Match Report


Le Havre ACLe Havre AC     FC NantesFC Nantes
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Cedric KarwattC. Karwatt57
G
1captain
G
58Benoit MalickiB. Malicki
Patricio JimenezP. Jimenez71
D
2
D
69Adam StewartA. Stewart
Alexandre HodoutoA. Hodouto60
D
captain3
D
64Gary MckinlayG. Mckinlay
Tommaso BenfariT. Benfari60
D
4
D
55Ludovic DuclouxL. Ducloux
Devanir FernandezD. Fernandez54
D
5
M
75Manuel FerreiraM. Ferreira
Kaba NeveuK. Neveu67
M
6
M
74Orlando DelarocheO. Delaroche
Mansour MontanierM. Montanier65
M
7
M
58Simon WillS. Will
Mustapha LoussouarnM. Loussouarn62
M
8
M
52Rodrigue AbardonadoR. Abardonado
Eric GranonE. Granon58
M
9
A
58Mick BowerM. Bower
Antonio DiazA. Diaz74
A
10
A
58Greg BallG. Ball
Muller DossantosM. Dossantos71
A
11
A
52Maxence DevineauM. Devineau
 
Lauren Bisan-E. RaymondL. Raymond61
A
12
G
53Michael PromentM. Proment
Aziz GallasA. Gallas58
A
13
D
52Eric CatherineE. Catherine
Sabri CoupetS. Coupet58
A
14
M
51Barket DumasB. Dumas

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stade Océane where Le Havre AC play host to FC Nantes. A crowd of 9,268 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Le Havre AC 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
Le Havre AC kick off and get the match underway!
2.22
Eric Granon flicks a high pass forward. Mustapha Loussouarn controls it well on his chest. Mustapha Loussouarn shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
3.58
Alexandre Hodouto brings the ball forward. Alexandre Hodouto lofts in a cross ball towards Kaba Neveu. Kaba Neveu is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
8.45
Rodrigue Abardonado flicks a high pass forward to Greg Ball who brings the ball neatly under control. Greg Ball whips in a cross ball towards Mick Bower. Mick Bower makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
10.55
Adam Stewart knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira sees Greg Ball in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Greg Ball shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.09
Rodrigue Abardonado comes in with a late challenge on Patricio Jimenez. Rodrigue Abardonado is shown the yellow card! Patricio Jimenez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.28
Ludovic Ducloux launches a long ball forward into the other half. Manuel Ferreira shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
18.11
Mansour Montanier flicks the ball to his team mate, Kaba Neveu. Kaba Neveu shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.41
Orlando Delaroche makes a simple pass to Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira lofts in a cross ball towards Mick Bower. Mick Bower makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
22.42
Ludovic Ducloux makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Orlando Delaroche. Orlando Delaroche kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Will. Simon Will shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
28.29
Orlando Delaroche flicks the ball to his team mate, Mick Bower. Mick Bower knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Ball. Greg Ball is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Solid save from Cedric Karwatt.
32.13
Manuel Ferreira threads the ball through to Simon Will. Simon Will knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kaba Neveu.
39.10
Tommaso Benfari threads the ball through to Mansour Montanier. Mansour Montanier runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Mansour Montanier plays a one-two with Muller Dossantos and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Mansour Montanier provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
42.16
Alexandre Hodouto sees space and advances. Alexandre Hodouto chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Diaz. Antonio Diaz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.51
Eric Granon flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Hodouto. Alexandre Hodouto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mansour Montanier. Mansour Montanier puts a great ball through but Muller Dossantos is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
45.00
Alexandre Hodouto flicks a high pass forward. Kaba Neveu holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kaba Neveu knocks the ball forward to Muller Dossantos. Muller Dossantos whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Diaz. Antonio Diaz flicks the ball with his head. Benoit Malicki picks it out of the air!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Nantes get the second half underway!
47.24
Simon Will flicks a high pass forward. Maxence Devineau controls it well on his chest. Maxence Devineau sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
51.51
Gary Mckinlay makes a strong solo run forward. Gary Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Orlando Delaroche controls it well on his chest. Orlando Delaroche knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Bower. Mick Bower is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.37
Rodrigue Abardonado threads a neat ball through to Greg Ball. Greg Ball tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.12
Mick Bower controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cedric Karwatt who gathers it comfortably.
59.42
Mustapha Loussouarn flicks a high ball forward to Muller Dossantos who takes it down. Muller Dossantos runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Muller Dossantos provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Benoit Malicki!
60.39
Mick Bower controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
61.01
Mansour Montanier laces a weighted ball forward to Muller Dossantos. Muller Dossantos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.46
Ludovic Ducloux hacks Kaba Neveu from behind! Ludovic Ducloux is given a warning by the referee! Kaba Neveu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.43
Mustapha Loussouarn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Diaz. Antonio Diaz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ludovic Ducloux.
69.44
Manuel Ferreira clumsily knocks into Mustapha Loussouarn. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mustapha Loussouarn carries on, but is struggling a bit.
72.41
Mustapha Loussouarn knocks the ball forward to Muller Dossantos. Muller Dossantos runs straight at the defence! Muller Dossantos rockets a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
75.24
Rodrigue Abardonado controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Orlando Delaroche. Orlando Delaroche whips in a cross ball towards Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Cedric Karwatt didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
78.55
Adam Stewart flicks a high pass forward. Orlando Delaroche collects the pass. Orlando Delaroche kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Ball. Greg Ball connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.53
Ludovic Ducloux hits a low pass to Simon Will. Simon Will runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Simon Will knocks in a cross ball towards Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
83.16
Orlando Delaroche catches Mustapha Loussouarn on the ankles. The referee calls over Orlando Delaroche and shows him a yellow card! Mustapha Loussouarn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.45
Mustapha Loussouarn flicks a high pass forward to Antonio Diaz who brings the ball under control. Antonio Diaz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ludovic Ducloux.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Le Havre AC

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

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
29.3%
46.7%
23.9%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Cedric Karwatt of Le Havre AC

Match Ratings