Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at MM Arena where Le Mans play Rangers in this friendly game. A crowd of 16,381 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Le Mans and Rangers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Le Mans and Rangers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Le Mans start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.25
0-0Roland Bottelin threads the ball through to Daniel Gabriel Mutu. Daniel Gabriel Mutu shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Andy Mason manages to gather it easily.
4.18
1-0Jean Borios sees a break and surges forward. Jean Borios skips past Gary Mckinlay! Jean Borios looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Andy Mason has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
8.53
1-0Gary Mckinlay advances with the ball. Gary Mckinlay threads the ball through to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kenneth Rommedahl.
10.25
Duncan Dalglish threads a neat ball through to Billy Hutchison. Billy Hutchison whips in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. With a superhuman jump, Colin Hendry connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Yyvind Lundekvam manages to gather it.
15.17
1-0Duncan Dalglish threads the ball through to Billy Hutchison. Billy Hutchison knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry makes a convincing header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
20.03
Roland Bottelin sees Francis Tourenne in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francis Tourenne tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
21.04
Jose Fortes Diez makes a probing pass to Billy Hutchison. Billy Hutchison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Azziz Papin.
24.17
Jean Borios flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Gabriel Mutu who brings the ball under control. Daniel Gabriel Mutu finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
27.23
1-0Rodrigo Reis barges into Eben Appiah. Rodrigo Reis is given a warning by the referee! Eben Appiah hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.23
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
38.43
Eben Appiah laces a through ball forward to Dario Tresor. Dario Tresor edges inside the box! Dario Tresor muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Dario Tresor scores for Le Mans!!
42.39
Jean Borios flicks a high ball forward to Dario Tresor who takes it down. Dario Tresor shoots from long range. Good keeping from Andy Mason as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
43.29
2-0Jochem Verlinden takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Duncan Sullivan reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
45.00
Jochem Verlinden threads a neat ball through to Francis Tourenne. Francis Tourenne skips past Gary Mckinlay! Francis Tourenne shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Andy Mason manages to gather it easily.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Le Mans have changed their lineup with Julien Chavériat replacing Azziz Papin. Rangers appear unchanged since the first half. The Le Mans players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Rangers kick off!
48.25
2-0Jean Borios flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Gabriel Mutu collects the pass. Daniel Gabriel Mutu knocks the ball forward to Dario Tresor but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
51.43
Jean Borios deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dario Tresor. Dario Tresor lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Gabriel Mutu. Daniel Gabriel Mutu connects with a diving header but it's a woeful effort!
53.13
Jose Fortes Diez picks a pass forward to Billy Hutchison. Billy Hutchison controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Yyvind Lundekvam gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
54.18
Jean Borios flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Gabriel Mutu. Daniel Gabriel Mutu shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
57.33
Jean Borios plays the ball forward to Francis Tourenne. Francis Tourenne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.07
Eben Appiah takes a quick throw-in. Jochem Verlinden threads a neat ball through to Dario Tresor. Dario Tresor plays a one-two with Francis Tourenne and advances towards the goal... Dario Tresor looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Andy Mason.
60.09
2-0Jochem Verlinden takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Eben Appiah cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball strikes Gary Mckinlay's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
61.41
Jochem Verlinden takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Alec Gough steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
61.41
2-0Le Mans have made 2 substitutions with Gharib El-Karkouri replacing Eben Appiah and Jo‘l Fischer replacing Francis Tourenne .
65.40
Without breaking stride, Duncan Dalglish plays the ball forward to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kenneth Rommedahl.
71.54
Daniel Gabriel Mutu clumsily knocks into Alec Gough. The referee brings Daniel Gabriel Mutu to one side and gives him a warning! Alec Gough hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.46
Julien Chavériat flicks a high pass forward. Jochem Verlinden controls it well on his chest. Jochem Verlinden makes a probing pass to Jo‘l Fischer. Jo‘l Fischer whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Gabriel Mutu. Daniel Gabriel Mutu makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but Gary Mckinlay blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
73.07
Roland Bottelin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jo‘l Fischer. Jo‘l Fischer knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Gabriel Mutu. Daniel Gabriel Mutu rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.13
Jean Borios sees a break and surges forward. Jean Borios controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Daniel Gabriel Mutu through on goal. Daniel Gabriel Mutu cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
78.47
Le Mans are in full control of this game.
79.55
Duncan Dalglish darts forward. Duncan Dalglish runs straight at the defence! Duncan Dalglish takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Yyvind Lundekvam had no chance!! Goal for Rangers!
89.37
Gharib El-Karkouri flicks a high pass forward. Dario Tresor holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dario Tresor knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alec Gough.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Yyvind Lundekvam (GK)
6
2. Azziz Papin (DEF)
6
3. Cyrille Warmuz (DEF)
6
4. Kenneth Rommedahl (DEF)
6
5. Jochem Verlinden (MID)
6
6. Eben Appiah (MID)
6
7. Jean Borios (MID)
9
8. Roland Bottelin (MID)
6
9. Francis Tourenne (ATT)
6
10. Daniel Gabriel Mutu (ATT)
7
11. Dario Tresor (ATT)
8
12. Julien Chavériat (DEF)
6
13. Gharib El-Karkouri (MID)
6
14. Jo‘l Fischer (ATT)
6
1. Andy Mason (GK)
7
2. Gary Mckinlay (DEF)
7
3. Ben Harley (DEF)
6
4. Alec Gough (GK)
6
5. Duncan Sullivan (MID)
6
6. Duncan Dalglish (MID)
8
7. Jose Fortes Diez (MID)
6
8. Rodrigo Reis (MID)
5
9. Callum Booth (ATT)
6
10. Colin Hendry (ATT)
6
11. Billy Hutchison (GK)
6
12. Yuri Baronio (DEF)
0
13. Nestor Adjaoud (MID)
0
14. Lamine Rol (ATT)
0