Match Report


FC IstresFC Istres     FC NantesFC Nantes
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Neil BanksN. Banks60
G
1captain
G
58Benoit MalickiB. Malicki
Uwe SpenglerU. Spengler68
D
2
D
76Sebastian ZamoraS. Zamora
Adel SarrA. Sarr67
D
3
D
74Dmitri OnopkoD. Onopko
Jean-Marc FanniJ. Fanni66
D
captain4
D
73Paul RöhnerP. Röhner
Sherif FrapolliS. Frapolli65
D
5
M
86Saidu A. AmunikeS. Amunike
David GlassD. Glass70
M
6
M
85Sebastiao FonsecaS. Fonseca
Attilio ZilianiA. Ziliani67
M
7
M
75Manuel FerreiraM. Ferreira
Daniele CoppingD. Copping67
M
8
M
71Orlando DelarocheO. Delaroche
Jan ReimersJ. Reimers66
A
9
A
77Carlos RedondoC. Redondo
Cedric ThomertC. Thomert63
A
10
A
77Mustapha Van Den BerghM. Van Den Bergh
Damien DistinD. Distin56
A
11
A
75Samir SchnellingerS. Schnellinger
 
Linus ThieleL. Thiele66
M
12
A
71Fernando BentoF. Bento
Alexandre PostigaA. Postiga66
M
13
D
68Adam StewartA. Stewart
Jean-No‘l KerhuielJ. Kerhuiel65
M
14
M
57Reynald DeblockR. Deblock

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Bernard-Bardin where FC Istres play host to FC Nantes. A crowd of 18,195 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Istres are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Nantes appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicolas Cool.


0.00
The first half starts with FC Istres kicking off!
2.17
Mustapha Van Den Bergh passes the ball forward to Samir Schnellinger. Samir Schnellinger knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.53
Daniele Copping flicks a high pass forward. David Glass collects the pass. David Glass lofts in a cross ball towards Cedric Thomert. Cedric Thomert connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
20.22
Dmitri Onopko flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Ferreira controls it well on his chest. With a delightful solo run, Manuel Ferreira stretches the opposition's defence. Manuel Ferreira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Banks who gathers it comfortably.
21.29
Sebastiao Fonseca makes a probing pass to Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Manuel Ferreira provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Neil Banks manages to gather it easily.
22.48
Adel Sarr flicks a high pass forward to Daniele Copping who brings the ball under control. Showing composure, Daniele Copping picks a pass forward to Attilio Ziliani. Attilio Ziliani kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Reimers but the referee indicates it's offside!
32.45
Paul Röhner threads a neat ball through to Dmitri Onopko. Dmitri Onopko brings the ball forward. Dmitri Onopko knocks in a cross ball towards Samir Schnellinger. Samir Schnellinger finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
33.11
Attilio Ziliani hacks Dmitri Onopko from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dmitri Onopko runs off the knock.
42.52
Manuel Ferreira clumsily knocks into Attilio Ziliani. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Attilio Ziliani runs off the knock.
44.33
Seeing a gap ahead, Sebastian Zamora plays the ball forward to Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiao Fonseca controls it well on his chest. Sebastiao Fonseca knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Redondo. Carlos Redondo directs the ball goalwards with his head but Neil Banks is on top of it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Istres appear unchanged since the first half. FC Nantes also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Istres players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
FC Nantes start the second half!
47.37
Dmitri Onopko flicks a high ball forward to Sebastian Zamora who takes it down. Sebastian Zamora makes an attacking run forward. Sebastian Zamora lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Fonseca. Sebastiao Fonseca directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.04
Paul Röhner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mustapha Van Den Bergh. Mustapha Van Den Bergh knocks in a cross ball towards Orlando Delaroche. Orlando Delaroche knocks the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
63.00
Daniele Copping sees David Glass in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Showing composure, David Glass plays the ball forward to Jan Reimers. Jan Reimers shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Benoit Malicki manages to gather it.
67.08
David Glass clumsily knocks into Samir Schnellinger. David Glass is warned by the referee! Samir Schnellinger runs off the knock.
69.09
Carlos Redondo flicks a high pass forward. Mustapha Van Den Bergh holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mustapha Van Den Bergh lofts in a cross ball towards Samir Schnellinger. Samir Schnellinger is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
73.43
Sebastian Zamora takes it forward alone. Sebastian Zamora surges forward with the ball. Sebastian Zamora knocks in a cross ball towards Saidu A. Amunike. Saidu A. Amunike makes a convincing header but is denied by Neil Banks. Excellent save.
77.11
Dmitri Onopko threads the ball through to Mustapha Van Den Bergh. Mustapha Van Den Bergh knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Neil Banks!
78.14
Jean-Marc Fanni flicks a high pass forward. Daniele Copping controls it well on his chest. Daniele Copping threads the ball through to Jan Reimers. Jan Reimers shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
81.07
Damien Distin barges into Sebastian Zamora. The referee brings Damien Distin to one side and gives him a warning! Sebastian Zamora hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.19
Samir Schnellinger threads a neat ball through to Carlos Redondo. Carlos Redondo lofts in a cross ball towards Samir Schnellinger. Samir Schnellinger is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Istres

FC Nantes
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43%
57%
Play Area
27.8%
46.8%
25.3%

Scorers
Cedric Thomert 15
Manuel Ferreira 2
Sebastiao Fonseca 47
Samir Schnellinger 69, 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Samir Schnellinger of FC Nantes

Match Ratings