Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Parc des Princes where Paris Saint-Germain play host to RC Lens. A crowd of 17,605 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Paris Saint-Germain are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while RC Lens appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Anthony Dyduch.
The pitch is in good condition.
Paris Saint-Germain are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while RC Lens appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Anthony Dyduch.
0.00
0-0Paris Saint-Germain kick off!
2.33
0-0Niccolo Venus threads a neat ball through to Mohammed Reyes. Mohammed Reyes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.37
0-0Brahim Boulahia makes a simple pass to Mohammed Reyes. Mohammed Reyes shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
4.44
0-1Niccolo Venus darts forward. Niccolo Venus lofts in a cross ball towards Patricio Cruz. Patricio Cruz makes a deft header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Patricio Cruz!
9.09
Carlos Dominguez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mohammed Reyes. Mohammed Reyes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.53
Adam Neville flicks a high pass forward to Mohammed Reyes who brings the ball neatly under control. Mohammed Reyes lofts in a cross ball towards Ross Hughes. Ross Hughes heads the ball goalwards but Aziz Pedros is on top of it.
16.33
0-1Ross Hughes comes in with a late challenge on Djibrill Pontal. Ross Hughes is warned by the referee! Djibrill Pontal stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.02
0-1Brahim Boulahia clumsily knocks into Stuart Gough. The referee brings Brahim Boulahia to one side and gives him a warning! Stuart Gough grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.30
Djibrill Pontal flicks a high pass forward to Juan-Carlos Pardo who brings the ball under control. Juan-Carlos Pardo flicks a high pass forward to Damian Chelle who brings the ball under control. Damian Chelle controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.04
1-1Edmundo Gimenez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Gough. Stuart Gough flicks a high pass forward to Bert Lamey who brings the ball under control. Bert Lamey edges inside the box! Bert Lamey cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.47
Brahim Boulahia knocks the ball forward to Ross Hughes. Ross Hughes advances inside the box! Ross Hughes tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
34.10
Adnan Stephan plays the ball forward to Brahim Boulahia. Brahim Boulahia passes the ball forward to Patricio Cruz. Patricio Cruz shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Aziz Pedros manages to gather it.
38.12
1-1Brahim Boulahia flicks a high pass forward. Mohammed Reyes collects the pass. Mohammed Reyes cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Mohammed Reyes provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball bounces but comes off Komian Arpinon and goes wide.
39.01
1-1It's a corner kick. Adam Neville loops the ball over to the far post. Stuart Gough gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
40.27
Aziz Pamarot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Pardo. Juan-Carlos Pardo knocks the ball forward to Cristián Gutiérrez. Cristián Gutiérrez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Paris Saint-Germain appear unchanged since the first half. RC Lens also appear unchanged since the first half. The Paris Saint-Germain players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with RC Lens kicking off!
49.37
Stuart Gough flicks a high ball forward to Bert Lamey who takes it down. Bert Lamey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.01
Stuart Gough receives the ball from a throw-in from Juan-Carlos Pardo. Stuart Gough threads a neat ball through to Bert Lamey. Bert Lamey shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Sabri Akiana.
53.36
Adam Neville runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Adam Neville knocks in a cross ball towards Patricio Cruz. Patricio Cruz connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
54.11
Djibrill Pontal kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Gough. Stuart Gough flicks a high pass forward. Cristián Gutiérrez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cristián Gutiérrez lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Fujen. Nicholas Fujen makes a convincing header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.55
Stuart Gough hits a low pass to Bert Lamey. Bert Lamey shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
61.18
Stuart Gough flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Fujen controls it well on his chest. Nicholas Fujen whips in a cross ball towards Cristián Gutiérrez. Cristián Gutiérrez flicks the ball with his head. Sabri Akiana picks it out of the air!
63.59
Stuart Gough kicks a strong pass forward to Damian Chelle. Damian Chelle knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Fujen. Nicholas Fujen rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it rises well off target!
72.11
João Toja flicks a high pass forward. Adam Neville controls it well on his chest. Adam Neville deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ross Hughes. Ross Hughes lofts in a cross ball towards Mohammed Reyes. Mohammed Reyes knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Aziz Pedros manages to keep it out.
73.33
1-1Juan-Carlos Pardo comes in with a late challenge on Adam Neville. The referee calls over Juan-Carlos Pardo and shows him a yellow card! Adam Neville runs off the knock.
75.48
Juan-Carlos Pardo sees a break and surges forward. Juan-Carlos Pardo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. What a cracker!! Sabri Akiana had no chance!! Goal for Paris Saint-Germain!
79.04
Djibrill Pontal kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Gough. Stuart Gough makes a simple pass to Damian Chelle. Damian Chelle shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
84.17
2-1Paris Saint-Germain are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
90.00
Niccolo Venus sees Ross Hughes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ross Hughes rushes past Aziz Pamarot! Ross Hughes muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
36.4%
44.2%
19.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Juan-Carlos Pardo of Paris Saint-Germain |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Aziz Pedros (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Djibrill Pontal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Komian Arpinon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Edmundo Gimenez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Aziz Pamarot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Juan-Carlos Pardo (MID) |   | 9 |
| 7. | Stuart Gough (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Nicholas Fujen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Cristián Gutiérrez (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Bert Lamey (MID) | 6 | |
| 11. | Damian Chelle (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Leon Overath (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dianbobo Irles (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Demetrius Fontaine (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Sabri Akiana (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Adnan Stephan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | João Toja (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marek Pol (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Brahim Boulahia (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Niccolo Venus (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Adam Neville (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Carlos Dominguez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Mohammed Reyes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Patricio Cruz (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Ross Hughes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jorge Antunes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pierre-Emmanuel Laget (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Oliver Dittmann (MID) | 0 | |