Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Bernard-Bardin where FC Istres play host to OGC Nice. A crowd of 18,912 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Istres are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while OGC Nice appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Guy Roudet.


0.00
The first half starts with OGC Nice kicking off!
4.57
Craig Mccall kicks a strong pass forward to Edouard Mexes. Edouard Mexes threads the ball through into the box. Sieme De Haan tries a spectacular strike. Sieme De Haan scores for FC Istres!!
8.33
Julien Diatta sees Youl Alidor Levintsky in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Youl Alidor Levintsky makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephane De Cicco. Stephane De Cicco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
9.12
Craig Mccall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sieme De Haan. Sieme De Haan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jacob Todd who gathers it comfortably.
12.51
Zinedine Lièvre makes a probing pass to Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edouard Mexes. Edouard Mexes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.19
Denny Van Mol laces a weighted ball forward to Yohann Chaveyriat. Yohann Chaveyriat passes the ball forward to Frank Stone. Frank Stone tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.27
Julien Diatta makes a simple pass to Youl Alidor Levintsky. Youl Alidor Levintsky chips the ball to his team mate, Eric Gelb. Eric Gelb cuts inside the box! Eric Gelb muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
28.06
Youl Alidor Levintsky barges into Craig Mccall. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Mccall carries on, but is struggling a bit.
30.14
Youl Alidor Levintsky clumsily knocks into Sieme De Haan. The referee calls over Youl Alidor Levintsky and warns him to calm down! Sieme De Haan grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
32.41
Craig Mccall threads a neat ball through to Sieme De Haan. Sieme De Haan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.26
Brenny Pater threads a neat ball through to Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall makes a probing pass to Antonio Marcos. Antonio Marcos knocks in a cross ball towards Amara Gava. Amara Gava is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.17
Youl Alidor Levintsky controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eric Gelb. Eric Gelb makes a probing pass between the defence to Julian Reimers. Julian Reimers muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Khaliloul Mamouni is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
38.55
Cyril Deroff sees Stephane De Cicco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephane De Cicco flicks the ball to his team mate, Yohann Chaveyriat. Yohann Chaveyriat makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Frank Stone. Frank Stone takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.45
Colin Elliott surges forward with the ball. Colin Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Sieme De Haan. Julien Diatta comes in with a late challenge on Sieme De Haan. Penalty for FC Istres!!
42.45
The referee points to the spot..
43.18
Amara Gava takes a long run up but it skews horrendously wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Istres appear unchanged since the first half. OGC Nice also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Istres start the second half!
47.09
Yohann Chaveyriat flicks the ball to his team mate, Frank Stone. Frank Stone finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
49.44
Youl Alidor Levintsky hits a low pass to Yohann Chaveyriat. Yohann Chaveyriat knocks in a cross ball towards Stephane De Cicco. Stephane De Cicco knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Khaliloul Mamouni with no chance!! Goal for OGC Nice!
59.33
Craig Mccall barges into Stephane De Cicco. Craig Mccall is given a warning by the referee! Stephane De Cicco stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.42
Yohann Chaveyriat flicks a high pass forward to Julian Reimers who brings the ball under control. Julian Reimers makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Youl Alidor Levintsky. Youl Alidor Levintsky cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Khaliloul Mamouni manages to keep it out.
65.56
Julien Diatta makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Youl Alidor Levintsky. Youl Alidor Levintsky flicks a high pass forward. Eric Gelb collects the pass. Eric Gelb knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.29
Hugo Gutierrez makes a probing pass to Colin Elliott. Colin Elliott chips the ball to his team mate, Amara Gava. Amara Gava knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephane De Cicco.
69.50
Brenny Pater makes a probing pass to Colin Elliott. Colin Elliott knocks the ball forward to Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall lofts in a cross ball towards Amara Gava. Amara Gava whips the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
71.25
Youl Alidor Levintsky flicks a high pass forward. Julian Reimers collects the pass. Julian Reimers sees Yohann Chaveyriat just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Yohann Chaveyriat looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
72.43
Youl Alidor Levintsky chips the ball to his team mate, Frank Stone. Frank Stone tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
75.44
Denny Van Mol comes in with a late challenge on Craig Mccall. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Mccall runs off the knock.
81.04
Youl Alidor Levintsky darts forward. Youl Alidor Levintsky shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Khaliloul Mamouni!
83.50
Youl Alidor Levintsky makes a probing pass to Stephane De Cicco. Stephane De Cicco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
85.56
Colin Elliott makes a probing pass to Edouard Mexes. Edouard Mexes tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Jacob Todd smothers it!
87.49
Brenny Pater makes a probing pass to Colin Elliott. Colin Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Marcos. Antonio Marcos lofts in a cross ball towards Sieme De Haan. With a superhuman jump, Sieme De Haan connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Armindo Sahnoun steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.1%
40.9%
Play Area
31.2%
46.2%
22.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Frank Stone of OGC Nice

Match Ratings
1.Khaliloul Mamouni (GK)
7
2.Brenny Pater (DEF)
7
3.Hugo Gutierrez (DEF)
6
4.Zinedine Lièvre (DEF)
6
5.Bert Berger (DEF)
6
6.Craig Mccall (MID)
7
7.Colin Elliott (MID)
8
8.Edouard Mexes (ATT)
6
9.Antonio Marcos (ATT)
6
10.Sieme De Haan (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Amara Gava (ATT)
6
 
12.Patricio Diallo (MID)
0
13.Sidney Keller (MID)
0
14.Rody Galàsek (GK)
0

1.Jacob Todd (GK)
6
2.Armindo Sahnoun (DEF)
6
3.Denny Van Mol (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Julien Diatta (DEF)
7
5.Cyril Deroff (DEF)
6
6.Stephane De Cicco (MID)goal scored
8
7.Youl Alidor Levintsky (MID)yellow card
8
8.Frank Stone (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
9.Yohann Chaveyriat (ATT)
8
10.Julian Reimers (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Eric Gelb (ATT)
7
 
12.Gareth Adams (DEF)
0
13.Sidney Toyes (MID)
0
14.Martin Tatarian (ATT)
0