Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at MM Arena where Le Mans play host to Angers SCO. A crowd of 19,579 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Le Mans are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Angers SCO appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Le Mans kick off!
3.15
Adnan Tomczyk passes the ball forward to Diego Diatta. Diego Diatta makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Jimenez. Julian Jimenez shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by John Dickov.
4.25
Stefano Santoni passes the ball forward to Jean-No‘l Chimbonda. Jean-No‘l Chimbonda makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teemu Montanier. Teemu Montanier plays a perfect one-two with Dean Stewart and rushes in on goal... Teemu Montanier shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Teemu Montanier!
8.31
Diego Diatta makes a simple pass to Guillermo Diaz. Guillermo Diaz shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.26
Pedro Charlot flicks the ball to his team mate, Renato Blasi. Renato Blasi goes all the way! Renato Blasi shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
27.25
Renato Blasi barges into Devanir Auriol. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Devanir Auriol hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.36
Dambou Gastien flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Jimenez. Julian Jimenez plays a perfect one-two with Guillermo Diaz and rushes in on goal... Julian Jimenez tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.36
Frederic Vander sees a break and surges forward. Frederic Vander shoots from long range but it is miles over!
40.16
Devanir Auriol makes a simple pass to Dambou Gastien. Dambou Gastien knocks the ball forward to Guillermo Diaz. Guillermo Diaz plays a perfect one-two with Julian Jimenez and rushes in on goal... Guillermo Diaz rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! John Dickov has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Angers SCO kick off!
48.03
Pedro Charlot comes in with a late challenge on Miguael Ferrier. Pedro Charlot is shown the yellow card! Miguael Ferrier stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.07
Pedro Charlot barges into Arturo Pichichi. Pedro Charlot is given a warning by the referee! Arturo Pichichi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
53.25
Stefano Santoni deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-No‘l Chimbonda. Jean-No‘l Chimbonda passes the ball forward to Renato Blasi. Renato Blasi lofts in a cross ball towards Teemu Montanier. Teemu Montanier directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.47
Jean-No‘l Chimbonda kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Stewart. Dean Stewart deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Renato Blasi but the linesman indicates offside!
63.27
Guillermo Diaz hacks Bruno Isabey from behind! Guillermo Diaz is warned by the referee! Bruno Isabey gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
66.35
Dambou Gastien kicks a strong pass forward to Guillermo Diaz. Guillermo Diaz tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow John Dickov manages to keep it out.
67.10
Frederic Vander makes a beautiful solo run. Frederic Vander knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Jimenez. Julian Jimenez flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.13
Pedro Charlot makes a probing pass to Renato Blasi. Renato Blasi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adnan Tomczyk.
85.48
Jean-No‘l Chimbonda makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Renato Blasi. Renato Blasi plays a perfect one-two with Dean Stewart and rushes in on goal... Renato Blasi takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Guillermo Diaz of Le Mans
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.2%
34.8%
Play Area
27.5%
46.4%
26.1%