FCL – Stade Reims. They failed to save their goals, but the Rémois finally won at the Stade du Moustoir, against FC Lorient. Final verdict: 1 goals to 2. Here are the major events of the clash.
16:51 – End of the meeting in Lorient (1-2)!
After this duel, possession of the ball is slightly in favor of Stade Reims (52% against 48% for FC Lorient), which therefore wins (1-2). However, it was FC Lorient who created the most chances with 10 shots on target against 3 shots on target for Stade Reims.
16:51 – FC Lorient concedes a free kick very close to their goals!
Here comes the break point! While we are in the last minutes of the game at the Stade du Moustoir, Pierre Gaillouste whistles a foul against the Lorient people who find themselves cornered in front of their goals and will have to avoid stalling the score. A new goal would be decisive at this moment of the match.
16:49 – Stade Reims will give themselves some air with a free kick
Stade Reims obtains a free kick in its last entrenchments which will allow it to have a little air and to maintain its lead in the score (1-2) in this 2nd half. A welcome respite for the Rémois as the end of the match approaches!
16:49 – The referee whistles a free kick against Stade Reims
FC Lorient gets a free kick in this 2nd period, which will be taken in a few moments. While they are behind in the score, the Lorient people seem to be on the defensive and are committing more faults for the moment, having conceded 15 free kicks against 13 free kicks to their benefit while we are playing the 90th minute of play at the Stade du Moustoir .
16:48 – Samuel Koeberle injury
The game is stopped at the Stade du Moustoir. Samuel Koeberle was hit a few moments ago.
16:47 – Pierre Gaillouste whistles a free kick for Stade Reims
Pierre Gaillouste whistled a very valuable free kick a few minutes from the end for Stade Reims. He will be shot, in the opposing camp, in a few moments. The people of Lorient will have to remain vigilant so as not to sink on the wire.
16:47 – Change for Stade Reims
Pierre Gaillouste gives his agreement for a replacement: El Bilal Toure makes his exit while Samuel Koeberle makes his appearance for Stade Reims.
16:46 – Free kick in favor of Stade Reims
Pierre Gaillouste gives a 13th free kick to Stade Reims. The accumulation of stats concerning free kicks is also to the advantage of the Rémois at the end of the match with 13 set pieces against 12 for the Rémois. The score is still 1-2 in the 89th minute.
16:45 – Free kick for FC Lorient
It’s now or never to catch up for FC Lorient, who are awarded a free kick in the opposing half in the final moments of the match. The score is still 1 to 2 at the Stade du Moustoir.
16:44 – Failed attempt for Stade Reims
Stade Reims’ attempt is narrowly missed as we reach the 87th minute of the match.
16:44 – Shot on target for FC Lorient
FC Lorient believe they have found the opening but this strike which nevertheless took the path of the frame does not hit the target.
16:40 – Change for FC Lorient
Leo Petrot gives way to Jérémy Morel in the 84th minute of play in this match.
16:40 – Change for FC Lorient
Pierre Gaillouste agrees to a change: Terem Moffi is recalled to the bench while Sambou Soumano joins FC Lorient.
16:40 – Change for FC Lorient
Laurent Abergel is replaced by Fabien Lemoine in the 84th minute of play in this meeting.
16:33 – Failed attempt for Stade Reims
Stade Reims’ attempt narrowly fails as we reach the 77th minute of the game.
16:33 – Shot on target for FC Lorient
FC Lorient thinks to find the opening but this shot which nevertheless took the path of the frame does not end up in the background.
16:31 – Yellow card for Laurent Abergel (FC Lorient)
Laurent Abergel, the player of FC Lorient, is sanctioned with a warning in the 74th minute, in this 2nd period.
16:31 – Pierre Gaillouste whistles a free kick for Stade Reims
Stade Reims gets a free kick in the opposing half of the field which could allow them to develop a new offensive and (why not) score one more goal in this 2nd period. We are in the 74th minute of play at the Stade du Moustoir.
16:29 – Free kick in favor of Stade Reims
Pierre Gaillouste whistled a saving free kick in favor of the Rémois who were besieged a few meters from their goal line and could see FC Lorient come up behind at the end of this opportunity. This free kick will be played in a few moments.
16:28 – FC Lorient gets a very well placed free kick!
What a precious free kick for FC Lorient! As we play the 72nd minute of play, Pierre Gaillouste whistles a foul against the Rémois who find themselves besieged in the last meters and will have to defend this pre square. The Stade du Moustoir holds its breath.
16:26 – Very interesting free kick for Stade Reims!
Stade Reims obtains a very interesting free kick, in an area very close to the opposing cages, which could allow them to take a two-step lead in this 2nd half, as we play the 70th minute of play at the Stade du Moustoir .
16:25 – Change for FC Lorient
Pierre Gaillouste signals a substitution: Thomas Monconduit is called back to the bench while Stéphane Diarra enters the field for FC Lorient.
16:25 – Change for FC Lorient
Pierre Gaillouste signals a change: Bonke Innocent leaves and Ibrahima Kone enters the field for FC Lorient.