Match Report
| RC Strasbourg | RC Strasbourg |  |  | FC Nantes | FC Nantes | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Yannick Prat | Y. Prat |  | 65 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 73 |  | Paolo Berretta | P. Berretta | ||||||||
| Dambou Debes | D. Debes | | 74 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 70 | | Reynald Celestini | R. Celestini | |||||||||
| Ronald Citony | R. Citony | | 68 | D | | 3 | | D | 61 | | Louis Macé | L. Macé | |||||||||
| Ted Ngom | T. Ngom | | 66 | D | | 4 | | D | 61 | | Samba Bardon | S. Bardon | |||||||||
| Bernard Collin | B. Collin | | 68 | M | | 5 | | M | 71 | | William Ecker | W. Ecker | |||||||||
| Zinedine Bastien | Z. Bastien | | 68 | M | | 6 | | M | 64 | | Eddy Fernandez | E. Fernandez | |||||||||
| Hannes Eder | H. Eder |  | 64 | M | | 7 | | M | 64 | | Linus Fromm | L. Fromm | |||||||||
| Adrien Wimbée | A. Wimbée | | 62 | M | | 8 | | | M | 63 | | John Jager | J. Jager | ||||||||
| Alexandre Basto | A. Basto | | 68 | A | | 9 | | A | 70 |  | Billy Keegan | B. Keegan | |||||||||
| Diogo Nascimento | D. Nascimento |  | 66 | A | | 10 | | A | 70 | | Lilian Kossogonov | L. Kossogonov | |||||||||
| Rafik Schemmel | R. Schemmel | | 63 | A | | 11 | | A | 68 |  | Andy Ritchie | A. Ritchie | |||||||||
| Felipe Gomez | F. Gomez |  | 62 | M | | 12 | | A | 66 | | Florian Henin | F. Henin | |||||||||
| Youl Alidor Paviot | Y. Paviot | | 62 | D | | 13 | | A | 64 | | Alberto Dabo | A. Dabo | |||||||||
| Ciro Ametrano | C. Ametrano | | 58 | D | | 14 | | G | 64 | | Samuel Huard | S. Huard | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade La Meinau where RC Strasbourg play host to FC Nantes. A crowd of 17,540 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both RC Strasbourg and FC Nantes are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Edern Mendy.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both RC Strasbourg and FC Nantes are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Edern Mendy.
0.00
0-0FC Nantes kick off the first half!
3.10
0-0Dambou Debes knocks the ball to his team mate, Adrien Wimbée. Adrien Wimbée chips the ball to his team mate, Diogo Nascimento. Diogo Nascimento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.06
0-0With vision, Adrien Wimbée laces a weighted ball forward to Alexandre Basto. Alexandre Basto shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
15.58
0-1Linus Fromm flicks a high pass forward. Billy Keegan comfortably collects the pass. Billy Keegan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's there!! Yannick Prat has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
22.38
Bernard Collin kicks a strong pass forward to Diogo Nascimento. Diogo Nascimento knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samba Bardon.
24.36
Dambou Debes flicks a high pass forward. Zinedine Bastien collects the pass. Zinedine Bastien flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Nascimento collects the pass. Diogo Nascimento knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samba Bardon.
27.39
Seeing a gap ahead, Reynald Celestini laces a weighted ball forward to William Ecker. William Ecker threads the ball through to Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan knocks in a cross ball towards Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.18
Bernard Collin makes an attacking run forward. Bernard Collin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
39.36
0-2John Jager kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie shoots from long range but somehow Yannick Prat manages to keep it out.
40.25
Linus Fromm sees space and advances. Linus Fromm tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
42.28
Ronald Citony brings the ball forward. Ronald Citony makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandre Basto. Alexandre Basto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Louis Macé.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. RC Strasbourg appear unchanged since the first half. FC Nantes also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and RC Strasbourg get the second half underway!
47.06
0-2Diogo Nascimento comes in with a late challenge on Samba Bardon. The referee calls over Diogo Nascimento and warns him to calm down! Samba Bardon runs off the knock.
48.08
Samba Bardon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Linus Fromm. Linus Fromm sees Lilian Kossogonov in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lilian Kossogonov plays a scrappy one-two with Andy Ritchie and advances towards the goal... Lilian Kossogonov looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.59
Hannes Eder knocks the ball to his team mate, Diogo Nascimento. Diogo Nascimento whips in a cross ball towards Rafik Schemmel. With a superhuman jump, Rafik Schemmel connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. RC Strasbourg are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
53.07
Reynald Celestini knocks the ball forward to Eddy Fernandez. Eddy Fernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
54.22
0-3Adrien Wimbée knocks the ball forward to Rafik Schemmel. Rafik Schemmel lofts in a cross ball towards Alexandre Basto. Alexandre Basto finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Louis Macé happens to be in the right place to block it.
57.36
0-3Bernard Collin barges into Linus Fromm. The referee calls over Bernard Collin and shows him a yellow card! Linus Fromm carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.11
0-3RC Strasbourg have made a substitution with Ciro Ametrano replacing Diogo Nascimento .FC Nantes have made a substitution with Samuel Huard replacing William Ecker .
61.16
0-3Hannes Eder threads a neat ball through to Ciro Ametrano. Ciro Ametrano knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Rafik Schemmel is offside!
63.17
With a delightful solo run, Linus Fromm stretches the opposition's defence. Linus Fromm shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Yannick Prat!
67.12
0-3Linus Fromm comes in with a late challenge on Zinedine Bastien. Linus Fromm is shown the yellow card! Zinedine Bastien stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.18
Louis Macé deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Linus Fromm. Linus Fromm passes the ball forward to Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
71.24
Linus Fromm makes a simple pass to Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
72.39
Dambou Debes hits a low pass to Zinedine Bastien. Zinedine Bastien threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Basto. Alexandre Basto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ciro Ametrano but the linesman indicates offside!
75.54
Ted Ngom flicks a high ball forward to Hannes Eder who takes it down. Hannes Eder changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Hannes Eder makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ciro Ametrano but he's offside!
77.49
FC Nantes have made a substitution with Florian Henin replacing Louis Macé .
78.52
Eddy Fernandez threads the ball through to Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
79.33
Samuel Huard flicks a high pass forward. Billy Keegan controls it well on his chest. Billy Keegan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ted Ngom.
81.07
Samba Bardon sees a break and surges forward. Samba Bardon hits a low pass to Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov shoots from just inside the box. Dambou Debes steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
87.45
Zinedine Bastien passes the ball forward to Ciro Ametrano. Ciro Ametrano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.9%
54.1%
Play Area
31.1%
40.5%
28.4%
Scorers
| Billy Keegan 16 Lilian Kossogonov 27, 48 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Lilian Kossogonov of FC Nantes |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Yannick Prat (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Dambou Debes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ronald Citony (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ted Ngom (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Bernard Collin (MID) |  | 6 |
| 6. | Zinedine Bastien (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Hannes Eder (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Adrien Wimbée (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alexandre Basto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Diogo Nascimento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rafik Schemmel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Felipe Gomez (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Youl Alidor Paviot (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ciro Ametrano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Paolo Berretta (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Reynald Celestini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Louis Macé (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Samba Bardon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | William Ecker (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eddy Fernandez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Linus Fromm (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | John Jager (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Billy Keegan (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Lilian Kossogonov (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Andy Ritchie (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Florian Henin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alberto Dabo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Samuel Huard (GK) | 6 | |