Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade Francis le Basser where Stade Lavallois play host to FC Nantes. A crowd of 17,378 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stade Lavallois are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Nantes appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by J-David Paviot.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stade Lavallois are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Nantes appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by J-David Paviot.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Nantes get the match underway!
2.23
1-0With imagination, Toifilou Brogno picks a pass forward to Niccolo Keegan. Niccolo Keegan whips in a cross ball towards Francis Marchal. With a superhuman jump, Francis Marchal connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Theo Van Nistelrooy with no chance!! Goal for Stade Lavallois!
10.24
1-0Steve Raymond comes in with a late challenge on Toifilou Brogno. Steve Raymond is shown the yellow card! Toifilou Brogno stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.44
1-0Toifilou Brogno hits a low pass to Wilco van der Meer. Wilco van der Meer knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Keegan. With a superhuman jump, Niccolo Keegan connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies wide!
15.02
Giancarlo Lotti flicks a high ball forward to Said Pickeu who takes it down. Said Pickeu shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
20.12
1-0Daniel Riga threads a neat ball through to Andre Ntumpa Nsafu. Andre Ntumpa Nsafu shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
24.09
Vasco Valente makes a strong solo run forward. With great vision, Vasco Valente plays the ball forward to Said Pickeu. Said Pickeu shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
26.13
David James knocks the ball forward to Toifilou Brogno. Toifilou Brogno plays the ball forward to Kodjo Jouault. Kodjo Jouault controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
28.01
Ruud Vermeulen flicks a high pass forward. Steve Raymond collects the pass. Steve Raymond flicks a high pass forward. Andre Ntumpa Nsafu controls it well on his chest. Andre Ntumpa Nsafu runs straight at the defence! Andre Ntumpa Nsafu takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
32.21
Giancarlo Lotti flicks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Chelle. Teddy Chelle shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
33.31
Jannick Colleter flicks a high pass forward. Toifilou Brogno collects the pass. Toifilou Brogno flicks a high ball forward to Francis Marchal who takes it down. Francis Marchal knocks in a cross ball towards Kodjo Jouault. Kodjo Jouault connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
34.47
Giancarlo Lotti sees space and advances. Giancarlo Lotti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.48
1-0Toifilou Brogno makes a simple pass to Niccolo Keegan. Niccolo Keegan whips in a cross ball towards Francis Marchal. Francis Marchal outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is deflected wide by Vasco Valente.
39.24
1-0Corner kick to Stade Lavallois. Paul Hendriks plays it to the far post. Theo Van Nistelrooy drops low and scoops up the ball.
44.39
Toifilou Brogno knocks the ball forward to Niccolo Keegan. Niccolo Keegan whips in a cross ball towards Kodjo Jouault. Kodjo Jouault directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stade Lavallois 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 second half starts with Stade Lavallois kicking off!
48.10
Ruud Vermeulen sees space and advances. Ruud Vermeulen flicks a high pass forward. Said Pickeu holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Said Pickeu knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Demlaba Morisot.
49.30
2-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
54.36
With some swift thinking, Giancarlo Lotti plays the ball forward to Said Pickeu. Said Pickeu shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
55.45
Vasco Valente kicks a strong pass forward to Jean Chr. Murati. Jean Chr. Murati chips the ball to his team mate, Andre Ntumpa Nsafu. Andre Ntumpa Nsafu whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Chelle. Teddy Chelle makes a looping header on goal. Goran Esceth-Nzi comfortably picks it out of the air!
57.57
Toifilou Brogno threads a neat ball through to Kodjo Jouault. Kodjo Jouault knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Keegan. Niccolo Keegan jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.25
3-0Stade Lavallois have made a substitution with John Dickov replacing Francis Marchal .
61.31
Jose Javier Pastor threads a neat ball through to Paul Hendriks. Paul Hendriks flicks the ball to his team mate, Wilco van der Meer. Wilco van der Meer lofts in a cross ball towards John Dickov. John Dickov finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
65.52
Toifilou Brogno flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Keegan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Niccolo Keegan lofts in a cross ball towards Wilco van der Meer. With a superhuman jump, Wilco van der Meer connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
69.35
Giancarlo Lotti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Teddy Chelle. Teddy Chelle sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.06
Toifilou Brogno flicks a high pass forward. Wilco van der Meer collects the pass. Wilco van der Meer shoots from outside the area. Theo Van Nistelrooy gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
72.44
With some swift thinking, Toifilou Brogno plays the ball forward to Niccolo Keegan. Niccolo Keegan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.38
Vasco Valente flicks a high pass forward. Jean Chr. Murati collects the pass. Jean Chr. Murati passes the ball forward to Teddy Chelle. Teddy Chelle shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
77.40
Stade Lavallois have made 2 substitutions with Sammy Chapuis replacing David James and Cesar Fernandes replacing Toifilou Brogno .
79.57
4-0Cesar Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Keegan collects the pass. Niccolo Keegan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wilco van der Meer but he's offside!
81.06
Vasco Valente threads a neat ball through to Jean Chr. Murati. Jean Chr. Murati flicks a high ball forward to Said Pickeu who takes it down. Said Pickeu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.21
Steve Raymond runs straight at the opposition's defence. Steve Raymond knocks the ball forward to Teddy Chelle but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
84.31
4-0John Dickov hacks Ruud Vermeulen from behind! John Dickov is given a warning by the referee! Ruud Vermeulen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.40
Cesar Fernandes hacks Jean Chr. Murati from behind! The referee calls over Cesar Fernandes and warns him to calm down! Jean Chr. Murati hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45%
55%
Play Area
26.2%
45%
28.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Niccolo Keegan of Stade Lavallois |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Goran Esceth-Nzi (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Demlaba Morisot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jose Javier Pastor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jannick Colleter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul Hendriks (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Toifilou Brogno (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Wilco van der Meer (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Kodjo Jouault (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Francis Marchal (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Niccolo Keegan (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Sammy Chapuis (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Cesar Fernandes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | John Dickov (MID) | 5 | |
| 1. | Theo Van Nistelrooy (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ruud Vermeulen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Vasco Valente (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Jocelyn Dossantos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daniel Riga (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jean Chr. Murati (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Steve Raymond (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Giancarlo Lotti (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Teddy Chelle (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Andre Ntumpa Nsafu (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Said Pickeu (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Claude Strgeon (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fernando Oliveira (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Diego Bennardo (DEF) | 0 | |