Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade Gabriel Montpied where Clermont play host to RC Lens. A crowd of 16,590 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Clermont are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while RC Lens appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by James Fanni.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Clermont are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while RC Lens appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by James Fanni.
0.00
RC Lens kick off and get the match underway!
4.04
James Bower sees space and advances. James Bower flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Galadames holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gabriel Galadames whips in a cross ball towards Gill Madonna. Gill Madonna beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
8.27
Atam Janssen threads a neat ball through to Yacine Mawene. Yacine Mawene finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.49
Atam Janssen makes a probing pass to Simon Goodwin. Simon Goodwin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.18
Pierre-Yves Caillet threads the ball through to Yacine Mawene. Yacine Mawene controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
12.45
Pierre-Yves Caillet kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Goodwin. Simon Goodwin finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
14.31
Cleto Lazzarini makes a probing pass to Gill Madonna. Gill Madonna knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Loureiro.
18.10
Djamel Coridon takes it forward alone. Djamel Coridon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.22
Atam Janssen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Goodwin. Simon Goodwin shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Jero Leclerc manages to gather it.
32.55
Marc Chabbert chips the ball to his team mate, Djimi Ait-Ouarab. Djimi Ait-Ouarab controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jero Leclerc!
34.24
Eduardo Loureiro knocks the ball forward to Marc Chabbert. Marc Chabbert flicks a high pass forward to Yacine Mawene who brings the ball under control. Yacine Mawene shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.22
Atam Janssen kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Goodwin. Simon Goodwin makes a simple pass, allowing Djimi Ait-Ouarab to run into the box. Djimi Ait-Ouarab rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.05
Daguyl Bouisset flicks a high ball forward to Frederic Matingou who takes it down. Frederic Matingou flicks a high ball forward to Gill Madonna who takes it down. Gill Madonna shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Hugo Moutinho comfortably smothers it!
42.58
Djamel Coridon knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Galadames. Gabriel Galadames knocks the ball forward to Gill Madonna but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
44.34
Djamel Coridon decides to run forward with the ball. Djamel Coridon shoots from distance but it is miles over!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Clermont appear unchanged since the first half. RC Lens also appear unchanged since the first half. The Clermont players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Clermont kicking off!
53.07
Pierre-Yves Caillet brings the ball forward. Pierre-Yves Caillet plays a one-two with Yacine Mawene and advances towards the goal... Daguyl Bouisset hacks Pierre-Yves Caillet from behind! Penalty not given!!
57.07
Leon Maas flicks a high pass forward to Marc Chabbert who brings the ball under control. Marc Chabbert flicks a high pass forward. Yacine Mawene collects the pass. Yacine Mawene whips in a cross ball towards Djimi Ait-Ouarab. Djimi Ait-Ouarab shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Jero Leclerc didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
60.09
Clermont have made 3 substitutions with Vasco Jesus replacing Hugo Moutinho, Lauren Bisan-E. Chavrondier replacing Marc Chabbert and Rafael Loureiro replacing Cristiano Ribeiro and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
69.15
Rafael Loureiro threads a neat ball through to Atam Janssen. Atam Janssen sees Lauren Bisan-E. Chavrondier in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lauren Bisan-E. Chavrondier knocks in a cross ball towards Djimi Ait-Ouarab. Djimi Ait-Ouarab fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
71.19
Atam Janssen changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Atam Janssen plays a sublime one-two with Lauren Bisan-E. Chavrondier and races in on goal... Atam Janssen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.54
Frederic Matingou takes it forward alone. Frederic Matingou whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Galadames. Gabriel Galadames outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Vasco Jesus is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.10
Daguyl Bouisset threads a neat ball through to Adelmajid Girard. Adelmajid Girard flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Galadames. Gabriel Galadames plays a one-two with Gill Madonna and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Gabriel Galadames provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
85.56
Djamel Coridon threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Galadames. Gabriel Galadames shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
87.37
Eduardo Loureiro comes in with a late challenge on Gill Madonna. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gill Madonna stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.21
Djamel Coridon barges into Atam Janssen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Atam Janssen grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Gill Madonna 4 Gabriel Galadames 73, 77 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Hugo Moutinho (GK)
6
2. Augusto Assignon (DEF)
6
3. Eduardo Loureiro (DEF)
6
4. Leon Maas (DEF)
6
5. Cristiano Ribeiro (MID)
6
6. Pierre-Yves Caillet (MID)
6
7. Atam Janssen (MID)
7
8. Marc Chabbert (MID)
6
9. Djimi Ait-Ouarab (ATT)
6
10. Yacine Mawene (ATT)
6
11. Simon Goodwin (ATT)
6
12. Lauren Bisan-E. Chavrondier (DEF)
6
13. Rafael Loureiro (GK)
6
14. Vasco Jesus (DEF)
6
1. Jero Leclerc (GK)
7
2. James Bower (DEF)
6
3. Daguyl Bouisset (DEF)
6
4. Nicholas Green (DEF)
6
5. Aniello Abbiati (DEF)
6
6. Cleto Lazzarini (MID)
6
7. Frederic Matingou (MID)
7
8. Djamel Coridon (MID)
6
9. Adelmajid Girard (MID)
6
10. Gill Madonna (ATT)
8
11. Gabriel Galadames (ATT)
9
12. Angelo Desailly (ATT)
0
13. Raymond Van Haaren (ATT)
0
14. Ian Gronkjaer (GK)
0










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