Match Report


FC NantesFC Nantes     AC AjaccioAC Ajaccio
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Paolo BerrettaP. Berretta72
G
1
G
67Duarte ReisD. Reis
Bjšrn WijkerB. Wijker70
D
2captain
D
71J-Clau GiublesiJ. Giublesi
Reynald CelestiniR. Celestini69
D
3
D
66Jocelyn PiresJ. Pires
Reynald BourgeoisR. Bourgeois67
D
4
D
63Marcel FriioM. Friio
William EckerW. Ecker70
M
5
M
80Mehdi Van AnkerenM. Van Ankeren
Eddy FernandezE. Fernandez64
M
6
M
71Pierre-Emmanuel MangaP. Manga
John JagerJ. Jager63
M
7
M
67Miguael WiartM. Wiart
Alassandro CinettoA. Cinetto62
M
captain8
M
67Simon SchellS. Schell
Lilian KossogonovL. Kossogonov70
A
9
A
74Damir PetitD. Petit
Billy KeeganB. Keegan69
A
10
A
64Fabien CloarecF. Cloarec
Florian HeninF. Henin65
A
11
A
55Delano ZuidamD. Zuidam
 
Alberto DaboA. Dabo64
A
12
M
67Ronald PotillonR. Potillon
Samuel HuardS. Huard64
G
13
M
66Jean-Louis Gope-FenepejJ. Gope-Fenepej
Samba BardonS. Bardon61
D
14
M
66Roy NeeskensR. Neeskens

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at La Beaujoire-Louis Fonteneau where FC Nantes play host to AC Ajaccio. A crowd of 16,248 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Nantes and AC Ajaccio are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sabri Guyader.


0.00
AC Ajaccio get the match underway!
3.16
J-Clau Giublesi knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Schell. Simon Schell passes the ball forward to Delano Zuidam. Delano Zuidam whips in a cross ball towards Fabien Cloarec. Fabien Cloarec is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Paolo Berretta manages to gather it.
6.46
Reynald Celestini sees Alassandro Cinetto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Alassandro Cinetto laces a weighted ball forward to Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
8.06
Marcel Friio hits a low pass to Mehdi Van Ankeren. Mehdi Van Ankeren flicks the ball to his team mate, Delano Zuidam. Delano Zuidam knocks in a cross ball towards Fabien Cloarec. Fabien Cloarec flicks the ball with his head. Paolo Berretta is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
14.59
Reynald Bourgeois flicks a high pass forward to John Jager who brings the ball under control. John Jager surges forward with the ball. John Jager shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
21.59
Miguael Wiart sees Damir Petit in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Damir Petit knocks in a cross ball towards Fabien Cloarec. Fabien Cloarec jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Paolo Berretta is on top of it.
22.49
Marcel Friio kicks a strong pass forward to Pierre-Emmanuel Manga. Pierre-Emmanuel Manga knocks the ball forward to Fabien Cloarec. Fabien Cloarec lofts in a cross ball towards Damir Petit. Damir Petit outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Reynald Bourgeois clears it off the line with his head!
26.20
Pierre-Emmanuel Manga flicks a high pass forward. Delano Zuidam controls it well on his chest. Delano Zuidam flicks the ball to his team mate, Damir Petit. Damir Petit comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it is miles over!
28.48
Alassandro Cinetto makes an attacking run forward. Alassandro Cinetto shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
33.27
With a delightful solo run, Pierre-Emmanuel Manga stretches the opposition's defence. Pierre-Emmanuel Manga runs straight at the defence! Pierre-Emmanuel Manga shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.04
Reynald Bourgeois clumsily knocks into Damir Petit. The referee calls over Reynald Bourgeois and warns him to calm down! Damir Petit grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
36.34
John Jager deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.37
Eddy Fernandez hits a low pass to Florian Henin. Florian Henin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.58
Reynald Bourgeois hacks Fabien Cloarec from behind! The referee warns Reynald Bourgeois again to calm down! Fabien Cloarec carries on, but is struggling a bit.
40.33
John Jager controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov makes a great pass forward. Billy Keegan runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
42.11
Eddy Fernandez hits a low pass to Florian Henin. Florian Henin shoots from 25 yards. Duarte Reis gets down and covers it.
45.00
Miguael Wiart sees Fabien Cloarec in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fabien Cloarec whips in a cross ball towards Delano Zuidam. Delano Zuidam heads the ball goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nantes appear unchanged since the first half. AC Ajaccio also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Nantes start the second half!
47.19
Pierre-Emmanuel Manga makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Delano Zuidam. Delano Zuidam shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Paolo Berretta!
48.07
Pierre-Emmanuel Manga makes a probing pass to Delano Zuidam. Delano Zuidam whips in a cross ball towards Fabien Cloarec. Fabien Cloarec makes a deft header but it curls horrendously wide!
55.41
J-Clau Giublesi passes the ball forward to Pierre-Emmanuel Manga. Pierre-Emmanuel Manga sees Fabien Cloarec in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fabien Cloarec knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bjšrn Wijker.
60.04
FC Nantes have made a substitution with Samba Bardon replacing William Ecker .
61.11
Reynald Bourgeois comes in with a late challenge on Fabien Cloarec. The referee calls over Reynald Bourgeois yet again and warns him to calm down! Fabien Cloarec runs off the knock.
65.28
Simon Schell knocks the ball to his team mate, Delano Zuidam. Delano Zuidam plays a scrappy one-two with Damir Petit and advances towards the goal... Delano Zuidam comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. It curls slightly but is blocked by Reynald Celestini.
66.49
Miguael Wiart sees Damir Petit in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Damir Petit controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Paolo Berretta is on top of it.
69.08
Pierre-Emmanuel Manga darts forward. Pierre-Emmanuel Manga advances inside the box! Pierre-Emmanuel Manga shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
71.15
Jocelyn Pires controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pierre-Emmanuel Manga. Pierre-Emmanuel Manga knocks the ball to his team mate, Delano Zuidam. Delano Zuidam knocks in a cross ball towards Fabien Cloarec. Fabien Cloarec powers a header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.33
Eddy Fernandez makes a probing pass to Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov makes a pass forward but Florian Henin is yards offside!
78.26
Reynald Celestini flicks a high pass forward. John Jager controls it well on his chest. John Jager changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. John Jager shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
79.40
Mehdi Van Ankeren flicks a high ball forward to Delano Zuidam who takes it down. Delano Zuidam knocks in a cross ball towards Fabien Cloarec. Fabien Cloarec is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
85.39
Reynald Celestini gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Billy Keegan whips in a cross ball towards Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Miguael Wiart passes the ball forward to Fabien Cloarec. Fabien Cloarec knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

FC Nantes

AC Ajaccio
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
31.7%
68.3%
Play Area
32.9%
42.7%
24.4%

Scorers
Lilian Kossogonov 85
Fabien Cloarec 8

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pierre-Emmanuel Manga of AC Ajaccio

Match Ratings