Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade du Moustoir where FC Lorient play host to OGC Nice. A crowd of 9,202 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Lorient are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while OGC Nice appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Benjamin Hervé.


0.00
FC Lorient kick off the first half!
6.58
James Pearce chips the ball to his team mate, Lionel Valenza. Lionel Valenza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.27
With great vision, Mathias Neumann plays the ball forward to Anton Bräutigam. Anton Bräutigam whips in a cross ball towards Daguyl Tresor. Daguyl Tresor makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but Pierre Eggimann blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
14.51
Jean-Louis Reyes hits a low pass to Anton Bräutigam. Anton Bräutigam whips in a cross ball towards Frederic Satorra. Frederic Satorra whips the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Cedric Le Lan manages to keep it out.
15.33
Mamar Leroy makes a simple pass to Ghislain Fidani. Ghislain Fidani surges forward with the ball. Ghislain Fidani whips in a cross ball towards Jean-No‘l Bruno. Jean-No‘l Bruno connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
24.14
James Pearce comes in with a late challenge on Daguyl Tresor. The referee calls over James Pearce and shows him a yellow card! Daguyl Tresor hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.02
Mathias Neumann threads the ball through to Zoltan Ngom. With great vision, Zoltan Ngom plays the ball forward to Jean-Louis Reyes. Jean-Louis Reyes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by James Pearce.
28.36
Zoltan Ngom plays the ball forward to Gionatha Marrocolo. Gionatha Marrocolo makes a probing pass to Anton Bräutigam. Anton Bräutigam tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
33.02
Mathias Neumann makes a simple pass to Frederic Satorra. Frederic Satorra finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.54
Mathias Neumann flicks a high pass forward to Jean-Louis Reyes who brings the ball under control. Jean-Louis Reyes sees a break and surges forward. Jean-Louis Reyes shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.26
Gionatha Marrocolo knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Sakho. Jean-Sebastien Sakho lofts in a cross ball towards Anton Bräutigam. Anton Bräutigam whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
44.48
Micka‘l Cygan chips the ball to his team mate, Frederic Satorra. Frederic Satorra lofts in a cross ball towards Daguyl Tresor. Daguyl Tresor finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Lorient appear unchanged since the first half. OGC Nice also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
OGC Nice start the second half!
48.33
Frederic Satorra hacks Pierre Eggimann from behind! Frederic Satorra is given a warning by the referee! Pierre Eggimann runs off the knock.
54.28
Jean-Louis Reyes hits a low pass to Micka‘l Cygan. Micka‘l Cygan threads a neat ball through to Jean-Sebastien Sakho. Jean-Sebastien Sakho makes a great pass forward. Daguyl Tresor runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
55.30
Mamar Leroy knocks the ball forward to Jean-No‘l Bruno. Jean-No‘l Bruno shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
60.26
Fabrice Oulmers threads a neat ball through to Pierre Eggimann. Pierre Eggimann sees Lionel Valenza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lionel Valenza shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
61.45
Gionatha Marrocolo sees Jean-Louis Reyes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean-Louis Reyes flicks a high pass forward. Frederic Satorra controls it well on his chest. Frederic Satorra shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
65.03
James Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Jean-No‘l Bruno holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean-No‘l Bruno passes the ball forward to Ghislain Fidani. Ghislain Fidani shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
66.27
Ghislain Fidani kicks a strong pass forward to Moussa Pichot. Moussa Pichot controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
67.05
Zoltan Ngom flicks a high pass forward to Daguyl Tresor who brings the ball under control. Daguyl Tresor shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
77.43
OGC Nice have made a substitution with Mickael Doukantie replacing Mathias Neumann .
84.03
Fabrice Oulmers sweeps the ball long. Lionel Valenza shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
87.32
Christian Rambo knocks the ball forward to Ghislain Fidani. Ghislain Fidani shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Mamar Leroy flicks a high pass forward to Sophiane Samson who brings the ball under control. Sophiane Samson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cedric Mamouni who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
29.9%
46.8%
23.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Anton Bräutigam of OGC Nice