Match Report


FC NantesFC Nantes     Troyes Aube ChampagneTroyes Aube Champagne
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Benoit MalickiB. Malicki58
G
captain1
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54Ted BenyachouT. Benyachou
Adam StewartA. Stewart69
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2
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72Markus WillM. Will
Gary MckinlayG. Mckinlay64
D
3
D
60Davy Van Der MeydeD. Van Der Meyde
Ludovic DuclouxL. Ducloux55
D
4
D
57Jose JardimJ. Jardim
Manuel FerreiraM. Ferreira75
M
5
D
56Mickael DesaillyM. Desailly
Orlando DelarocheO. Delaroche74
M
6
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62Kaba MalickiK. Malicki
Reynald DeblockR. Deblock58
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7
M
62Michelangelo DomizziM. Domizzi
Simon WillS. Will58
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8captain
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59Liam WilliamsL. Williams
Mick BowerM. Bower58
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9
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55Hamada LegwinskiH. Legwinski
Greg BallG. Ball58
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10
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74Damian DedebantD. Dedebant
Maxence DevineauM. Devineau52
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11
A
65John ThomsonJ. Thomson
 
Michael PromentM. Proment53
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12
A
64Alassan VrielynckA. Vrielynck
Rodrigue AbardonadoR. Abardonado52
M
13
A
63Ludovic LemassonL. Lemasson
Eric CatherineE. Catherine52
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14
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55Mirko MazzeiM. Mazzei

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at La Beaujoire-Louis Fonteneau where FC Nantes play host to Troyes Aube Champagne. A crowd of 9,750 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Nantes are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Troyes Aube Champagne appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Mansour Petit.


0.00
The first half starts with Troyes Aube Champagne kicking off!
3.45
Michelangelo Domizzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Thomson. John Thomson makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Michelangelo Domizzi. Michelangelo Domizzi muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Troyes Aube Champagne are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
4.09
Hamada Legwinski controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Damian Dedebant. Damian Dedebant knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adam Stewart.
8.43
Michelangelo Domizzi chips the ball to his team mate, John Thomson. John Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Damian Dedebant. Damian Dedebant flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
9.07
Simon Will flicks a high pass forward to Orlando Delaroche who brings the ball under control. Orlando Delaroche knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.03
Kaba Malicki flicks a high pass forward. Damian Dedebant collects the pass. Damian Dedebant lofts in a cross ball towards Michelangelo Domizzi. Michelangelo Domizzi beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
15.23
Ludovic Ducloux threads a neat ball through to Simon Will. Simon Will brings the ball forward. Simon Will knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Ball. Greg Ball makes a convincing header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly! He really seems to have settled well at the club.
18.25
Orlando Delaroche hits a low pass to Mick Bower. Mick Bower knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Will. With a superhuman jump, Simon Will connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.53
Manuel Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Maxence Devineau holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Maxence Devineau whips in a cross ball towards Mick Bower. Mick Bower flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
26.48
Simon Will threads a neat ball through to Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Ball. Greg Ball rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
27.40
Reynald Deblock sees a break and surges forward. Reynald Deblock knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Liam Williams.
33.54
Hamada Legwinski makes a simple pass to Damian Dedebant. Damian Dedebant deftly passes the ball to John Thomson, releasing him through on goal. Gary Mckinlay clumsily knocks into John Thomson. John Thomson appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
36.48
Liam Williams sees space and advances. Liam Williams knocks the ball forward, putting John Thomson through on goal. John Thomson rockets a shot on goal but somehow Benoit Malicki manages to keep it out.
44.49
Liam Williams threads the ball through to Kaba Malicki. Kaba Malicki rushes past Gary Mckinlay! Kaba Malicki cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Benoit Malicki gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nantes appear unchanged since the first half. Troyes Aube Champagne also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Nantes get the second half underway!
54.08
Reynald Deblock passes the ball forward to Orlando Delaroche. Orlando Delaroche knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Jardim.
65.00
Damian Dedebant hacks Adam Stewart from behind! The referee calls over Damian Dedebant and warns him to calm down! Adam Stewart hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.33
Jose Jardim threads a neat ball through to John Thomson. John Thomson sees Damian Dedebant in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Damian Dedebant knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.50
Simon Will makes a probing pass to Orlando Delaroche. Orlando Delaroche finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
73.31
Reynald Deblock catches Liam Williams on the ankles. Reynald Deblock is shown the yellow card! Liam Williams runs off the knock.
78.49
Gary Mckinlay threads a neat ball through to Reynald Deblock. Reynald Deblock runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Reynald Deblock lofts in a cross ball towards Orlando Delaroche. Orlando Delaroche beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Orlando Delaroche!
84.27
Greg Ball clumsily knocks into Mickael Desailly. The referee brings Greg Ball to one side and gives him a warning! Mickael Desailly hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.51
Gary Mckinlay makes a simple pass to Reynald Deblock. Reynald Deblock sees space and advances. Reynald Deblock whips in a cross ball towards Greg Ball. Greg Ball jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Greg Ball scores for FC Nantes!!
90.00
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

FC Nantes

Troyes Aube Champagne
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44%
56%
Play Area
28%
45.3%
26.7%

Scorers
Greg Ball 15, 86
Orlando Delaroche 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Greg Ball of FC Nantes

Match Ratings