Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stade Louis II where AS Monaco play host to OGC Nice in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Monaco are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while OGC Nice appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lilian Frétard.


0.00
The whistle blows and AS Monaco get the match underway!
4.08
Giovanni Paramatti flicks a high pass forward to Jose Brunel who brings the ball under control. Jose Brunel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.44
Phil Blake controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Remi Montero. Remi Montero flicks a high pass forward to Guillaume Gardie who brings the ball under control. Guillaume Gardie lofts in a cross ball towards Yohann Warmuz. Yohann Warmuz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Yohann Warmuz!
12.08
Julian Ziege changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Julian Ziege knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex Meiklejohn.
34.56
Gregory Hemdani chips the ball to his team mate, Guillaume Gardie. Guillaume Gardie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Purrel Seedorf.
38.28
Remi Montero comes in with a late challenge on Angelo Cazarelli. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Angelo Cazarelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.57
Giovanni Paramatti knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Brunel. Jose Brunel flicks the ball to his team mate, Christina Bradja. Some silky footwork from Christina Bradja provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but is denied by Edern Doumenc. Excellent save.
45.00
Alex Meiklejohn knocks the ball forward to Alexander Valenconi. Alexander Valenconi flicks a high pass forward. Giuseppe Ginola collects the pass. Giuseppe Ginola knocks the ball forward, putting Christina Bradja through on goal. Christina Bradja cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Monaco appear unchanged since the first half. OGC Nice have changed their lineup with Gregory Dujeux replacing Christina Bradja. The OGC Nice players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
OGC Nice kick off!
48.04
Giovanni Paramatti knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Brunel. Jose Brunel shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Edern Doumenc manages to gather it.
49.44
Alex Meiklejohn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Valenconi. Alexander Valenconi threads the ball through to Jose Brunel. Jose Brunel cuts inside the box! Jose Brunel looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Edern Doumenc is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
53.01
William Chagot makes a probing pass to Julian Ziege. Julian Ziege flicks a high pass forward to Guillaume Gardie who brings the ball under control. Guillaume Gardie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.13
Remi Montero flicks the ball to his team mate, Guillaume Gardie. Guillaume Gardie knocks in a cross ball towards Yohann Warmuz. Yohann Warmuz gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but is denied by Oscar Herrera. Excellent save.
57.23
Remi Montero makes a simple pass to Guillaume Gardie. Guillaume Gardie shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.39
Phil Blake flicks a high pass forward. Julian Ziege controls it well on his chest. Julian Ziege threads a neat ball through to Yohann Warmuz. Yohann Warmuz lofts in a cross ball towards Guillaume Gardie. Guillaume Gardie fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Oscar Herrera didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
60.28
AS Monaco have made 2 substitutions with Dominique Ribeiro replacing Yohann Warmuz and John Gough replacing Julian Ziege .
66.08
Hugo Quaresma flicks a high ball forward to Guillaume Gardie who takes it down. Guillaume Gardie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jaime Costa.
71.15
Angelo Cazarelli flicks a high pass forward. Jose Brunel collects the pass. Jose Brunel cuts inside the box! Jose Brunel tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.01
Gregory Hemdani runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gregory Hemdani knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oscar Herrera who gathers it comfortably.
85.46
Phil Blake boots it upfield. Dominique Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jaime Costa.
89.56
With vision, Giovanni Paramatti plays the ball forward to Giuseppe Ginola. Giuseppe Ginola shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Edern Doumenc manages to gather it easily.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

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

Possession
52.2%
47.8%
Play Area
29%
49.3%
21.7%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jose Brunel of OGC Nice

Match Ratings