Match Report


FC NantesFC Nantes     FC GueugnonFC Gueugnon
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Umberto SavinoU. Savino71
G
1
G
69Gavin DavidsonG. Davidson
Bjšrn WijkerB. Wijker70
D
2
D
70Orlando CheyrouO. Cheyrou
Reynald CelestiniR. Celestini69
D
3
D
67Fabrice JayF. Jay
Louis MacéL. Macé61
D
4
D
63David PlattD. Platt
Jaouad CassardJ. Cassard72
M
5
D
58Zoumana MuratiZ. Murati
William EckerW. Ecker70
M
6captain
M
69Reynald SabinR. Sabin
Corrado CampolonghiC. Campolonghi67
M
7
M
66David DittmannD. Dittmann
Alassandro CinettoA. Cinetto62
M
captain8
A
74Fabrice RaschkeF. Raschke
Lilian KossogonovL. Kossogonov70
A
9
A
66Regis SibilleR. Sibille
Billy KeeganB. Keegan69
A
10
A
61Reginald DesaillyR. Desailly
Florian HeninF. Henin65
A
11
A
58Hamed AzzopardiH. Azzopardi
 
Dami‘n SchenningD. Schenning67
G
12
G
68Joao PintoJ. Pinto
Alberto DaboA. Dabo64
A
13
G
65Lauren Bisan-E. CapronL. Capron
Samuel HuardS. Huard63
G
14
G
63Kuami NalisK. Nalis

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at La Beaujoire-Louis Fonteneau where FC Nantes play host to FC Gueugnon. A crowd of 16,275 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Nantes are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Gueugnon appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Mario Lama.


0.00
The first half starts with FC Nantes kicking off!
2.17
Hamed Azzopardi clumsily knocks into Louis Macé. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Louis Macé runs off the knock.
3.58
William Ecker flicks a high ball forward to Florian Henin who takes it down. Florian Henin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Gavin Davidson is on top of it.
4.57
Jaouad Cassard flicks a high ball forward to Florian Henin who takes it down. Florian Henin shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.02
Corrado Campolonghi makes a probing pass to Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Platt.
9.51
Reynald Sabin flicks a high ball forward to Regis Sibille who takes it down. Regis Sibille tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Umberto Savino manages to keep it out.
12.43
Corrado Campolonghi plays the ball forward to Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
14.58
Fabrice Jay passes the ball forward to David Dittmann. David Dittmann threads a neat ball through to Regis Sibille. Regis Sibille whips in a cross ball towards Reginald Desailly. Reginald Desailly makes a convincing header but it's a woeful effort!
15.03
Jaouad Cassard makes a beautiful solo run. Jaouad Cassard lofts in a cross ball towards Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
18.51
Reynald Sabin threads a neat ball through to Regis Sibille. Regis Sibille runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Regis Sibille provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
21.06
David Dittmann darts forward. David Dittmann controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Hamed Azzopardi through on goal. Hamed Azzopardi cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's there!! Umberto Savino has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.29
Bjšrn Wijker clumsily knocks into Reginald Desailly. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Reginald Desailly carries on, but is struggling a bit.
30.52
Reynald Celestini flicks a high ball forward to Corrado Campolonghi who takes it down. Corrado Campolonghi threads a neat ball through to Florian Henin. Florian Henin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
33.14
Bjšrn Wijker flicks a high pass forward. Corrado Campolonghi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Corrado Campolonghi makes a simple pass to Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov plays a one-two with Florian Henin and rushes in on goal... Lilian Kossogonov side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Gavin Davidson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
40.34
William Ecker knocks the ball forward to Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan whips in a cross ball towards Lilian Kossogonov. Fabrice Jay clumsily knocks into Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nantes appear unchanged since the first half. FC Gueugnon have changed their lineup with Lauren Bisan-E. Capron replacing David Dittmann.

45.00
FC Gueugnon kick off!
48.46
Louis Macé barges into Hamed Azzopardi. Louis Macé is shown the yellow card! Hamed Azzopardi runs off the knock.
48.46
Free kick to FC Gueugnon just outside the area...
49.57
Reginald Desailly takes a stuttering run up and curls the ball around the wall but the keeper has read it well and catches it comfortably.
60.14
FC Nantes have made a substitution with Samuel Huard replacing Jaouad Cassard .FC Gueugnon have made a substitution with Joao Pinto replacing David Platt .
61.20
William Ecker flicks the ball to his team mate, Florian Henin. Florian Henin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
65.49
Reynald Celestini flicks a high ball forward to William Ecker who takes it down. William Ecker sees Lilian Kossogonov in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lilian Kossogonov plays a one-two with Florian Henin and rushes in on goal... Lilian Kossogonov side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Gavin Davidson smothers it!
66.29
Lauren Bisan-E. Capron decides to run forward with the ball. Lauren Bisan-E. Capron knocks the ball forward to Hamed Azzopardi but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
67.02
William Ecker hits a low pass to Florian Henin. Florian Henin runs straight at the defence! Florian Henin side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
69.10
Without breaking stride, William Ecker plays the ball forward to Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
71.43
Samuel Huard passes the ball forward to Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov threads a neat ball through to Florian Henin. Florian Henin muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Gavin Davidson.
79.43
William Ecker flicks a high pass forward to Billy Keegan who brings the ball under control. Billy Keegan tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Gavin Davidson!
81.21
Fabrice Raschke barges into Louis Macé. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Louis Macé stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.54
Louis Macé threads a neat ball through to Samuel Huard. Samuel Huard passes the ball forward to Florian Henin. Florian Henin shoots from outside the area but Gavin Davidson is on top of it.
87.16
William Ecker threads a neat ball through to Florian Henin. Florian Henin finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

FC Nantes

FC Gueugnon
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
8
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
71.2%
28.8%
Play Area
26%
42.5%
31.5%

Scorers
Lilian Kossogonov 33
Hamed Azzopardi 21

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Lilian Kossogonov of FC Nantes

Match Ratings