Match Report


Chamois NiortaisChamois Niortais     FC NantesFC Nantes
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Christian FreundC. Freund61
G
1captain
G
58Benoit MalickiB. Malicki
Devanir BedrossianD. Bedrossian66
D
2
D
69Adam StewartA. Stewart
Giampiero CalifanoG. Califano60
D
3
D
64Gary MckinlayG. Mckinlay
Dagui RaymondD. Raymond59
D
4
D
55Ludovic DuclouxL. Ducloux
Zoumana RodriguesZ. Rodrigues59
D
captain5
M
75Manuel FerreiraM. Ferreira
Daniel EdwardsD. Edwards60
M
6
M
74Orlando DelarocheO. Delaroche
Antoine JezierskiA. Jezierski52
M
7
M
58Reynald DeblockR. Deblock
Sebastien RodaS. Roda51
M
8
M
58Simon WillS. Will
Paul WhiteP. White51
M
9
A
58Mick BowerM. Bower
Cyril KarembeuC. Karembeu69
A
10
A
58Greg BallG. Ball
Younes MermetY. Mermet63
A
11
A
52Maxence DevineauM. Devineau
 
Alexander LefèvreA. Lefèvre60
A
12
G
53Michael PromentM. Proment
Alejandro CruzA. Cruz60
A
13
M
52Rodrigue AbardonadoR. Abardonado
Benjamin DruonB. Druon56
D
14
D
52Eric CatherineE. Catherine

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stade Rene Gaillard where Chamois Niortais play host to FC Nantes. A crowd of 9,536 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chamois Niortais are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Nantes appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alcaly Koné.


0.00
FC Nantes kick off and get the match underway!
3.32
Antoine Jezierski sees space and advances. Antoine Jezierski shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Benoit Malicki has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
6.04
Zoumana Rodrigues threads a neat ball through to Devanir Bedrossian. Devanir Bedrossian chips the ball to his team mate, Younes Mermet. Younes Mermet controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.58
Orlando Delaroche barges into Zoumana Rodrigues. Orlando Delaroche is warned by the referee! Zoumana Rodrigues hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.44
Daniel Edwards flicks the ball to his team mate, Younes Mermet. Younes Mermet knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ludovic Ducloux.
21.21
Adam Stewart pushes up the pitch. Adam Stewart threads the ball through to Mick Bower. Mick Bower knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giampiero Califano.
24.14
Adam Stewart sees Maxence Devineau in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Maxence Devineau makes a probing pass to Reynald Deblock. Reynald Deblock shoots from 20 yards. Christian Freund gets down and covers it.
27.45
Adam Stewart flicks a high pass forward. Greg Ball controls it well on his chest. Greg Ball knocks in a cross ball towards Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Christian Freund is on top of it.
28.09
Simon Will knocks the ball to his team mate, Orlando Delaroche. Orlando Delaroche controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
30.05
Antoine Jezierski flicks a high pass forward to Younes Mermet who brings the ball under control. Younes Mermet cuts inside the box! Younes Mermet makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.13
Giampiero Califano hits a low pass to Sebastien Roda. With great vision, Sebastien Roda plays the ball forward to Younes Mermet. Younes Mermet knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Benoit Malicki who gathers it comfortably.
34.28
Giampiero Califano flicks a high pass forward. Antoine Jezierski collects the pass. Antoine Jezierski makes a probing pass to Younes Mermet. Younes Mermet knocks in a cross ball towards Cyril Karembeu. Cyril Karembeu connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Chamois Niortais!
39.52
Adam Stewart makes a simple pass to Mick Bower. Mick Bower makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau whips in a cross ball towards Greg Ball. Greg Ball outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Christian Freund picks it out of the air!
44.57
Daniel Edwards makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Younes Mermet. Younes Mermet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Ludovic Ducloux comes in with a late challenge on Antoine Jezierski. Ludovic Ducloux is shown the yellow card! Antoine Jezierski stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Chamois Niortais get the second half underway!
49.39
Dagui Raymond clumsily knocks into Orlando Delaroche. Dagui Raymond is given a warning by the referee! Orlando Delaroche gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
53.58
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
55.12
Antoine Jezierski makes an attacking run forward. Antoine Jezierski plays a one-two with Sebastien Roda and rushes in on goal... Antoine Jezierski comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
57.45
Cyril Karembeu flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul White. Paul White shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
60.41
Adam Stewart makes a beautiful solo run. Adam Stewart darts forward. Adam Stewart knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Zoumana Rodrigues.
61.42
Sebastien Roda brings the ball forward. Sebastien Roda lofts in a cross ball towards Younes Mermet. With a superhuman jump, Younes Mermet connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Benoit Malicki with no chance!! Goal for Chamois Niortais! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
65.35
Younes Mermet flicks a high pass forward. Cyril Karembeu collects the pass. Cyril Karembeu shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
66.16
Cyril Karembeu threads a neat ball through to Younes Mermet. Younes Mermet flicks the ball to his team mate, Cyril Karembeu. Cyril Karembeu rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Benoit Malicki had no chance!! Goal for Chamois Niortais!
73.20
Adam Stewart makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Mick Bower. Mick Bower lofts in a cross ball towards Orlando Delaroche. Orlando Delaroche directs the ball goalwards with his head. Christian Freund is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.52
Sebastien Roda flicks a high pass forward. Paul White collects the pass. Paul White chips the ball to his team mate, Younes Mermet. Younes Mermet knocks in a cross ball towards Cyril Karembeu. Cyril Karembeu connects with a diving header. Cyril Karembeu scores for Chamois Niortais!!
83.58
With a delightful solo run, Orlando Delaroche stretches the opposition's defence. Orlando Delaroche knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.37
Giampiero Califano flicks a high ball forward to Cyril Karembeu who takes it down. Cyril Karembeu flicks the ball to his team mate, Younes Mermet. Younes Mermet lofts in a cross ball towards Cyril Karembeu. Cyril Karembeu gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
87.31
Antoine Jezierski flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Edwards controls it well on his chest. Daniel Edwards threads the ball through into the box. Some good footwork from Younes Mermet provides some space. He shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Chamois Niortais

FC Nantes
Goals
7
1
Shots on Target
9
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.8%
39.2%
Play Area
22.8%
46.8%
30.4%

Scorers
Antoine Jezierski 3
Younes Mermet 6, 30, 61
Cyril Karembeu 34, 66, 78
Orlando Delaroche 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Younes Mermet of Chamois Niortais

Match Ratings