Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at La Beaujoire-Louis Fonteneau where FC Nantes play host to FC Lorient. A crowd of 20,160 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Nantes are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Lorient appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Nicolas Legwinski.


0.00
FC Nantes start the match!
4.44
Jeremie Ferhaoui makes a probing pass to Jaouad Delaye. Jaouad Delaye cuts inside the box! Jaouad Delaye comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.11
Ruud Vermeulen kicks a strong pass forward to Jean Chr. Murati. Jean Chr. Murati kicks a strong pass forward to Andre Ntumpa Nsafu. Andre Ntumpa Nsafu shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
10.41
Ruud Vermeulen clumsily knocks into Stan Bastin. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stan Bastin stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.00
Steve Raymond flicks a high pass forward. Andre Ntumpa Nsafu holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andre Ntumpa Nsafu shoots from distance but somehow Zoumana Pericard manages to keep it out.
15.49
Ruud Vermeulen flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Riga who brings the ball under control. Daniel Riga threads a neat ball through to Teddy Chelle. Teddy Chelle finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.57
Showing composure, Giancarlo Lotti laces a through ball forward to Said Pickeu. Said Pickeu finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Zoumana Pericard manages to keep it out.
26.39
Ruud Vermeulen threads a neat ball through to Steve Raymond. Steve Raymond sees Said Pickeu in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Said Pickeu sees Teddy Chelle just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Teddy Chelle cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Zoumana Pericard with no chance!! Goal for FC Nantes!
30.42
Sherif Pedemas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jeremie Ferhaoui. Jeremie Ferhaoui flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Pichichi controls it well on his chest. Alejandro Pichichi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jocelyn Dossantos.
32.36
Daniel Riga chips the ball to his team mate, Said Pickeu. Said Pickeu tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Zoumana Pericard.
33.06
Corner kick to FC Nantes. Giancarlo Lotti chips it out wide. Soufiane Cordonnier chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
36.02
Jeremie Ferhaoui makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jaouad Delaye. Jaouad Delaye knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.29
Daniel Riga makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andre Ntumpa Nsafu. Andre Ntumpa Nsafu shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.19
Jeremie Ferhaoui makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jaouad Delaye. Jaouad Delaye threads a neat, attacking ball through to Francois Rival. Francois Rival looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Theo Van Nistelrooy reads it well. Good save!
42.45
Soufiane Cordonnier hacks Jocelyn Dossantos from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jocelyn Dossantos runs off the knock.
45.00
Richard Vieira threads a neat ball through to Stan Bastin. Stan Bastin passes the ball forward to Soufiane Cordonnier. Soufiane Cordonnier knocks the ball to his team mate, Francois Rival. Francois Rival makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Good keeping from Theo Van Nistelrooy as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
45.00
It's a corner kick. Jeremie Ferhaoui loops the ball over to the far post. Theo Van Nistelrooy drops low and scoops up the ball.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nantes appear unchanged since the first half. FC Lorient also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Nantes players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
FC Lorient kick off!
47.02
Jean Chr. Murati catches Jeremie Ferhaoui on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jeremie Ferhaoui stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.25
Daniel Riga chips the ball to his team mate, Said Pickeu. Said Pickeu lofts in a cross ball towards Teddy Chelle. With a superhuman jump, Teddy Chelle connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Zoumana Pericard reads it well. Good save!
57.41
Sherif Pedemas catches Teddy Chelle on the ankles. Sherif Pedemas is warned by the referee! Teddy Chelle stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.13
Jeremie Ferhaoui catches Steve Raymond on the ankles. Jeremie Ferhaoui is shown the yellow card! Steve Raymond hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.57
Ruud Vermeulen hacks Francois Rival from behind! The referee warns Ruud Vermeulen to calm down! Francois Rival hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.43
Jeremie Ferhaoui threads a neat ball through to Soufiane Cordonnier. Soufiane Cordonnier advances inside the box! Soufiane Cordonnier takes a shot at goal but is denied by Theo Van Nistelrooy. Excellent save.
67.29
Jocelyn Dossantos hacks Jeremie Ferhaoui from behind! Jocelyn Dossantos is shown the yellow card! Jeremie Ferhaoui runs off the knock.
73.26
Jocelyn Dossantos flicks a high pass forward. Jean Chr. Murati controls it well on his chest. Jean Chr. Murati kicks a strong pass forward to Teddy Chelle. Teddy Chelle finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
78.38
Giancarlo Lotti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andre Ntumpa Nsafu. Andre Ntumpa Nsafu finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
81.25
Ruud Vermeulen threads the ball through to Steve Raymond. Steve Raymond threads a neat ball through to Said Pickeu. Said Pickeu knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Vieira.
85.35
Daniel Riga catches Stan Bastin on the ankles. The referee calls over Daniel Riga and shows him a yellow card! Stan Bastin runs off the knock.
87.12
Edward Eustace makes a probing pass to Jeremie Ferhaoui. Jeremie Ferhaoui threads a neat ball through to Soufiane Cordonnier. Soufiane Cordonnier passes the ball forward to Francois Rival. Some silky footwork from Francois Rival provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
5
3
Yellow Cards
4
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
29.1%
41.8%
29.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jaouad Delaye of FC Lorient

Match Ratings