Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at La Beaujoire-Louis Fonteneau where FC Nantes play host to Le Mans. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
FC Nantes are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Le Mans appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
FC Nantes are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Le Mans appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Le Mans kick off the first half!
3.54
0-0Andre Nascimento deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabio Gallo. Fabio Gallo knocks the ball forward to Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok shoots from 25 yards but somehow Godwin Babayaro manages to keep it out.
6.43
1-0Bernd Konsel threads the ball through to Kostyantyn Machuzhak. Kostyantyn Machuzhak passes the ball forward to Adrien Libbra. Adrien Libbra sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Adrien Libbra scores for FC Nantes!!
9.52
1-0Andre Nascimento chips the ball to his team mate, Fabio Gallo. Fabio Gallo sees space and advances. Fabio Gallo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.13
Rafael Helguera kicks a strong pass forward to Thijs Karelse. Thijs Karelse whips in a cross ball towards Pierre Song. Pierre Song directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Godwin Babayaro.
15.12
1-0Kostyantyn Machuzhak passes the ball forward to Adrien Libbra. Adrien Libbra controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
18.18
1-0Pieter Collen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrien Libbra. Adrien Libbra passes the ball forward but Wilfried Ursule is offside!
21.09
Saïd Daoud brings the ball forward. Saïd Daoud whips in a cross ball towards Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.25
Pieter Collen passes the ball forward to Adrien Libbra. Adrien Libbra whips in a cross ball towards Mustapha Vosahlo. Mustapha Vosahlo directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
30.20
Bernd Konsel knocks the ball to his team mate, Kostyantyn Machuzhak. Kostyantyn Machuzhak decides to run forward with the ball. Kostyantyn Machuzhak threads the ball through to Mustapha Vosahlo. Mustapha Vosahlo tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Marino Van Der Luer had no chance!! Goal for FC Nantes!
34.09
Andre Nascimento deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Helguera. Rafael Helguera sees space and advances. Rafael Helguera shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.20
Kostyantyn Machuzhak makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wilfried Ursule. Wilfried Ursule makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrien Libbra. Adrien Libbra makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Marino Van Der Luer is on top of it.
39.17
Saïd Daoud controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pierre Song. Pierre Song lofts in a cross ball towards Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok directs the ball goalwards with his head but Godwin Babayaro is on top of it.
40.37
Richard Henderson threads the ball through to Rafael Helguera. Rafael Helguera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.32
3-1Fabio Gallo catches Kostyantyn Machuzhak on the ankles. Fabio Gallo is given a warning by the referee! Kostyantyn Machuzhak gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
44.14
Yassine Kherbache surges forward with the ball. Yassine Kherbache shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Nantes kick off!
47.29
Fabio Gallo advances with the ball. Fabio Gallo shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
48.43
Saïd Daoud makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thijs Karelse. Thijs Karelse chips the ball to his team mate, Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Godwin Babayaro easily smothers it.
51.19
Yassine Kherbache flicks the ball to his team mate, Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
55.24
Bernd Konsel hoofs the ball up the pitch. Mustapha Vosahlo whips in a cross ball towards Wilfried Ursule. Wilfried Ursule is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Marino Van Der Luer manages to gather it comfortably.
57.36
Kostyantyn Machuzhak flicks the ball to his team mate, Mustapha Vosahlo. Mustapha Vosahlo shoots from 20 yards but somehow Marino Van Der Luer manages to keep it out.
61.06
Bernd Konsel flicks the ball to his team mate, Kostyantyn Machuzhak. Kostyantyn Machuzhak makes a simple pass to Wilfried Ursule. Wilfried Ursule knocks in a cross ball towards Mustapha Vosahlo. Mustapha Vosahlo powers a header at goal. Marino Van Der Luer easily picks it out of the air!
66.24
Kostyantyn Machuzhak makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wilfried Ursule. Wilfried Ursule shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.15
Saïd Daoud decides to run forward with the ball. Saïd Daoud knocks in a cross ball towards Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok heads the ball goalwards but Godwin Babayaro is on top of it.
71.14
Fabio Gallo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok threads the ball through to Pierre Song but he's offside!
78.27
Daguyl Bouisset controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pieter Collen. Pieter Collen passes the ball forward to Adrien Libbra. Adrien Libbra lofts in a cross ball towards Mustapha Vosahlo. Mustapha Vosahlo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
79.53
Fabio Gallo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pierre Song. Pierre Song shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.00
Saïd Daoud makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thijs Karelse. Thijs Karelse shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Godwin Babayaro.
85.16
Rafael Helguera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pierre Song. Pierre Song lofts in a cross ball towards Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Pieter Collen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrien Libbra. Adrien Libbra lofts in a cross ball towards Mustapha Vosahlo. Mustapha Vosahlo powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
8
7
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41%
59%
Play Area
31.3%
45.8%
22.9%
Scorers
| Adrien Libbra 6 Mustapha Vosahlo 27, 30 | Mitchel Kok 21 |