Match Report


ClermontClermont     OGC NiceOGC Nice
Computer Player Computer Player James Dunlop James Dunlop
Omar BrandesO. Brandes51
G
1
G
62Jacob ToddJ. Todd
Steve PédrosS. Pédros61
D
2
D
65Armindo SahnounA. Sahnoun
Jean-Michel JaurèsJ. Jaurès59
D
3
D
62Cyril DeroffC. Deroff
Daniel PerezD. Perez57
D
4captain
D
58Denny Van MolD. Van Mol
Maxence HaiseM. Haise57
D
5
D
58Julien DiattaJ. Diatta
Stephen MccallS. Mccall68
M
6
M
69Stephane De CiccoS. De Cicco
Marques Pereira SamsonM. Samson65
M
7
M
60Youl Alidor LevintskyY. Levintsky
Marc ZickM. Zick62
M
8
A
64Frank StoneF. Stone
Markus ZiegeM. Ziege61
M
captain9
A
62Eric GelbE. Gelb
Jean-Luc DruonJ. Druon69
A
10
A
61Julian ReimersJ. Reimers
Jonathan GauvinJ. Gauvin64
A
11
A
60Martin TatarianM. Tatarian
 
Marc VildaM. Vilda62
A
12
D
55Gareth AdamsG. Adams
Pierre-Yves ChibaP. Chiba60
M
13
M
54Sidney ToyesS. Toyes
Diogo JesusD. Jesus59
A
14
G
47Wilfried SahnounW. Sahnoun

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stade Gabriel Montpied where Clermont play host to OGC Nice. A crowd of 18,377 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Clermont are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while OGC Nice appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Guy Roudet.


0.00
Clermont kick off the first half!
6.58
Stephen Mccall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Zick. Marc Zick shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
10.53
Marc Zick makes a simple pass to Jean-Luc Druon. Jean-Luc Druon plays a quick one-two with Jonathan Gauvin and rushes in on goal... Jean-Luc Druon shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.09
Daniel Perez threads the ball through to Marc Zick. Marc Zick sees Jean-Luc Druon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean-Luc Druon rushes past Armindo Sahnoun! Jean-Luc Druon side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.36
Youl Alidor Levintsky hits a low pass to Frank Stone. Frank Stone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.37
Stephane De Cicco threads a neat ball through to Youl Alidor Levintsky. Youl Alidor Levintsky plays a one-two with Julian Reimers and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Youl Alidor Levintsky provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.22
Jean-Michel Jaurès controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Zick. Marc Zick flicks a high pass forward to Jonathan Gauvin who brings the ball under control. Jonathan Gauvin makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Marques Pereira Samson. Marques Pereira Samson comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it whistles just wide of the post!
26.04
Stephen Mccall advances with the ball. Stephen Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Gauvin. Jonathan Gauvin lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Luc Druon. Jean-Luc Druon shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
27.46
Stephane De Cicco flicks a high ball forward to Frank Stone who takes it down. Frank Stone shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
28.02
Steve Pédros takes it forward alone. Steve Pédros knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Julien Diatta.
32.02
With a delightful solo run, Markus Ziege stretches the opposition's defence. Markus Ziege whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Gauvin. Jonathan Gauvin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Jacob Todd had no chance!! Goal for Clermont!
39.11
Marc Zick makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marques Pereira Samson. Marques Pereira Samson threads the ball through to Markus Ziege. Markus Ziege knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jacob Todd who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
The whistle blows and OGC Nice get the second half underway!
53.01
Julien Diatta flicks a high pass forward. Youl Alidor Levintsky controls it well on his chest. With a delightful solo run, Youl Alidor Levintsky stretches the opposition's defence. Youl Alidor Levintsky runs straight at the defence! Youl Alidor Levintsky shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
55.16
Maxence Haise receives the ball from a throw-in from Steve Pédros. Maxence Haise deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Zick. Marc Zick flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Mccall. Stephen Mccall whips in a cross ball towards Marques Pereira Samson. Marques Pereira Samson powers a header at goal. Jacob Todd effortlessly punches it away to safety.
69.44
Clermont are in full control of this game.
72.24
Youl Alidor Levintsky runs forward with the ball. Youl Alidor Levintsky threads a neat ball through to Martin Tatarian. Martin Tatarian shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
78.44
Youl Alidor Levintsky kicks a strong pass forward to Frank Stone. Frank Stone makes a great pass forward. Martin Tatarian runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
79.31
Marques Pereira Samson plays the ball forward to Marc Zick. Marc Zick shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
81.30
Stephen Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Gauvin controls it well on his chest. Jonathan Gauvin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Youl Alidor Levintsky.
89.14
Showing composure, Youl Alidor Levintsky laces a through ball forward to Eric Gelb. Eric Gelb controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Good keeping from Omar Brandes as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
90.00
Youl Alidor Levintsky takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Marc Zick reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Clermont

OGC Nice
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.3%
38.8%
Play Area
27.5%
41.2%
31.2%

Scorers
Jonathan Gauvin 32

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jonathan Gauvin of Clermont

Match Ratings
1.Omar Brandes (GK)
6
2.Steve Pédros (DEF)
6
3.Jean-Michel Jaurès (DEF)
6
4.Daniel Perez (DEF)
6
5.Maxence Haise (DEF)
6
6.Stephen Mccall (MID)
7
7.Marques Pereira Samson (MID)
6
8.Marc Zick (MID)
8
9.Markus Ziege (MID)
7
10.Jean-Luc Druon (ATT)
6
11.Jonathan Gauvin (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Marc Vilda (ATT)
0
13.Pierre-Yves Chiba (MID)
0
14.Diogo Jesus (ATT)
0

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