Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at La Beaujoire-Louis Fonteneau where FC Nantes play host to Stade Lavallois. A crowd of 20,413 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Nantes and Stade Lavallois are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Yannick Barbosa.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Nantes and Stade Lavallois are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Yannick Barbosa.
0.00
0-0FC Nantes start the match!
4.40
0-0Eddy Fernandez catches Cataldo Dou Dou on the ankles. The referee calls over Eddy Fernandez and shows him a yellow card! Cataldo Dou Dou stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.03
0-0Johny Essola threads the ball through to Luis Petit. Luis Petit makes a probing pass to Kodjo Lestin. Kodjo Lestin rushes past Bjšrn Wijker! Bjšrn Wijker clumsily knocks into Kodjo Lestin. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
10.19
0-0Eddy Fernandez clumsily knocks into Barket Fretard. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Eddy Fernandez!! Barket Fretard runs off the knock.
16.16
0-0Florian Henin brings the ball forward. Florian Henin shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
18.23
0-0Corrado Campolonghi comes in with a late challenge on Luis Petit. The referee calls over Corrado Campolonghi and warns him to calm down! Luis Petit runs off the knock.
22.09
0-0Reynald Celestini flicks a high pass forward. Florian Henin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Florian Henin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan tries a spectacular long range effort. Jannick Maraval gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
27.49
0-0Florian Henin hits a low pass to Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.25
0-0Barket Fretard flicks the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Reyes. Gregorio Reyes flicks a high pass forward. Kodjo Lestin controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Kodjo Lestin shoots from just inside the box. Reynald Celestini steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
33.54
Lilian Kossogonov clumsily knocks into Yazid Hervé. The referee calls over Lilian Kossogonov and shows him a yellow card! Yazid Hervé hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.17
With a delightful solo run, Shabani Darbelet stretches the opposition's defence. Shabani Darbelet knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paolo Berretta who gathers it comfortably.
39.37
Florian Henin plays the ball forward to Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Keegan. Some silky footwork from Billy Keegan provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Jannick Maraval is on top of it.
40.58
Florian Henin flicks a high ball forward to Lilian Kossogonov who takes it down. Lilian Kossogonov shoots from distance but is denied by Jannick Maraval. Excellent save.
42.37
Cataldo Dou Dou clumsily knocks into Florian Henin. Cataldo Dou Dou is shown the yellow card! Florian Henin runs off the knock.
45.00
With wonderful imagination, Cataldo Dou Dou picks a pass forward to Giuseppe Moulin. Giuseppe Moulin lofts in a cross ball towards Gregorio Reyes. Gregorio Reyes powers a header at goal but it slams 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. Stade Lavallois also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stade Lavallois players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Stade Lavallois get the second half underway!
48.42
Reynald Bourgeois comes in with a late challenge on Gregorio Reyes. The referee brings Reynald Bourgeois to one side and gives him a warning! Gregorio Reyes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.08
Gerald Müller chips the ball to his team mate, Shabani Darbelet. Shabani Darbelet flicks a high ball forward to Gregorio Reyes who takes it down. Gregorio Reyes skips past Reynald Bourgeois! Gregorio Reyes strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Magnificent save by Paolo Berretta!
54.56
Bjšrn Wijker threads the ball through to Florian Henin. Florian Henin threads a neat ball through to Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Jannick Maraval. Excellent save.
55.16
0-0Barket Fretard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kodjo Lestin. Kodjo Lestin knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Giuseppe Moulin is offside!
59.40
Johny Essola flicks a high pass forward to Shabani Darbelet who brings the ball under control. Shabani Darbelet flicks a high ball forward to Giuseppe Moulin who takes it down. Giuseppe Moulin rushes past Reynald Bourgeois! Giuseppe Moulin rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Paolo Berretta.
60.19
0-0Cataldo Dou Dou takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Paolo Berretta punches the ball out of the danger area!
60.19
0-0FC Nantes have made a substitution with Alassandro Cinetto replacing William Ecker .
66.54
John Jager makes a probing pass to Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Superb reactions from Jannick Maraval. What a save!
67.06
John Jager hits a low pass to Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.46
0-1Johny Essola takes it forward alone. Johny Essola plays the ball forward to Giuseppe Moulin. Giuseppe Moulin edges inside the box! Giuseppe Moulin comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.16
Barket Fretard flicks a high pass forward to Kodjo Lestin who brings the ball neatly under control. Kodjo Lestin chips the ball to his team mate, Giuseppe Moulin. Giuseppe Moulin muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
81.39
Bjšrn Wijker sees a break and surges forward. Bjšrn Wijker makes an attacking run forward. Bjšrn Wijker shoots from 25 yards but Jannick Maraval is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
85.41
Seeing a gap ahead, Florian Henin plays the ball forward to Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Jannick Maraval. What a great pair of hands!
89.07
Cataldo Dou Dou sees a break and surges forward. Cataldo Dou Dou advances inside the box! Cataldo Dou Dou comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
5
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
54.9%
45.1%
Play Area
26.8%
45.1%
28%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Giuseppe Moulin of Stade Lavallois |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Paolo Berretta (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Bjšrn Wijker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Reynald Celestini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Reynald Bourgeois (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | William Ecker (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Corrado Campolonghi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Eddy Fernandez (MID) |  | 3 |
| 8. | John Jager (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Lilian Kossogonov (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 10. | Billy Keegan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Florian Henin (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Alberto Dabo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Samuel Huard (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alassandro Cinetto (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Jannick Maraval (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Johny Essola (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Gerald Müller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Yazid Hervé (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Barket Fretard (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Cataldo Dou Dou (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Shabani Darbelet (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Luis Petit (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Giuseppe Moulin (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Kodjo Lestin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gregorio Reyes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Armin Schäfer (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martino De Rosa (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Florian Beck (ATT) | 0 | |