Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stade Vélodrome where Olympique de Marseille play host to Angers SCO. A crowd of 20,662 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Angers SCO appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Frederic Traore.
The pitch is in good condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Angers SCO appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Frederic Traore.
0.00
0-0Angers SCO kick off and get the first half underway!
3.24
0-0Arnaud Plante flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Wiart who takes it down. Pedro Wiart darts forward. Pedro Wiart chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Robert. Jose Robert muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
9.35
0-0Richard Fox sees Sebastien Pichot in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastien Pichot plays a scrappy one-two with Xavier Nafti and stumbles forward towards the goal... Sebastien Pichot muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Kevin Ritchie gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
10.18
0-0Pedro Laurent chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Fox. Richard Fox makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastien Pichot. Sebastien Pichot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Teixeira but the linesman indicates offside!
12.46
0-0Richard Fox flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Teixeira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Silvio Teixeira plays a one-two with Sebastien Pichot and rushes in on goal... Mehdi Fournier barges into Silvio Teixeira. Penalty not given!!
14.23
Uwe Knapp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andre Darbelet. Andre Darbelet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Robert but the linesman indicates offside!
18.02
0-0Moktar Cousin flicks a high pass forward. Jose Robert holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Robert knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pedro Laurent.
20.05
Max Malagò knocks the ball forward to Sebastien Pichot. Sebastien Pichot kicks a strong pass forward to Guy Caillet but the referee indicates it's offside!
26.46
Pedro Laurent makes a simple pass to Richard Fox. Richard Fox hits a low pass to Silvio Teixeira. Silvio Teixeira shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
27.48
Jean-Philippe Alicarte knocks the ball forward to Uwe Knapp. Uwe Knapp threads a neat ball through to Jose Robert. Jose Robert knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eric Maoulida who gathers it comfortably.
32.46
Uwe Knapp knocks the ball forward to Andre Darbelet. Andre Darbelet whips in a cross ball towards Jose Robert. Jose Robert jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
34.03
Moktar Cousin flicks a high pass forward to Andre Darbelet who brings the ball under control. Andre Darbelet shoots from distance but it flies wide!
38.24
Pedro Wiart flicks a high pass forward. Jose Robert collects the pass. Jose Robert knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique de Marseille appear unchanged since the first half. Angers SCO also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Olympique de Marseille kick off!
48.14
Max Malagò makes an attacking run forward. Max Malagò lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastien Pichot. Jean-Philippe Alicarte clumsily knocks into Sebastien Pichot. Sebastien Pichot appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
53.47
Shabani Boutal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Robert. Jose Robert knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.11
0-0Max Malagò hacks Pedro Wiart from behind! The referee warns Max Malagò to calm down! Pedro Wiart stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.57
Moktar Cousin flicks a high pass forward. Jose Robert controls it well on his chest. Jose Robert knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eric Maoulida who gathers it comfortably.
65.14
Samuel Nascimento hacks Jose Robert from behind! Samuel Nascimento is given a warning by the referee! Jose Robert stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.56
Pedro Wiart advances with the ball. Pedro Wiart shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
69.56
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
71.09
Franois Deplace decides to run forward with the ball. With a delightful solo run, Franois Deplace stretches the opposition's defence. Franois Deplace knocks the ball forward to Xavier Nafti but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
72.51
Richard Fox barges into Shabani Boutal. Richard Fox is given a warning by the referee! Shabani Boutal runs off the knock.
77.26
0-0Olympique de Marseille have made 3 substitutions with Sylvain Andreani replacing Xavier Nafti, Eoin Simonsen replacing Guy Caillet and Sol Le Tissier replacing Max Malagò .
78.34
Pedro Laurent flicks a high pass forward. Richard Fox controls it well on his chest. Richard Fox threads the ball through to Sebastien Pichot. Sebastien Pichot knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arnaud Plante.
79.47
Shabani Boutal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andre Darbelet. Andre Darbelet edges inside the box! Andre Darbelet muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
87.07
Richard Fox laces a weighted ball forward to Eoin Simonsen. Eoin Simonsen rushes past Arnaud Plante! Some good footwork from Eoin Simonsen provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
Uwe Knapp advances with the ball. Uwe Knapp puts a great ball through. Jose Robert runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
3
2
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.1%
58.9%
Play Area
31.5%
45.2%
23.3%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pedro Wiart of Angers SCO |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eric Maoulida (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Colin Owen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pedro Laurent (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Franois Deplace (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Samuel Nascimento (DEF) | 5 | |
| 6. | Max Malagò (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Richard Fox (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Silvio Teixeira (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Xavier Nafti (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Sebastien Pichot (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Guy Caillet (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Sylvain Andreani (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Eoin Simonsen (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Sol Le Tissier (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Kevin Ritchie (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Mehdi Fournier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jean-Philippe Alicarte (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Alassan Seube (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Arnaud Plante (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Shabani Boutal (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Uwe Knapp (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Moktar Cousin (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Pedro Wiart (MID) | 9 | |
| 10. | Andre Darbelet (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Jose Robert (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Noe Lobe (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Yohann Dugarry (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Moritz Gerlach (ATT) | 0 | |