Match Report


FC IstresFC Istres     FC NantesFC Nantes
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jannick ZanottiJ. Zanotti69
G
1captain
G
58Benoit MalickiB. Malicki
Jean-Marc FanniJ. Fanni68
D
2
D
69Adam StewartA. Stewart
Msaddeck DeroinM. Deroin62
D
captain3
D
64Gary MckinlayG. Mckinlay
Roland EspateroR. Espatero55
D
4
D
55Ludovic DuclouxL. Ducloux
Tomas FerreiraT. Ferreira49
D
5
M
75Manuel FerreiraM. Ferreira
Dominique PédrosD. Pédros70
M
6
M
73Orlando DelarocheO. Delaroche
Andre AntunesA. Antunes68
M
7
M
58Reynald DeblockR. Deblock
Medhi ChagotM. Chagot65
M
8
M
58Simon WillS. Will
Dominic CampbellD. Campbell69
A
9
A
58Mick BowerM. Bower
Mathieu RizzettoM. Rizzetto66
A
10
A
51Maxence DevineauM. Devineau
Mamar LambourdeM. Lambourde65
A
11
A
49Victor El IdrisiV. El Idrisi
 
Lionel Pierre-FanfanL. Pierre-Fanfan63
G
12
G
53Michael PromentM. Proment
Neil BanksN. Banks61
G
13
M
52Rodrigue AbardonadoR. Abardonado
David BarbosaD. Barbosa60
A
14
D
52Eric CatherineE. Catherine

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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Bernard-Bardin where FC Istres play host to FC Nantes. A crowd of 9,827 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Istres are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Nantes appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Johan Bonnal.


0.00
FC Nantes kick off and get the match underway!
3.21
Mick Bower threads the ball through to Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
4.02
Dominique Pédros makes a simple pass to Andre Antunes. Andre Antunes hits a low pass to Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
10.24
With a delightful solo run, Reynald Deblock stretches the opposition's defence. Reynald Deblock flicks the ball to his team mate, Mick Bower. Mick Bower rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Jannick Zanotti.
11.00
It's a corner kick. Reynald Deblock loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Adam Stewart makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
14.12
Orlando Delaroche barges into Roland Espatero. Orlando Delaroche is warned by the referee! Roland Espatero runs off the knock.
15.21
Medhi Chagot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mathieu Rizzetto. Mathieu Rizzetto runs straight at the defence! Mathieu Rizzetto makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
24.42
With great vision, Tomas Ferreira plays the ball forward to Medhi Chagot. Medhi Chagot shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
26.47
Mathieu Rizzetto flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Campbell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dominic Campbell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Benoit Malicki is on top of it.
27.49
Medhi Chagot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andre Antunes. Andre Antunes passes the ball forward but Mathieu Rizzetto is offside!
32.32
Tomas Ferreira takes it forward alone. Tomas Ferreira threads the ball through to Medhi Chagot. Medhi Chagot shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
36.31
With some swift thinking, Dominique Pédros plays the ball forward to Mamar Lambourde. Mamar Lambourde chips the ball to his team mate, Mathieu Rizzetto. Mathieu Rizzetto strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Benoit Malicki reads it well. Quality keeping!
39.46
Orlando Delaroche plays the ball forward to Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira knocks in a cross ball towards Orlando Delaroche. Orlando Delaroche knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
40.19
Jean-Marc Fanni hits a low pass to Medhi Chagot. Medhi Chagot threads the ball through to Mathieu Rizzetto. Mathieu Rizzetto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Benoit Malicki who gathers it comfortably.
44.54
Adam Stewart controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Orlando Delaroche. Orlando Delaroche knocks the ball to his team mate, Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau shoots from long range but it flies wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Istres kick off!
47.33
Ludovic Ducloux flicks a high pass forward. Reynald Deblock holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Reynald Deblock controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Will. Simon Will lofts in a cross ball towards Reynald Deblock. Reynald Deblock whips the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Jannick Zanotti manages to keep it out.
48.06
Medhi Chagot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andre Antunes. Andre Antunes plays a scrappy one-two with Mathieu Rizzetto and stumbles forward towards the goal... Andre Antunes rockets a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
49.37
Orlando Delaroche flicks a high pass forward. Mick Bower collects the pass. Mick Bower lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Will. Simon Will connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Jannick Zanotti is on top of it.
51.18
Medhi Chagot makes a probing pass to Andre Antunes. Andre Antunes advances inside the box! Andre Antunes side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
54.47
Msaddeck Deroin takes a short throw-in bringing Tomas Ferreira into play. Tomas Ferreira flicks a high pass forward to Jean-Marc Fanni who brings the ball under control. Jean-Marc Fanni threads a neat ball through to Mathieu Rizzetto. Mathieu Rizzetto advances inside the box! Mathieu Rizzetto cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
55.48
Medhi Chagot chips the ball to his team mate, Mathieu Rizzetto. Mathieu Rizzetto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.25
Victor El Idrisi flicks the ball to his team mate, Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.22
Simon Will controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Reynald Deblock. Reynald Deblock tries a spectacular long range effort but Jannick Zanotti is on top of his game. Excellent save!
65.54
Reynald Deblock hits a low pass to Orlando Delaroche. Orlando Delaroche shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
67.47
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
71.09
Gary Mckinlay plays the ball forward to Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira sees Orlando Delaroche in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Orlando Delaroche threads the ball through into the box. Victor El Idrisi comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
72.58
Medhi Chagot flicks the ball to his team mate, Mamar Lambourde. Mamar Lambourde plays a one-two with Dominic Campbell and advances towards the goal... Mamar Lambourde comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. FC Istres are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
73.44
Reynald Deblock knocks the ball forward to Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau lofts in a cross ball towards Victor El Idrisi. Victor El Idrisi beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Jannick Zanotti.
74.53
Corner kick to FC Nantes. Manuel Ferreira chips it to the near post. Simon Will takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
75.49
Dominique Pédros threads a neat ball through to Mathieu Rizzetto. Mathieu Rizzetto controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Mamar Lambourde through on goal. Mamar Lambourde cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.37
Mick Bower threads the ball through to Victor El Idrisi. Victor El Idrisi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.44
Ludovic Ducloux threads the ball through to Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau shoots from 20 yards. Good keeping from Jannick Zanotti as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
79.09
Manuel Ferreira takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Medhi Chagot gets to the ball and clears it up field.
84.25
Orlando Delaroche flicks a high pass forward. Reynald Deblock controls it well on his chest. Reynald Deblock knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jannick Zanotti who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

FC Istres

FC Nantes
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
7
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.8%
53.2%
Play Area
23.4%
48.9%
27.7%

Scorers
Andre Antunes 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Medhi Chagot of FC Istres

Match Ratings