Match Report


RC LensRC Lens     FC GueugnonFC Gueugnon
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Orlando LachuerO. Lachuer76
G
1
G
69Gavin DavidsonG. Davidson
Rodolphe ThomertR. Thomert68
D
2
D
69Guerino RuotoloG. Ruotolo
Bruno EggimannB. Eggimann65
D
3
D
67Fabrice JayF. Jay
Erwan MoreauE. Moreau61
D
4
D
62David PlattD. Platt
Eric NéeE. Née74
M
5
D
58Zoumana MuratiZ. Murati
Regis MicoudR. Micoud74
M
6captain
M
69Reynald SabinR. Sabin
Jean-Sebastien RegnaultJ. Regnault69
M
7
M
63Corentin RaméC. Ramé
Claude BiancalaniC. Biancalani60
M
8
A
74Fabrice RaschkeF. Raschke
Raouf TourselR. Toursel68
A
9
A
68Jean-Claude Ait-OuarabJ. Ait-Ouarab
Armindo MarxA. Marx66
A
captain10
A
68Erwan DeniaudE. Deniaud
Steven VencelS. Vencel59
A
11
A
66Regis SibilleR. Sibille
 
Leonardo AlonzoL. Alonzo74
G
12
G
68Joao PintoJ. Pinto
Leonardo OrtizL. Ortiz70
G
13
A
65Rudy DelhommeauR. Delhommeau
Sophiane BrahamiS. Brahami60
M
14
G
65Lauren Bisan-E. CapronL. Capron

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Felix-Bollaert where RC Lens play host to FC Gueugnon. A crowd of 17,606 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RC Lens are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Gueugnon appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Mario Lama.


0.00
The first half starts with RC Lens kicking off!
6.11
Eric Née runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Eric Née shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.54
Rodolphe Thomert flicks a high pass forward. Eric Née holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eric Née flicks a high pass forward. Armindo Marx controls it well on his chest. Armindo Marx knocks in a cross ball towards Steven Vencel. Steven Vencel jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.24
With a delightful solo run, Regis Micoud stretches the opposition's defence. Regis Micoud tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
15.24
Erwan Moreau sees space and advances. Erwan Moreau controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steven Vencel. Steven Vencel knocks in a cross ball towards Armindo Marx. Armindo Marx gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Gavin Davidson!
16.23
Rodolphe Thomert takes the throw-in. Bruno Eggimann passes the ball forward to Regis Micoud. Regis Micoud kicks a strong pass forward to Armindo Marx. Armindo Marx controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Gavin Davidson keeps it out!
18.06
With a delightful solo run, Claude Biancalani stretches the opposition's defence. Claude Biancalani controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Gavin Davidson comfortably gets down and covers it.
20.24
Jean-Sebastien Regnault flicks the ball to his team mate, Armindo Marx. Armindo Marx shoots from distance but is denied by Gavin Davidson. Excellent save.
22.23
Jean-Sebastien Regnault flicks a high ball forward to Raouf Toursel who takes it down. Raouf Toursel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.11
Rodolphe Thomert chips the ball to his team mate, Claude Biancalani. Claude Biancalani makes a simple pass to Steven Vencel. Steven Vencel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Davidson who gathers it comfortably.
28.11
Claude Biancalani laces a through ball forward to Steven Vencel. Steven Vencel finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
30.11
Corentin Ramé chips the ball to his team mate, Fabrice Raschke. Fabrice Raschke lofts in a cross ball towards Regis Sibille. Regis Sibille connects with a diving header but it's drastically wayward!
32.27
Jean-Sebastien Regnault knocks the ball forward to Armindo Marx. Armindo Marx finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Gavin Davidson manages to gather it.
40.20
David Platt hits a low pass to Corentin Ramé. Corentin Ramé deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Claude Ait-Ouarab. Jean-Claude Ait-Ouarab advances inside the box! Jean-Claude Ait-Ouarab tries a spectacular strike. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
44.30
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
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. FC Gueugnon have changed their lineup with Rudy Delhommeau replacing Corentin Ramé. The RC Lens players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
FC Gueugnon start the second half!
49.47
Regis Micoud makes a probing pass to Steven Vencel. Steven Vencel hits a low pass to Raouf Toursel. Some world-class footwork from Raouf Toursel provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
51.03
Jean-Sebastien Regnault flicks a high pass forward. Raouf Toursel collects the pass. Raouf Toursel rushes past Fabrice Jay! Raouf Toursel tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Gavin Davidson. Excellent save.
53.36
Eric Née sees Armindo Marx in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Armindo Marx tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Gavin Davidson.
54.04
Rodolphe Thomert takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Gavin Davidson drops low and scoops up the ball.
55.01
With great vision, David Platt plays the ball forward to Rudy Delhommeau. Rudy Delhommeau makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Claude Ait-Ouarab. Jean-Claude Ait-Ouarab lofts in a cross ball towards Erwan Deniaud. Erwan Deniaud heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.09
FC Gueugnon have made a substitution with Joao Pinto replacing David Platt .
69.26
Joao Pinto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rudy Delhommeau. Rudy Delhommeau threads a neat ball through to Fabrice Raschke. Fabrice Raschke runs straight at the defence! Fabrice Raschke takes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
71.03
Bruno Eggimann breaks forward. Bruno Eggimann threads a neat ball through to Raouf Toursel. Raouf Toursel shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Gavin Davidson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.48
Reynald Sabin comes in with a late challenge on Eric Née. The referee calls over Reynald Sabin and shows him a yellow card! Eric Née stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.51
Zoumana Murati passes the ball forward to Rudy Delhommeau. With great vision, Rudy Delhommeau plays the ball forward to Jean-Claude Ait-Ouarab. Jean-Claude Ait-Ouarab whips in a cross ball towards Erwan Deniaud. Erwan Deniaud is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Orlando Lachuer punches it away to safety.
79.39
Rudy Delhommeau clumsily knocks into Claude Biancalani. The referee calls over Rudy Delhommeau and shows him a yellow card! Claude Biancalani carries on, but is struggling a bit.
87.37
Rodolphe Thomert threads the ball through to Jean-Sebastien Regnault. Jean-Sebastien Regnault plays the ball forward to Raouf Toursel. Raouf Toursel finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Gavin Davidson. What a great pair of hands!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

RC Lens

FC Gueugnon
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
11
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.3%
38.8%
Play Area
20%
41.2%
38.8%

Scorers
Raouf Toursel 71
Erwan Deniaud 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Davidson of FC Gueugnon

Match Ratings