Match Report


RC LensRC Lens     FC NantesFC Nantes
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Anthony ChavrondierA. Chavrondier74
G
1
G
71Umberto SavinoU. Savino
Rodolphe ThomertR. Thomert68
D
2
D
70Bjšrn WijkerB. Wijker
Erwan MoreauE. Moreau61
D
3
D
69Reynald CelestiniR. Celestini
Ahmed DufresnesA. Dufresnes58
D
4
D
61Louis MacéL. Macé
Eric NéeE. Née74
M
5
M
72Jaouad CassardJ. Cassard
Regis MicoudR. Micoud74
M
6
M
70William EckerW. Ecker
Alassan AgbohA. Agboh72
M
7
M
67Corrado CampolonghiC. Campolonghi
Jean-Sebastien RegnaultJ. Regnault69
M
8captain
M
64Eddy FernandezE. Fernandez
Raouf TourselR. Toursel68
A
9
A
70Lilian KossogonovL. Kossogonov
Sophiane MeriemS. Meriem61
A
captain10
A
69Billy KeeganB. Keegan
Steven VencelS. Vencel59
A
11
A
65Florian HeninF. Henin
 
Alejandro VicenteA. Vicente68
G
12
G
67Dami‘n SchenningD. Schenning
Claude BiancalaniC. Biancalani60
M
13
A
64Alberto DaboA. Dabo
Sophiane BrahamiS. Brahami60
M
14
G
63Samuel HuardS. Huard

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Felix-Bollaert where RC Lens play host to FC Nantes. A crowd of 17,826 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both RC Lens and FC Nantes are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Amara Bonilla.


0.00
RC Lens kick off!
4.22
Ahmed Dufresnes darts forward. Ahmed Dufresnes flicks the ball to his team mate, Raouf Toursel. Raouf Toursel tries a spectacular long range effort but Umberto Savino is on top of it.
8.16
Jean-Sebastien Regnault chips the ball to his team mate, Steven Vencel. Steven Vencel shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
9.32
Eric Née passes the ball forward to Raouf Toursel. Raouf Toursel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! Umberto Savino had no chance!! Goal for RC Lens!
12.38
Reynald Celestini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Corrado Campolonghi. Corrado Campolonghi kicks a strong pass forward to Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
14.46
Eddy Fernandez comes in with a late challenge on Regis Micoud. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Regis Micoud carries on, but is struggling a bit.
15.27
Ahmed Dufresnes threads a neat ball through to Alassan Agboh. Alassan Agboh hits a low pass to Sophiane Meriem. Sophiane Meriem finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
20.51
William Ecker passes the ball forward to Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
21.27
Eddy Fernandez flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
22.51
Regis Micoud picks a pass forward to Raouf Toursel. Raouf Toursel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Louis Macé.
24.43
Corrado Campolonghi sees Billy Keegan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Keegan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
26.57
Regis Micoud kicks a strong pass forward to Steven Vencel. Steven Vencel whips in a cross ball towards Sophiane Meriem. Louis Macé barges into Sophiane Meriem. Sophiane Meriem appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
28.23
Rodolphe Thomert catches Billy Keegan on the ankles. Rodolphe Thomert is shown the yellow card! Billy Keegan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.12
Reynald Celestini comes in with a late challenge on Sophiane Meriem. Reynald Celestini is given a warning by the referee! Sophiane Meriem hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.18
Corrado Campolonghi passes the ball forward to Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov whips in a cross ball towards Florian Henin. Erwan Moreau comes in with a late challenge on Florian Henin. Penalty not given!!
38.05
Erwan Moreau knocks the ball forward to Alassan Agboh. Alassan Agboh passes the ball forward to Raouf Toursel. Raouf Toursel shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
42.16
Ahmed Dufresnes kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Sebastien Regnault. Jean-Sebastien Regnault deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sophiane Meriem. Sophiane Meriem controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
44.48
Corrado Campolonghi flicks a high pass forward. Lilian Kossogonov controls it well on his chest. Lilian Kossogonov knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Anthony Chavrondier had no chance!! Goal for FC Nantes!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. RC Lens appear unchanged since the first half. FC Nantes also appear unchanged since the first half. The RC Lens players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
FC Nantes kick off!
47.39
Alassan Agboh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steven Vencel. Steven Vencel whips in a cross ball towards Raouf Toursel. Raouf Toursel finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
54.16
William Ecker makes a simple pass to Florian Henin. Florian Henin shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
59.43
Alassan Agboh sees Steven Vencel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steven Vencel shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
60.37
FC Nantes have made a substitution with Samuel Huard replacing Jaouad Cassard .
61.42
Eddy Fernandez threads the ball through to Florian Henin. Florian Henin lofts in a cross ball towards Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov directs the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
63.52
Bjšrn Wijker flicks the ball to his team mate, William Ecker. William Ecker surges forward with the ball. William Ecker tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Anthony Chavrondier has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
67.34
Louis Macé controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Corrado Campolonghi. Corrado Campolonghi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.25
Under pressure, Ahmed Dufresnes clears the ball far upfield. Raouf Toursel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
72.26
Reynald Celestini flicks a high ball forward to Eddy Fernandez who takes it down. Eddy Fernandez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eddy Fernandez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.23
Alassan Agboh knocks the ball forward to Steven Vencel. Steven Vencel whips in a cross ball towards Sophiane Meriem. Sophiane Meriem connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.16
FC Nantes have made a substitution with Dami‘n Schenning replacing Reynald Celestini .
78.22
Corrado Campolonghi plays the ball forward to Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov makes a defence splitting pass to Florian Henin. Florian Henin muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.05
Eric Née clumsily knocks into Louis Macé. The referee warns Eric Née to calm down! Louis Macé hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.34
Lilian Kossogonov barges into Erwan Moreau. The referee calls over Lilian Kossogonov and warns him to calm down! Erwan Moreau stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

RC Lens

FC Nantes
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
8
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
28.9%
46.7%
24.4%

Scorers
Raouf Toursel 9
Billy Keegan 44
William Ecker 64
Florian Henin 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to William Ecker of FC Nantes

Match Ratings