Match Report


Chamois NiortaisChamois Niortais     FC LorientFC Lorient
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ruddy DeroinR. Deroin67
G
1
G
68Jeremie PratJ. Prat
Pascal VahiruaP. Vahirua67
D
2
D
70Azziz PitauA. Pitau
Djamel VillechalaneD. Villechalane64
D
3
D
70Danijel MaweneD. Mawene
Manfa LobeM. Lobe54
D
4
D
69Alberto ColletA. Collet
Fabio JaurèsF. Jaurès68
M
5
D
66Frederic VercoutreF. Vercoutre
Jannick SanchezJ. Sanchez59
M
6captain
D
65Pape TourenneP. Tourenne
Alcaly KeitaA. Keita56
M
7
M
72Fadel DebaetsF. Debaets
Hubert Gope-FenepejH. Gope-Fenepej52
M
8
M
69Jan KistnerJ. Kistner
Tony ZouaouiT. Zouaoui67
A
9
A
72Jerome MaharziJ. Maharzi
Tony MeijerT. Meijer59
A
10
A
70Orlando DesaillyO. Desailly
Jean-Claude DuclouxJ. Ducloux54
A
captain11
A
62Brahim FontaineB. Fontaine
 
Alberto MoutinhoA. Moutinho62
G
12
M
68Edouard DjorkaeffE. Djorkaeff
Mamar GondetM. Gondet57
G
13
M
66Ian WiltordI. Wiltord
Julian VergesJ. Verges54
D
14
G
63Francis CavegliaF. Caveglia

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade Rene Gaillard where Chamois Niortais play host to FC Lorient. A crowd of 9,733 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chamois Niortais are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Lorient appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Florent Elzéard.


0.00
FC Lorient kick off and get the match underway!
2.44
Jannick Sanchez flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Claude Ducloux. Jean-Claude Ducloux lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Meijer. Tony Meijer outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.56
Fadel Debaets flicks a high pass forward to Jerome Maharzi who brings the ball under control. Jerome Maharzi plays a scrappy one-two with Brahim Fontaine and advances towards the goal... Jerome Maharzi muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Jerome Maharzi scores for FC Lorient!!
15.33
Djamel Villechalane passes the ball forward to Fabio Jaurès. Fabio Jaurès makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Claude Ducloux. Jean-Claude Ducloux kicks a strong pass forward to Tony Meijer but the referee indicates it's offside!
18.59
Danijel Mawene controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Kistner. Jan Kistner flicks a high pass forward. Orlando Desailly holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Orlando Desailly kicks a strong pass forward to Jerome Maharzi but the referee indicates it's offside!
21.42
Pascal Vahirua pushes mid-way up the pitch. Pascal Vahirua knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony Meijer. Tony Meijer edges inside the box! Tony Meijer rockets a shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Jeremie Prat!
22.13
Pape Tourenne launches a long ball forward. Brahim Fontaine whips in a cross ball towards Orlando Desailly. Orlando Desailly outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.47
Alcaly Keita flicks a high ball forward to Jean-Claude Ducloux who takes it down. Jean-Claude Ducloux plays a scrappy one-two with Tony Meijer and advances towards the goal... Jean-Claude Ducloux cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Chamois Niortais appear unchanged since the first half. FC Lorient have changed their lineup with Francis Caveglia replacing Azziz Pitau.

45.00
Chamois Niortais kick off and get the second half underway!
47.31
Fadel Debaets kicks a strong pass forward to Orlando Desailly. Orlando Desailly makes a probing pass between the defence to Brahim Fontaine. Brahim Fontaine looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Ruddy Deroin gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
48.34
Jan Kistner threads a neat ball through to Jerome Maharzi. Jerome Maharzi puts a great ball through. Orlando Desailly races clear but the linesman lifts his flag. Offside by the narrowest of margins!
53.39
Pape Tourenne takes it forward alone. Pape Tourenne makes an attacking run forward. Pape Tourenne makes a probing pass between the defence to Jerome Maharzi. Jerome Maharzi shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Ruddy Deroin had no chance!! Goal for FC Lorient!
65.09
Alcaly Keita sees Tony Zouaoui in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tony Zouaoui knocks in a cross ball towards Tony Meijer. Danijel Mawene comes in with a late challenge on Tony Meijer. Tony Meijer appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
79.43
Tony Meijer clumsily knocks into Alberto Collet. The referee warns Tony Meijer to calm down! Alberto Collet carries on, but is struggling a bit.
84.35
Alcaly Keita flicks a high ball forward to Tony Zouaoui who takes it down. Tony Zouaoui shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
85.38
Pape Tourenne flicks a high pass forward to Jan Kistner who brings the ball under control. Jan Kistner changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jan Kistner lofts in a cross ball towards Brahim Fontaine. Brahim Fontaine is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
87.56
Jan Kistner flicks the ball to his team mate, Brahim Fontaine. Brahim Fontaine knocks the ball forward, putting Orlando Desailly through on goal. Some good footwork from Orlando Desailly provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Chamois Niortais

FC Lorient
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.2%
54.8%
Play Area
26%
42.5%
31.5%

Scorers
Tony Meijer 2
Jean-Claude Ducloux 33
Jerome Maharzi 13, 53
Orlando Desailly 88

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jerome Maharzi of FC Lorient

Match Ratings