Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stade Dominique Duvauchelle where US Créteil-Lusitanos play host to OGC Nice. A crowd of 9,997 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
US Créteil-Lusitanos are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while OGC Nice appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Debeve.


0.00
US Créteil-Lusitanos start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.04
Johny Brogno kicks a strong pass forward to Yves-A. Bardon. Yves-A. Bardon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.17
Paul McManaman threads the ball through to Jean-Christophe Pontal. Jean-Christophe Pontal shoots from distance. Jean-Christophe Pontal scores for US Créteil-Lusitanos !!
8.50
Alexander Forbes makes a probing pass to Paul McManaman. Paul McManaman threads a neat ball through to Ted-Kelton Cordonnier. Ted-Kelton Cordonnier plays a one-two with Steed Garny and rushes in on goal... Ted-Kelton Cordonnier rockets a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
14.06
From the throw-in, Giacomo Custovic picks out Philipe Cakar. Philipe Cakar threads a neat ball through to Paul McManaman. Paul McManaman threads a neat ball through to Seb El Khanchaf. Seb El Khanchaf shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
18.07
Philipe Cakar threads a neat ball through to Alessandro Redaelli. With a delightful solo run, Alessandro Redaelli stretches the opposition's defence. Alessandro Redaelli shoots from outside the area. Lucien Basto gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
24.47
Giacomo Custovic surges forward with the ball. Giacomo Custovic controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Christophe Pontal. Jean-Christophe Pontal whips in a cross ball towards Ted-Kelton Cordonnier. With a superhuman jump, Ted-Kelton Cordonnier connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.31
Jean-Marie Piton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul McManaman. Paul McManaman threads a neat ball through to Ted-Kelton Cordonnier. Ted-Kelton Cordonnier lofts in a cross ball towards Steed Garny. Steed Garny jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Lucien Basto manages to keep it out.
30.13
Devanir Deblock threads the ball through to Christophe Thetis. Christophe Thetis flicks a high ball forward to Yves-A. Bardon who gracefully takes it down. Yves-A. Bardon shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
32.26
Philipe Cakar surges forward with the ball. Philipe Cakar hits a low pass to Steed Garny. Steed Garny edges inside the box! Steed Garny comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.14
Giacomo Custovic flicks a high pass forward. Paul McManaman holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul McManaman flicks a high pass forward. Seb El Khanchaf controls it well on his chest. Seb El Khanchaf edges inside the box! Seb El Khanchaf makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.33
Steed Garny comes in with a late challenge on Eugenio Riccio. Steed Garny is shown the yellow card! Eugenio Riccio stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. US Créteil-Lusitanos have changed their lineup with Geoffroy Sakho replacing Giacomo Custovic. OGC Nice appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and OGC Nice kick off!
49.30
Johny Brogno knocks the ball to his team mate, Yves-A. Bardon. Yves-A. Bardon lofts in a cross ball towards Johny Hognon. Johny Hognon jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Mathieu Candela.
53.19
Paul McManaman flicks a high pass forward. Ted-Kelton Cordonnier controls it well on his chest. Ted-Kelton Cordonnier whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Christophe Pontal. Jean-Christophe Pontal beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.33
Damir Tourenne sees Johny Brogno in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Johny Brogno makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yves-A. Bardon. Yves-A. Bardon shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Mathieu Candela manages to gather it comfortably.
59.34
Paul McManaman sees Jean-Christophe Pontal in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean-Christophe Pontal cuts inside the box! Jean-Christophe Pontal shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
60.42
Paul McManaman chips the ball to his team mate, Seb El Khanchaf. Seb El Khanchaf kicks a strong pass forward to Ted-Kelton Cordonnier but the referee indicates it's offside!
61.25
Alexander Forbes knocks the ball forward to Paul McManaman. Paul McManaman chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-Christophe Pontal. Jean-Christophe Pontal knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lucien Basto who gathers it comfortably.
63.04
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
67.48
Damir Tourenne flicks a high ball forward to Christophe Thetis who takes it down. Christophe Thetis knocks the ball forward to Johny Hognon. Johny Hognon whips in a cross ball towards Yves-A. Bardon. Yves-A. Bardon flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Mathieu Candela!
69.06
Devanir Deblock knocks the ball forward to Christophe Thetis. Christophe Thetis passes the ball forward to Johny Hognon. Johny Hognon plays a scrappy one-two with Yves-A. Bardon and advances towards the goal... Johny Hognon shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.53
Neil Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Yves-A. Bardon collects the pass. Yves-A. Bardon knocks in a cross ball towards Johny Hognon. Johny Hognon gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
73.25
Geoffroy Sakho flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul McManaman. Paul McManaman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Christophe Pontal. Jean-Christophe Pontal lofts in a cross ball towards Seb El Khanchaf. Seb El Khanchaf is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Lucien Basto gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
75.27
Alessandro Redaelli knocks the ball forward to Ted-Kelton Cordonnier. Ted-Kelton Cordonnier lofts in a cross ball towards Steed Garny. Steed Garny gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.14
Paul McManaman knocks the ball forward to Jean-Christophe Pontal. Jean-Christophe Pontal threads a neat, attacking ball through to Seb El Khanchaf. Seb El Khanchaf comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Lucien Basto gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
79.29
Johny Brogno kicks a strong pass forward to Johny Hognon. Johny Hognon threads the ball through to Yves-A. Bardon but he's offside!
81.03
Johny Hognon catches Jean-Marie Piton on the ankles. Johny Hognon is warned by the referee! Jean-Marie Piton stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.30
Jean-Marie Piton threads the ball through to Alessandro Redaelli. Alessandro Redaelli sees Steed Garny in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steed Garny finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Steed Garny!
87.37
Eugenio Riccio kicks a strong pass forward to Johny Brogno. Johny Brogno kicks a strong pass forward to Yves-A. Bardon. Yves-A. Bardon finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
89.33
Paul McManaman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Christophe Pontal. Jean-Christophe Pontal knocks in a cross ball towards Steed Garny. Steed Garny connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Lucien Basto punches it away to safety.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
11
4
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.9%
38.1%
Play Area
32.1%
39.3%
28.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jean-Christophe Pontal of US Créteil-Lusitanos

Match Ratings