Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stade Marcel Picot where AS Nancy play host to OGC Nice. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AS Nancy are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while OGC Nice appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pierluigi Accursi.


0.00
The whistle blows and OGC Nice get the match underway!
3.09
Ferdinand Francois controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Camel Proment. Camel Proment lofts in a cross ball towards Jocelyn Lauret. Jocelyn Lauret directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
6.14
Rui Tavares passes the ball forward to J-Clau Marchal. J-Clau Marchal knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gilles Baghdad.
8.27
Hugo Verges takes it forward alone. Hugo Verges makes a probing pass to Mathieur Levrat. Mathieur Levrat plays a quick one-two with Youl Alidor Friio and rushes in on goal... Mathieur Levrat strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
9.16
Alexei Heaumet flicks a high ball forward to Kodjo Vellas who takes it down. Kodjo Vellas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jocelyn Lauret. Jocelyn Lauret knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fadel Ntumpa Nsafu who gathers it comfortably.
10.49
Gilles Baghdad surges forward with the ball. Gilles Baghdad threads the ball through to Youl Alidor Friio. Youl Alidor Friio makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Matthieu Grégorini. Matthieu Grégorini shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.09
Omer Brighton comes in with a late challenge on Ferdinand Francois. Omer Brighton is given a warning by the referee! Ferdinand Francois runs off the knock.
15.06
Martin Hamed flicks a high pass forward to Youl Alidor Friio who brings the ball under control. Youl Alidor Friio finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
18.38
Omer Brighton flicks a high pass forward to Youl Alidor Friio who brings the ball under control. Youl Alidor Friio flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthieu Grégorini. Matthieu Grégorini makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Carl Lemasson manages to gather it.
20.11
Ferdinand Francois flicks a high pass forward. J-Clau Marchal controls it well on his chest. J-Clau Marchal knocks in a cross ball towards Jocelyn Lauret. Jocelyn Lauret is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
24.14
Kodjo Vellas knocks the ball to his team mate, Jocelyn Lauret. Jocelyn Lauret whips in a cross ball towards J-Clau Marchal. J-Clau Marchal heads the ball goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
32.02
Ferdinand Francois makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Camel Proment. Camel Proment plays a one-two with Jocelyn Lauret and advances towards the goal... Camel Proment comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's there!! Fadel Ntumpa Nsafu has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.57
Martin Hamed hacks Kodjo Vellas from behind! Martin Hamed is shown the yellow card! Kodjo Vellas grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.02
Hugo Verges knocks the ball forward to Martin Hamed. Martin Hamed passes the ball forward to Mathieur Levrat. Mathieur Levrat knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wilson Kossogonov.
39.29
Yves Grégoire makes an attacking run forward. Yves Grégoire plays a scrappy one-two with Youl Alidor Friio and advances towards the goal... Yves Grégoire shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Carl Lemasson. Excellent save.
40.44
Rui Tavares knocks the ball to his team mate, J-Clau Marchal. J-Clau Marchal cuts inside the box! J-Clau Marchal makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
42.33
Jean-Marie Espatero clumsily knocks into Camel Proment. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Camel Proment gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
Hugo Verges chips the ball to his team mate, Omer Brighton. Omer Brighton threads the ball through to Mathieur Levrat. Mathieur Levrat lofts in a cross ball towards Matthieu Grégorini. Matthieu Grégorini heads the ball goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Nancy appear unchanged since the first half. OGC Nice also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and AS Nancy kick off!
47.45
Hugo Verges knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Hamed. Martin Hamed flicks a high pass forward. Matthieu Grégorini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matthieu Grégorini tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
48.08
Omer Brighton knocks the ball forward to Matthieu Grégorini. Matthieu Grégorini tries a spectacular long range effort. Carl Lemasson gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
54.06
Bertrand Agasson flicks the ball to his team mate, Rui Tavares. Rui Tavares makes a simple pass to J-Clau Marchal. J-Clau Marchal lofts in a cross ball towards Camel Proment. Gilles Baghdad clumsily knocks into Camel Proment. Penalty not given!!
55.32
Sabri Landais makes a strong solo run forward. Sabri Landais controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Camel Proment. Camel Proment knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jean-Marie Espatero.
61.36
Mathieur Levrat catches Sabri Landais on the ankles. Mathieur Levrat is given a warning by the referee! Sabri Landais hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.29
Alexei Heaumet flicks a high pass forward. Rui Tavares collects the pass. Seeing a gap ahead, Rui Tavares picks a pass forward to Jocelyn Lauret. Jocelyn Lauret knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gilles Baghdad.
71.54
Kodjo Vellas passes the ball forward to J-Clau Marchal. J-Clau Marchal tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.00
Kodjo Vellas takes a quick throw-in, which Rui Tavares takes on the chest. Rui Tavares sees Camel Proment in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Camel Proment whips in a cross ball towards J-Clau Marchal. J-Clau Marchal connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Fadel Ntumpa Nsafu with no chance!! Goal for OGC Nice!
81.59
Yves Grégoire makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mathieur Levrat. Mathieur Levrat knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bertrand Agasson.
84.41
Martin Hamed makes a probing pass to Youl Alidor Friio. Without breaking stride, Youl Alidor Friio plays the ball forward to Mathieur Levrat who has made a great run into the box. Mathieur Levrat shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
87.14
Ferdinand Francois flicks the ball to his team mate, J-Clau Marchal. J-Clau Marchal knocks in a cross ball towards Jocelyn Lauret. Jocelyn Lauret makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Fadel Ntumpa Nsafu has to pick the ball from the back of the net! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
90.00
Hugo Verges threads a neat ball through to Omer Brighton. Omer Brighton threads a neat ball through to Matthieu Grégorini. Matthieu Grégorini shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
27%
44.9%
28.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jocelyn Lauret of OGC Nice

Match Ratings