Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at La Beaujoire-Louis Fonteneau where FC Nantes play host to SM Caen. A crowd of 8,391 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Nantes are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SM Caen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Robert.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Nantes are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SM Caen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Robert.
0.00
FC Nantes kick off and get the match underway!
12.23
Alioune Bekrar threads the ball through to Damien Quint. Damien Quint laces a weighted ball forward to Albert Molina. Albert Molina knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Seyni Lécluse.
14.16
Lionel Quint darts forward. Lionel Quint makes a simple pass to Yves Mansouri. Yves Mansouri plays a quick one-two with Kwami Levrat and rushes in on goal... Yves Mansouri shoots from just inside the box but J-Clau Queudrue reads it well. Great save!
16.11
Lionel Quint flicks a high pass forward. Luis Courtois holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luis Courtois passes the ball forward to Damien Quint. Damien Quint threads the ball through to Albert Molina but he's offside!
22.17
Youssef Manard threads the ball through to Olivier Lacombe. Olivier Lacombe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.55
Ashley Robinson threads a neat ball through to Alfred Loussouarn. Alfred Loussouarn picks a pass forward to Marc Sparwasser. Marc Sparwasser controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
27.08
Marcel Ettori advances with the ball. Marcel Ettori plays a one-two with Yves Mansouri and advances towards the goal... Marcel Ettori rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
32.00
Benoit Valenza threads the ball through to Daguyl Billong. Daguyl Billong finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.59
Marcel Ettori takes it forward alone. Marcel Ettori flicks the ball to his team mate, Damien Quint. Damien Quint cuts inside the box! Ashley Robinson catches Damien Quint on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
42.21
Alioune Bekrar threads a neat ball through to Lionel Quint. Lionel Quint hits a low pass to Benoit Valenza. Benoit Valenza rushes past Ashley Robinson! Some good footwork from Benoit Valenza provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by J-Clau Queudrue!
45.00
Damien Quint kicks a strong pass forward to Kwami Levrat. Kwami Levrat makes a simple pass, allowing Daguyl Billong to run into the box. Daguyl Billong cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot 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. FC Nantes appear unchanged since the first half. SM Caen also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Nantes players seem much more motivated whilst the SM Caen players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
SM Caen kick off!
54.24
Arnauld De Abreu hacks Daguyl Billong from behind! The referee warns Arnauld De Abreu to calm down! Daguyl Billong runs off the knock.
55.01
Lionel Quint threads a neat ball through to Alioune Bekrar. Alioune Bekrar threads the ball through to Yves Mansouri. Yves Mansouri tries a spectacular long range effort. J-Clau Queudrue gets down and covers it.
59.55
Ruben Costa clumsily knocks into Kwami Levrat. The referee warns Ruben Costa to calm down! Kwami Levrat runs off the knock.
60.10
Seyni Lécluse threads the ball through to Olivier Lacombe. Olivier Lacombe knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Loussouarn. Alfred Loussouarn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcel Ettori.
73.03
Ruben Costa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Karim Bourgeais. Karim Bourgeais flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Loussouarn. Alfred Loussouarn makes a probing pass between the defence to Marc Sparwasser. Marc Sparwasser shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Hamada Devaux manages to keep it out.
77.55
Ashley Robinson makes a probing pass to Alfred Loussouarn. Alfred Loussouarn sees a break and surges forward. Alfred Loussouarn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Hamada Devaux gets down and covers it.
79.29
Lionel Quint sees Damien Quint in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Damien Quint chips the ball to his team mate, Daguyl Billong. Daguyl Billong advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Daguyl Billong provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
83.28
Damien Quint barges into Ashley Robinson. The referee calls over Damien Quint and warns him to calm down! Ashley Robinson runs off the knock.
85.03
Karim Bourgeais comes in with a late challenge on Luis Courtois. The referee brings Karim Bourgeais to one side and gives him a warning! Luis Courtois runs off the knock.
89.33
Arnauld De Abreu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfred Loussouarn. Alfred Loussouarn flicks a high pass forward. Olivier Lacombe controls it well on his chest. Olivier Lacombe shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
31.2%
45.5%
23.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Daguyl Billong of SM Caen |
Match Ratings
1. | J-Clau Queudrue (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Seyni Lécluse (DEF) | 7 | |
3. | Ashley Robinson (DEF) | 7 | |
4. | Ruben Costa (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Arnauld De Abreu (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Kuami Dufournet (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Karim Bourgeais (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Alfred Loussouarn (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Olivier Lacombe (MID) | 6 | |
10. | Youssef Manard (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Marc Sparwasser (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Martial Borbiconi (DEF) | 0 | |
13. | Barket Eboki-Poh (GK) | 0 | |
14. | Guillaume Karembeu (DEF) | 0 |
1. | Hamada Devaux (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Marcel Ettori (DEF) | 8 | |
3. | Alioune Bekrar (DEF) | 8 | |
4. | Lionel Quint (DEF) | 8 | |
5. | Kwami Levrat (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Damien Quint (MID) | 8 | |
7. | Luis Courtois (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Benoit Valenza (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Yves Mansouri (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Daguyl Billong (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
11. | Albert Molina (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Hugo Barkero (DEF) | 0 | |
13. | Anthony Simonsen (DEF) | 0 | |
14. | Toifilou Laquait (DEF) | 0 |