Match Report
| AS Nancy | AS Nancy |  |  | FC Istres | FC Istres | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Manuel Thomert | M. Thomert |  | 45 | G |  | 1 | | G | 58 |  | Ben Byrne | B. Byrne | |||||||||
| Xavier Trévisan | X. Trévisan | | 68 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 70 | | Teddy Tanguy | T. Tanguy | |||||||||
| Kamal Flachez | K. Flachez | | 62 | D | | 3 | | D | 63 |  | Franco Fiore | F. Fiore | |||||||||
| Ruben Viana | R. Viana |  | 60 | D | | 4 | | D | 60 | | Philippe Eloi | P. Eloi | |||||||||
| Robert Heurlié | R. Heurlié | | 58 | M | | 5 | | D | 53 | | Yoann Louiron | Y. Louiron | |||||||||
| Eric Lorenz | E. Lorenz |  | 52 | M | | 6 | | M | 67 | | Fernando Mario Manard | F. Manard | |||||||||
| Jero Anelka | J. Anelka | | 52 | M | | 7 | | M | 66 | | Kader Thomas | K. Thomas | |||||||||
| Matthieu Bourgeais | M. Bourgeais | | 49 | M | | 8 | | M | 65 | | Corentin Shakpoke | C. Shakpoke | |||||||||
| George Etherington | G. Etherington | | 49 | M | | 9 | | M | 59 |  | Adilson Promes | A. Promes | |||||||||
| John Young | J. Young |  | 61 | A | | 10 | | A | 67 | | Michel Perez | M. Perez | |||||||||
| Marc Tainio | M. Tainio | | 59 | A | | 11 | | A | 59 | | Ulrich Jager | U. Jager | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade Marcel Picot where AS Nancy play host to FC Istres. A crowd of 8,747 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
AS Nancy are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while FC Istres appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
AS Nancy are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while FC Istres appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0FC Istres kick off!
6.43
0-0Fernando Mario Manard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ulrich Jager. Ulrich Jager knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.34
1-0Xavier Trévisan makes a beautiful solo run. Xavier Trévisan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Young. John Young lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Tainio. Marc Tainio flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.30
1-0FC Istres are easily keeping AS Nancy at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
15.49
Philippe Eloi sweeps the ball long. Ulrich Jager knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kamal Flachez.
26.44
1-0Kader Thomas kicks a strong pass forward to Michel Perez. Michel Perez shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.35
Eric Lorenz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Young. John Young controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
40.28
1-0Franco Fiore brings the ball forward. Franco Fiore makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ulrich Jager. Ulrich Jager whips in a cross ball towards Michel Perez. Michel Perez directs the ball goalwards with his head. Manuel Thomert easily smothers it.
42.04
Kamal Flachez threads the ball through to Matthieu Bourgeais. Matthieu Bourgeais knocks the ball forward to Marc Tainio. Marc Tainio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Adilson Promes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ulrich Jager. Ulrich Jager knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
AS Nancy kick off and get the second half underway!
54.30
Eric Lorenz makes a probing pass to Marc Tainio. Marc Tainio tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
55.25
George Etherington makes a probing pass to John Young. John Young knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ben Byrne who gathers it comfortably.
71.03
Matthieu Bourgeais flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Tainio. Marc Tainio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Franco Fiore.
73.08
Xavier Trévisan surges forward with the ball. Xavier Trévisan passes the ball forward to John Young. John Young plays a perfect one-two with Marc Tainio and rushes in on goal... John Young rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Ben Byrne had no chance!! Goal for AS Nancy!
79.53
Kader Thomas sees a break and surges forward. Kader Thomas whips in a cross ball towards Ulrich Jager. Ulrich Jager directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ulrich Jager!
85.50
Fernando Mario Manard kicks a strong pass forward to Ulrich Jager. Ulrich Jager whips in a cross ball towards Michel Perez. Michel Perez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Adilson Promes makes a simple pass to Ulrich Jager. Ulrich Jager knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Manuel Thomert who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61%
39%
Play Area
29.9%
49.4%
20.8%
Scorers