Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade des Costières where Nimes Olympique play host to Sochaux-Montbéliard. A crowd of 9,814 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Nimes Olympique are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Sochaux-Montbéliard appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by William Poulard.
The pitch is in good condition.
Nimes Olympique are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Sochaux-Montbéliard appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by William Poulard.
0.00
0-0Sochaux-Montbéliard start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.16
0-0Ottavio Accursi knocks the ball to his team mate, Numo Kopa. Numo Kopa finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.45
1-0Ga‘l Grossmann sees Paulo Gomes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paulo Gomes whips in a cross ball towards Numo Kopa. Numo Kopa rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.38
Steve Bertin makes a simple pass to Ga‘l Grossmann. Ga‘l Grossmann threads the ball through to Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes edges inside the box! Paulo Gomes strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
18.58
1-0Allan Guel clumsily knocks into Numo Kopa. Allan Guel is given a warning by the referee! Numo Kopa gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.46
1-0Toni Pavon flicks a high pass forward. Ga‘l Grossmann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ga‘l Grossmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Eoin Smith. Excellent save.
30.19
Ottavio Accursi kicks a strong pass forward to Numo Kopa. Numo Kopa rushes past Allan Guel! Numo Kopa tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.14
Steve Bertin advances with the ball. Steve Bertin passes the ball forward to Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Paulo Gomes provides some space. He shoots at goal. Eoin Smith is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.37
2-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
Julien Artes threads a neat ball through to Christian Charvet. Christian Charvet shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Nimes Olympique appear unchanged since the first half. Sochaux-Montbéliard also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Nimes Olympique kick off the second half!
49.16
2-0Teddy Dordevic brings the ball forward. Teddy Dordevic plays a one-two with John Jau and advances towards the goal... Teddy Dordevic rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Marco Piquionne. Excellent block.
59.28
Ga‘l Grossmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Numo Kopa. Numo Kopa shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
63.51
Giuseppe Bayle brings the ball forward. Giuseppe Bayle sees a break and surges forward. Giuseppe Bayle cuts inside the box! Giuseppe Bayle side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
67.20
Ga‘l Grossmann receives the ball from a throw-in from Ottavio Accursi. Ga‘l Grossmann sees Numo Kopa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Numo Kopa edges inside the box! Numo Kopa shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
69.35
Toni Pavon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Accursi. Ottavio Accursi threads a neat ball through to Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Eoin Smith manages to gather it.
77.53
3-0Nimes Olympique have made a substitution with Kevin White replacing Yuri Padalino and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 5-3-2 formation.
83.36
Ga‘l Grossmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Numo Kopa. Numo Kopa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
84.46
Shaun Oakes hits a low pass to John Jau. John Jau shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
71.4%
28.6%
Play Area
27.3%
49.4%
23.4%
Scorers
| Numo Kopa 10 Paulo Gomes 38 Giuseppe Bayle 64 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paulo Gomes of Nimes Olympique |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Fritz Chagot (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Steve Bertin (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Toni Pavon (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Patrick Bailly (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Giuseppe Bayle (DEF) |  | 8 |
| 6. | Marco Piquionne (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ottavio Accursi (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ga‘l Grossmann (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Yuri Padalino (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Paulo Gomes (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Numo Kopa (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Kevin White (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Bart Claes (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Thibault Larrieu (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Eoin Smith (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Allan Guel (DEF) | 5 | |
| 3. | Yohann Azzopardi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Silvio Bossis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dianbobo Meniri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Shaun Oakes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Julien Artes (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Teddy Dordevic (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Goran Castro (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | John Jau (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Christian Charvet (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nicolas Frey (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tieme Kantelberg (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Patrice Mendy (MID) | 0 | |