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 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 Romarin Grossmann.


0.00
AS Monaco start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.18
Armindo Sahnoun catches Florian Lucas on the ankles. Armindo Sahnoun is shown the yellow card! Florian Lucas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.18
Free kick to AS Monaco just outside the area...
5.02
Enzo Giampieretti takes a long run up and drives a low ball which goes under the wall. The keeper is in a good position and gathers the ball.
6.53
Julian Reimers makes an attacking run forward. Julian Reimers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Micha‘l Piquionne. Excellent save.
9.13
Sidney Lefèvre kicks a strong pass forward to Enzo Giampieretti. Enzo Giampieretti lofts in a cross ball towards Sidney Lefèvre. Sidney Lefèvre heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
16.40
Frank Stone makes a simple pass to Youl Alidor Levintsky. Youl Alidor Levintsky kicks a strong pass forward to Eric Gelb but the referee indicates it's offside!
20.45
Denny Van Mol flicks a high pass forward. Youl Alidor Levintsky collects the pass. Youl Alidor Levintsky surges forward with the ball. Youl Alidor Levintsky shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Micha‘l Piquionne manages to gather it.
22.51
Armindo Sahnoun makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Gelb. Eric Gelb flicks a high ball forward to Julian Reimers who takes it down. Julian Reimers shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Micha‘l Piquionne!
27.46
Youl Alidor Levintsky chips the ball to his team mate, Frank Stone. Frank Stone knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Reimers. Julian Reimers is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is deflected wide by John Dickov.
28.13
It's a corner kick. Youl Alidor Levintsky loops the ball in to towards the near post. Micha‘l Piquionne scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
33.11
Filipe Oliveira makes a simple pass to Remi Gravelaine. Remi Gravelaine flicks a high pass forward. Florian Lucas controls it well on his chest. Florian Lucas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.45
Florian Lucas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Remi Gravelaine. Remi Gravelaine lofts in a cross ball towards Enzo Giampieretti. With a superhuman jump, Enzo Giampieretti connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
42.37
Youl Alidor Levintsky makes a probing pass to Frank Stone. Frank Stone plays a one-two with Julian Reimers and rushes in on goal... Frank Stone tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Micha‘l Piquionne. Excellent save.
44.53
Filipe Oliveira brings the ball forward. Filipe Oliveira knocks in a cross ball towards Florian Lucas. Florian Lucas whips the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. OGC Nice appear unchanged since the first half. AS Monaco also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with OGC Nice kicking off!
49.16
Denny Van Mol threads the ball through to Julian Reimers. Julian Reimers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Gelb. Eric Gelb knocks in a cross ball towards Yohann Chaveyriat. Yohann Chaveyriat outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies just wide!
51.05
Stephane De Cicco flicks a high pass forward. Yohann Chaveyriat collects the pass. Yohann Chaveyriat threads the ball through to Eric Gelb but he's offside!
54.18
Bruno Pinto flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Oliveira controls it well on his chest. Filipe Oliveira knocks the ball forward to Florian Lucas. Florian Lucas finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
59.27
Guy Bourgeais passes the ball forward to Florian Lucas. Florian Lucas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.25
Denny Van Mol makes a simple pass to Frank Stone. Frank Stone lofts in a cross ball towards Yohann Chaveyriat. Yohann Chaveyriat connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
61.21
Youl Alidor Levintsky flicks a high pass forward. Julian Reimers collects the pass. Julian Reimers shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
63.53
Stephane De Cicco threads a neat ball through to Frank Stone. Frank Stone knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Eric Gelb is offside!
66.10
John Dickov kicks a strong pass forward to Remi Gravelaine. Remi Gravelaine flicks a high pass forward. Djamel Ntumpa Nsafu comfortably collects the pass. Djamel Ntumpa Nsafu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.18
Stephane De Cicco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frank Stone. Frank Stone plays a scrappy one-two with Youl Alidor Levintsky and stumbles forward towards the goal... Frank Stone shoots from just inside the box but it slams into the crowd!
72.29
Ronald Pedron makes a simple pass to Enzo Giampieretti. Enzo Giampieretti shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Jacob Todd. Excellent save.
75.19
Remi Gravelaine threads the ball through to Florian Lucas. Florian Lucas knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Julien Diatta.
79.22
Armindo Sahnoun flicks a high pass forward. Youl Alidor Levintsky collects the pass. Youl Alidor Levintsky sees a break and surges forward. Youl Alidor Levintsky shoots from long range but somehow Micha‘l Piquionne manages to keep it out.
84.01
Youl Alidor Levintsky knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Reimers. Julian Reimers plays a quick one-two with Frank Stone and rushes in on goal... Julian Reimers shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but Guy Bourgeais blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
85.04
Denny Van Mol flicks a high ball forward to Julian Reimers who takes it down. Julian Reimers flicks the ball to his team mate, Frank Stone. Frank Stone controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.41
Guy Bourgeais flicks the ball to his team mate, Sidney Lefèvre. Sidney Lefèvre makes a simple pass to Enzo Giampieretti. Enzo Giampieretti knocks in a cross ball towards Sidney Lefèvre. Sidney Lefèvre outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Jacob Todd is on top of it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
8
6
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.5%
45.5%
Play Area
28.6%
42.9%
28.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Enzo Giampieretti of AS Monaco

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