Match Report


FC NantesFC Nantes     RC StrasbourgRC Strasbourg
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Benoit MalickiB. Malicki58
G
captain1
G
59Carl BaretC. Baret
Adam StewartA. Stewart69
D
2
D
58Cosimo RampullaC. Rampulla
Gary MckinlayG. Mckinlay64
D
3
D
56Remi MeniriR. Meniri
Ludovic DuclouxL. Ducloux55
D
4
D
56Michael BoutoilleM. Boutoille
Manuel FerreiraM. Ferreira75
M
5
D
53Adrien PoilA. Poil
Orlando DelarocheO. Delaroche73
M
6
M
71Francesco VeroneseF. Veronese
Reynald DeblockR. Deblock58
M
7captain
M
63Alexandre CasciniA. Cascini
Simon WillS. Will58
M
8
M
62Danny CraddockD. Craddock
Mick BowerM. Bower58
A
9
M
52Djamel BréchetD. Bréchet
Maxence DevineauM. Devineau51
A
10
A
59Mathieu BardonM. Bardon
Victor El IdrisiV. El Idrisi49
A
11
A
59Valerien LinaresV. Linares
 
Michael PromentM. Proment53
G
12
A
58Eduardo PostigaE. Postiga
Rodrigue AbardonadoR. Abardonado52
M
13
G
55Youl DucrocqY. Ducrocq
Eric CatherineE. Catherine52
D
14
A
53Hamed TebilyH. Tebily

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at La Beaujoire-Louis Fonteneau where FC Nantes play host to RC Strasbourg. A crowd of 9,631 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Nantes are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while RC Strasbourg appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Bedrossian.


0.00
FC Nantes get the match underway!
2.27
Michael Boutoille comes in with a late challenge on Maxence Devineau. Michael Boutoille is given a warning by the referee! Maxence Devineau stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.40
Without breaking stride, Ludovic Ducloux plays the ball forward to Reynald Deblock. Reynald Deblock tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
6.10
Reynald Deblock threads the ball through to Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau whips in a cross ball towards Victor El Idrisi. Victor El Idrisi powers a header at goal. Victor El Idrisi scores for FC Nantes!!
9.22
Alexandre Cascini makes a simple pass to Mathieu Bardon. Mathieu Bardon shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
16.46
Adrien Poil flicks a high pass forward. Francesco Veronese holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francesco Veronese flicks a high ball forward to Valerien Linares who takes it down. Valerien Linares plays a one-two with Mathieu Bardon and rushes in on goal... Valerien Linares comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
18.13
Maxence Devineau knocks the ball forward to Mick Bower. Mick Bower whips in a cross ball towards Victor El Idrisi. Victor El Idrisi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a lousy effort!
20.40
Adam Stewart knocks the ball forward to Reynald Deblock. Reynald Deblock flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Will. Simon Will lofts in a cross ball towards Reynald Deblock. Reynald Deblock makes a deft header his aim is horrendously poor!
21.43
Ludovic Ducloux controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Will. Simon Will sees Victor El Idrisi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Victor El Idrisi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
22.13
Gary Mckinlay passes the ball forward to Victor El Idrisi. Victor El Idrisi lofts in a cross ball towards Orlando Delaroche. Orlando Delaroche is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
26.16
Francesco Veronese comes in with a late challenge on Simon Will. The referee brings Francesco Veronese to one side and gives him a warning! Simon Will hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.45
Francesco Veronese barges into Reynald Deblock. Francesco Veronese is given another warning by the referee! Reynald Deblock hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.02
Djamel Bréchet barges into Adam Stewart. The referee calls over Djamel Bréchet and shows him a yellow card! Adam Stewart gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.16
Remi Meniri comes in with a late challenge on Gary Mckinlay. The referee warns Remi Meniri to calm down! Gary Mckinlay stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.40
Danny Craddock makes an attacking run forward. Danny Craddock finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Benoit Malicki manages to keep it out.
44.46
Mathieu Bardon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Craddock. Danny Craddock lofts in a cross ball towards Mathieu Bardon. Mathieu Bardon directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
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 Strasbourg also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
RC Strasbourg kick off and get the second half underway!
47.34
Orlando Delaroche hacks Danny Craddock from behind! The referee calls over Orlando Delaroche and warns him to calm down! Danny Craddock runs off the knock.
48.23
Reynald Deblock flicks a high ball forward to Maxence Devineau who takes it down. Maxence Devineau knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Bower. Mick Bower makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
55.27
FC Nantes are in full control of this game.
57.27
Valerien Linares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Djamel Bréchet. Djamel Bréchet shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.56
RC Strasbourg have made 2 substitutions with Eduardo Postiga replacing Danny Craddock and Youl Ducrocq replacing Alexandre Cascini .
61.61
Mathieu Bardon comes in with a late challenge on Adam Stewart. Mathieu Bardon is shown the yellow card! Adam Stewart gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
67.23
Youl Ducrocq barges into Gary Mckinlay. The referee warns Youl Ducrocq to calm down! Gary Mckinlay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.00
RC Strasbourg have made a substitution with Hamed Tebily replacing Francesco Veronese .
78.05
Seeing a gap ahead, Mathieu Bardon plays the ball forward to Valerien Linares. Valerien Linares knocks in a cross ball towards Youl Ducrocq. Youl Ducrocq outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's miles wide!
81.34
Ludovic Ducloux kicks a strong pass forward to Orlando Delaroche. Orlando Delaroche makes an attacking run forward. Orlando Delaroche lofts in a cross ball towards Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
84.35
Adam Stewart flicks a high pass forward to Mick Bower who brings the ball under control. Mick Bower makes a probing pass to Victor El Idrisi. Victor El Idrisi skips past Remi Meniri! Some good footwork from Victor El Idrisi provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
85.32
Adam Stewart makes a simple pass to Orlando Delaroche. Orlando Delaroche knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Gary Mckinlay makes a probing pass to Ludovic Ducloux. Ludovic Ducloux sees Maxence Devineau in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Maxence Devineau lofts in a cross ball towards Reynald Deblock. Reynald Deblock jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

FC Nantes

RC Strasbourg
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
7
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65%
35%
Play Area
26.2%
46.2%
27.5%

Scorers
Victor El Idrisi 6
Mick Bower 48
Maxence Devineau 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Maxence Devineau of FC Nantes

Match Ratings