Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade Pierre-Mauroy where Lille OSC play host to Troyes Aube Champagne. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Lille OSC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Troyes Aube Champagne appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.


0.00
Lille OSC kick off!
3.01
Silvio Moutinho threads the ball through to Rafael Braat. Rafael Braat kicks a strong pass forward to Seyni Correa. Seyni Correa makes a probing pass to Gregory Bouzin. Gregory Bouzin tries a spectacular strike. Philippe Maglia easily smothers it.
6.49
Thierry Carnot sees space and advances. Thierry Carnot whips in a cross ball towards Gerald Ribeiro. Gerald Ribeiro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.28
Rafael Braat makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Seyni Correa. Seyni Correa lofts in a cross ball towards Yves Kanoute. Yves Kanoute powers a header at goal. Philippe Maglia easily picks it out of the air!
21.17
Remi Javary kicks a strong pass forward to Seyni Correa. Seyni Correa chips the ball to his team mate, Yves Kanoute. Yves Kanoute takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.10
Remi Javary chips the ball to his team mate, Seyni Correa. Seyni Correa shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.35
Sergio Alves brings the ball forward. Sergio Alves goes all the way! Sergio Alves rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.38
Toifilou Caveglia comes in with a late challenge on Vincent Pelé. The referee calls over Toifilou Caveglia and warns him to calm down! Vincent Pelé runs off the knock.
39.55
Thierry Carnot knocks the ball to his team mate, Gerald Ribeiro. Gerald Ribeiro shoots from distance but it flies wide!
40.06
Rafael Braat flicks the ball to his team mate, Yves Kanoute. Yves Kanoute plays a perfect one-two with Seyni Correa and rushes in on goal... Yves Kanoute shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
Andre Matthijs passes the ball forward to Rafael Braat. Rafael Braat threads the ball through to Seyni Correa. Seyni Correa plays a perfect one-two with Yves Kanoute and rushes in on goal... Seyni Correa cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with Troyes Aube Champagne kicking off!
48.25
Toifilou Caveglia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Remi Javary. Remi Javary kicks a strong pass forward to Gregory Bouzin. Gregory Bouzin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.34
Toifilou Caveglia powers a long ball forward. Gregory Bouzin plays a perfect one-two with Yves Kanoute and rushes in on goal... Gregory Bouzin shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
54.07
Franois Baills flicks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Alves. Sergio Alves surges forward with the ball. Sergio Alves shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.55
Hauke Welke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vincent Pelé. Vincent Pelé advances with the ball. Vincent Pelé shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Richard Aubry easily smothers it!
61.50
Vincent Pelé deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Reyes. Eugenio Reyes knocks in a cross ball towards Gerald Ribeiro. Gerald Ribeiro directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Richard Aubry.
65.15
Gerald Boudarène kicks a strong pass forward to Yves Kanoute. Yves Kanoute kicks a strong pass forward to Gregory Bouzin. Gregory Bouzin shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Philippe Maglia!
67.36
Toifilou Caveglia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Braat. Rafael Braat makes a simple pass to Gregory Bouzin. Gregory Bouzin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yves Kanoute. Yves Kanoute shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
72.41
Vincent Pelé deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerald Ribeiro. Gerald Ribeiro passes the ball forward but Eugenio Reyes is offside!
77.50
Gerald Boudarène knocks the ball forward to Yves Kanoute. Yves Kanoute finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
85.15
Rafael Braat decides to run forward with the ball. Rafael Braat sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Yves Kanoute of Lille OSC
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.1%
43.9%
Play Area
29.3%
46.3%
24.4%