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There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Allianz Riviera where OGC Nice play host to AS Nancy. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
OGC Nice are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AS Nancy appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pape Dehu.


0.00
OGC Nice kick off!
2.27
Kwami Ghanhouan flicks the ball to his team mate, Mathieur Levrat. Mathieur Levrat controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Carl Lemasson!
3.46
Martin Hamed flicks a high ball forward to Matthieu Grégorini who takes it down. Matthieu Grégorini skips past Wilson Kossogonov! Matthieu Grégorini comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
8.11
Wilco Drent deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Camel Proment. Camel Proment lofts in a cross ball towards Ga‘l Tatarian. Hugo Verges catches Ga‘l Tatarian on the ankles. Ga‘l Tatarian appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
10.11
Rui Tavares flicks the ball to his team mate, Camel Proment. Camel Proment finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
12.59
Rui Tavares sees space and advances. Rui Tavares passes the ball forward but Camel Proment is offside!
16.56
Dagui Prat flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthieu Grégorini. Matthieu Grégorini puts a great ball through. Didier Joseph runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
20.01
Alexei Heaumet flicks a high pass forward. Rui Tavares controls it well on his chest. Rui Tavares makes a simple pass to Ga‘l Tatarian. Ga‘l Tatarian plays a one-two with Camel Proment and advances towards the goal... Ga‘l Tatarian cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
21.26
Kwami Ghanhouan makes a simple pass to Didier Joseph. Didier Joseph controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Carl Lemasson effortlessly smothers it!
22.04
Wilco Drent controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ga‘l Tatarian. Ga‘l Tatarian knocks the ball to his team mate, J-Clau Marchal. J-Clau Marchal cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
24.19
Sabri Landais flicks a high pass forward. Rui Tavares collects the pass. Rui Tavares threads the ball through to Camel Proment. Camel Proment lofts in a cross ball towards J-Clau Marchal. With a superhuman jump, J-Clau Marchal connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
26.59
Martin Hamed hacks Teemu Serredszum from behind! Martin Hamed is shown the yellow card! Teemu Serredszum runs off the knock.
27.34
Jean-Marie Espatero sees Martin Hamed in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Hamed hits a low pass to Didier Joseph. Didier Joseph plays a scrappy one-two with Mathieur Levrat and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Didier Joseph provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
32.46
Wilco Drent flicks a high pass forward to Camel Proment who brings the ball under control. Camel Proment shoots from long range but Fadel Ntumpa Nsafu reads it well. Well saved!
33.44
Dagui Prat kicks a strong pass forward to Mathieur Levrat. Mathieur Levrat shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
34.29
Rui Tavares makes a simple pass to J-Clau Marchal. J-Clau Marchal shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
36.40
Wilson Kossogonov flicks a high pass forward to Wilco Drent who brings the ball under control. Wilco Drent flicks a high ball forward to J-Clau Marchal who takes it down. J-Clau Marchal whips in a cross ball towards Camel Proment. Camel Proment jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Good keeping from Fadel Ntumpa Nsafu as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
37.01
It's a corner kick. Teemu Serredszum loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Alexei Heaumet strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
38.14
Alexei Heaumet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rui Tavares. Rui Tavares kicks a strong pass forward to Camel Proment. Camel Proment shoots from 20 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Camel Proment!
42.27
Teemu Serredszum hacks Martin Hamed from behind! The referee brings Teemu Serredszum to one side and gives him a warning! Martin Hamed hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.16
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. OGC Nice appear unchanged since the first half. AS Nancy also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
AS Nancy kick off and get the second half underway!
47.00
Wilco Drent threads the ball through to Ga‘l Tatarian. Ga‘l Tatarian sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
51.37
Yves Grégoire changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Yves Grégoire makes a simple pass, allowing Didier Joseph to run into the box. Didier Joseph side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
53.29
Teemu Serredszum knocks the ball to his team mate, J-Clau Marchal. J-Clau Marchal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.45
With great vision, Alexei Heaumet plays the ball forward to Rui Tavares. With imagination, Rui Tavares plays the ball forward to J-Clau Marchal. J-Clau Marchal tries a spectacular long range effort but Fadel Ntumpa Nsafu reads it well. Nice save!
55.17
Teemu Serredszum flicks a high pass forward. J-Clau Marchal holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. J-Clau Marchal shoots from 25 yards but somehow Fadel Ntumpa Nsafu manages to keep it out.
59.48
Rui Tavares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Camel Proment. Camel Proment knocks in a cross ball towards J-Clau Marchal. J-Clau Marchal jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.36
With a delightful solo run, Kwami Ghanhouan stretches the opposition's defence. Kwami Ghanhouan tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.10
Martin Hamed flicks a high pass forward. Mathieur Levrat controls it well on his chest. Mathieur Levrat knocks the ball forward to Didier Joseph but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
67.45
Wilco Drent threads a neat ball through to Ga‘l Tatarian. Ga‘l Tatarian whips in a cross ball towards J-Clau Marchal. J-Clau Marchal beats his man to it with a header. Solid save from Fadel Ntumpa Nsafu.
69.21
Martin Hamed deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mathieur Levrat. Mathieur Levrat rushes past Alexei Heaumet! Mathieur Levrat cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
71.01
Gilles Baghdad sees Martin Hamed in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Hamed threads a neat ball through to Mathieur Levrat. Mathieur Levrat edges inside the box! Mathieur Levrat makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
73.27
Martin Hamed chips the ball to his team mate, Mathieur Levrat. Mathieur Levrat shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
75.16
Rui Tavares plays the ball forward to J-Clau Marchal. J-Clau Marchal knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jean-Marie Espatero.
77.53
Teemu Serredszum threads a neat ball through to Camel Proment. Camel Proment lofts in a cross ball towards Ga‘l Tatarian. Ga‘l Tatarian finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
81.26
Martin Hamed controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mathieur Levrat. Mathieur Levrat shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
85.45
Alexei Heaumet pushes up the pitch. Alexei Heaumet chips the ball to his team mate, Ga‘l Tatarian. Ga‘l Tatarian knocks in a cross ball towards Camel Proment. Camel Proment powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
89.17
Wilson Kossogonov lofts the ball long. Ga‘l Tatarian whips in a cross ball towards J-Clau Marchal. J-Clau Marchal rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Fadel Ntumpa Nsafu is on top of it.
90.00
Wilson Kossogonov flicks a high pass forward. Teemu Serredszum holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Teemu Serredszum threads a neat ball through to Ga‘l Tatarian. Ga‘l Tatarian knocks in a cross ball towards Camel Proment. Camel Proment directs the ball goalwards with his head. Fadel Ntumpa Nsafu didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
10
5
Shots off Target
8
6
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.4%
39.6%
Play Area
27.5%
46.2%
26.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Camel Proment of OGC Nice

Match Ratings