Match Report


FC NantesFC Nantes     AS MonacoAS Monaco
Computer Player Computer Player Shaun Regan Shaun Regan
Umberto SavinoU. Savino71
G
1
G
73Matthew AppiahM. Appiah
Bjšrn WijkerB. Wijker69
D
2
D
71Jack Van Der MeydeJ. Van Der Meyde
Reynald CelestiniR. Celestini69
D
3
D
76Saidu A. GarbaS. Garba
Samba BardonS. Bardon61
D
4
D
82Arek LatoA. Lato
Jean Francois BoutoilleJ. Boutoille74
M
5
D
71Morgan Del PieroM. Del Piero
Jaouad CassardJ. Cassard72
M
6
M
72Kevin SammerK. Sammer
William EckerW. Ecker70
M
7captain
M
71Stjepan JavorcicS. Javorcic
Corrado CampolonghiC. Campolonghi67
M
captain8
M
79Chris InceC. Ince
Lilian KossogonovL. Kossogonov70
A
9
A
75Bjorn-Tore HolmB. Holm
Billy KeeganB. Keegan69
A
10
A
71Hoalid LamouchiH. Lamouchi
Florian HeninF. Henin65
A
11
A
73Ismael AyazI. Ayaz
 
Craig McGroryC. McGrory70
G
12
D
68Romero P. RamosR. Ramos
Dami‘n SchenningD. Schenning67
G
13
M
74Alejandro QuintanillaA. Quintanilla
Alberto DaboA. Dabo63
A
14
A
64Johnny GuiniaJ. Guinia

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at La Beaujoire-Louis Fonteneau where FC Nantes play host to AS Monaco. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Nantes are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AS Monaco appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Regis Guel.


0.00
FC Nantes get the match underway!
3.52
Arek Lato knocks the ball forward to Stjepan Javorcic. Stjepan Javorcic threads a neat ball through to Bjorn-Tore Holm. Bjorn-Tore Holm knocks in a cross ball towards Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz flicks the ball with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. AS Monaco are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
6.34
Stjepan Javorcic makes a probing pass to Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz lofts in a cross ball towards Hoalid Lamouchi. Hoalid Lamouchi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Umberto Savino is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
9.36
With a delightful solo run, Kevin Sammer stretches the opposition's defence. Kevin Sammer plays a scrappy one-two with Ismael Ayaz and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Kevin Sammer provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is deflected wide by Bjšrn Wijker.
10.43
Chris Ince takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Umberto Savino scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
15.05
Stjepan Javorcic flicks the ball to his team mate, Hoalid Lamouchi. Hoalid Lamouchi shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
24.24
Bjšrn Wijker comes in with a late challenge on Bjorn-Tore Holm. The referee brings Bjšrn Wijker to one side and gives him a warning! Bjorn-Tore Holm carries on, but is struggling a bit.
26.50
Bjorn-Tore Holm barges into Reynald Celestini. The referee warns Bjorn-Tore Holm to calm down! Reynald Celestini runs off the knock.
28.58
William Ecker threads a neat ball through to Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.49
Reynald Celestini catches Ismael Ayaz on the ankles. Reynald Celestini is given a warning by the referee! Ismael Ayaz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.23
Kevin Sammer flicks a high ball forward to Hoalid Lamouchi who takes it down. Hoalid Lamouchi deftly passes the ball to Bjorn-Tore Holm, releasing him through on goal. Bjorn-Tore Holm looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
36.02
Stjepan Javorcic passes the ball forward to Bjorn-Tore Holm. Bjorn-Tore Holm knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Reynald Celestini.
40.50
Arek Lato clumsily knocks into Florian Henin. The referee warns Arek Lato to calm down! Florian Henin runs off the knock.
42.52
Jack Van Der Meyde deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stjepan Javorcic. Stjepan Javorcic knocks the ball to his team mate, Bjorn-Tore Holm. Bjorn-Tore Holm knocks in a cross ball towards Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AS Monaco!
45.00
Jack Van Der Meyde makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stjepan Javorcic. Stjepan Javorcic flicks a high pass forward. Hoalid Lamouchi controls it well on his chest. Hoalid Lamouchi shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nantes appear unchanged since the first half. AS Monaco also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
AS Monaco kick off!
49.16
Kevin Sammer chips the ball to his team mate, Hoalid Lamouchi. Hoalid Lamouchi whips in a cross ball towards Bjorn-Tore Holm. Bjorn-Tore Holm flicks the ball with his head. Superb reactions from Umberto Savino. What a save!
51.41
Kevin Sammer hits a low pass to Hoalid Lamouchi. Hoalid Lamouchi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samba Bardon.
60.21
FC Nantes have made a substitution with Alberto Dabo replacing Jean Francois Boutoille .AS Monaco have made a substitution with Alejandro Quintanilla replacing Stjepan Javorcic .
63.22
Chris Ince makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz tries a spectacular long range effort but Umberto Savino reads it well. Good save!
66.01
William Ecker makes a beautiful solo run. William Ecker sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Matthew Appiah reads it well. He makes it look easy!
67.42
Seeing a gap ahead, Arek Lato plays the ball forward to Kevin Sammer. Kevin Sammer makes a probing pass to Bjorn-Tore Holm. Bjorn-Tore Holm whips in a cross ball towards Hoalid Lamouchi. Hoalid Lamouchi whips the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Umberto Savino manages to keep it out.
72.02
Saidu A. Garba flicks a high ball forward to Chris Ince who takes it down. Chris Ince makes an attacking run forward. Chris Ince shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Umberto Savino.
73.33
It's a corner kick. Chris Ince loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Reynald Celestini reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
77.30
AS Monaco have made a substitution with Romero P. Ramos replacing Saidu A. Garba .
79.23
Arek Lato deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Sammer. Kevin Sammer threads the ball through to Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz plays a one-two with Bjorn-Tore Holm and rushes in on goal... Ismael Ayaz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Umberto Savino. Excellent save.
81.10
With great vision, Jaouad Cassard plays the ball forward to Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
83.17
With great vision, Kevin Sammer plays the ball forward to Bjorn-Tore Holm. Bjorn-Tore Holm whips in a cross ball towards Hoalid Lamouchi. Hoalid Lamouchi fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Umberto Savino easily picks it out of the air!
84.01
Alejandro Quintanilla flicks a high pass forward to Ismael Ayaz who brings the ball under control. Ismael Ayaz passes the ball forward but Hoalid Lamouchi is offside!
89.28
Alberto Dabo makes a simple pass to Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan shoots from long range but it flies wide!
90.00
Showing composure, Jaouad Cassard plays the ball forward to Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov plays a scrappy one-two with Florian Henin and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Lilian Kossogonov provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

FC Nantes

AS Monaco
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
10
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
33.7%
66.3%
Play Area
31.4%
43%
25.6%

Scorers
Hoalid Lamouchi 6
Ismael Ayaz 43

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ismael Ayaz of AS Monaco

Match Ratings