Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Allianz Riviera where OGC Nice play host to FC Istres. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both OGC Nice and FC Istres are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steven Traore.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both OGC Nice and FC Istres are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steven Traore.
0.00
0-0FC Istres kick off the first half!
2.34
0-0Fouad El-Karkouri comes in with a late challenge on Camilo Castillo. The referee brings Fouad El-Karkouri to one side and gives him a warning! Camilo Castillo runs off the knock.
4.53
0-0Claude Levet clumsily knocks into Marc Soetaers. The referee warns Claude Levet to calm down! Marc Soetaers gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
6.44
0-0Thomas Degn threads a neat ball through to Fouad El-Karkouri. Fouad El-Karkouri skips past Goran Andenas! Fouad El-Karkouri strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
8.39
1-0Goran Andenas knocks the ball forward to Yannick Diané. Yannick Diané threads the ball through to Arnauld Maurice. Arnauld Maurice plays the ball forward to Mark Van Mol who has made a great run into the box. Mark Van Mol comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Christophe Brando with no chance!! Goal for OGC Nice!
14.12
1-0Thomas Degn threads a neat ball through to Fouad El-Karkouri. Fouad El-Karkouri whips in a cross ball towards Luis-Clemente Ismaël. Luis-Clemente Ismaël beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Diego Hermans.
15.48
Thomas Degn takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Some good footwork from Jordi Cas provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.53
Fouad El-Karkouri threads a neat ball through to Jordi Cas. Jordi Cas whips in a cross ball towards Luis-Clemente Ismaël. Luis-Clemente Ismaël knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
21.44
Thomas Jaschke sees Arnauld Maurice in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arnauld Maurice shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.29
Goran Andenas sees Yannick Diané in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yannick Diané lofts in a cross ball towards Duccio Sergi. Duccio Sergi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
26.58
Claude Levet plays the ball forward to Mark Van Mol. Mark Van Mol whips in a cross ball towards Duccio Sergi. Duccio Sergi makes a convincing header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
30.04
1-1Thomas Degn flicks a high pass forward. Jordi Cas controls it well on his chest. Jordi Cas knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Kenichi Kobayashi is offside!
34.50
1-1Duccio Sergi darts forward. Duccio Sergi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.07
1-1Doru Mircea clumsily knocks into Ali Recorbet. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ali Recorbet stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.44
Fouad El-Karkouri clumsily knocks into Claude Levet. The referee warns Fouad El-Karkouri again to calm down! Claude Levet gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
Laurent Anolfo boots it upfield. Kenichi Kobayashi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. OGC Nice appear unchanged since the first half. FC Istres also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Istres players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
OGC Nice kick off!
51.18
Duccio Sergi knocks the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Maurice. Arnauld Maurice shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
53.32
Laurent Anolfo makes a simple pass to Doru Mircea. Doru Mircea flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Degn controls it well on his chest. Thomas Degn finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
54.44
Thomas Jaschke flicks a high pass forward. Ali Recorbet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ali Recorbet controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Yannick Diané through on goal. Yannick Diané shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Christophe Brando!
55.04
Thomas Degn flicks a high pass forward. Jordi Cas controls it well on his chest. Jordi Cas lofts in a cross ball towards Fouad El-Karkouri. Fouad El-Karkouri gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
59.37
Didier Coulibaly threads a neat ball through to Thomas Degn. Thomas Degn sees a break and surges forward. Thomas Degn lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Soetaers. Marc Soetaers powers a header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
60.39
1-2FC Istres appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
60.39
Luis-Clemente Ismaël threads a neat ball through to Fouad El-Karkouri. Fouad El-Karkouri whips in a cross ball towards Kenichi Kobayashi. Kenichi Kobayashi makes a looping header on goal. Kenichi Kobayashi scores for FC Istres!!
63.37
Didier Coulibaly threads a neat ball through to Fouad El-Karkouri. Fouad El-Karkouri sees Luis-Clemente Ismaël in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis-Clemente Ismaël lofts in a cross ball towards Fouad El-Karkouri. Fouad El-Karkouri is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Diego Hermans manages to gather it.
65.49
Thomas Degn knocks the ball forward to Fouad El-Karkouri. Fouad El-Karkouri knocks the ball forward, putting Marc Soetaers through on goal. Marc Soetaers rockets a shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Diego Hermans keeps it out!
66.44
Goran Andenas makes a probing pass to Duccio Sergi. Duccio Sergi flicks a high pass forward to Arnauld Maurice who brings the ball under control. Arnauld Maurice knocks in a cross ball towards Yannick Diané. Yannick Diané outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Christophe Brando is on top of his game. Great keeping!
67.35
Doru Mircea plays the ball forward to Fouad El-Karkouri. Fouad El-Karkouri flicks a high pass forward. Kenichi Kobayashi collects the pass. Kenichi Kobayashi knocks in a cross ball towards Fouad El-Karkouri. Fouad El-Karkouri whips the ball goalwards with his head. Fouad El-Karkouri scores for FC Istres!!
71.55
1-4Duccio Sergi flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Jaschke controls it well on his chest. Thomas Jaschke plays a quick one-two with Mark Van Mol and rushes in on goal... Thomas Jaschke strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but is denied by Laurent Anolfo. Excellent block.
73.48
Thomas Degn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fouad El-Karkouri. Fouad El-Karkouri knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Soetaers. Marc Soetaers makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.47
Camilo Castillo threads a neat ball through to Yannick Diané. Yannick Diané tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
81.25
Thomas Degn comes in with a late challenge on Duccio Sergi. Thomas Degn is shown the yellow card! Duccio Sergi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.57
Duccio Sergi knocks the ball to his team mate, Yannick Diané. Yannick Diané tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
85.12
Thomas Jaschke pushes up the pitch. Thomas Jaschke flicks a high pass forward. Arnauld Maurice controls it well on his chest. Arnauld Maurice knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christophe Brando who gathers it comfortably.
87.54
With imagination, Didier Coulibaly plays the ball forward to Thomas Degn. Thomas Degn threads a neat ball through to Kenichi Kobayashi. Kenichi Kobayashi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Diego Hermans smothers it!
89.10
Didier Coulibaly boots it upfield. Thomas Degn whips in a cross ball towards Luis-Clemente Ismaël. Luis-Clemente Ismaël directs the ball goalwards with his head. Superb reactions from Diego Hermans. What a save!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
6
11
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.8%
54.2%
Play Area
28.9%
39.8%
31.3%
Scorers
| Mark Van Mol 8 | Jordi Cas 15 Fouad El-Karkouri 55, 67 Kenichi Kobayashi 60 Marc Soetaers 73 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fouad El-Karkouri of FC Istres |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Diego Hermans (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Medhi Rodriguez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Claude Levet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Goran Andenas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Camilo Castillo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Thomas Jaschke (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Duccio Sergi (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Arnauld Maurice (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ali Recorbet (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Yannick Diané (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mark Van Mol (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Nicolas Fiorese (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Aloisio Vilda (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mauro Ginestra (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Christophe Brando (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Kemal Brooking (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Didier Coulibaly (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Laurent Anolfo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Doru Mircea (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Fouad El-Karkouri (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Thomas Degn (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Kenichi Kobayashi (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Jordi Cas (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Marc Soetaers (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Luis-Clemente Ismaël (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alberto Laquait (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Seth Owen (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Corentin Hognon (ATT) | 0 | |