Match Report


Nimes OlympiqueNimes Olympique     AS MonacoAS Monaco
Computer Player Computer Player Shaun Regan Shaun Regan
Hauke CziommerH. Cziommer71
G
1
G
86Georgios DevitsakisG. Devitsakis
Djamel CamaraD. Camara69
D
2
D
71Jack Van Der MeydeJ. Van Der Meyde
Stuart RaeS. Rae68
D
3
D
73Cyril LegwinskiC. Legwinski
Luis SantosL. Santos57
D
4
D
83Arek LatoA. Lato
Felipe AlvarezF. Alvarez78
M
captain5
D
72Morgan Del PieroM. Del Piero
Numo JonquetN. Jonquet70
M
6
M
72Kevin SammerK. Sammer
Jose VerschaveJ. Verschave69
M
7captain
M
71Stjepan JavorcicS. Javorcic
Andres FloresA. Flores65
M
8
M
79Chris InceC. Ince
Omar BassilaO. Bassila78
A
9
A
76Filipe ValenteF. Valente
Sammy CoulotS. Coulot72
A
10
A
75Ismael AyazI. Ayaz
Isaiah LawrenceI. Lawrence64
A
11
A
79Garba YekiniG. Yekini
 
Ivan RobbiatiI. Robbiati64
M
12
D
67Frank HurstF. Hurst
Ousmane ChabaudO. Chabaud62
M
13
M
75Alejandro QuintanillaA. Quintanilla
Florent MartinsF. Martins62
A
14
A
65Johnny GuiniaJ. Guinia

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade des Costières where Nimes Olympique play host to AS Monaco. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Nimes Olympique are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AS Monaco appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Wilfried Dufresnes.


0.00
The first half starts with Nimes Olympique kicking off!
3.28
With vision, Cyril Legwinski picks a pass forward to Chris Ince. Chris Ince flicks the ball to his team mate, Garba Yekini. Garba Yekini threads the ball through to Filipe Valente but he's offside!
4.43
Jack Van Der Meyde chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Ince. Chris Ince makes a simple pass to Garba Yekini. Garba Yekini runs straight at the defence! Garba Yekini cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but Hauke Cziommer is on top of it.
10.45
Kevin Sammer makes a probing pass to Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz lofts in a cross ball towards Garba Yekini. Garba Yekini makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.50
Numo Jonquet hacks Morgan Del Piero from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Morgan Del Piero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.16
Stuart Rae threads the ball through to Felipe Alvarez. Felipe Alvarez flicks a high pass forward. Sammy Coulot holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sammy Coulot shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
22.45
Stjepan Javorcic flicks a high ball forward to Garba Yekini who takes it down. Garba Yekini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.29
Kevin Sammer kicks a strong pass forward to Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz whips in a cross ball towards Garba Yekini. Garba Yekini directs the ball goalwards with his head but Hauke Cziommer reads it well. Great save!
27.33
Arek Lato decides to run forward with the ball. Arek Lato sees a break and surges forward. Arek Lato plays a quick one-two with Ismael Ayaz and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Arek Lato provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Hauke Cziommer had no chance!! Goal for AS Monaco!
30.23
Sammy Coulot clumsily knocks into Morgan Del Piero. The referee calls over Sammy Coulot and warns him to calm down! Morgan Del Piero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.55
Stuart Rae pushes up the pitch. Stuart Rae flicks a high pass forward to Isaiah Lawrence who brings the ball under control. Isaiah Lawrence knocks in a cross ball towards Sammy Coulot. Sammy Coulot makes a deft header. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
36.11
Morgan Del Piero decides to run forward with the ball. Morgan Del Piero makes a simple pass to Garba Yekini. Garba Yekini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
38.20
Arek Lato barges into Isaiah Lawrence. Arek Lato is shown the yellow card! Isaiah Lawrence stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.17
Kevin Sammer makes a probing pass to Garba Yekini. Garba Yekini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Hauke Cziommer.
40.15
It's a corner kick. Filipe Valente kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Isaiah Lawrence reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Nimes Olympique appear unchanged since the first half. AS Monaco also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
AS Monaco kick off and get the second half underway!
49.13
Chris Ince sees Garba Yekini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garba Yekini threads a neat ball through to Filipe Valente. Some silky footwork from Filipe Valente provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Hauke Cziommer is on top of it.
53.24
Filipe Valente catches Djamel Camara on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Djamel Camara stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.16
Felipe Alvarez plays the ball forward to Sammy Coulot. Sammy Coulot knocks in a cross ball towards Omar Bassila. Omar Bassila rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Georgios Devitsakis didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
60.06
AS Monaco have made 3 substitutions with Frank Hurst replacing Morgan Del Piero, Alejandro Quintanilla replacing Kevin Sammer and Johnny Guinia replacing Filipe Valente .
61.10
Jose Verschave flicks the ball to his team mate, Omar Bassila. Omar Bassila shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
63.50
Chris Ince flicks a high ball forward to Johnny Guinia who gracefully takes it down. Johnny Guinia lofts in a cross ball towards Garba Yekini. Garba Yekini makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
65.31
Chris Ince makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garba Yekini. Garba Yekini shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
69.48
Omar Bassila comes in with a late challenge on Cyril Legwinski. The referee calls over Omar Bassila and warns him to calm down! Cyril Legwinski stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.20
AS Monaco are dictating the run of play here today.
72.25
Arek Lato controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stjepan Javorcic. Stjepan Javorcic knocks the ball to his team mate, Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz knocks in a cross ball towards Johnny Guinia. Johnny Guinia jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Johnny Guinia scores for AS Monaco!!
78.52
Sammy Coulot catches Cyril Legwinski on the ankles. Sammy Coulot is given another warning by the referee! Cyril Legwinski stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.30
Chris Ince makes a probing pass to Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz whips in a cross ball towards Garba Yekini. Garba Yekini gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Jose Verschave sees a break and surges forward. Jose Verschave whips in a cross ball towards Isaiah Lawrence. Isaiah Lawrence makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Georgios Devitsakis.
90.00
Sammy Coulot takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Arek Lato jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Nimes Olympique

AS Monaco
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
4
10
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40%
60%
Play Area
27.1%
42.9%
30%

Scorers
Garba Yekini 10, 83
Arek Lato 27
Johnny Guinia 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Garba Yekini of AS Monaco

Match Ratings
1.Hauke Cziommer (GK)
7
2.Djamel Camara (DEF)
6
3.Stuart Rae (DEF)
6
4.Luis Santos (DEF)
6
5.Felipe Alvarez (MID)
6
6.Numo Jonquet (MID)yellow card
5
7.Jose Verschave (MID)
6
8.Andres Flores (MID)
6
9.Omar Bassila (ATT)
6
10.Sammy Coulot (ATT)
6
11.Isaiah Lawrence (ATT)
6
 
12.Ivan Robbiati (MID)
0
13.Ousmane Chabaud (MID)
0
14.Florent Martins (ATT)
0

1.Georgios Devitsakis (GK)
7
2.Jack Van Der Meyde (DEF)
6
3.Cyril Legwinski (DEF)
6
4.Arek Lato (DEF)goal scoredyellow card
8
5.Morgan Del Piero (DEF)
6
6.Kevin Sammer (MID)
6
7.Stjepan Javorcic (MID)
6
8.Chris Ince (MID)
6
9.Filipe Valente (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Ismael Ayaz (ATT)
8
11.Garba Yekini (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Frank Hurst (DEF)
6
13.Alejandro Quintanilla (MID)
6
14.Johnny Guinia (ATT)goal scored
7