Match Report


FC NantesFC Nantes     AC AjaccioAC Ajaccio
Computer Player Computer Player Andy Perry Andy Perry
Benoit MalickiB. Malicki58
G
captain1
G
68Cedric ZebreC. Zebre
Adam StewartA. Stewart69
D
2
D
71Dietmar ErlerD. Erler
Gary MckinlayG. Mckinlay64
D
3
D
72Roland BizaseneR. Bizasene
Ludovic DuclouxL. Ducloux55
D
4
D
68Federico PoggiF. Poggi
Manuel FerreiraM. Ferreira75
M
5
D
64Dennis BurgessD. Burgess
Orlando DelarocheO. Delaroche74
M
6
M
69Craig DickovC. Dickov
Reynald DeblockR. Deblock58
M
7
M
74Ricardo GomesR. Gomes
Simon WillS. Will58
M
8
M
65Damien MartiniD. Martini
Mick BowerM. Bower58
A
9captain
M
64Mariano TardioliM. Tardioli
Maxence DevineauM. Devineau51
A
10
M
82Yves-A. Ben AskarY. Ben Askar
Victor El IdrisiV. El Idrisi49
A
11
A
73Juan SanzJ. Sanz
 
Michael PromentM. Proment53
G
12
D
58Oswaldo CorreiaO. Correia
Rodrigue AbardonadoR. Abardonado52
M
13
M
56Oliver NahrstedtO. Nahrstedt
Eric CatherineE. Catherine52
D
14
A
75Hauke ThieleH. Thiele

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at La Beaujoire-Louis Fonteneau where FC Nantes play host to AC Ajaccio. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Nantes are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AC Ajaccio appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by J-David Roda.


0.00
The first half starts with FC Nantes kicking off!
10.25
Adam Stewart barges into Yves-A. Ben Askar. Adam Stewart is warned by the referee! Yves-A. Ben Askar stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.10
Ricardo Gomes sees a break and surges forward. Ricardo Gomes takes it forward alone. Ricardo Gomes tries a spectacular long range effort. Good keeping from Benoit Malicki as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
17.28
Damien Martini takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Manuel Ferreira reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
20.26
Ricardo Gomes makes a simple pass to Craig Dickov. Craig Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Benoit Malicki who gathers it comfortably.
22.57
AC Ajaccio are dictating the run of play here today.
24.02
Roland Bizasene plays the ball forward to Craig Dickov. Craig Dickov knocks the ball forward to Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz threads the ball through into the box. Some superb footwork from Mariano Tardioli provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
28.39
Roland Bizasene lofts the ball long. Yves-A. Ben Askar tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
32.29
Orlando Delaroche sees Reynald Deblock in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Reynald Deblock rushes past Ricardo Gomes! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Reynald Deblock provides some space. He shoots at goal. Cedric Zebre gets down and covers it.
33.58
Ricardo Gomes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ricardo Gomes tries a spectacular long range effort but Benoit Malicki reads it well. Fabulous save!
34.49
Without breaking stride, Ricardo Gomes plays the ball forward to Yves-A. Ben Askar. Yves-A. Ben Askar lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Benoit Malicki.
35.18
Corner kick to AC Ajaccio. Damien Martini plays it to the far post. Some silky footwork from Roland Bizasene provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
36.22
Craig Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz whips in a cross ball towards Mariano Tardioli. Mariano Tardioli directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
38.42
Federico Poggi plays the ball forward to Yves-A. Ben Askar. Yves-A. Ben Askar makes a probing pass to Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Benoit Malicki who gathers it comfortably.
44.25
Damien Martini makes a probing pass to Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
AC Ajaccio kick off the second half!
48.55
Ludovic Ducloux knocks the ball to his team mate, Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau makes a simple pass to Mick Bower. Mick Bower knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Federico Poggi.
53.27
Orlando Delaroche controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Cedric Zebre!
54.18
Ricardo Gomes decides to run forward with the ball. Ricardo Gomes whips in a cross ball towards Yves-A. Ben Askar. Yves-A. Ben Askar connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies well off target!
57.26
Federico Poggi makes a beautiful solo run. Federico Poggi flicks a high pass forward. Mariano Tardioli easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mariano Tardioli lofts in a cross ball towards Yves-A. Ben Askar. Yves-A. Ben Askar connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.51
Dietmar Erler clumsily knocks into Maxence Devineau. Dietmar Erler is warned by the referee! Maxence Devineau stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.47
Reynald Deblock makes a simple pass to Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.39
Craig Dickov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz skips past Ludovic Ducloux! Juan Sanz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
73.23
Ricardo Gomes receives the ball from a throw-in from Federico Poggi. Seeing a gap ahead, Ricardo Gomes plays the ball forward to Damien Martini. Damien Martini brings the ball forward. Damien Martini lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Gomes. Ricardo Gomes makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
78.17
Without breaking stride, Ricardo Gomes plays the ball forward to Yves-A. Ben Askar. Yves-A. Ben Askar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.04
Showing composure, Dennis Burgess plays the ball forward to Craig Dickov. Craig Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Yves-A. Ben Askar controls it well on his chest. Yves-A. Ben Askar shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Benoit Malicki smothers it!
85.56
Dietmar Erler hits a low pass to Damien Martini. Damien Martini decides to run forward with the ball. Damien Martini lofts in a cross ball towards Mariano Tardioli. Mariano Tardioli rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.21
Dietmar Erler threads the ball through to Federico Poggi. Federico Poggi knocks the ball forward to Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz whips in a cross ball towards Yves-A. Ben Askar. Yves-A. Ben Askar whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Adam Stewart is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
89.32
Roland Bizasene flicks a high pass forward to Damien Martini who brings the ball under control. Damien Martini makes a simple pass to Yves-A. Ben Askar. Yves-A. Ben Askar threads a neat, attacking ball through to Mariano Tardioli. Mariano Tardioli strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Roland Bizasene decides to run forward with the ball. Roland Bizasene threads a neat ball through to Yves-A. Ben Askar. Yves-A. Ben Askar lofts in a cross ball towards Mariano Tardioli. Mariano Tardioli heads the ball goalwards but Benoit Malicki is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

FC Nantes

AC Ajaccio
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
0
9
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
29%
71%
Play Area
30.1%
40.9%
29%

Scorers
Ricardo Gomes 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ricardo Gomes of AC Ajaccio

Match Ratings
1.Benoit Malicki (GK)
7
2.Adam Stewart (DEF)
6
3.Gary Mckinlay (DEF)
6
4.Ludovic Ducloux (DEF)
6
5.Manuel Ferreira (MID)
6
6.Orlando Delaroche (MID)
6
7.Reynald Deblock (MID)
6
8.Simon Will (MID)
6
9.Mick Bower (ATT)
6
10.Maxence Devineau (ATT)
6
11.Victor El Idrisi (ATT)
6
 
12.Michael Proment (GK)
0
13.Rodrigue Abardonado (MID)
0
14.Eric Catherine (DEF)
0

1.Cedric Zebre (GK)
6
2.Dietmar Erler (DEF)
6
3.Roland Bizasene (DEF)
7
4.Federico Poggi (DEF)
7
5.Dennis Burgess (DEF)
6
6.Craig Dickov (MID)
6
7.Ricardo Gomes (MID)goal scored
9
8.Damien Martini (MID)
8
9.Mariano Tardioli (MID)
6
10.Yves-A. Ben Askar (MID)
6
11.Juan Sanz (ATT)
7
 
12.Oswaldo Correia (DEF)
0
13.Oliver Nahrstedt (MID)
0
14.Hauke Thiele (ATT)
0