Match Report


AmiensAmiens     FC NantesFC Nantes
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Edwin SeubeE. Seube57
G
captain1
G
58J-Clau QueudrueJ. Queudrue
Neil ThomsonN. Thomson69
D
2captain
D
71Seyni LécluseS. Lécluse
Guillermo DiazG. Diaz54
D
3
D
63Ashley RobinsonA. Robinson
Jacques RouxJ. Roux50
D
4
D
60Ruben CostaR. Costa
Abdeliah PiocelleA. Piocelle59
M
5
D
57Arnauld De AbreuA. De Abreu
Florian AbbasF. Abbas57
M
6
M
65Kuami DufournetK. Dufournet
Serge CharpennetS. Charpennet50
M
7
M
61Karim BourgeaisK. Bourgeais
Demlaba BaillsD. Baills48
M
8
M
56Alfred LoussouarnA. Loussouarn
Alan TaylorA. Taylor68
A
9
M
45Olivier LacombeO. Lacombe
Jean-Guy RoolJ. Rool59
A
10
A
55Youssef ManardY. Manard
Matt HansenM. Hansen58
A
11
A
51Marc SparwasserM. Sparwasser
 
Sabri CorreaS. Correa55
A
12
D
55Martial BorbiconiM. Borbiconi
Fernando NunesF. Nunes54
A
13
G
53Barket Eboki-PohB. Eboki-Poh
Laurent VerschaveL. Verschave53
A
14
D
53Guillaume KarembeuG. Karembeu

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stade de la Licorne where Amiens play host to FC Nantes. A crowd of 7,749 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Amiens are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Nantes appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Garry Davidson.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Nantes get the match underway!
3.22
Abdeliah Piocelle flicks a high pass forward to Alan Taylor who brings the ball under control. Alan Taylor controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
6.26
Serge Charpennet makes a simple pass to Jean-Guy Rool. Jean-Guy Rool knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ashley Robinson.
10.39
Demlaba Baills changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Demlaba Baills knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to J-Clau Queudrue who gathers it comfortably.
12.14
With some swift thinking, Demlaba Baills plays the ball forward to Florian Abbas. Florian Abbas plays a quick one-two with Serge Charpennet and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Florian Abbas provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
15.36
Ashley Robinson flicks a high ball forward to Alfred Loussouarn who takes it down. Alfred Loussouarn hits a low pass to Kuami Dufournet. Kuami Dufournet knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Sparwasser. Marc Sparwasser flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Nantes!
18.47
Marc Sparwasser controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youssef Manard. Youssef Manard knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Sparwasser. Marc Sparwasser powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
20.24
Alfred Loussouarn barges into Florian Abbas. The referee calls over Alfred Loussouarn and warns him to calm down! Florian Abbas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.01
Ruben Costa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Sparwasser. Marc Sparwasser flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Loussouarn. Alfred Loussouarn shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.25
Florian Abbas threads a neat ball through to Jean-Guy Rool. Jean-Guy Rool shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
27.41
Serge Charpennet chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Hansen. Matt Hansen shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
30.51
Olivier Lacombe plays the ball forward to Alfred Loussouarn. Alfred Loussouarn runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Alfred Loussouarn provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.24
Jacques Roux deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Florian Abbas. Florian Abbas chips the ball to his team mate, Demlaba Baills. Demlaba Baills plays a scrappy one-two with Serge Charpennet and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Demlaba Baills provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
42.40
Demlaba Baills flicks the ball to his team mate, Florian Abbas. Florian Abbas cuts inside the box! Florian Abbas comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but J-Clau Queudrue effortlessly smothers it!
45.00
Arnauld De Abreu sees Olivier Lacombe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Olivier Lacombe makes a simple pass to Youssef Manard. Youssef Manard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Amiens appear unchanged since the first half. FC Nantes have changed their lineup with Martial Borbiconi replacing Seyni Lécluse, Barket Eboki-Poh replacing Kuami Dufournet and Guillaume Karembeu replacing Youssef Manard.

45.00
Amiens start the second half!
48.56
Demlaba Baills hits a low pass to Serge Charpennet. Serge Charpennet lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Guy Rool. Jean-Guy Rool connects with a diving header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.43
Serge Charpennet comes in with a late challenge on Barket Eboki-Poh. Serge Charpennet is given a warning by the referee! Barket Eboki-Poh runs off the knock.
55.14
Neil Thomson pushes mid-way up the pitch. Neil Thomson plays the ball forward to Matt Hansen. Matt Hansen knocks in a cross ball towards Demlaba Baills. Demlaba Baills directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.03
Guillermo Diaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Demlaba Baills. Demlaba Baills chips the ball to his team mate, Serge Charpennet. Serge Charpennet sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
60.51
Amiens have made 2 substitutions with Sabri Correa replacing Jacques Roux and Laurent Verschave replacing Alan Taylor .
61.56
Amiens are keeping most of the possession.
65.48
From the throw-in, Arnauld De Abreu picks out Ruben Costa. Ruben Costa hits a low pass to Alfred Loussouarn. Alfred Loussouarn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillaume Karembeu. Guillaume Karembeu controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
66.00
Sabri Correa knocks the ball forward to Serge Charpennet. Serge Charpennet threads a neat ball through to Matt Hansen. Matt Hansen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to J-Clau Queudrue who gathers it comfortably.
69.16
Florian Abbas threads a neat ball through to Laurent Verschave. Laurent Verschave controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
71.20
Ruben Costa makes a probing pass to Barket Eboki-Poh. Barket Eboki-Poh flicks a high ball forward to Marc Sparwasser who takes it down. Marc Sparwasser controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Edwin Seube. Excellent save.
73.18
Ashley Robinson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillaume Karembeu. Guillaume Karembeu lofts in a cross ball towards Barket Eboki-Poh. Barket Eboki-Poh connects with a diving header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.36
Sabri Correa makes a simple pass to Laurent Verschave. Laurent Verschave knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to J-Clau Queudrue who gathers it comfortably.
77.09
Karim Bourgeais knocks the ball forward to Alfred Loussouarn. Alfred Loussouarn finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
83.20
Guillermo Diaz brings the ball forward. Guillermo Diaz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Hansen. Matt Hansen lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Guy Rool. Jean-Guy Rool finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper, J-Clau Queudrue, sees it late!! Goal for Amiens!
89.15
Serge Charpennet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Demlaba Baills. Demlaba Baills flicks a high pass forward to Jean-Guy Rool who brings the ball under control. Jean-Guy Rool knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to J-Clau Queudrue who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Abdeliah Piocelle makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Serge Charpennet. Serge Charpennet whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Guy Rool. Jean-Guy Rool is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Amiens

FC Nantes
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
9
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.8%
40.2%
Play Area
26.8%
45.4%
27.8%

Scorers
Jean-Guy Rool 83
Marc Sparwasser 15
Alfred Loussouarn 31

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marc Sparwasser of FC Nantes

Match Ratings