Match Report


FC NantesFC Nantes     FC GueugnonFC Gueugnon
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Paolo BerrettaP. Berretta73
G
1
G
69Gavin DavidsonG. Davidson
Reynald CelestiniR. Celestini70
D
2
D
70Orlando CheyrouO. Cheyrou
Louis MacéL. Macé61
D
3
D
63David PlattD. Platt
Samba BardonS. Bardon61
D
4
D
62Noah BergN. Berg
William EckerW. Ecker71
M
5
D
58Zoumana MuratiZ. Murati
Eddy FernandezE. Fernandez64
M
6captain
M
80John CollinsJ. Collins
Linus FrommL. Fromm64
M
7
M
71Yohann JosédasilvaY. Josédasilva
John JagerJ. Jager63
M
captain8
A
66Regis SibilleR. Sibille
Billy KeeganB. Keegan70
A
9
A
63Dietmar SchneiderD. Schneider
Lilian KossogonovL. Kossogonov70
A
10
A
61Reginald DesaillyR. Desailly
Andy RitchieA. Ritchie68
A
11
A
58Spencer MendoncaS. Mendonca
 
Florian HeninF. Henin66
A
12
M
70Reynald SabinR. Sabin
Alberto DaboA. Dabo64
A
13
M
68David DittmannD. Dittmann
Samuel HuardS. Huard64
G
14
G
65Lauren Bisan-E. CapronL. Capron

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at La Beaujoire-Louis Fonteneau where FC Nantes play host to FC Gueugnon. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Nantes are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Gueugnon appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Mario Lama.


0.00
FC Nantes start the match!
3.00
Zoumana Murati knocks the ball forward to John Collins. John Collins knocks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Mendonca. Spencer Mendonca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.01
Orlando Cheyrou makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yohann Josédasilva. Yohann Josédasilva flicks a high ball forward to Reginald Desailly who takes it down. Reginald Desailly advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Reginald Desailly provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
10.55
Linus Fromm runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Linus Fromm knocks the ball forward to Andy Ritchie but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
14.29
John Jager kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Davidson who gathers it comfortably.
16.16
Yohann Josédasilva controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Regis Sibille. Regis Sibille shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
18.17
Noah Berg makes a simple pass to Yohann Josédasilva. Yohann Josédasilva surges forward with the ball. Yohann Josédasilva shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
22.30
Billy Keegan barges into Noah Berg. Billy Keegan is given a warning by the referee! Noah Berg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.16
Yohann Josédasilva flicks a high pass forward to Reginald Desailly who brings the ball under control. Reginald Desailly shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.08
Louis Macé launches a long ball forward into the other half. Andy Ritchie plays a one-two with Lilian Kossogonov and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Andy Ritchie provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. Magnificent save by Gavin Davidson!
32.40
Linus Fromm flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
33.29
Louis Macé threads the ball through to John Jager. John Jager flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
34.46
Linus Fromm chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
40.16
Eddy Fernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie runs straight at the defence! Andy Ritchie rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
Reynald Celestini flicks a high pass forward. Eddy Fernandez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eddy Fernandez sees Andy Ritchie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nantes appear unchanged since the first half. FC Gueugnon have changed their lineup with David Dittmann replacing Yohann Josédasilva.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Gueugnon get the second half underway!
49.35
William Ecker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov plays a scrappy one-two with Andy Ritchie and stumbles forward towards the goal... Lilian Kossogonov rockets a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
51.48
John Collins flicks a high ball forward to Regis Sibille who takes it down. Regis Sibille whips in a cross ball towards Reginald Desailly. Reginald Desailly directs the ball goalwards with his head. Paolo Berretta effortlessly picks it out of the air!
54.49
David Dittmann kicks a strong pass forward to Dietmar Schneider. Dietmar Schneider shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
55.15
Zoumana Murati receives the ball from a throw-in from Noah Berg. Zoumana Murati makes a strong solo run forward. Zoumana Murati kicks a strong pass forward to Dietmar Schneider. Dietmar Schneider lofts in a cross ball towards Spencer Mendonca. Spencer Mendonca rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Paolo Berretta with no chance!! Goal for FC Gueugnon!
60.03
FC Nantes have made a substitution with Samuel Huard replacing William Ecker .FC Gueugnon have made a substitution with Reynald Sabin replacing Noah Berg .
61.10
John Jager flicks a high pass forward to Andy Ritchie who brings the ball under control. Andy Ritchie shoots from long range but Gavin Davidson is on top of it.
65.48
With imagination, Linus Fromm picks a pass forward to Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie whips in a cross ball towards Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball strikes Zoumana Murati's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
66.07
Linus Fromm takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Lilian Kossogonov tries a spectacular strike. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
67.32
Linus Fromm flicks the ball to his team mate, Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Reynald Sabin.
69.24
David Dittmann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Regis Sibille. Without breaking stride, Regis Sibille plays the ball forward to Spencer Mendonca who has made a great run into the box. Spencer Mendonca makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.36
John Collins threads a neat ball through to Spencer Mendonca. Spencer Mendonca plays a quick one-two with Regis Sibille and rushes in on goal... Spencer Mendonca looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Paolo Berretta effortlessly smothers it!
78.46
Zoumana Murati makes a probing pass to David Dittmann. David Dittmann advances with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, David Dittmann plays the ball forward to Reginald Desailly who has made a great run into the box. Reginald Desailly cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Paolo Berretta smothers it!
81.50
Linus Fromm flicks a high ball forward to Billy Keegan who takes it down. Billy Keegan lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie connects with a diving header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.52
Linus Fromm kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
87.57
Eddy Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Lilian Kossogonov controls it well on his chest. Lilian Kossogonov sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Gavin Davidson manages to gather it easily.
89.56
David Dittmann barges into Linus Fromm. The referee warns David Dittmann to calm down! Linus Fromm stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

FC Nantes

FC Gueugnon
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.5%
45.5%
Play Area
20.8%
42.9%
36.4%

Scorers
Andy Ritchie 40
Spencer Mendonca 55, 69

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Spencer Mendonca of FC Gueugnon

Match Ratings
1.Paolo Berretta (GK)
7
2.Reynald Celestini (DEF)
6
3.Louis Macé (DEF)
6
4.Samba Bardon (DEF)
6
5.William Ecker (MID)
6
6.Eddy Fernandez (MID)
7
7.Linus Fromm (MID)
7
8.John Jager (MID)
6
9.Billy Keegan (ATT)
6
10.Lilian Kossogonov (ATT)
6
11.Andy Ritchie (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Florian Henin (ATT)
0
13.Alberto Dabo (ATT)
0
14.Samuel Huard (GK)
6

1.Gavin Davidson (GK)
7
2.Orlando Cheyrou (DEF)
6
3.David Platt (DEF)
6
4.Noah Berg (DEF)
6
5.Zoumana Murati (DEF)
7
6.John Collins (MID)
6
7.Yohann Josédasilva (MID)
7
8.Regis Sibille (ATT)
7
9.Dietmar Schneider (ATT)
6
10.Reginald Desailly (ATT)
6
11.Spencer Mendonca (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Reynald Sabin (MID)
6
13.David Dittmann (MID)
6
14.Lauren Bisan-E. Capron (GK)
0