Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Felix-Bollaert where RC Lens play host to SM Caen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RC Lens are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SM Caen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pierre Battles.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RC Lens are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SM Caen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pierre Battles.
0.00
0-0SM Caen kick off and get the match underway!
3.14
0-0Lennart Seifert makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sixto Solis. Sixto Solis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.11
0-0Youri Nikiforov makes a probing pass to Sixto Solis. Sixto Solis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hakan Kayis but he's offside!
10.48
0-1Santino Ardiles makes a simple pass to Sixto Solis. Sixto Solis whips in a cross ball towards Hakan Kayis. Hakan Kayis gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.56
Lennart Seifert receives the ball from a throw-in from Youri Nikiforov. Lennart Seifert sees Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jero Leclerc who gathers it comfortably.
24.05
Djamel Coridon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Galadames. Gabriel Galadames knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.24
Marc Haynes flicks a high pass forward. Youri Nikiforov collects the pass. Youri Nikiforov flicks a high pass forward. Sixto Solis controls it well on his chest. Sixto Solis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.57
0-1Lennart Seifert decides to run forward with the ball. Lennart Seifert lofts in a cross ball towards Hakan Kayis. Hakan Kayis powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Jero Leclerc.
36.04
0-1Lennart Seifert takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Aniello Abbiati chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
39.02
Frederic Matingou sees space and advances. Frederic Matingou knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicolas Lopez.
40.22
Youri Nikiforov flicks a high pass forward to Sixto Solis who brings the ball under control. Sixto Solis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicholas Green.
42.44
Frederic Matingou flicks a high pass forward. Gill Madonna collects the pass. Gill Madonna knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Galadames. Gabriel Galadames heads the ball goalwards. Raoul Manga Guela punches it away to safety.
45.00
Ali Capron flicks a high ball forward to Gabriel Galadames who gracefully takes it down. Gabriel Galadames knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Boubacar Olivier Sié.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. RC Lens appear unchanged since the first half. SM Caen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
RC Lens kick off and get the second half underway!
47.40
Youri Nikiforov advances with the ball. Youri Nikiforov lofts in a cross ball towards Hakan Kayis. Hakan Kayis powers a header at goal but is denied by Jero Leclerc. Excellent save.
54.32
Youri Nikiforov flicks a high pass forward. Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson controls it well on his chest. Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson knocks in a cross ball towards Sixto Solis. With a superhuman jump, Sixto Solis connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
59.36
Marc Haynes flicks a high pass forward. Lennart Seifert collects the pass. Lennart Seifert threads the ball through to Hakan Kayis. Hakan Kayis kicks a strong pass forward to Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson but the referee indicates it's offside!
73.54
0-1Djamel Coridon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gill Madonna. Gill Madonna shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
75.47
Boubacar Olivier Sié flicks a high pass forward. Lennart Seifert collects the pass. Lennart Seifert passes the ball forward to Sixto Solis. Sixto Solis lofts in a cross ball towards Hakan Kayis. Hakan Kayis beats his man to it with a header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
79.11
Daguyl Bouisset threads a neat ball through to Frederic Matingou. Frederic Matingou threads a neat ball through to Gill Madonna. Gill Madonna knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicolas Lopez.
81.29
Daguyl Bouisset pushes up the pitch. Daguyl Bouisset threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Galadames. Gabriel Galadames shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
85.08
Aniello Abbiati controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frederic Matingou. Frederic Matingou makes a beautiful solo run. Frederic Matingou makes a pass forward but Gabriel Galadames makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
87.50
0-1Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson hacks Nicholas Green from behind! Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson is warned by the referee! Nicholas Green runs off the knock.
89.23
Djamel Coridon sees space and advances. Djamel Coridon plays a one-two with Gabriel Galadames and advances towards the goal... Djamel Coridon side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Raoul Manga Guela has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jero Leclerc (GK)
7
2. James Bower (DEF)
6
3. Daguyl Bouisset (DEF)
7
4. Nicholas Green (DEF)
6
5. Aniello Abbiati (DEF)
6
6. Cleto Lazzarini (MID)
6
7. Frederic Matingou (MID)
7
8. Djamel Coridon (MID)
9
9. Ali Capron (MID)
6
10. Gill Madonna (ATT)
6
11. Gabriel Galadames (ATT)
7
12. Angelo Desailly (ATT)
0
13. Raymond Van Haaren (ATT)
0
14. Ian Gronkjaer (GK)
0
1. Raoul Manga Guela (GK)
6
2. Boubacar Olivier Sié (DEF)
6
3. Marc Haynes (DEF)
6
4. Nicolas Lopez (DEF)
6
5. Lennart Seifert (MID)
7
6. Youri Nikiforov (MID)
8
7. Santino Ardiles (MID)
6
8. Hans Boussatta (MID)
6
9. Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson (ATT)
6
10. Hakan Kayis (ATT)
9
11. Sixto Solis (ATT)
7
12. Carl Unsworth (ATT)
0
13. Nwankwo Evans (MID)
0
14. Robert Mendonca (DEF)
0