Match Report


US Créteil-Lusitanos US Créteil-Lusitanos      MartiguesMartigues
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Mathieu CandelaM. Candela68
G
1
G
66Ferdinand PamarotF. Pamarot
Jean-Marie PitonJ. Piton70
D
2
D
69Francis SilvaF. Silva
Ruben NunesR. Nunes65
D
3
D
63Franois PignolF. Pignol
Giacomo CustovicG. Custovic65
D
4
D
62Yohann DebecY. Debec
Alexander ForbesA. Forbes61
D
captain5
M
75Numo EscudéN. Escudé
Alessandro RedaelliA. Redaelli63
M
6
M
70Jean-Marie LefèvreJ. Lefèvre
Paul McManamanP. McManaman62
M
7
M
67Sherif BenonS. Benon
Ted-Kelton CordonnierT. Cordonnier73
A
8
M
66Noel MersonN. Merson
Steed GarnyS. Garny68
A
9captain
A
62David BirnbaumD. Birnbaum
Seb El KhanchafS. El Khanchaf65
A
10
A
60Ciro TacchiC. Tacchi
Jean-Christophe PontalJ. Pontal44
A
11
A
58Gonzalo FujenG. Fujen
 
Duarte BarrosD. Barros66
G
12
D
60Christophe Le RouxC. Le Roux
Robbie MccannR. Mccann65
G
13
G
60Frederico CamposF. Campos
Geoffroy SakhoG. Sakho58
M
14
D
58Sylvain SibilleS. Sibille

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Stade Dominique Duvauchelle where US Créteil-Lusitanos play host to Martigues. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
US Créteil-Lusitanos are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Martigues appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Julien Piocelle.


0.00
US Créteil-Lusitanos kick off and get the match underway!
6.52
Alexander Forbes flicks a high pass forward. Paul McManaman holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul McManaman sees Seb El Khanchaf in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seb El Khanchaf knocks in a cross ball towards Ted-Kelton Cordonnier. Ted-Kelton Cordonnier whips the ball goalwards with his head. Ferdinand Pamarot didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
8.34
Francis Silva decides to run forward with the ball. Francis Silva flicks a high pass forward. Ciro Tacchi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ciro Tacchi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giacomo Custovic.
12.28
Yohann Debec clumsily knocks into Ted-Kelton Cordonnier. The referee calls over Yohann Debec and warns him to calm down! Ted-Kelton Cordonnier runs off the knock.
12.28
Free kick to US Créteil-Lusitanos just outside the area...
13.19
Seb El Khanchaf takes a short run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
14.41
Alexander Forbes flicks a high ball forward to Paul McManaman who takes it down. Paul McManaman flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Christophe Pontal collects the pass. Jean-Christophe Pontal threads the ball through to Seb El Khanchaf but he's offside!
18.13
Yohann Debec pushes up the pitch. Yohann Debec knocks the ball forward to Ciro Tacchi. Ciro Tacchi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giacomo Custovic.
20.30
Paul McManaman barges into Noel Merson. The referee calls over Paul McManaman and warns him to calm down! Noel Merson stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.11
Paul McManaman runs straight at the opposition's defence. Paul McManaman whips in a cross ball towards Seb El Khanchaf. Seb El Khanchaf is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Wonderful reactions from Ferdinand Pamarot keeps it out!
24.07
Numo Escudé flicks the ball to his team mate, Gonzalo Fujen. Gonzalo Fujen shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.14
Jean-Marie Piton flicks a high pass forward. Paul McManaman collects the pass. Paul McManaman sees Seb El Khanchaf in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seb El Khanchaf shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
28.04
Jean-Christophe Pontal barges into Franois Pignol. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Franois Pignol hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.18
David Birnbaum catches Ruben Nunes on the ankles. David Birnbaum is shown the yellow card! Ruben Nunes runs off the knock.
34.56
Paul McManaman decides to run forward with the ball. Paul McManaman knocks the ball to his team mate, Ted-Kelton Cordonnier. Ted-Kelton Cordonnier makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
40.35
Francis Silva knocks the ball forward to Sherif Benon. Sherif Benon makes a simple pass to David Birnbaum. David Birnbaum plays the ball forward to Gonzalo Fujen who has made a great run into the box. Gonzalo Fujen shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Mathieu Candela effortlessly smothers it!
42.53
Noel Merson threads a neat ball through to Gonzalo Fujen. Gonzalo Fujen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.06
Jean-Marie Lefèvre passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of David Birnbaum. David Birnbaum knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giacomo Custovic.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. US Créteil-Lusitanos have changed their lineup with Geoffroy Sakho replacing Ruben Nunes. Martigues appear unchanged since the first half. The US Créteil-Lusitanos players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Martigues kick off the second half!
47.30
Paul McManaman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Seb El Khanchaf. Seb El Khanchaf knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Franois Pignol.
49.20
Jean-Marie Lefèvre flicks a high pass forward. David Birnbaum collects the pass. David Birnbaum shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
53.30
Yohann Debec gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. David Birnbaum lofts in a cross ball towards Gonzalo Fujen. Gonzalo Fujen whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
59.26
Yohann Debec makes a strong solo run forward. Yohann Debec flicks a high ball forward to David Birnbaum who takes it down. David Birnbaum knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mathieu Candela who gathers it comfortably.
60.56
Martigues have made a substitution with Frederico Campos replacing Ciro Tacchi .
65.35
Alessandro Redaelli flicks a high pass forward. Steed Garny controls it well on his chest. Steed Garny lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Christophe Pontal. Jean-Christophe Pontal gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is miles over!
66.33
Franois Pignol hacks Ted-Kelton Cordonnier from behind! The referee brings Franois Pignol to one side and gives him a warning! Ted-Kelton Cordonnier runs off the knock.
67.04
Paul McManaman makes a probing pass to Seb El Khanchaf. Seb El Khanchaf shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.21
Alexander Forbes knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul McManaman. Paul McManaman kicks a strong pass forward to Steed Garny. Steed Garny rushes past Yohann Debec! Steed Garny rockets a shot on goal. Ferdinand Pamarot gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
71.06
Paul McManaman advances with the ball. Paul McManaman lofts in a cross ball towards Steed Garny. Steed Garny gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.15
Giacomo Custovic flicks a high pass forward. Alessandro Redaelli collects the pass. Alessandro Redaelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Christophe Pontal. Jean-Christophe Pontal shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
77.03
Sherif Benon threads a neat ball through to David Birnbaum. David Birnbaum knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Campos. Frederico Campos connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
78.41
Jean-Marie Piton flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul McManaman. Paul McManaman flicks a high pass forward. Seb El Khanchaf collects the pass. Seb El Khanchaf threads the ball through to Jean-Christophe Pontal but he's offside!
79.57
Alessandro Redaelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Christophe Pontal. Jean-Christophe Pontal whips in a cross ball towards Steed Garny. Steed Garny outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
84.58
Jean-Marie Lefèvre flicks a high pass forward. Gonzalo Fujen comfortably collects the pass. Gonzalo Fujen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mathieu Candela who gathers it comfortably.
87.05
Francis Silva flicks a high pass forward. Numo Escudé holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Numo Escudé laces a through ball forward to Frederico Campos. Frederico Campos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gonzalo Fujen but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

US Créteil-Lusitanos

Martigues
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
29.6%
39.5%
30.9%

Scorers
Steed Garny 71
Gonzalo Fujen 53

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paul McManaman of US Créteil-Lusitanos

Match Ratings