Match Report


OGC NiceOGC Nice     FC NantesFC Nantes
Alex HutchingsAlex Hutchings Computer Player Computer Player
Diego HermansD. Hermans77
G
captain1
G
63Eoin HurstE. Hurst
Nicolas FioreseN. Fiorese79
D
2
D
66Miguel MarquesM. Marques
Medhi RodriguezM. Rodriguez71
D
3
D
64Dominic MorrisonD. Morrison
Claude LevetC. Levet78
D
4
D
62Kelvin GascoigneK. Gascoigne
Camilo CastilloC. Castillo76
D
5
D
60Alexandre BentoA. Bento
Armindo OdetA. Odet88
M
6
M
71Steffen FreundS. Freund
Duccio SergiD. Sergi90
M
7
M
61Noel BrandN. Brand
Mauro GinestraM. Ginestra81
A
8
A
68Gianpaolo MarangonG. Marangon
Yannick DianéY. Diané81
A
9
A
67Gary ClelandG. Cleland
Aloisio VildaA. Vilda78
A
10
A
66Gaetano De PalmaG. De Palma
Mark Van MolM. Van Mol79
A
11captain
A
59Adel NéeA. Née
 
Goran AndenasG. Andenas75
D
12
D
59Wayne RankinW. Rankin
Thomas JaschkeT. Jaschke85
M
13
A
59Oswaldo CatherineO. Catherine
Arnauld MauriceA. Maurice74
A
14
G
59Steven DaboS. Dabo

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Allianz Riviera where OGC Nice play host to FC Nantes. A crowd of 18,450 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
OGC Nice are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Nantes appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Steven Traore.


0.00
OGC Nice kick off the first half!
4.15
Mark Van Mol threads a neat ball through to Aloisio Vilda. Aloisio Vilda shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
8.57
Duccio Sergi kicks a strong pass forward to Aloisio Vilda. Aloisio Vilda lofts in a cross ball towards Yannick Diané. Yannick Diané knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Eoin Hurst gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
9.26
Medhi Rodriguez plays the ball forward to Duccio Sergi. Duccio Sergi threads a neat ball through to Mark Van Mol. Mark Van Mol finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.39
Claude Levet barges into Steffen Freund. The referee calls over Claude Levet and warns him to calm down! Steffen Freund stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.52
Armindo Odet kicks a strong pass forward to Yannick Diané. Yannick Diané knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Morrison.
20.01
Duccio Sergi flicks a high pass forward. Mark Van Mol controls it well on his chest. Mark Van Mol lofts in a cross ball towards Yannick Diané. Yannick Diané is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Kelvin Gascoigne is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
21.56
It's a corner kick which Duccio Sergi takes quickly, playing the ball short to Yannick Diané. Yannick Diané strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
22.29
Medhi Rodriguez flicks a high ball forward to Duccio Sergi who takes it down. Duccio Sergi hits a low pass to Armindo Odet. Armindo Odet lofts in a cross ball towards Mauro Ginestra. With a superhuman jump, Mauro Ginestra connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
26.34
Medhi Rodriguez knocks the ball to his team mate, Duccio Sergi. Duccio Sergi hits a low pass to Mauro Ginestra. Mauro Ginestra shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Eoin Hurst as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
27.45
Duccio Sergi takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Kelvin Gascoigne reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
28.24
Gary Cleland hacks Nicolas Fiorese from behind! The referee brings Gary Cleland to one side and gives him a warning! Nicolas Fiorese stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.47
Duccio Sergi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Armindo Odet. Armindo Odet knocks in a cross ball towards Mauro Ginestra. Mauro Ginestra knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.53
Noel Brand takes it forward alone. Noel Brand lofts in a cross ball towards Gianpaolo Marangon. Gianpaolo Marangon connects with a diving header but somehow Diego Hermans manages to keep it out.
34.13
Alexandre Bento changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alexandre Bento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.35
Noel Brand threads a neat ball through to Steffen Freund. Steffen Freund shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
39.56
Duccio Sergi takes a long throw-in. Armindo Odet changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Armindo Odet makes a simple pass, allowing Aloisio Vilda to run into the box. Aloisio Vilda cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
40.13
Duccio Sergi takes it forward alone. Duccio Sergi shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Eoin Hurst manages to gather it effortlessly.
42.23
Nicolas Fiorese knocks the ball forward to Duccio Sergi. Duccio Sergi threads a neat ball through to Armindo Odet. Armindo Odet knocks in a cross ball towards Mauro Ginestra. Mauro Ginestra connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. OGC Nice appear unchanged since the first half. FC Nantes also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Nantes players seem much more motivated whilst the OGC Nice players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Nantes kick off!
47.07
Noel Brand darts forward. Noel Brand puts a great ball through. Gary Cleland runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
57.06
Yannick Diané barges into Dominic Morrison. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dominic Morrison carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.23
Armindo Odet chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Van Mol. Mark Van Mol lofts in a cross ball towards Armindo Odet. Steffen Freund hacks Armindo Odet from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
65.25
Medhi Rodriguez passes the ball forward to Duccio Sergi. Duccio Sergi threads a neat ball through to Mauro Ginestra. Mauro Ginestra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Noel Brand.
66.36
Duccio Sergi makes a simple pass to Aloisio Vilda. Aloisio Vilda knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kelvin Gascoigne.
69.29
Duccio Sergi clumsily knocks into Gianpaolo Marangon. The referee brings Duccio Sergi to one side and gives him a warning! Gianpaolo Marangon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.25
With vision, Claude Levet plays the ball forward to Duccio Sergi. Duccio Sergi makes a probing pass to Aloisio Vilda. Aloisio Vilda makes a great pass forward. Armindo Odet runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
72.50
Kelvin Gascoigne makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steffen Freund. Steffen Freund makes a simple pass to Adel Née. Adel Née knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Diego Hermans who gathers it comfortably.
73.58
Armindo Odet flicks a high pass forward to Duccio Sergi who brings the ball under control. Duccio Sergi shoots from long range. Eoin Hurst gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
77.33
OGC Nice have made a substitution with Thomas Jaschke replacing Duccio Sergi .
79.46
Gianpaolo Marangon barges into Medhi Rodriguez. Gianpaolo Marangon is shown the yellow card! Medhi Rodriguez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.39
Thomas Jaschke hits a low pass to Mark Van Mol. Mark Van Mol threads a neat ball through to Aloisio Vilda. Aloisio Vilda side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Eoin Hurst.
82.47
Armindo Odet takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Gary Cleland chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
85.07
Armindo Odet flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Jaschke holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thomas Jaschke sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Eoin Hurst. Excellent save.
87.01
Thomas Jaschke threads the ball through to Mauro Ginestra. Mauro Ginestra knocks in a cross ball towards Yannick Diané. Yannick Diané outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Eoin Hurst.
88.55
It's a corner kick. Armindo Odet kicks a low ball out wide. Claude Levet looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is miles over!
89.43
Thomas Jaschke clumsily knocks into Noel Brand. The referee brings Thomas Jaschke to one side and gives him a warning! Noel Brand runs off the knock.
90.00
Medhi Rodriguez chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Jaschke. Thomas Jaschke makes a probing pass to Mauro Ginestra. Mauro Ginestra knocks in a cross ball towards Yannick Diané. Yannick Diané rises majestically and gets a header on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

OGC Nice

FC Nantes
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
12
1
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
72.1%
27.9%
Play Area
24.4%
43%
32.6%

Scorers
Aloisio Vilda 4
Mark Van Mol 9
Mauro Ginestra 42

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Duccio Sergi of OGC Nice

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

1.Eoin Hurst (GK)
8
2.Miguel Marques (DEF)
6
3.Dominic Morrison (DEF)
6
4.Kelvin Gascoigne (DEF)
6
5.Alexandre Bento (DEF)
6
6.Steffen Freund (MID)
6
7.Noel Brand (MID)
7
8.Gianpaolo Marangon (ATT)yellow card
6
9.Gary Cleland (ATT)
6
10.Gaetano De Palma (ATT)
6
11.Adel Née (ATT)
6
 
12.Wayne Rankin (DEF)
0
13.Oswaldo Catherine (ATT)
0
14.Steven Dabo (GK)
0