Match Report


FC NantesFC Nantes     FC LorientFC Lorient
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Benoit MalickiB. Malicki58
G
captain1
G
62Jose CastroJ. Castro
Adam StewartA. Stewart69
D
2
D
74Demetrius BaretD. Baret
Gary MckinlayG. Mckinlay64
D
3captain
D
66Thierry GueiT. Guei
Ludovic DuclouxL. Ducloux55
D
4
D
63Felice CapecchiF. Capecchi
Orlando DelarocheO. Delaroche74
M
5
D
59Jo‘l ToyesJ. Toyes
Reynald DeblockR. Deblock58
M
6
M
68Patricio SotoP. Soto
Simon WillS. Will58
M
7
M
67Toni LuccaT. Lucca
Rodrigue AbardonadoR. Abardonado52
M
8
M
64Geoffroy SorlinG. Sorlin
Mick BowerM. Bower58
A
9
A
68Samuel MercierS. Mercier
Greg BallG. Ball58
A
10
A
63Steed CakarS. Cakar
Maxence DevineauM. Devineau52
A
11
A
52Francis EdwardsF. Edwards
 
Michael PromentM. Proment53
G
12
M
62Corrado SussiC. Sussi
Eric CatherineE. Catherine52
D
13
M
59Ahmed GilletA. Gillet
Barket DumasB. Dumas51
M
14
M
59Moreno GiangaspareM. Giangaspare

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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 Lorient. A crowd of 9,591 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Nantes are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Lorient appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Seyni Mansouri.


0.00
FC Nantes start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.04
Ludovic Ducloux knocks the ball forward to Rodrigue Abardonado. Rodrigue Abardonado 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. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
6.47
Simon Will flicks the ball to his team mate, Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Will. Simon Will is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Jose Castro is on top of it.
12.21
Toni Lucca catches Simon Will on the ankles. The referee calls over Toni Lucca and warns him to calm down! Simon Will runs off the knock.
14.08
Simon Will deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mick Bower. Mick Bower knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Castro who gathers it comfortably.
21.23
Steed Cakar flicks a high ball forward to Francis Edwards who takes it down. Francis Edwards plays the ball forward to Samuel Mercier who has made a great run into the box. Samuel Mercier shoots from just inside the box but Benoit Malicki reads it well. Excellent save!
22.37
Geoffroy Sorlin comes in with a late challenge on Reynald Deblock. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Reynald Deblock hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.24
Toni Lucca sees space and advances. Toni Lucca controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. FC Lorient are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
40.33
Demetrius Baret makes a simple pass to Francis Edwards. Francis Edwards threads a neat ball through to Geoffroy Sorlin. Geoffroy Sorlin advances inside the box! Geoffroy Sorlin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Gary Mckinlay steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
44.02
Thierry Guei makes a probing pass to Steed Cakar. Steed Cakar controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Benoit Malicki is on top of it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
FC Lorient kick off and get the second half underway!
47.43
Simon Will makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau whips in a cross ball towards Greg Ball. Demetrius Baret comes in with a late challenge on Greg Ball. Greg Ball appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
48.12
Geoffroy Sorlin passes the ball forward to Francis Edwards. Francis Edwards shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Benoit Malicki.
49.31
It's a corner kick. Geoffroy Sorlin kicks a low ball out wide. Rodrigue Abardonado reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
51.01
Demetrius Baret threads the ball through to Patricio Soto. Seeing a gap ahead, Patricio Soto laces a through ball forward to Samuel Mercier. Samuel Mercier tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Benoit Malicki.
54.55
Adam Stewart threads a neat ball through to Orlando Delaroche. Orlando Delaroche flicks a high ball forward to Reynald Deblock who takes it down. Reynald Deblock knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Felice Capecchi.
55.02
With vision, Samuel Mercier plays the ball forward to Steed Cakar. Steed Cakar shoots from long range. Steed Cakar scores for FC Lorient!!
59.09
Adam Stewart flicks the ball to his team mate, Greg Ball. Showing composure, Greg Ball plays the ball forward to Rodrigue Abardonado. Rodrigue Abardonado sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Jose Castro manages to keep it out.
60.32
FC Lorient have made 2 substitutions with Corrado Sussi replacing Jo‘l Toyes and Moreno Giangaspare replacing Geoffroy Sorlin .
67.44
Gary Mckinlay takes it forward alone. Gary Mckinlay 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 which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.22
Adam Stewart sees a break and surges forward. Adam Stewart makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Will. Simon Will lofts in a cross ball towards Reynald Deblock. Reynald Deblock powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.41
Mick Bower brings the ball forward. Mick Bower lofts in a cross ball towards Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
79.35
Demetrius Baret deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patricio Soto. Patricio Soto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samuel Mercier. Samuel Mercier whips in a cross ball towards Toni Lucca. Toni Lucca makes a convincing header his aim is horrendously poor!
85.36
Toni Lucca sees Francis Edwards in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francis Edwards shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
87.45
Reynald Deblock hits a low pass to Mick Bower. Mick Bower knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Ball. Greg Ball whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
89.55
Gary Mckinlay chips the ball to his team mate, Reynald Deblock. Reynald Deblock kicks a strong pass forward to Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigue Abardonado. Rodrigue Abardonado flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rodrigue Abardonado!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Nantes

FC Lorient
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.5%
37.5%
Play Area
23.8%
48.8%
27.5%

Scorers
Rodrigue Abardonado 90
Steed Cakar 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rodrigue Abardonado of FC Nantes

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

1.Jose Castro (GK)
7
2.Demetrius Baret (DEF)
6
3.Thierry Guei (DEF)
6
4.Felice Capecchi (DEF)
6
5.Jo‘l Toyes (DEF)
6
6.Patricio Soto (MID)
6
7.Toni Lucca (MID)
6
8.Geoffroy Sorlin (MID)yellow card
6
9.Samuel Mercier (ATT)
7
10.Steed Cakar (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Francis Edwards (ATT)
6
 
12.Corrado Sussi (MID)
6
13.Ahmed Gillet (MID)
0
14.Moreno Giangaspare (MID)
6