Match Report


Stade RennaisStade Rennais     FC NantesFC Nantes
Ben BiancardiBen Biancardi Computer Player Computer Player
Diogo RibeiroD. Ribeiro84
G
captain1
G
72Paolo BerrettaP. Berretta
Graham RobinsonG. Robinson80
D
2
D
70Bjšrn WijkerB. Wijker
Romero P. FerrerR. Ferrer79
D
3
D
69Reynald CelestiniR. Celestini
Mickael DalmatM. Dalmat71
D
4
D
67Reynald BourgeoisR. Bourgeois
Andy SaadA. Saad83
D
5
M
70William EckerW. Ecker
Nuno PintoN. Pinto81
M
6
M
67Corrado CampolonghiC. Campolonghi
Joseph-Desire NdoJ. Ndo83
M
7
M
64Eddy FernandezE. Fernandez
Jeremy MauriceJ. Maurice70
A
8captain
M
63John JagerJ. Jager
Ensio EssbjornE. Essbjorn84
A
9
A
70Lilian KossogonovL. Kossogonov
Mansour PrsoM. Prso79
A
10
A
69Billy KeeganB. Keegan
Nenad BourgoisN. Bourgois77
A
11
A
65Florian HeninF. Henin
 
Vincent DucheminV. Duchemin69
D
12
A
64Alberto DaboA. Dabo
Pierre MondragonP. Mondragon79
M
13
G
64Samuel HuardS. Huard
Rodrigo FernandesR. Fernandes75
A
14
M
62Alassandro CinettoA. Cinetto

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Roazhon Park where Stade Rennais play host to FC Nantes in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stade Rennais are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Nantes appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Damir El Khanchaf.


0.00
FC Nantes kick off the first half!
2.02
Mickael Dalmat clumsily knocks into Lilian Kossogonov. The referee warns Mickael Dalmat to calm down! Lilian Kossogonov runs off the knock.
8.18
Nuno Pinto kicks a strong pass forward to Ensio Essbjorn. Ensio Essbjorn finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
12.08
Nuno Pinto flicks the ball to his team mate, Ensio Essbjorn. Ensio Essbjorn knocks in a cross ball towards Mansour Prso. Mansour Prso outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Paolo Berretta. Excellent save.
18.38
Romero P. Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Joseph-Desire Ndo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joseph-Desire Ndo flicks a high pass forward. Ensio Essbjorn controls it well on his chest. Ensio Essbjorn whips in a cross ball towards Jeremy Maurice. Jeremy Maurice finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Paolo Berretta.
21.12
Eddy Fernandez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Eddy Fernandez rushes past Graham Robinson! Eddy Fernandez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Diogo Ribeiro is on top of it.
24.44
Joseph-Desire Ndo comes in with a late challenge on Corrado Campolonghi. Joseph-Desire Ndo is warned by the referee! Corrado Campolonghi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.47
William Ecker clumsily knocks into Nuno Pinto. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nuno Pinto runs off the knock.
27.43
Joseph-Desire Ndo makes a simple pass to Jeremy Maurice. Jeremy Maurice lofts in a cross ball towards Ensio Essbjorn. Ensio Essbjorn heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
28.02
With imagination, Joseph-Desire Ndo picks a pass forward to Nenad Bourgois. Nenad Bourgois knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Reynald Bourgeois.
33.33
Romero P. Ferrer takes a quick throw-in. Graham Robinson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nuno Pinto. Nuno Pinto chips the ball to his team mate, Jeremy Maurice. Jeremy Maurice knocks in a cross ball towards Nenad Bourgois. Nenad Bourgois heads the ball goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.35
Andy Saad makes a simple pass to Nuno Pinto. Nuno Pinto threads a neat ball through to Jeremy Maurice. Jeremy Maurice plays a scrappy one-two with Nenad Bourgois and advances towards the goal... Jeremy Maurice rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
44.20
Corrado Campolonghi sees Lilian Kossogonov in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lilian Kossogonov passes the ball forward but Florian Henin is offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Stade Rennais kick off!
53.51
Eddy Fernandez flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan shoots from long range but it is miles over!
54.16
Nuno Pinto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mansour Prso. Mansour Prso finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
57.43
William Ecker knocks the ball forward to Florian Henin. Florian Henin plays a scrappy one-two with Lilian Kossogonov and advances towards the goal... Florian Henin looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Diogo Ribeiro.
60.49
Stade Rennais have made a substitution with Pierre Mondragon replacing Joseph-Desire Ndo .FC Nantes have made a substitution with Alassandro Cinetto replacing William Ecker .
63.03
Eddy Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Florian Henin controls it well on his chest. Florian Henin shoots from outside the area but is denied by Diogo Ribeiro. Excellent save.
67.47
Pierre Mondragon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ensio Essbjorn. Ensio Essbjorn shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
71.33
Pierre Mondragon flicks a high pass forward. Ensio Essbjorn controls it well on his chest. Ensio Essbjorn shoots from outside the area but Paolo Berretta is on top of it.
72.07
Corrado Campolonghi knocks the ball forward to Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
73.42
Reynald Bourgeois knocks the ball forward to Eddy Fernandez. Eddy Fernandez knocks the ball forward to Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.48
Pierre Mondragon threads the ball through to Mansour Prso. Mansour Prso tries a spectacular long range effort. Paolo Berretta gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
78.36
Romero P. Ferrer surges forward with the ball. Romero P. Ferrer makes an attacking run forward. Romero P. Ferrer cuts inside the box! Romero P. Ferrer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Paolo Berretta had no chance!! Goal for Stade Rennais!
81.31
Nuno Pinto chips the ball to his team mate, Mansour Prso. Mansour Prso plays a scrappy one-two with Jeremy Maurice and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Mansour Prso provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.39
Pierre Mondragon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mansour Prso. Mansour Prso shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.16
Nuno Pinto comes in with a late challenge on Eddy Fernandez. The referee calls over Nuno Pinto and warns him to calm down! Eddy Fernandez runs off the knock.
89.10
Reynald Celestini hacks Mansour Prso from behind! Reynald Celestini is warned by the referee! Mansour Prso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Stade Rennais

FC Nantes
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
27.5%
43.8%
28.7%

Scorers
Romero P. Ferrer 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Romero P. Ferrer of Stade Rennais

Match Ratings