Match Report


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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at La Beaujoire-Louis Fonteneau where FC Nantes play host to FC Gueugnon. A crowd of 17,907 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good 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 Edern Mendy.


0.00
FC Nantes kick off!
6.46
Yohann Josédasilva makes a simple pass to Dietmar Schneider. Dietmar Schneider runs straight at the defence! Dietmar Schneider looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
10.12
Dietmar Schneider clumsily knocks into Reynald Bourgeois. The referee calls over Dietmar Schneider and shows him a yellow card! Reynald Bourgeois stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.59
Yohann Josédasilva passes the ball forward to Reginald Desailly. Reginald Desailly advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Reginald Desailly provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Paolo Berretta manages to keep it out.
14.19
Corrado Campolonghi flicks a high ball forward to Florian Henin who takes it down. Florian Henin shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Gavin Davidson.
15.38
Corner kick to FC Nantes. John Jager plays it to the far post. Gavin Davidson gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
18.53
Guerino Ruotolo flicks a high pass forward to Yohann Josédasilva who brings the ball under control. Yohann Josédasilva deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Reginald Desailly. Reginald Desailly knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.43
Reginald Desailly hacks Bjšrn Wijker from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bjšrn Wijker runs off the knock.
22.30
Yohann Josédasilva catches Corrado Campolonghi on the ankles. The referee calls over Yohann Josédasilva and shows him a yellow card! Corrado Campolonghi runs off the knock.
27.43
Yohann Josédasilva makes a simple pass to Dietmar Schneider. Dietmar Schneider rushes past Bjšrn Wijker! Dietmar Schneider takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.44
Reynald Celestini makes a probing pass to John Jager. John Jager darts forward. John Jager finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
34.24
Reynald Celestini flicks a high pass forward to John Jager who brings the ball under control. John Jager runs straight at the opposition's defence. John Jager knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Davidson who gathers it comfortably.
40.14
Alassandro Cinetto flicks a high pass forward. Florian Henin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Florian Henin finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
Billy Keegan hacks Guerino Ruotolo from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Guerino Ruotolo runs off the knock.
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. FC Gueugnon have changed their lineup with David Dittmann replacing Yohann Josédasilva.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Gueugnon get the second half underway!
47.55
David Platt chips the ball to his team mate, John Collins. John Collins threads the ball through to Reginald Desailly. Reginald Desailly shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
51.58
David Dittmann receives the ball from a throw-in from John Collins. David Dittmann chips the ball to his team mate, Reginald Desailly. Reginald Desailly edges inside the box! Reginald Desailly side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.42
FC Nantes have made a substitution with Samba Bardon replacing William Ecker .FC Gueugnon have made a substitution with Reynald Sabin replacing Fabrice Jay .
65.12
Reynald Sabin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Collins. John Collins threads a neat ball through to Reginald Desailly. Reginald Desailly makes a great pass forward. Regis Sibille runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
69.00
John Collins knocks the ball forward to Regis Sibille. Regis Sibille plays the ball forward to Reginald Desailly who has made a great run into the box. Reginald Desailly cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.42
John Jager passes the ball forward to Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
81.20
John Collins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabrice Raschke. Fabrice Raschke knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Dietmar Schneider is offside!
84.40
Reginald Desailly catches Reynald Bourgeois on the ankles. The referee calls over Reginald Desailly and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Reynald Bourgeois stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.55
Corrado Campolonghi 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 curls horrendously wide!
87.21
Alassandro Cinetto knocks the ball forward to Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan makes a defence splitting pass to Lilian Kossogonov. David Platt barges into Lilian Kossogonov. Penalty not given!!
90.00
Without breaking stride, David Dittmann plays the ball forward to Fabrice Raschke. Fabrice Raschke flicks a high pass forward. Dietmar Schneider controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some silky footwork from Dietmar Schneider provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
31.4%
42.9%
25.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dietmar Schneider of FC Gueugnon

Match Ratings