Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Allianz Riviera where OGC Nice play host to Chamois Niortais. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
OGC Nice are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chamois Niortais appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dambou Kerkar.
The pitch is in poor condition.
OGC Nice are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chamois Niortais appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dambou Kerkar.
0.00
0-0OGC Nice kick off and get the match underway!
3.11
0-0Nicolas Manga flicks a high ball forward to Tony Meijer who takes it down. Tony Meijer rushes past Giuseppe Lemasson! Tony Meijer comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's well over the bar!
8.57
0-0Giuseppe Lemasson hits a low pass to Jean-Marie Assignon. Showing composure, Jean-Marie Assignon picks a pass forward to Franois Pierre-Fanfan. Franois Pierre-Fanfan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Camel Proment but he's offside!
9.51
0-1Nicolas Manga flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Claude Ducloux collects the pass. Jean-Claude Ducloux lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Meijer. Tony Meijer makes a deft header. It's there!! Carl Lemasson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.58
0-1Nicolas Manga clumsily knocks into Teemu Serredszum. The referee calls over Nicolas Manga and warns him to calm down! Teemu Serredszum runs off the knock.
14.06
Jean-Marie Assignon clumsily knocks into Fabio Jaurès. The referee calls over Jean-Marie Assignon and warns him to calm down! Fabio Jaurès stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.24
Kodjo Vellas makes a probing pass to Ga‘l Tatarian. Ga‘l Tatarian controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
28.01
0-1Dado Chagot flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Marie Assignon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean-Marie Assignon knocks the ball to his team mate, Franois Pierre-Fanfan. Franois Pierre-Fanfan whips in a cross ball towards Ga‘l Tatarian. Ga‘l Tatarian flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Ruddy Deroin.
32.36
Nicolas Manga flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Claude Ducloux. Jean-Claude Ducloux knocks in a cross ball towards Tony Meijer. Tony Meijer connects with a diving header. Carl Lemasson manages to gather it effortlessly.
33.41
Nicolas Manga passes the ball forward to Jean-Claude Ducloux. Jean-Claude Ducloux shoots from distance but it flies wide!
36.51
0-1Without breaking stride, Kodjo Vellas plays the ball forward to Camel Proment. Camel Proment knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.34
0-1Pascal Vahirua flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Manga. Nicolas Manga makes a simple pass to Jean-Claude Ducloux. Jean-Claude Ducloux whips in a cross ball towards Tony Zouaoui. Tony Zouaoui is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball comes off Dado Chagot and the loose ball is cleared up field.
42.54
0-1Camel Proment comes in with a late challenge on Djamel Villechalane. Camel Proment is shown the yellow card! Djamel Villechalane hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.41
Bertrand Agasson sees Jean-Marie Assignon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean-Marie Assignon flicks a high pass forward. Camel Proment controls it well on his chest. Camel Proment plays a one-two with Franois Pierre-Fanfan and rushes in on goal... Camel Proment takes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. OGC Nice appear unchanged since the first half. Chamois Niortais also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Chamois Niortais kick off!
47.10
Nicolas Manga comes in with a late challenge on Teemu Serredszum. Nicolas Manga is given another warning by the referee! Teemu Serredszum runs off the knock.
51.39
Teemu Serredszum runs up as Jean-Marie Assignon takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Teemu Serredszum brings the ball forward. Teemu Serredszum lofts in a cross ball towards Camel Proment. Camel Proment directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
54.59
With vision, Kodjo Vellas laces a weighted ball forward to Ga‘l Tatarian. Ga‘l Tatarian tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
60.52
Bertrand Agasson runs forward with the ball. Bertrand Agasson hits a low pass to Ga‘l Tatarian. Ga‘l Tatarian whips in a cross ball towards Franois Pierre-Fanfan. Franois Pierre-Fanfan finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Djamel Villechalane clears it off the line with his head!
65.37
Allan Fabbra knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Manga. Nicolas Manga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tony Meijer. Tony Meijer knocks in a cross ball towards Tony Zouaoui. Tony Zouaoui whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
71.12
With imagination, Dado Chagot laces a through ball forward to Teemu Serredszum. Seeing a gap ahead, Teemu Serredszum plays the ball forward to Camel Proment. Camel Proment whips in a cross ball towards Franois Pierre-Fanfan. Franois Pierre-Fanfan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Solid save from Ruddy Deroin.
75.52
Teemu Serredszum changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Teemu Serredszum lofts in a cross ball towards Camel Proment. Camel Proment gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.15
Dado Chagot threads a neat ball through to Jean-Marie Assignon. Jean-Marie Assignon flicks the ball to his team mate, Franois Pierre-Fanfan. Franois Pierre-Fanfan lofts in a cross ball towards Ga‘l Tatarian. Ga‘l Tatarian makes a convincing header but it's a woeful effort!
78.44
Bertrand Agasson threads a neat ball through to Teemu Serredszum. Teemu Serredszum hits a low pass to Franois Pierre-Fanfan. Franois Pierre-Fanfan lofts in a cross ball towards Camel Proment. Camel Proment finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Allan Fabbra. That should have been a goal!
79.42
Teemu Serredszum knocks the ball forward to Ga‘l Tatarian. Ga‘l Tatarian tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
89.48
With imagination, Fabio Jaurès laces a through ball forward to Tony Meijer. Tony Meijer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dado Chagot.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55%
45%
Play Area
30%
43.8%
26.2%
Scorers
| Tony Meijer 10 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tony Meijer of Chamois Niortais |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Carl Lemasson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Giuseppe Lemasson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dado Chagot (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Bertrand Agasson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Johann Dugarry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Teemu Serredszum (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Kodjo Vellas (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jean-Marie Assignon (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ga‘l Tatarian (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Camel Proment (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 11. | Franois Pierre-Fanfan (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Alexei Heaumet (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sabri Landais (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ferdinand Esceth-Nzi (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ruddy Deroin (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Allan Fabbra (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Pascal Vahirua (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Djamel Villechalane (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Fabio Jaurès (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jannick Sanchez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nicolas Manga (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Hubert Gope-Fenepej (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tony Zouaoui (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Tony Meijer (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Jean-Claude Ducloux (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Matthias Beckenbauer (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alberto Moutinho (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mamar Gondet (GK) | 0 | |