Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Allianz Riviera where OGC Nice play host to Olympique de Marseille. A crowd of 8,056 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
OGC Nice are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Olympique de Marseille appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Gonzalo Delaroche.


0.00
Olympique de Marseille kick off and get the first half underway!
2.16
Alexei Heaumet kicks a strong pass forward to Wilco Drent. Wilco Drent brings the ball forward. Wilco Drent knocks in a cross ball towards J-Clau Marchal. J-Clau Marchal powers a header at goal. Daniele Stone effortlessly punches it away to safety.
3.54
Lionel Garny flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Michel Rabesandratana. Jean-Michel Rabesandratana lofts in a cross ball towards Arnauld Di Tommaso. Arnauld Di Tommaso makes a deft header but it whistles just wide of the post!
8.33
Silvio Rabuel flicks a high pass forward. Filippo Colombo easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Filippo Colombo knocks in a cross ball towards Arnauld Di Tommaso. Alexei Heaumet clumsily knocks into Arnauld Di Tommaso. Penalty not given!!
9.43
Rui Tavares knocks the ball forward to Camel Proment. Camel Proment sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
12.46
Robert Peyrelade makes a probing pass to Lionel Garny. Lionel Garny passes the ball forward to Jean-Michel Rabesandratana. Jean-Michel Rabesandratana makes a probing pass between the defence to Nicolas Kante. Nicolas Kante side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.41
Lionel Garny threads the ball through to Jean-Michel Rabesandratana. Jean-Michel Rabesandratana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.10
With some swift thinking, Rui Tavares plays the ball forward to J-Clau Marchal. J-Clau Marchal knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Demetrius Soudan.
20.24
Arnauld Di Tommaso barges into Wilson Kossogonov. The referee calls over Arnauld Di Tommaso and warns him to calm down! Wilson Kossogonov stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.23
Wilco Drent sees space and advances. Wilco Drent knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.14
Rui Tavares kicks a strong pass forward to J-Clau Marchal. J-Clau Marchal knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Peyrelade.
32.24
Olympique de Marseille have made a substitution with Ruddy Voisin replacing Demetrius Soudan .
34.11
Lionel Garny comes in with a late challenge on Rui Tavares. Lionel Garny is shown the yellow card! Rui Tavares hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.41
Rui Tavares makes a simple pass to J-Clau Marchal. J-Clau Marchal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.21
Teemu Serredszum brings the ball forward. Teemu Serredszum whips in a cross ball towards Ga‘l Tatarian. Ga‘l Tatarian directs the ball goalwards with his head. Ga‘l Tatarian scores for OGC Nice!!
44.41
Lionel Garny comes in with a late challenge on Rui Tavares. The referee warns Lionel Garny to calm down! Rui Tavares gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. OGC Nice appear unchanged since the first half. Olympique de Marseille have changed their lineup with Bruno Petit replacing Nicolas Kante. The Olympique de Marseille players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
OGC Nice kick off and get the second half underway!
47.31
Seeing a gap ahead, Sabri Landais plays the ball forward to Teemu Serredszum. Teemu Serredszum flicks a high pass forward to Ga‘l Tatarian who brings the ball under control. Ga‘l Tatarian lofts in a cross ball towards Camel Proment. Camel Proment connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.50
Alexei Heaumet comes in with a late challenge on Filippo Colombo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Filippo Colombo stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.19
Olympique de Marseille have made a substitution with Noah Geis replacing Lionel Garny .
63.33
Teemu Serredszum makes an attacking run forward. Teemu Serredszum whips in a cross ball towards J-Clau Marchal. J-Clau Marchal is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
65.19
Wilco Drent flicks the ball to his team mate, J-Clau Marchal. J-Clau Marchal skips past Ruddy Voisin! J-Clau Marchal rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for OGC Nice!
69.32
Alexei Heaumet sees Teemu Serredszum in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Teemu Serredszum laces a through ball forward to Ga‘l Tatarian. Ga‘l Tatarian knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.29
Giuseppe Diallo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Noah Geis. Noah Geis passes the ball forward to Filippo Colombo. Filippo Colombo lofts in a cross ball towards Arnauld Di Tommaso. Arnauld Di Tommaso flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
72.22
Wilco Drent makes a beautiful solo run. Wilco Drent lofts in a cross ball towards Camel Proment. Camel Proment directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
73.42
Wilco Drent makes a beautiful pass to the feet of J-Clau Marchal. J-Clau Marchal lofts in a cross ball towards Ga‘l Tatarian. With a superhuman jump, Ga‘l Tatarian connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's there!! Daniele Stone has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.44
Teemu Serredszum passes the ball forward to Camel Proment. Camel Proment shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
78.26
Robert Peyrelade knocks the ball forward to Noah Geis. Noah Geis flicks a high pass forward. Filippo Colombo controls it well on his chest. Filippo Colombo cuts inside the box! Filippo Colombo cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
OGC Nice are in full control of this game.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.2%
35.8%
Play Area
22.4%
44.8%
32.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ga‘l Tatarian of OGC Nice

Match Ratings