Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stade Vélodrome where Olympique de Marseille play host to AS Monaco. A crowd of 17,020 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AS Monaco appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Habib Salaun.
The pitch is in good condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AS Monaco appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Habib Salaun.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Olympique de Marseille kicking off!
4.01
0-0Jeremy Kool comes in with a late challenge on Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jeremy Kool is warned by the referee! Jean-Sebastien Barret runs off the knock.
8.02
0-0Stefan Pedone makes a simple pass to Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret knocks in a cross ball towards Kasper Petersen. Kasper Petersen directs the ball goalwards with his head but Marc Kirschner reads it well. Great keeping!
12.17
0-0Dietmar Matthäus threads the ball through to Alioune Jau. Alioune Jau passes the ball forward to Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret kicks a strong pass forward to Ramzi Klouchi but the referee indicates it's offside!
15.01
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Stefan Pedone laces a weighted ball forward to Kasper Petersen. Kasper Petersen lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret heads the ball goalwards but it flies just off target!
16.12
Alioune Jau flicks the ball to his team mate, Ramzi Klouchi. Ramzi Klouchi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kasper Petersen but he's offside!
20.56
Stefan Pedone threads a neat ball through to Ramzi Klouchi. Ramzi Klouchi plays a scrappy one-two with Kasper Petersen and advances towards the goal... Ramzi Klouchi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
27.49
Seeing a gap ahead, Alioune Jau plays the ball forward to Ramzi Klouchi. Ramzi Klouchi finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
30.45
Eugne Marchal flicks a high ball forward to Marcel Schöll who takes it down. Marcel Schöll shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
32.26
With a delightful solo run, Eugne Marchal stretches the opposition's defence. Eugne Marchal knocks in a cross ball towards Patrice Jay. Patrice Jay is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
33.16
0-0Jeremy Kool catches Ramzi Klouchi on the ankles. Jeremy Kool is shown the yellow card! Ramzi Klouchi stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.25
0-0Dietmar Matthäus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Pedone. With great vision, Stefan Pedone plays the ball forward to Kasper Petersen. Kasper Petersen cuts inside the box! Kasper Petersen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but Phil Eadie blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
39.49
1-0Stefan Pedone threads a neat ball through to Kasper Petersen. Kasper Petersen lofts in a cross ball towards Ramzi Klouchi. Ramzi Klouchi connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
42.23
Stuart McCoist deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Pedone. Stefan Pedone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kasper Petersen. Kasper Petersen runs straight at the defence! Kasper Petersen takes a shot at goal but somehow Marc Kirschner manages to keep it out.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique de Marseille have changed their lineup with Claus Hakansson replacing Facundo Avila. AS Monaco appear unchanged since the first half. The Olympique de Marseille players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
AS Monaco kick off the second half!
49.53
Dietmar Matthäus picks a pass forward to Abdelmalek Cobos. Abdelmalek Cobos knocks the ball to his team mate, Ramzi Klouchi. Ramzi Klouchi plays a scrappy one-two with Jean-Sebastien Barret and advances towards the goal... Ramzi Klouchi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Saul Corallo sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
53.10
Gregorio Helguera flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Pedone holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With imagination, Stefan Pedone plays the ball forward to Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
54.17
Jeremy Kool flicks a high ball forward to Eugne Marchal who takes it down. Eugne Marchal makes a probing pass to Patrice Jay. Patrice Jay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
55.54
Gregorio Helguera chips the ball to his team mate, Abdelmalek Cobos. Abdelmalek Cobos flicks a high pass forward. Ramzi Klouchi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ramzi Klouchi advances inside the box! Ramzi Klouchi looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.48
2-0Olympique de Marseille have made a substitution with Dianbobo Bochu replacing Stefan Pedone .
67.09
Gregorio Helguera threads the ball through to Alioune Jau. Alioune Jau controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kasper Petersen. Kasper Petersen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
69.44
Gregorio Helguera flicks a high pass forward. Abdelmalek Cobos collects the pass. Abdelmalek Cobos sees Ramzi Klouchi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ramzi Klouchi plays a scrappy one-two with Jean-Sebastien Barret and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ramzi Klouchi muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper, Marc Kirschner, sees it late!! Goal for Olympique de Marseille!
73.49
Phil Eadie hits a low pass to Edouard Zebina. Edouard Zebina takes it forward alone. Edouard Zebina knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Schöll. Marcel Schöll makes a deft header but Claus Hakansson is on top of it.
77.51
Olympique de Marseille have made a substitution with Jean-Sebastien Marchand replacing Kasper Petersen .
78.53
3-0Alioune Jau comes in with a late challenge on Eugne Marchal. The referee brings Alioune Jau to one side and gives him a warning! Eugne Marchal grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
79.19
Dietmar Matthäus knocks the ball forward to Abdelmalek Cobos. Abdelmalek Cobos makes a simple pass to Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret advances inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Jean-Sebastien Barret provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It curls slightly but Marc Kirschner manages to gather it.
81.12
Dianbobo Bochu threads a neat ball through to Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Marc Kirschner.
82.46
3-0Abdelmalek Cobos takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Some good footwork from Dianbobo Bochu provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
83.36
Jeremy Kool sees Garry Caldwell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Caldwell darts forward. Garry Caldwell shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.01
Gregorio Helguera flicks a high pass forward to Alioune Jau who brings the ball under control. Alioune Jau threads the ball through to Jean-Sebastien Barret. Jean-Sebastien Barret plays a quick one-two with Ramzi Klouchi and rushes in on goal... Jean-Sebastien Barret shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
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
| Ramzi Klouchi 39, 56, 69 Jean-Sebastien Barret 84 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ramzi Klouchi of Olympique de Marseille |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Facundo Avila (GK)
6
2. Stuart McCoist (DEF)
6
3. Gregorio Helguera (DEF)
6
4. Dietmar Matthäus (DEF)
6
5. Simone Zinnari (DEF)
6
6. Alioune Jau (MID)
6
7. Stefan Pedone (MID)
7
8. Abdelmalek Cobos (MID)
7
9. Jean-Sebastien Barret (ATT)
8
10. Kasper Petersen (ATT)
7
11. Ramzi Klouchi (ATT)
9
12. Claus Hakansson (GK)
6
13. Dianbobo Bochu (MID)
6
14. Jean-Sebastien Marchand (ATT)
6
1. Marc Kirschner (GK)
7
2. Saul Corallo (DEF)
6
3. Phil Eadie (DEF)
6
4. Jeremy Kool (DEF)
5
5. Garry Caldwell (MID)
6
6. Edouard Zebina (MID)
6
7. Eugne Marchal (MID)
6
8. Aloisio Marchal (MID)
6
9. Marcel Schöll (ATT)
6
10. Luca Bianco (ATT)
6
11. Patrice Jay (ATT)
6
12. Stan Henry (GK)
0
13. Abdeliah Crosnier (ATT)
0
14. Xavier Nafti (ATT)
0