Match Report


Stade RennaisStade Rennais     FC NantesFC Nantes
David JacobsDavid Jacobs Computer Player Computer Player
Roger ZimmermanR. Zimmerman71
G
1
G
62Theo Van NistelrooyT. Van Nistelrooy
Richard StandingR. Standing74
D
2
D
65Ruud VermeulenR. Vermeulen
Ruben LimaR. Lima73
D
captain3
D
60Vasco ValenteV. Valente
Helder PintoH. Pinto69
D
4
D
60Jocelyn DossantosJ. Dossantos
Daniel NevesD. Neves74
M
5captain
M
66Jean Chr. MuratiJ. Murati
Gareth JoachimG. Joachim73
M
6
M
66Steve RaymondS. Raymond
Davy WoltersD. Wolters76
M
7
M
63Giancarlo LottiG. Lotti
Eddie Lua-LuaE. Lua-Lua74
M
8
M
61Claude StrgeonC. Strgeon
Jo HulshoffJ. Hulshoff72
A
9
A
69Teddy ChelleT. Chelle
Daguyl DayllyD. Daylly72
A
10
A
63Andre Ntumpa NsafuA. Ntumpa Nsafu
Anthony GerrardA. Gerrard68
A
11
A
60Said PickeuS. Pickeu
 
Peter StewartP. Stewart73
D
12
D
59Fernando OliveiraF. Oliveira
Juan-Carlos RodriquezJ. Rodriquez75
M
13
M
56Cedric CandelaC. Candela
Kevin Van Der ElstK. Van Der Elst75
A
14
D
56Diego BennardoD. Bennardo

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Roazhon Park where Stade Rennais play host to FC Nantes in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Stade Rennais and FC Nantes are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Cyril Skora.


0.00
FC Nantes kick off and get the first half underway!
3.28
Davy Wolters deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jo Hulshoff. Jo Hulshoff knocks the ball forward to Anthony Gerrard but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
6.02
Daniel Neves flicks a high pass forward to Anthony Gerrard who brings the ball under control. Anthony Gerrard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.22
Giancarlo Lotti comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Neves. Giancarlo Lotti is shown the yellow card! Daniel Neves stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.27
Gareth Joachim threads a neat ball through to Anthony Gerrard. Anthony Gerrard whips in a cross ball towards Daguyl Daylly. Daguyl Daylly flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
12.37
Giancarlo Lotti makes a probing pass to Teddy Chelle. Teddy Chelle knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Standing.
18.19
Eddie Lua-Lua kicks a strong pass forward to Jo Hulshoff. Jo Hulshoff finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
20.22
Ruud Vermeulen flicks a high pass forward to Claude Strgeon who brings the ball under control. Claude Strgeon sees Teddy Chelle in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Teddy Chelle finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Roger Zimmerman.
21.18
Corner kick to FC Nantes. Steve Raymond chips it to the near post. Anthony Gerrard jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
22.36
Gareth Joachim flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Gerrard controls it well on his chest. Anthony Gerrard controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.16
Richard Standing kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Lua-Lua. Eddie Lua-Lua flicks the ball to his team mate, Jo Hulshoff. Jo Hulshoff knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vasco Valente.
26.04
Eddie Lua-Lua makes a probing pass to Jo Hulshoff. Jo Hulshoff whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Gerrard. Anthony Gerrard connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Theo Van Nistelrooy had no chance!! Goal for Stade Rennais!
32.14
Giancarlo Lotti runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Giancarlo Lotti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.26
Daniel Neves sees Daguyl Daylly in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daguyl Daylly rushes past Ruud Vermeulen! Daguyl Daylly strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it rises well off target!
40.02
Vasco Valente kicks a strong pass forward to Jean Chr. Murati. Jean Chr. Murati advances with the ball. Jean Chr. Murati knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.58
Davy Wolters controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Gerrard. Anthony Gerrard shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stade Rennais 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
Stade Rennais start the second half!
57.41
Giancarlo Lotti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andre Ntumpa Nsafu. Andre Ntumpa Nsafu tries a spectacular long range effort but Roger Zimmerman is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
59.51
Steve Raymond hits a low pass to Andre Ntumpa Nsafu. Andre Ntumpa Nsafu shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
60.09
Stade Rennais have made a substitution with Juan-Carlos Rodriquez replacing Davy Wolters .
63.54
Eddie Lua-Lua advances with the ball. Eddie Lua-Lua controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
72.13
Ruben Lima flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Lua-Lua collects the pass. Eddie Lua-Lua flicks the ball to his team mate, Jo Hulshoff. Jo Hulshoff knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.11
Richard Standing threads a neat ball through to Daniel Neves. Daniel Neves hits a low pass to Daguyl Daylly. Daguyl Daylly knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruud Vermeulen.
77.32
Eddie Lua-Lua takes it forward alone. Eddie Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball towards Daguyl Daylly. Daguyl Daylly beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Stade Rennais!
81.20
Daniel Neves passes the ball forward to Anthony Gerrard. Anthony Gerrard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Theo Van Nistelrooy who gathers it comfortably.
83.54
Giancarlo Lotti passes the ball forward to Said Pickeu. Said Pickeu shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
84.32
Helder Pinto makes a simple pass to Daniel Neves. Daniel Neves passes the ball forward to Anthony Gerrard. Anthony Gerrard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Theo Van Nistelrooy who gathers it comfortably.
89.12
Juan-Carlos Rodriquez passes the ball forward to Anthony Gerrard. Anthony Gerrard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Stade Rennais

FC Nantes
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.8%
34.2%
Play Area
18.4%
44.7%
36.8%

Scorers
Anthony Gerrard 26
Daguyl Daylly 77

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Anthony Gerrard of Stade Rennais

Match Ratings