure, Edward Eustace laces a weighted ball forward to Jeremie Ferhaoui. Jeremie Ferhaoui flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Pichichi controls it well on his chest. Alejandro Pichichi tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.23
Jeremie Ferhaoui sees Alejandro Pichichi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alejandro Pichichi shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
90.00
Stan Bastin flicks the ball to his team mate, Jaouad Delaye. Jaouad Delaye lofts in a cross ball towards Francois Rival. Francois Rival finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Francois Rival scores for FC Lorient!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.9%
53.1%
Play Area
26.6%
43.8%
29.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alejandro Pichichi of FC Lorient |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Zoumana Pericard (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gaspar Costa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Edward Eustace (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Sherif Pedemas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Richard Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stan Bastin (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jeremie Ferhaoui (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Jaouad Delaye (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alejandro Pichichi (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Francois Rival (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Soufiane Cordonnier (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Tiago Moreira (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Noah Morlock (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Loic Monier (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Goran Esceth-Nzi (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Demlaba Morisot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jose Javier Pastor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jannick Colleter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul Hendriks (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Toifilou Brogno (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Wilco van der Meer (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Kodjo Jouault (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Francis Marchal (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Niccolo Keegan (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Sammy Chapuis (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Cesar Fernandes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | John Dickov (MID) | 6 | |