Match Report


RC StrasbourgRC Strasbourg     FC NantesFC Nantes
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Carl BaretC. Baret59
G
1captain
G
58Benoit MalickiB. Malicki
Cosimo RampullaC. Rampulla58
D
2
D
69Adam StewartA. Stewart
Remi MeniriR. Meniri56
D
3
D
64Gary MckinlayG. Mckinlay
Michael BoutoilleM. Boutoille56
D
4
D
55Ludovic DuclouxL. Ducloux
Adrien PoilA. Poil53
D
5
M
75Manuel FerreiraM. Ferreira
Francesco VeroneseF. Veronese71
M
6
M
74Orlando DelarocheO. Delaroche
Alexandre CasciniA. Cascini63
M
captain7
M
58Reynald DeblockR. Deblock
Danny CraddockD. Craddock62
M
8
M
58Simon WillS. Will
Djamel BréchetD. Bréchet52
M
9
A
58Mick BowerM. Bower
Eduardo PostigaE. Postiga59
A
10
A
58Greg BallG. Ball
Mathieu BardonM. Bardon59
A
11
A
52Maxence DevineauM. Devineau
 
Valerien LinaresV. Linares59
A
12
G
53Michael PromentM. Proment
Youl DucrocqY. Ducrocq55
G
13
M
52Rodrigue AbardonadoR. Abardonado
Hamed TebilyH. Tebily53
A
14
D
52Eric CatherineE. Catherine

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Stade La Meinau where RC Strasbourg play host to FC Nantes. A crowd of 9,617 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RC Strasbourg 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 Omar Courtois.


0.00
The first half starts with RC Strasbourg kicking off!
2.25
Michael Boutoille makes a probing pass to Mathieu Bardon. Mathieu Bardon advances inside the box! Mathieu Bardon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
4.08
Remi Meniri chips the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Cascini. Alexandre Cascini makes a probing pass to Djamel Bréchet. Djamel Bréchet rushes past Gary Mckinlay! Djamel Bréchet shoots from just inside the box. Djamel Bréchet scores for RC Strasbourg!!
9.40
Manuel Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Mick Bower. Mick Bower lofts in a cross ball towards Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
12.39
Adam Stewart flicks a high ball forward to Gary Mckinlay who takes it down. Gary Mckinlay kicks a strong pass forward to Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau lofts in a cross ball towards Reynald Deblock. Reynald Deblock is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Carl Baret gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
14.04
Michael Boutoille barges into Reynald Deblock. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Reynald Deblock runs off the knock.
20.28
Gary Mckinlay sees space and advances. Gary Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward to Reynald Deblock who brings the ball under control. Reynald Deblock shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.01
Gary Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward to Simon Will who brings the ball under control. Simon Will sees Greg Ball in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Greg Ball knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Baret who gathers it comfortably.
26.51
Adam Stewart clumsily knocks into Djamel Bréchet. The referee calls over Adam Stewart and warns him to calm down! Djamel Bréchet carries on, but is struggling a bit.
32.09
Danny Craddock flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Postiga. Eduardo Postiga shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
34.54
Reynald Deblock knocks the ball forward to Greg Ball. Greg Ball cuts inside the box! Greg Ball tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
38.06
Cosimo Rampulla flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Postiga holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Postiga shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Benoit Malicki manages to gather it.
39.52
Reynald Deblock knocks the ball to his team mate, Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Michael Boutoille.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. RC Strasbourg appear unchanged since the first half. FC Nantes also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with FC Nantes kicking off!
54.01
Greg Ball receives the ball from a throw-in from Reynald Deblock. Greg Ball flicks a high pass forward. Maxence Devineau holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Maxence Devineau knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Ball. With a superhuman jump, Greg Ball connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Carl Baret didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
57.05
Ludovic Ducloux makes a simple pass to Simon Will. Simon Will makes a simple pass to Mick Bower. Mick Bower knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cosimo Rampulla.
59.19
Alexandre Cascini changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alexandre Cascini whips in a cross ball towards Danny Craddock. Danny Craddock heads the ball goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.18
RC Strasbourg have made 2 substitutions with Valerien Linares replacing Danny Craddock and Youl Ducrocq replacing Alexandre Cascini .
63.47
Valerien Linares knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Postiga. Eduardo Postiga advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Eduardo Postiga provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
71.48
Reynald Deblock clumsily knocks into Eduardo Postiga. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eduardo Postiga hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.19
RC Strasbourg have made a substitution with Hamed Tebily replacing Francesco Veronese .
81.57
Youl Ducrocq flicks the ball to his team mate, Mathieu Bardon. Mathieu Bardon finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
83.44
Djamel Bréchet flicks a high pass forward. Youl Ducrocq holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Youl Ducrocq plays a one-two with Eduardo Postiga and rushes in on goal... Youl Ducrocq cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
84.16
Gary Mckinlay passes the ball forward to Reynald Deblock. Reynald Deblock changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Reynald Deblock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

RC Strasbourg

FC Nantes
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.7%
57.3%
Play Area
32%
45.3%
22.7%

Scorers
Djamel Bréchet 4
Greg Ball 35

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

Match Ratings
1.Carl Baret (GK)
7
2.Cosimo Rampulla (DEF)
6
3.Remi Meniri (DEF)
6
4.Michael Boutoille (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Adrien Poil (DEF)
6
6.Francesco Veronese (MID)
6
7.Alexandre Cascini (MID)
8
8.Danny Craddock (MID)
6
9.Djamel Bréchet (MID)goal scored
9
10.Eduardo Postiga (ATT)
6
11.Mathieu Bardon (ATT)
6
 
12.Valerien Linares (ATT)
6
13.Youl Ducrocq (GK)
6
14.Hamed Tebily (ATT)
6

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