Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stade Rene Gaillard where Chamois Niortais play host to OGC Nice. A crowd of 8,942 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chamois Niortais are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while OGC Nice appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Seyni Ettori.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chamois Niortais are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while OGC Nice appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Seyni Ettori.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Chamois Niortais kicking off!
4.56
0-0Wilco Drent chips the ball to his team mate, Ga‘l Tatarian. Ga‘l Tatarian lofts in a cross ball towards Medhi Ginola. Medhi Ginola rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a lousy effort!
9.15
0-0Showing composure, Rui Tavares plays the ball forward to Medhi Ginola. Medhi Ginola lofts in a cross ball towards Ga‘l Tatarian. Ga‘l Tatarian beats his man to it with a header but somehow Ruddy Deroin manages to keep it out.
12.22
Alcaly Keita threads a neat ball through to Tony Zouaoui. Tony Zouaoui shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Carl Lemasson. What a great pair of hands!
16.53
Wilco Drent flicks a high pass forward to Medhi Ginola who brings the ball under control. Medhi Ginola shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
18.01
0-0Teemu Serredszum flicks a high pass forward. J-Clau Marchal collects the pass. J-Clau Marchal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.24
Rui Tavares flicks the ball to his team mate, Medhi Ginola. Medhi Ginola whips in a cross ball towards Ga‘l Tatarian. Ga‘l Tatarian makes a convincing header but Ruddy Deroin reads it well. Well saved!
22.04
1-0Pascal Vahirua makes a strong solo run forward. Pascal Vahirua passes the ball forward to Tony Zouaoui. Tony Zouaoui edges inside the box! Tony Zouaoui strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. What a cracker!! Carl Lemasson had no chance!! Goal for Chamois Niortais!
26.43
Bertrand Agasson pushes up the pitch. With a delightful solo run, Bertrand Agasson stretches the opposition's defence. Bertrand Agasson knocks in a cross ball towards Medhi Ginola. Medhi Ginola outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it rises well off target!
28.58
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
30.26
Hubert Gope-Fenepej makes a simple pass to Tony Zouaoui. Tony Zouaoui cuts inside the box! Tony Zouaoui side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Carl Lemasson with no chance!! Goal for Chamois Niortais!
33.13
Wilson Kossogonov makes a probing pass to Teemu Serredszum. Teemu Serredszum deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Medhi Ginola. Medhi Ginola knocks in a cross ball towards J-Clau Marchal. J-Clau Marchal heads the ball goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
38.33
Jannick Sanchez laces a through ball forward to Tony Meijer. Tony Meijer makes a defence splitting pass to Jean-Claude Ducloux. Jean-Claude Ducloux rockets a shot on goal but it flies just off target!
42.21
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chamois Niortais appear unchanged since the first half. OGC Nice also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with OGC Nice kicking off!
47.00
Rui Tavares threads a neat ball through to Medhi Ginola. Medhi Ginola knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pascal Vahirua.
49.58
Jannick Sanchez threads a neat ball through to Tony Meijer. Tony Meijer shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
54.21
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
61.40
Wilco Drent sees Ga‘l Tatarian in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ga‘l Tatarian knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Djamel Villechalane.
63.07
Wilson Kossogonov flicks a high pass forward. Rui Tavares collects the pass. Rui Tavares sees J-Clau Marchal in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. J-Clau Marchal lofts in a cross ball towards Medhi Ginola. Medhi Ginola connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
65.57
Rui Tavares flicks a high pass forward to Medhi Ginola who brings the ball under control. Medhi Ginola shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
71.26
Hubert Gope-Fenepej runs straight at the opposition's defence. Hubert Gope-Fenepej lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Claude Ducloux. Jean-Claude Ducloux makes a deft header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
73.21
Jannick Sanchez makes a simple pass to Jean-Claude Ducloux. Jean-Claude Ducloux knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sabri Landais.
79.52
Hubert Gope-Fenepej advances with the ball. Hubert Gope-Fenepej plays a one-two with Jean-Claude Ducloux and rushes in on goal... Hubert Gope-Fenepej cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Hubert Gope-Fenepej scores for Chamois Niortais!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
23.9%
46.5%
29.6%
Scorers
| Tony Zouaoui 22, 30 Hubert Gope-Fenepej 80 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tony Zouaoui of Chamois Niortais |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ruddy Deroin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Allan Fabbra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pascal Vahirua (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Djamel Villechalane (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Fabio Jaurès (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jannick Sanchez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Alcaly Keita (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Hubert Gope-Fenepej (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Tony Zouaoui (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Tony Meijer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jean-Claude Ducloux (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alberto Moutinho (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mamar Gondet (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Julian Verges (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Carl Lemasson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Bertrand Agasson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Wilson Kossogonov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alexei Heaumet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sabri Landais (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Wilco Drent (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Rui Tavares (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Teemu Serredszum (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ga‘l Tatarian (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | J-Clau Marchal (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Medhi Ginola (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ferdinand Francois (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ferdinand Esceth-Nzi (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kodjo Vellas (MID) | 0 | |