Match Report


FC NantesFC Nantes     AS MonacoAS Monaco
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Nenad AssatiN. Assati48
G
1
G
68Edern DoumencE. Doumenc
Garry JohnstoneG. Johnstone65
D
2
D
69William ChagotW. Chagot
Ernesto GaladamesE. Galadames59
D
3
D
68Gaspar FerreiraG. Ferreira
Alberto TorresA. Torres57
D
4
D
63Phil BlakeP. Blake
Carmelo BelardiC. Belardi68
M
5captain
D
51Jo‘l BoutalJ. Boutal
Sylvain BelmadiS. Belmadi65
M
6
M
73Hugo QuaresmaH. Quaresma
Dario DiopD. Diop65
M
captain7
M
72Julian ZiegeJ. Ziege
Christian AllibertC. Allibert61
M
8
M
69Remi MonteroR. Montero
Ferdi SikoraF. Sikora72
A
9
M
67Gregory HemdaniG. Hemdani
Darl De ClerD. De Cler72
A
10
A
61Yohann WarmuzY. Warmuz
Youl DebaetsY. Debaets57
A
11
A
61Guillaume GardieG. Gardie
 
Charles-Edward RouvièreC. Rouvière55
M
12
G
67John GoughJ. Gough
Sammy SibilleS. Sibille54
D
13
G
67Adel WolskyA. Wolsky
Mohammed WeberM. Weber53
D
14
M
63Dominique RibeiroD. Ribeiro

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at La Beaujoire-Louis Fonteneau where FC Nantes play host to AS Monaco. A crowd of 8,412 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Nantes are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AS Monaco appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Mamadou Talfournier.


0.00
FC Nantes kick off and get the first half underway!
4.09
Remi Montero makes a simple pass to Guillaume Gardie. Guillaume Gardie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nenad Assati who gathers it comfortably.
8.23
Dario Diop threads a neat ball through to Ferdi Sikora. Ferdi Sikora skips past Gaspar Ferreira! Ferdi Sikora comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
9.16
Julian Ziege threads a neat ball through to Yohann Warmuz. Yohann Warmuz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nenad Assati who gathers it comfortably.
10.16
Julian Ziege sees Yohann Warmuz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yohann Warmuz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ernesto Galadames.
18.31
Phil Blake flicks a high ball forward to Gregory Hemdani who takes it down. Gregory Hemdani flicks a high ball forward to Guillaume Gardie who takes it down. Guillaume Gardie knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Yohann Warmuz is offside!
21.44
Carmelo Belardi knocks the ball forward to Ferdi Sikora. Ferdi Sikora shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.21
Garry Johnstone makes a simple pass to Sylvain Belmadi. Sylvain Belmadi flicks a high pass forward. Youl Debaets holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Youl Debaets shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
28.35
Gaspar Ferreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Ziege. Julian Ziege kicks a strong pass forward to Yohann Warmuz. Yohann Warmuz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Nenad Assati manages to gather it.
34.34
Sylvain Belmadi threads the ball through to Ferdi Sikora. Ferdi Sikora makes a defence splitting pass to Darl De Cler. Darl De Cler shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Phil Blake happens to be in the right place to block it.
36.02
Garry Johnstone flicks a high ball forward to Dario Diop who takes it down. Dario Diop deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ferdi Sikora. Ferdi Sikora whips in a cross ball towards Darl De Cler. Darl De Cler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Seeing Gaspar Ferreira's attacking run, William Chagot quickly throws the ball into his path. Gaspar Ferreira flicks a high pass forward to Julian Ziege who brings the ball under control. Julian Ziege makes a beautiful solo run. Julian Ziege whips in a cross ball towards Yohann Warmuz. Yohann Warmuz outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nantes appear unchanged since the first half. AS Monaco have changed their lineup with John Gough replacing Julian Ziege.

45.00
AS Monaco start the second half!
47.50
Garry Johnstone knocks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Belmadi. Sylvain Belmadi sees Darl De Cler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Darl De Cler plays a one-two with Ferdi Sikora and rushes in on goal... Darl De Cler takes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.31
Phil Blake kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Quaresma. Hugo Quaresma sees Yohann Warmuz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yohann Warmuz whips in a cross ball towards Guillaume Gardie. Guillaume Gardie powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
60.32
AS Monaco have made a substitution with Dominique Ribeiro replacing Yohann Warmuz .
63.14
Dario Diop comes in with a late challenge on Hugo Quaresma. The referee brings Dario Diop to one side and gives him a warning! Hugo Quaresma runs off the knock.
73.16
Remi Montero hacks Sylvain Belmadi from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sylvain Belmadi stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.33
Carmelo Belardi threads a neat ball through to Darl De Cler. Darl De Cler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Phil Blake.
78.02
Sylvain Belmadi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darl De Cler. Darl De Cler plays a one-two with Ferdi Sikora and advances towards the goal... Darl De Cler tries a spectacular strike. Edern Doumenc easily gets down and covers it.
81.00
Alberto Torres kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Allibert. With some swift thinking, Christian Allibert plays the ball forward to Darl De Cler. Darl De Cler knocks in a cross ball towards Ferdi Sikora. Ferdi Sikora heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.14
Dario Diop surges forward with the ball. Dario Diop knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by William Chagot.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Nantes

AS Monaco
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.8%
39.2%
Play Area
27.8%
44.3%
27.8%

Scorers
Ferdi Sikora 21, 81
Darl De Cler 48
Yohann Warmuz 45
Guillaume Gardie 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ferdi Sikora of FC Nantes

Match Ratings
1.Nenad Assati (GK)
6
2.Garry Johnstone (DEF)
6
3.Ernesto Galadames (DEF)
6
4.Alberto Torres (DEF)
6
5.Carmelo Belardi (MID)
6
6.Sylvain Belmadi (MID)
6
7.Dario Diop (MID)
6
8.Christian Allibert (MID)
6
9.Ferdi Sikora (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Darl De Cler (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Youl Debaets (ATT)
6
 
12.Charles-Edward Rouvière (MID)
0
13.Sammy Sibille (DEF)
0
14.Mohammed Weber (DEF)
0

1.Edern Doumenc (GK)
6
2.William Chagot (DEF)
6
3.Gaspar Ferreira (DEF)
6
4.Phil Blake (DEF)
6
5.Jo‘l Boutal (DEF)
6
6.Hugo Quaresma (MID)
6
7.Julian Ziege (MID)
7
8.Remi Montero (MID)yellow card
5
9.Gregory Hemdani (MID)
6
10.Yohann Warmuz (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Guillaume Gardie (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.John Gough (GK)
6
13.Adel Wolsky (GK)
0
14.Dominique Ribeiro (MID)
6