Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by ALAC |
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade Jean Bouin where Angers SCO play host to FC Nantes. A crowd of 17,774 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Angers SCO are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Nantes appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicolas Legwinski.
The pitch is in good condition.
Angers SCO are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Nantes appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicolas Legwinski.
0.00
0-0Angers SCO kick off the first half!
8.48
0-0Moktar Cousin flicks the ball to his team mate, Andre Darbelet. Andre Darbelet plays a scrappy one-two with Jose Robert and stumbles forward towards the goal... Andre Darbelet side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
9.30
Alassan Seube makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Uwe Knapp. Uwe Knapp chips the ball to his team mate, Andre Darbelet. Andre Darbelet shoots from 25 yards but Theo Van Nistelrooy reads it well. Good keeping!
16.35
0-0Giancarlo Lotti darts forward. Giancarlo Lotti shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
22.06
Arnaud Plante threads a neat ball through to Uwe Knapp. Uwe Knapp flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Robert. Jose Robert shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.09
0-0Alassan Seube hacks Teddy Chelle from behind! Alassan Seube is given a warning by the referee! Teddy Chelle stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.43
Steve Raymond changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Steve Raymond shoots from long range but somehow Kevin Ritchie manages to keep it out.
28.28
Jean-Philippe Alicarte flicks a high pass forward. Uwe Knapp controls it well on his chest. Uwe Knapp flicks a high ball forward to Andre Darbelet who takes it down. Andre Darbelet tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.22
0-0Vasco Valente comes in with a late challenge on Jose Robert. The referee calls over Vasco Valente and shows him a yellow card! Jose Robert hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.06
Daniel Riga hits a low pass to Andre Ntumpa Nsafu. Andre Ntumpa Nsafu finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Kevin Ritchie. Excellent save.
33.42
Giancarlo Lotti chips the ball to his team mate, Andre Ntumpa Nsafu. Andre Ntumpa Nsafu sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
34.53
0-0Jean-Philippe Alicarte hits a low pass to Shabani Boutal. Shabani Boutal threads a neat ball through to Jose Robert. Jose Robert knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Theo Van Nistelrooy who gathers it comfortably.
36.41
Moktar Cousin brings the ball forward. Moktar Cousin whips in a cross ball towards Jose Robert. Jose Robert is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Theo Van Nistelrooy is on top of it.
38.02
Steve Raymond chips the ball to his team mate, Teddy Chelle. Teddy Chelle shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Angers SCO appear unchanged since the first half. FC Nantes also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Nantes players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Nantes get the second half underway!
47.42
Giancarlo Lotti threads a neat ball through to Said Pickeu. Said Pickeu whips in a cross ball towards Andre Ntumpa Nsafu. Andre Ntumpa Nsafu directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Kevin Ritchie. Excellent save.
49.45
Jean-Philippe Alicarte makes a probing pass to Pedro Wiart. Pedro Wiart flicks the ball to his team mate, Andre Darbelet. Andre Darbelet shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
51.22
1-0Shabani Boutal threads the ball through to Jose Robert. Jose Robert knocks in a cross ball towards Andre Darbelet. Andre Darbelet is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Theo Van Nistelrooy with no chance!! Goal for Angers SCO!
54.13
Jocelyn Dossantos knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Raymond. Steve Raymond makes a probing pass to Teddy Chelle. Teddy Chelle whips in a cross ball towards Said Pickeu. Said Pickeu knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
57.15
Daniel Riga sees Andre Ntumpa Nsafu in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andre Ntumpa Nsafu lofts in a cross ball towards Said Pickeu. Said Pickeu powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
66.09
Ruud Vermeulen comes in with a late challenge on Andre Darbelet. The referee calls over Ruud Vermeulen and shows him a yellow card! Andre Darbelet hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.36
Pedro Wiart makes a probing pass to Andre Darbelet. Andre Darbelet lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Robert. Jose Robert jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
71.48
Alassan Seube flicks a high pass forward. Uwe Knapp holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Uwe Knapp flicks a high pass forward. Andre Darbelet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andre Darbelet lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Robert. Jose Robert makes a deft header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.40
1-2Ruud Vermeulen pushes mid-way up the pitch. Ruud Vermeulen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teddy Chelle. Teddy Chelle plays a one-two with Andre Ntumpa Nsafu and advances towards the goal... Teddy Chelle tries a spectacular strike but somehow Alassan Seube happens to be in the right place to block it.
78.12
Vasco Valente darts forward. Vasco Valente runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Vasco Valente shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
79.49
Teddy Chelle comes in with a late challenge on Mehdi Fournier. The referee warns Teddy Chelle to calm down! Mehdi Fournier hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.53
Steve Raymond chips the ball to his team mate, Andre Ntumpa Nsafu. Andre Ntumpa Nsafu shoots from 20 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Andre Ntumpa Nsafu!
89.26
Alassan Seube kicks a strong pass forward to Uwe Knapp. Uwe Knapp flicks a high pass forward. Andre Darbelet controls it well on his chest. Andre Darbelet knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vasco Valente.
90.00
Uwe Knapp threads a neat ball through to Andre Darbelet. Andre Darbelet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.7%
45.3%
Play Area
29.1%
46.5%
24.4%
Scorers
| Andre Darbelet 51 | Said Pickeu 54, 57 Andre Ntumpa Nsafu 86 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Said Pickeu of FC Nantes |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Kevin Ritchie (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Mehdi Fournier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jean-Philippe Alicarte (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Alassan Seube (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arnaud Plante (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Shabani Boutal (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Uwe Knapp (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Moktar Cousin (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Pedro Wiart (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Andre Darbelet (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Jose Robert (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Noe Lobe (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Yohann Dugarry (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Moritz Gerlach (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Theo Van Nistelrooy (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ruud Vermeulen (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Vasco Valente (DEF) | | 6 |
| 4. | Jocelyn Dossantos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daniel Riga (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jean Chr. Murati (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Steve Raymond (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Giancarlo Lotti (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Teddy Chelle (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Andre Ntumpa Nsafu (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Said Pickeu (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Claude Strgeon (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fernando Oliveira (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Diego Bennardo (DEF) | 0 | |