Match Report


AC AjaccioAC Ajaccio     OGC NiceOGC Nice
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Matthieu VillechalaneM. Villechalane53
G
1
G
74J-David LacombeJ. Lacombe
Dami‘n MaximianoD. Maximiano73
D
2
D
82Fernando Mario DeschampsF. Deschamps
Oliver WallnerO. Wallner55
D
3
D
65Neil MortonN. Morton
Angelo StendardoA. Stendardo51
D
4
D
61Harry BeattieH. Beattie
Tobias KnappT. Knapp51
D
5
M
77Stephen RitchieS. Ritchie
Danijel LegrandD. Legrand80
M
6
M
73Malte MeidtM. Meidt
Ruby AnolfoR. Anolfo75
M
7
M
70Reginald DebecR. Debec
Helder BentoH. Bento71
M
8
M
69James ThomsonJ. Thomson
Rodolphe BonifaceR. Boniface61
A
9
A
75Kieron PalmerK. Palmer
Alioune JosédasilvaA. Josédasilva61
A
10
A
72Abassi LimaA. Lima
Guillermo CollotG. Collot60
A
11
A
69Artur MoreiraA. Moreira

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stade Francois-Coty where AC Ajaccio play host to OGC Nice. A crowd of 18,043 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
AC Ajaccio are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while OGC Nice appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The first half starts with OGC Nice kicking off!
4.06
Dami‘n Maximiano makes a probing pass to Helder Bento. Helder Bento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolphe Boniface. Rodolphe Boniface tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
6.12
Harry Beattie makes a beautiful solo run. Harry Beattie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Abassi Lima. Abassi Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Kieron Palmer. Kieron Palmer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.06
Malte Meidt flicks the ball to his team mate, Abassi Lima. Abassi Lima shoots from distance but Matthieu Villechalane is on top of it.
10.09
Malte Meidt brings the ball forward. Malte Meidt finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Matthieu Villechalane.
18.37
Oliver Wallner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danijel Legrand. Danijel Legrand threads the ball through to Rodolphe Boniface. Rodolphe Boniface makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alioune Josédasilva but he's offside!
20.40
Reginald Debec knocks the ball to his team mate, Artur Moreira. Artur Moreira goes all the way! Artur Moreira rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
33.58
Ruby Anolfo sees a break and surges forward. Ruby Anolfo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolphe Boniface but he's offside!
34.48
Ruby Anolfo comes in with a late challenge on Reginald Debec. The referee calls over Ruby Anolfo and shows him a yellow card! Reginald Debec stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.25
Danijel Legrand knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodolphe Boniface. Rodolphe Boniface shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
44.07
Oliver Wallner kicks a strong pass forward to Helder Bento. Helder Bento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodolphe Boniface. Rodolphe Boniface lofts in a cross ball towards Alioune Josédasilva. Alioune Josédasilva directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Malte Meidt threads the ball through to Artur Moreira. Artur Moreira lofts in a cross ball towards Abassi Lima. Abassi Lima is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
AC Ajaccio start the second half!
48.23
Reginald Debec controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Abassi Lima. Abassi Lima tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.09
Oliver Wallner knocks the ball forward to Ruby Anolfo. Ruby Anolfo makes a simple pass to Alioune Josédasilva. Alioune Josédasilva goes all the way! Alioune Josédasilva makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
67.57
Oliver Wallner brings the ball forward. Oliver Wallner knocks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Collot. Guillermo Collot whips in a cross ball towards Alioune Josédasilva. Alioune Josédasilva heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! J-David Lacombe had no chance!! Goal for AC Ajaccio!
72.58
James Thomson threads the ball through to Kieron Palmer. Kieron Palmer lofts in a cross ball towards Abassi Lima. Abassi Lima connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Matthieu Villechalane easily smothers it.
75.00
Dami‘n Maximiano makes a probing pass to Ruby Anolfo. Ruby Anolfo knocks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Collot. Guillermo Collot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alioune Josédasilva. Alioune Josédasilva cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.50
Dami‘n Maximiano advances with the ball. Dami‘n Maximiano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodolphe Boniface. Rodolphe Boniface knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.23
AC Ajaccio are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate OGC Nice's defence.
81.28
Danijel Legrand chips the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Collot. Guillermo Collot shoots from distance. It curls slightly but J-David Lacombe manages to gather it comfortably.
84.44
Neil Morton knocks the ball to his team mate, Malte Meidt. Malte Meidt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kieron Palmer. Kieron Palmer lofts in a cross ball towards Abassi Lima. Abassi Lima heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Abassi Lima of OGC Nice
Match Statistics
 

AC Ajaccio

OGC Nice
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56%
44%
Play Area
32%
42.7%
25.3%

Scorers
Alioune Josédasilva 57, 68
Kieron Palmer 6
Abassi Lima 45, 84