Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Allianz Riviera where OGC Nice play host to AS Monaco in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
OGC Nice are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AS Monaco appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Julien Gomis.


0.00
OGC Nice kick off and get the match underway!
2.06
Thomas Jaschke breaks forward. Thomas Jaschke knocks the ball forward to Duccio Sergi. Duccio Sergi knocks in a cross ball towards Yannick Diané. Yannick Diané shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Gerard Landais manages to gather it comfortably.
3.01
Gustavo Gallegos flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Dailly controls it well on his chest. Carlos Dailly lofts in a cross ball towards Kwami Porato. Kwami Porato makes a looping header on goal. Diego Hermans picks it out of the air!
6.39
Abdelmalek Ciechelsi sees Kwami Porato in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kwami Porato plays a scrappy one-two with Marc Heurlié and stumbles forward towards the goal... Kwami Porato comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.07
Dianboto Vilatte barges into Goran Andenas. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Goran Andenas runs off the knock.
12.44
Duccio Sergi flicks a high pass forward. Ali Recorbet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ali Recorbet shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
18.26
Abdelmalek Ciechelsi knocks the ball forward to Carl Danic. Carl Danic darts forward. Carl Danic lofts in a cross ball towards Kwami Porato. Kwami Porato rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Diego Hermans punches it away to safety.
22.54
Gustavo Gallegos threads a neat ball through to Marc Heurlié. Marc Heurlié flicks the ball to his team mate, Carl Danic. Carl Danic shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
26.29
Goran Andenas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duccio Sergi. Duccio Sergi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arnauld Maurice. Arnauld Maurice shoots from outside the area. Gerard Landais comfortably gets down and covers it.
27.08
Nordin Fertout barges into Goran Andenas. Nordin Fertout is shown the yellow card! Goran Andenas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.12
Goran Andenas hacks Marc Heurlié from behind! The referee calls over Goran Andenas and shows him a yellow card! Marc Heurlié runs off the knock.
33.51
Nicolas Fiorese clumsily knocks into Nordin Fertout. The referee warns Nicolas Fiorese to calm down! Nordin Fertout stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.17
Simon Janes threads a neat ball through to Carlos Dailly. Carlos Dailly knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.53
Carl Danic brings the ball forward. Carl Danic lofts in a cross ball towards Nordin Fertout. Nordin Fertout makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
Carl Danic flicks a high pass forward. Marc Heurlié collects the pass. Marc Heurlié lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Dailly. Carlos Dailly beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Diego Hermans with no chance!! Goal for AS Monaco!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. OGC Nice appear unchanged since the first half. AS Monaco also appear unchanged since the first half. The AS Monaco players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
AS Monaco start the second half!
48.21
Duccio Sergi hacks Bradley Bresciano from behind! The referee calls over Duccio Sergi and warns him to calm down! Bradley Bresciano stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.21
Free kick to AS Monaco just outside the area...
49.49
Carlos Dailly slowly runs up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
54.15
Gustavo Gallegos threads a neat ball through to Bradley Bresciano. Bradley Bresciano whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Dailly. Carlos Dailly is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a woeful effort!
55.10
Thomas Jaschke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauro Ginestra. Mauro Ginestra lofts in a cross ball towards Yannick Diané. Yannick Diané powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
57.44
Simon Janes sees a break and surges forward. Simon Janes surges forward with the ball. Simon Janes lofts in a cross ball towards Kwami Porato. Kwami Porato powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.45
AS Monaco have made a substitution with Andres Dominguez replacing Marc Heurlié .
63.46
Ali Recorbet kicks a strong pass forward to Yannick Diané. Yannick Diané knocks in a cross ball towards Arnauld Maurice. Arnauld Maurice outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.32
Dianboto Vilatte threads a neat ball through to Nordin Fertout. Nordin Fertout plays a scrappy one-two with Kwami Porato and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nordin Fertout shoots from just inside the box but it's a woeful effort!
67.04
Goran Andenas flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Fiorese who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Fiorese kicks a strong pass forward to Duccio Sergi. Duccio Sergi plays a quick one-two with Yannick Diané and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Duccio Sergi provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
71.26
Duccio Sergi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yannick Diané. Yannick Diané rushes past Carl Danic! Yannick Diané makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.34
Thomas Jaschke threads a neat ball through to Ali Recorbet. Ali Recorbet lofts in a cross ball towards Duccio Sergi. Duccio Sergi connects with a diving header. Gerard Landais gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
78.49
Carl Danic flicks a high pass forward to Andres Dominguez who brings the ball under control. Andres Dominguez lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Dailly. Carlos Dailly shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Diego Hermans has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
81.32
Camilo Castillo pushes mid-way up the pitch. Camilo Castillo makes a simple pass to Mauro Ginestra. Mauro Ginestra whips in a cross ball towards Arnauld Maurice. Arnauld Maurice outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
87.35
Dianboto Vilatte makes a run forward as Andres Dominguez takes the throw-in. Dianboto Vilatte skillfully chests the ball down. Dianboto Vilatte threads a neat ball through to Carlos Dailly. Carlos Dailly lofts in a cross ball towards Nordin Fertout. Nordin Fertout connects with a diving header but it whistles just wide of the post!
89.40
Duccio Sergi chips the ball to his team mate, Ali Recorbet. Ali Recorbet shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
2
5
Shots on Target
7
7
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44%
56%
Play Area
36%
42.7%
21.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kwami Porato of AS Monaco

Match Ratings
1.Diego Hermans (GK)
6
2.Nicolas Fiorese (DEF)
6
3.Medhi Rodriguez (DEF)
6
4.Goran Andenas (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Camilo Castillo (DEF)
6
6.Thomas Jaschke (MID)
6
7.Duccio Sergi (MID)goal scored
8
8.Arnauld Maurice (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Yannick Diané (ATT)
7
10.Ali Recorbet (ATT)
6
11.Mauro Ginestra (ATT)
6
 
12.Claude Levet (DEF)
0
13.Armindo Odet (MID)
0
14.Mark Van Mol (ATT)
0

1.Gerard Landais (GK)
7
2.Gustavo Gallegos (DEF)
6
3.Abdelmalek Ciechelsi (DEF)
6
4.Simon Janes (DEF)
7
5.Dianboto Vilatte (MID)yellow card
6
6.Marc Heurlié (MID)
7
7.Carl Danic (MID)
7
8.Bradley Bresciano (MID)
6
9.Kwami Porato (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Carlos Dailly (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Nordin Fertout (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
 
12.Jari Kurstot (DEF)
0
13.Andres Dominguez (MID)
6
14.Jerome Barckay (ATT)
0