Match Report


FC NantesFC Nantes     SM CaenSM Caen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Benoit MalickiB. Malicki58
G
captain1
G
69Lionel ArribagéL. Arribagé
Adam StewartA. Stewart69
D
2
D
63Jean-Jacques FerrereJ. Ferrere
Gary MckinlayG. Mckinlay64
D
3
D
61Zinedine SitrukZ. Sitruk
Ludovic DuclouxL. Ducloux55
D
4
D
52Patrick WrightP. Wright
Manuel FerreiraM. Ferreira75
M
5
D
52Gabriel RodriguezG. Rodriguez
Orlando DelarocheO. Delaroche74
M
6
M
57Eric AjasE. Ajas
Reynald DeblockR. Deblock58
M
7
M
56Roland MercierR. Mercier
Simon WillS. Will58
M
8captain
M
54Teddy DraperT. Draper
Mick BowerM. Bower58
A
9
A
67Shabani BassilaS. Bassila
Greg BallG. Ball58
A
10
A
55Bernard MolinierB. Molinier
Maxence DevineauM. Devineau52
A
11
A
52Djibrill GilletD. Gillet
 
Michael PromentM. Proment53
G
12
G
58Thierry ChartonT. Charton
Rodrigue AbardonadoR. Abardonado52
M
13
G
57Daniel GomesD. Gomes
Eric CatherineE. Catherine52
D
14
A
52Samuel VahiruaS. Vahirua

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at La Beaujoire-Louis Fonteneau where FC Nantes play host to SM Caen. A crowd of 9,013 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Nantes are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SM Caen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jerome Laigle.


0.00
SM Caen kick off and get the first half underway!
2.26
Jean-Jacques Ferrere catches Orlando Delaroche on the ankles. The referee brings Jean-Jacques Ferrere to one side and gives him a warning! Orlando Delaroche hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.02
Simon Will makes a probing pass to Mick Bower. Mick Bower knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Reynald Deblock is offside!
8.11
Orlando Delaroche passes the ball forward to Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau sees Mick Bower just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Mick Bower looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Gabriel Rodriguez. Excellent block.
9.08
Jean-Jacques Ferrere barges into Mick Bower. The referee calls over Jean-Jacques Ferrere again and warns him to calm down! Mick Bower hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.58
Teddy Draper threads the ball through to Roland Mercier. Roland Mercier shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
12.13
Orlando Delaroche sees Maxence Devineau in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Maxence Devineau shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
14.03
Eric Ajas threads the ball through to Djibrill Gillet. Djibrill Gillet shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
20.36
Adam Stewart makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Ball. Greg Ball knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.49
Orlando Delaroche makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Lionel Arribagé.
22.42
Corner kick to FC Nantes. Manuel Ferreira chips it out wide. Gary Mckinlay muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
28.25
Gary Mckinlay threads the ball through to Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Will. Simon Will knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jean-Jacques Ferrere.
34.21
Roland Mercier threads a neat ball through to Bernard Molinier. Bernard Molinier plays a one-two with Djibrill Gillet and advances towards the goal... Bernard Molinier looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
38.59
Djibrill Gillet hits a low pass to Roland Mercier. Roland Mercier sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Benoit Malicki.
45.00
Eric Ajas barges into Reynald Deblock. Eric Ajas is shown the yellow card! Reynald Deblock runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
FC Nantes kick off the second half!
47.07
Bernard Molinier sees a break and surges forward. Bernard Molinier shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
49.07
Roland Mercier hits a low pass to Bernard Molinier. Bernard Molinier shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
53.56
Patrick Wright makes a beautiful solo run. Patrick Wright flicks a high pass forward to Shabani Bassila who brings the ball under control. Shabani Bassila knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Benoit Malicki who gathers it comfortably.
54.45
Seeing Eric Ajas's run, Teddy Draper quickly throws the ball into his path. Eric Ajas chips the ball to his team mate, Shabani Bassila. Shabani Bassila finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.34
Simon Will flicks a high pass forward. Greg Ball controls it well on his chest. Greg Ball plays a scrappy one-two with Maxence Devineau and advances towards the goal... Greg Ball shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.17
Teddy Draper clumsily knocks into Manuel Ferreira. The referee calls over Teddy Draper and shows him a yellow card! Manuel Ferreira runs off the knock.
63.51
Gary Mckinlay makes a simple pass to Reynald Deblock. Reynald Deblock flicks a high pass forward. Greg Ball controls it well on his chest. Greg Ball knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.21
Patrick Wright knocks the ball to his team mate, Eric Ajas. Eric Ajas flicks a high pass forward. Bernard Molinier collects the pass. Bernard Molinier shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.17
Gary Mckinlay breaks forward. 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 by the defence.
69.10
Simon Will threads a neat ball through to Greg Ball. Greg Ball shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
72.24
Reynald Deblock makes a simple pass to Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.27
Patrick Wright threads a neat ball through to Teddy Draper. Teddy Draper darts forward. Teddy Draper shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Benoit Malicki!
75.01
Adam Stewart hits a low pass to Ludovic Ducloux. Ludovic Ducloux threads a neat ball through to Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau whips in a cross ball towards Greg Ball. Greg Ball gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just wide!
77.23
Ludovic Ducloux flicks the ball to his team mate, Mick Bower. Mick Bower lofts in a cross ball towards Orlando Delaroche. Orlando Delaroche outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Lionel Arribagé manages to gather it easily.
79.01
Without breaking stride, Orlando Delaroche plays the ball forward to Mick Bower. Mick Bower whips in a cross ball towards Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
81.52
Reynald Deblock chips the ball to his team mate, Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Bower. Mick Bower heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
85.52
Roland Mercier comes in with a late challenge on Ludovic Ducloux. Roland Mercier is given a warning by the referee! Ludovic Ducloux runs off the knock.
89.45
Bernard Molinier comes in with a late challenge on Ludovic Ducloux. The referee calls over Bernard Molinier and warns him to calm down! Ludovic Ducloux hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Jean-Jacques Ferrere flicks a high ball forward to Teddy Draper who takes it down. Teddy Draper flicks a high pass forward. Djibrill Gillet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Djibrill Gillet rushes past Ludovic Ducloux! Some silky footwork from Djibrill Gillet provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Benoit Malicki reads it well. Excellent keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

FC Nantes

SM Caen
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
6
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.6%
39.4%
Play Area
25.5%
41.5%
33%

Scorers
Shabani Bassila 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Shabani Bassila of SM Caen

Match Ratings