Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade de lAube where Troyes Aube Champagne play host to FC Nantes. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Troyes Aube Champagne and FC Nantes are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Troyes Aube Champagne and FC Nantes are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Nantes kick off!
6.35
0-0Matthieu Kanoute comes in with a late challenge on Romero P. Delgado. The referee calls over Matthieu Kanoute and warns him to calm down! Romero P. Delgado gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
8.30
0-0Kostyantyn Machuzhak makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sadao Tanaka. Sadao Tanaka knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patrice Fournier who gathers it comfortably.
9.27
Matthieu Kanoute sees space and advances. Matthieu Kanoute threads the ball through to Sadao Tanaka. Sadao Tanaka knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patrice Fournier who gathers it comfortably.
10.01
Samuel Miller comes in with a late challenge on Tim Mcgovern. The referee calls over Samuel Miller and shows him a yellow card! Tim Mcgovern gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
12.33
0-0Shaun Matthews makes a probing pass to Romero P. Delgado. Romero P. Delgado shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Godwin Babayaro.
14.58
0-0Sadao Tanaka barges into Marques Pereira Vrielynck. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marques Pereira Vrielynck runs off the knock.
15.16
0-0Marques Pereira Vrielynck sees a break and surges forward. Marques Pereira Vrielynck makes a probing pass to Romero P. Delgado. Romero P. Delgado plays a perfect one-two with Soufiane Jay and rushes in on goal... Romero P. Delgado shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
18.04
Bernd Konsel makes a beautiful solo run. Bernd Konsel kicks a strong pass forward to Wilfried Ursule. Wilfried Ursule knocks in a cross ball towards Adrien Libbra. Adrien Libbra flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
21.02
Eric Touré catches Adrien Libbra on the ankles. Eric Touré is shown the yellow card! Adrien Libbra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.49
Eric Touré sees space and advances. Eric Touré chips the ball to his team mate, Soufiane Jay. Soufiane Jay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matthieu Kanoute.
27.17
Kostyantyn Machuzhak makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wilfried Ursule. Wilfried Ursule knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.11
0-0FC Nantes are easily keeping Troyes Aube Champagne at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
30.07
Luigi Cammarata deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Shaun Matthews. Shaun Matthews makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romero P. Delgado. Romero P. Delgado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.09
Marques Pereira Vrielynck barges into Wilfried Ursule. The referee calls over Marques Pereira Vrielynck and shows him a yellow card! Wilfried Ursule carries on, but is struggling a bit.
36.44
Kostyantyn Machuzhak chips the ball to his team mate, Sadao Tanaka. Sadao Tanaka lofts in a cross ball towards Adrien Libbra. Adrien Libbra is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
38.50
Kostyantyn Machuzhak makes a probing pass to Sadao Tanaka. Sadao Tanaka knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.44
Tim Mcgovern controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Fowler. Steve Fowler shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.05
FC Nantes are easily keeping Troyes Aube Champagne at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
42.10
1-0Tim Mcgovern passes the ball forward to Steve Fowler. Steve Fowler plays a perfect one-two with Soufiane Jay and rushes in on goal... Steve Fowler shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Godwin Babayaro is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Troyes Aube Champagne kick off!
47.13
1-0Wilfried Ursule catches Luigi Cammarata on the ankles. Wilfried Ursule is given a warning by the referee! Luigi Cammarata runs off the knock.
48.22
1-0Kostyantyn Machuzhak makes a probing pass to Sadao Tanaka. Sadao Tanaka threads the ball through to Wilfried Ursule but he's offside!
49.07
Samuel Miller makes a beautiful solo run. Samuel Miller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.46
Shaun Matthews passes the ball forward to Romero P. Delgado. Romero P. Delgado threads the ball through to Soufiane Jay. Soufiane Jay rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
57.23
Pieter Collen threads the ball through to Sadao Tanaka. Sadao Tanaka lofts in a cross ball towards Wilfried Ursule. Wilfried Ursule flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.08
Shaun Matthews barges into Pieter Collen. Shaun Matthews is warned by the referee! Pieter Collen stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.00
Daguyl Bouisset threads the ball through to Kostyantyn Machuzhak. Kostyantyn Machuzhak advances with the ball. Kostyantyn Machuzhak knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luigi Cammarata.
65.47
Shaun Matthews makes a beautiful solo run. Shaun Matthews shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.22
Samuel Miller kicks a strong pass forward to Adrien Libbra. Adrien Libbra goes all the way! Adrien Libbra tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.33
Nicholas Sterjovski knocks the ball forward to Kostyantyn Machuzhak. Kostyantyn Machuzhak controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sadao Tanaka. Sadao Tanaka knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patrice Fournier who gathers it comfortably.
75.26
Nicholas Sterjovski passes the ball forward to Samuel Miller. Samuel Miller chips the ball to his team mate, Wilfried Ursule. Wilfried Ursule lofts in a cross ball towards Adrien Libbra. Adrien Libbra connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Patrice Fournier easily picks it out of the air!
79.21
Thomas Simons knocks the ball forward to Romero P. Delgado. Romero P. Delgado lofts in a cross ball towards Soufiane Jay. Soufiane Jay connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Soufiane Jay!
83.39
Pieter Collen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wilfried Ursule. Wilfried Ursule shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.58
Kostyantyn Machuzhak knocks the ball forward to Sadao Tanaka. Sadao Tanaka tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Nicholas Sterjovski knocks the ball forward to Pieter Collen. Pieter Collen passes the ball forward to Sadao Tanaka. Sadao Tanaka knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.3%
60.7%
Play Area
34.5%
44%
21.4%
Scorers