Match Report


FC NantesFC Nantes     RC LensRC Lens
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Paolo BerrettaP. Berretta73
G
1
G
74Anthony ChavrondierA. Chavrondier
Reynald CelestiniR. Celestini70
D
2
D
76Komian VildaK. Vilda
Louis MacéL. Macé61
D
3
D
69Richard MeiteR. Meite
Samba BardonS. Bardon61
D
4
D
61Erwan MoreauE. Moreau
William EckerW. Ecker71
M
5
M
74Eric NéeE. Née
Eddy FernandezE. Fernandez64
M
6
M
74Alassan AgbohA. Agboh
Linus FrommL. Fromm64
M
7captain
M
69Jean-Sebastien RegnaultJ. Regnault
John JagerJ. Jager63
M
captain8
M
61Sophiane BrahamiS. Brahami
Billy KeeganB. Keegan70
A
9
A
70Raouf TourselR. Toursel
Lilian KossogonovL. Kossogonov70
A
10
A
62Sophiane MeriemS. Meriem
Andy RitchieA. Ritchie68
A
11
A
60Steven VencelS. Vencel
 
Florian HeninF. Henin66
A
12
G
68Alejandro VicenteA. Vicente
Alberto DaboA. Dabo64
A
13
G
60Pierre-Alain RabésandratanaP. Rabésandratana
Samuel HuardS. Huard64
G
14
D
58Ahmed DufresnesA. Dufresnes

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at La Beaujoire-Louis Fonteneau where FC Nantes play host to RC Lens. A crowd of 20,101 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Nantes and RC Lens are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Yannick Barbosa.


0.00
The whistle blows and RC Lens kick off!
3.29
John Jager threads a neat ball through to Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
6.53
Jean-Sebastien Regnault hits a low pass to Steven Vencel. Steven Vencel deftly passes the ball to Raouf Toursel, releasing him through on goal. Some silky footwork from Raouf Toursel provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
10.08
Alassan Agboh flicks a high pass forward to Raouf Toursel who brings the ball under control. Raouf Toursel whips in a cross ball towards Sophiane Meriem. Reynald Celestini clumsily knocks into Sophiane Meriem. Penalty not given!!
12.54
Eric Née flicks a high pass forward to Sophiane Meriem who brings the ball under control. Sophiane Meriem knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.33
Jean-Sebastien Regnault passes the ball forward to Steven Vencel. Steven Vencel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Samba Bardon.
27.10
Alassan Agboh threads the ball through to Raouf Toursel. Raouf Toursel sees Steven Vencel just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Steven Vencel rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
32.25
Louis Macé chips the ball to his team mate, Eddy Fernandez. Seeing a gap ahead, Eddy Fernandez laces a weighted ball forward to Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
33.55
Reynald Celestini kicks a strong pass forward to Linus Fromm. Linus Fromm threads a neat ball through to Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.34
Samba Bardon comes in with a late challenge on Raouf Toursel. Samba Bardon is given a warning by the referee! Raouf Toursel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.29
Linus Fromm sees Andy Ritchie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Ritchie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.12
Komian Vilda makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Sebastien Regnault. Jean-Sebastien Regnault threads the ball through to Raouf Toursel. Raouf Toursel shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.45
Erwan Moreau hacks Billy Keegan from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Billy Keegan runs off the knock.
44.59
Erwan Moreau clumsily knocks into Billy Keegan. Erwan Moreau is warned by the referee! Billy Keegan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Steven Vencel comes in with a late challenge on Louis Macé. Steven Vencel is shown the yellow card! Louis Macé stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nantes appear unchanged since the first half. RC Lens also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Nantes start the second half!
48.57
Sophiane Brahami hits a low pass to Steven Vencel. Steven Vencel lofts in a cross ball towards Raouf Toursel. Raouf Toursel makes a looping header on goal but Paolo Berretta is on top of it.
49.12
Reynald Celestini threads the ball through to Eddy Fernandez. Eddy Fernandez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eddy Fernandez whips in a cross ball towards Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Nantes!
54.38
Reynald Celestini knocks the ball forward to Eddy Fernandez. Eddy Fernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov plays a one-two with Billy Keegan and rushes in on goal... Lilian Kossogonov shoots from just inside the box but it flies just off target!
57.08
Richard Meite kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Sebastien Regnault. Jean-Sebastien Regnault makes a simple pass to Raouf Toursel. Raouf Toursel lofts in a cross ball towards Sophiane Meriem. Sophiane Meriem knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Paolo Berretta reads it well. Nice save!
60.17
FC Nantes have made a substitution with Samuel Huard replacing William Ecker .
61.21
Jean-Sebastien Regnault flicks a high pass forward to Sophiane Meriem who brings the ball under control. Sophiane Meriem plays a one-two with Raouf Toursel and rushes in on goal... Louis Macé barges into Sophiane Meriem. Penalty not given!!
67.34
Eric Née threads the ball through to Raouf Toursel. Raouf Toursel plays a scrappy one-two with Sophiane Meriem and advances towards the goal... Raouf Toursel comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's a woeful effort!
71.05
Billy Keegan comes in with a late challenge on Erwan Moreau. The referee warns Billy Keegan to calm down! Erwan Moreau stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.33
Komian Vilda barges into Andy Ritchie. The referee brings Komian Vilda to one side and gives him a warning! Andy Ritchie stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.50
FC Nantes have made a substitution with Florian Henin replacing Louis Macé .
83.22
Richard Meite flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Regnault. Jean-Sebastien Regnault decides to run forward with the ball. Jean-Sebastien Regnault tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.08
Jean-Sebastien Regnault threads a neat ball through to Steven Vencel. With some swift thinking, Steven Vencel plays the ball forward to Sophiane Meriem who has made a great run into the box. Sophiane Meriem takes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
85.16
Eric Née chips the ball to his team mate, Sophiane Meriem. Sophiane Meriem controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
89.13
Richard Meite flicks a high ball forward to Jean-Sebastien Regnault who takes it down. Jean-Sebastien Regnault flicks a high pass forward. Raouf Toursel controls it well on his chest. Raouf Toursel knocks in a cross ball towards Steven Vencel. Steven Vencel rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Samba Bardon makes a simple pass to Linus Fromm. With a delightful solo run, Linus Fromm stretches the opposition's defence. Linus Fromm knocks in a cross ball towards Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov whips the ball goalwards with his head. Anthony Chavrondier manages to gather it easily.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

FC Nantes

RC Lens
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
5
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42%
58%
Play Area
32.1%
40.7%
27.2%

Scorers
Andy Ritchie 49

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andy Ritchie of FC Nantes

Match Ratings