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Stade Vélodrome
Spectators: 9000 (Terracing: 6750, Seating: 2070, VIP seats: 180) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Mahdy Ismail took the kick off in the first half of the match. Thanasit Morpeak kicked well hit freekick during the 6th minute of the match. After 26 played minutes Sheffield FC1857 got a freekick which was hit by Thiradet Jutaviriya. Paiboon Permpol took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Thanasit Morpeak, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Sayan Kitiwinit fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 35th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Sami Veikkanen having to interfere. In the 37th minute Sayan Kitiwinit shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sami Veikkanen saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Sadayut Thanateerasud hit a great freekick 39 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kachakon Vibulpan in the 41st minute of play forced Olympique de Marseille's goalkeeper Sami Veikkanen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 46th match minute, Sheffield FC1857 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kachakon Vibulpan to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice moves Mahdy Ismail could shoot a difficult shot in the 47th minute, which Paiboon Permpol however easily saved by the left post. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Kachakon Vibulpan made a kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Thanasit Morpeak in the 52nd minute of play forced Sheffield FC1857's goalkeeper Paiboon Permpol to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Olympique de Marseille's Sami Veikkanen played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kachakon Vibulpan in the 54th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kiattipong Pinijsuwon in the 56th minute of play forced Olympique de Marseille's goalkeeper Sami Veikkanen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 59 minutes into the game, Pinyo Jaisom was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Sheffield FC1857's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Olympique de Marseille the free kick. The supporters of Olympique de Marseille booed when Sheffield FC1857 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pinyo Jaisom didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Kachakon Vibulpan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 62nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aekkapong Luabunnum in the 64th minute of play forced Sheffield FC1857's goalkeeper Paiboon Permpol to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a little luck, Olympique de Marseille's Sami Veikkanen got control of the ball when Sayan Kitiwinit tried to sneak it across the goal line. Paiboon Permpol made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Thanasit Morpeak in the 67th minute of play. After 68 minutes, Adiwut Phaowsen mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Olympique de Marseille and the Sheffield FC1857 players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 68 played minutes Olympique de Marseille got a freekick which was hit by Adiwut Phaowsen. Sami Veikkanen stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Kiattipong Pinijsuwon's shot from short distance in the 73rd minute. 76 minutes into the match, Sheffield FC1857's goal looked a bit too open when Thanasit Morpeak came free, but Paiboon Permpol reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 81st minute of the match Sheffield FC1857 got a corner. Olympique de Marseille's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Sontaya Peerapattana ran over to the corner to take the kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sayan Kitiwinit in the 89th minute of play forced Olympique de Marseille's goalkeeper Sami Veikkanen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.