Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade Louis II where AS Monaco play host to Nimes Olympique. A crowd of 9,914 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Monaco are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Nimes Olympique appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Karim Vercoutre.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Monaco are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Nimes Olympique appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Karim Vercoutre.
0.00
0-0Nimes Olympique start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.09
0-0Mehdi Bourgois flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Rachini. Roberto Rachini threads the ball through to Thomas Richter. Thomas Richter shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
10.21
0-0Toifilou Legwinski threads a neat ball through to Thomas Richter. Thomas Richter whips in a cross ball towards Luca Ferraresi. Luca Ferraresi makes a looping header on goal. Fritz Chagot effortlessly picks it out of the air!
12.11
Oscar Ducrocq flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Diop. Alexander Diop kicks a strong pass forward to Luca Ferraresi. Luca Ferraresi whips in a cross ball towards Carlton Vieira. Carlton Vieira makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Fritz Chagot.
13.35
0-0It's a corner kick. Edwin Piantoni kicks a low ball out wide. Ottavio Accursi gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
14.42
0-0Yuri Padalino chips the ball to his team mate, Numo Kopa. Numo Kopa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mehdi Bourgois.
15.29
Toifilou Legwinski hits a low pass to Thomas Richter. Thomas Richter knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marco Piquionne.
18.40
Yuri Padalino knocks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
20.55
Yuri Padalino flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Gomes easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paulo Gomes shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.53
Steve Bertin flicks a high ball forward to Yuri Padalino who takes it down. Yuri Padalino sees a break and surges forward. Yuri Padalino rushes past Oscar Ducrocq! Yuri Padalino makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Alexandre Bakari. Excellent save.
27.01
Ga‘l Grossmann threads a neat ball through to Numo Kopa. Numo Kopa shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
30.03
Roberto Rachini passes the ball forward to Carlton Vieira. Carlton Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Richter. Thomas Richter flicks the ball with his head. Fritz Chagot manages to gather it.
36.36
Without breaking stride, Roberto Rachini plays the ball forward to Thomas Richter. Thomas Richter shoots from long range but is denied by Fritz Chagot. Excellent save.
42.01
Oscar Ducrocq deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Toifilou Legwinski. Toifilou Legwinski flicks the ball to his team mate, Luca Ferraresi. Luca Ferraresi shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Fritz Chagot manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Monaco appear unchanged since the first half. Nimes Olympique also appear unchanged since the first half. The AS Monaco players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
AS Monaco kick off!
47.07
Roberto Rachini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luca Ferraresi. Luca Ferraresi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
49.34
Alain Thuram takes it forward alone. Alain Thuram darts forward. Alain Thuram sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
57.07
Toifilou Legwinski threads the ball through to Thomas Richter. Thomas Richter whips in a cross ball towards Carlton Vieira. Carlton Vieira connects with a diving header but it's drastically wayward!
59.07
Marco Piquionne threads a neat ball through to Yuri Padalino. Yuri Padalino flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Gomes collects the pass. Paulo Gomes shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.21
0-0Nimes Olympique have made a substitution with Bart Claes replacing Steve Bertin .
69.49
0-0Paulo Gomes clumsily knocks into Alain Thuram. Paulo Gomes is shown the yellow card! Alain Thuram runs off the knock.
71.58
Alexander Diop flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Vieira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlton Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Richter. Thomas Richter beats his man to it with a header but Fritz Chagot is on top of it.
75.29
With intelligent vision, Toifilou Legwinski picks a pass forward to Luca Ferraresi. Luca Ferraresi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fritz Chagot who gathers it comfortably.
79.41
Toifilou Legwinski flicks a high pass forward to Thomas Richter who brings the ball under control. Thomas Richter sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
85.17
Roberto Rachini makes a simple pass to Thomas Richter. Thomas Richter runs straight at the defence! Thomas Richter shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Fritz Chagot!
89.34
Mehdi Bourgois pushes mid-way up the pitch. With a delightful solo run, Mehdi Bourgois stretches the opposition's defence. Mehdi Bourgois shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Fritz Chagot.
90.00
Alexander Diop takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Bart Claes reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61%
39%
Play Area
23.4%
42.9%
33.8%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fritz Chagot of Nimes Olympique |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alexandre Bakari (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Oscar Ducrocq (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mehdi Bourgois (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Alain Thuram (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Edwin Piantoni (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Toifilou Legwinski (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Roberto Rachini (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alexander Diop (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Luca Ferraresi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Carlton Vieira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Thomas Richter (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Regis Sommeil (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Daniel Belloso (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Emile Greening (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Fritz Chagot (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Steve Bertin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Toni Pavon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Patrick Bailly (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Giuseppe Bayle (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marco Piquionne (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ottavio Accursi (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ga‘l Grossmann (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Yuri Padalino (MID) | 8 | |
| 10. | Paulo Gomes (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 11. | Numo Kopa (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kevin White (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Bart Claes (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Thibault Larrieu (MID) | 0 | |