Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at La Beaujoire-Louis Fonteneau where FC Nantes play host to FC Istres. 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 FC Istres appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Camille Malm.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Nantes are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Istres appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Camille Malm.
0.00
FC Nantes start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.13
Medhi Chagot hits it upfield. Dominic Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Mathieu Rizzetto. Adam Stewart catches Mathieu Rizzetto on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
3.06
Manuel Ferreira barges into Roland Espatero. Manuel Ferreira is warned by the referee! Roland Espatero stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.28
Ludovic Ducloux breaks forward. Ludovic Ducloux passes the ball forward to Greg Ball. Greg Ball lofts in a cross ball towards Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau whips the ball goalwards with his head. Jannick Zanotti effortlessly punches it away to safety.
15.31
Jean-Marc Fanni flicks a high pass forward to Medhi Chagot who brings the ball under control. Medhi Chagot passes the ball forward to Mamar Lambourde. Mamar Lambourde rushes past Adam Stewart! Mamar Lambourde makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
18.20
Jean-Marc Fanni controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
24.05
Jean-Marc Fanni knocks the ball forward to Andre Antunes. Andre Antunes plays the ball forward to Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell advances inside the box! Dominic Campbell takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Benoit Malicki has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
34.57
Seeing a gap ahead, Jean-Marc Fanni plays the ball forward to Dominique Pédros. Dominique Pédros hits a low pass to Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Benoit Malicki smothers it!
38.09
Roland Espatero brings the ball forward. Roland Espatero makes an attacking run forward. Roland Espatero knocks the ball forward, putting Mamar Lambourde through on goal. Mamar Lambourde cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Benoit Malicki is on top of it.
39.35
Gary Mckinlay takes the throw-in. Ludovic Ducloux flicks a high ball forward to Mick Bower who takes it down. Mick Bower deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Greg Ball. Greg Ball knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jannick Zanotti who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nantes appear unchanged since the first half. FC Istres also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Istres kick off and get the second half underway!
47.06
Manuel Ferreira threads the ball through to Mick Bower. Mick Bower knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roland Espatero.
49.48
Maxence Devineau barges into Roland Espatero. Maxence Devineau is warned by the referee! Roland Espatero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.34
Andre Antunes sees Medhi Chagot in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Medhi Chagot knocks the ball forward to Andre Antunes. Andre Antunes finds some space and shoots from distance but Benoit Malicki is on top of it.
53.28
Medhi Chagot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominique Pédros. Dominique Pédros lofts in a cross ball towards Mamar Lambourde. Mamar Lambourde knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Benoit Malicki manages to gather it comfortably.
55.30
Manuel Ferreira threads the ball through to Mick Bower. Mick Bower knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jean-Marc Fanni.
59.15
Orlando Delaroche knocks the ball to his team mate, Mick Bower. Mick Bower knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jannick Zanotti who gathers it comfortably.
60.02
Reynald Deblock flicks the ball to his team mate, Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau rushes past Roland Espatero! Maxence Devineau cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
63.58
Medhi Chagot knocks the ball forward to Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell advances inside the box! Dominic Campbell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.43
Gary Mckinlay threads the ball through to Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau lofts in a cross ball towards Reynald Deblock. Reynald Deblock directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
69.59
Manuel Ferreira passes the ball forward to Mick Bower. Mick Bower tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
77.09
Gary Mckinlay chips the ball to his team mate, Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.56
Tomas Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Medhi Chagot controls it well on his chest. Medhi Chagot changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Medhi Chagot knocks the ball forward to Dominic Campbell but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
79.57
Adam Stewart flicks the ball to his team mate, Orlando Delaroche. Orlando Delaroche knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.46
Mick Bower flicks a high pass forward. Maxence Devineau collects the pass. Maxence Devineau knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jannick Zanotti who gathers it comfortably.
89.55
Gary Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Orlando Delaroche holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Orlando Delaroche darts forward. Orlando Delaroche sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Jannick Zanotti smothers it!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.2%
51.8%
Play Area
25.3%
43.4%
31.3%
Scorers
| Dominic Campbell 24, 64 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Campbell of FC Istres |
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. | Greg Ball (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Maxence Devineau (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Michael Proment (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rodrigue Abardonado (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eric Catherine (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jannick Zanotti (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jean-Marc Fanni (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Msaddeck Deroin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Roland Espatero (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Tomas Ferreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dominique Pédros (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Andre Antunes (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Medhi Chagot (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Dominic Campbell (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 10. | Mathieu Rizzetto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mamar Lambourde (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Lionel Pierre-Fanfan (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Banks (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Barbosa (ATT) | 0 | |









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