Match Report


AS NancyAS Nancy     ReimsReims
Mark RichardsonMark Richardson Computer Player Computer Player
Alberto MarcosA. Marcos70
G
1
G
67Lars BierhoffL. Bierhoff
Florian GousséF. Goussé70
D
2
D
63Damian MonierD. Monier
Colin McGroryC. McGrory81
D
captain3
D
62Eric KohlerE. Kohler
Neil JohnstoneN. Johnstone69
D
4
D
57Gregory KarwattG. Karwatt
Duncan SounessD. Souness69
D
5
D
55Paul McStayP. McStay
Ivan GaladamesI. Galadames73
M
6
M
70Vincenzo RichterV. Richter
Nicolas JungN. Jung72
M
7
M
66Camille DoboC. Dobo
Jean-Luc AlicarteJ. Alicarte70
M
8
M
60Hubert SekliH. Sekli
Daniel BellosoD. Belloso70
A
9captain
M
59Darl NijkampD. Nijkamp
Neil RitchieN. Ritchie70
A
10
A
76Stephane ElzéardS. Elzéard
Tomˆs KoemanT. Koeman74
A
11
A
65Yann FournelY. Fournel
 
Craig BurleyC. Burley69
M
12
A
64Nicholas SavidanN. Savidan
Augustine NwakireA. Nwakire67
M
13
G
59Soufiane MadarS. Madar
John AlonzoJ. Alonzo67
A
14
M
58Aziz EscayolA. Escayol

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stade Marcel Picot where AS Nancy play host to Reims. A crowd of 16,502 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Nancy are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Reims appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Lilian Gravelaine.


0.00
The whistle blows and Reims get the match underway!
3.42
Hubert Sekli makes a probing pass to Vincenzo Richter. Vincenzo Richter knocks the ball forward to Hubert Sekli but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
4.52
Colin McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Jung. Nicolas Jung threads a neat ball through to Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
6.35
Colin McGrory sees Nicolas Jung in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicolas Jung plays the ball forward to Daniel Belloso. Daniel Belloso knocks in a cross ball towards Tomˆs Koeman. Tomˆs Koeman jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Tomˆs Koeman scores for AS Nancy!!
12.02
Yann Fournel catches Florian Goussé on the ankles. The referee calls over Yann Fournel and warns him to calm down! Florian Goussé runs off the knock.
16.13
Jean-Luc Alicarte hacks Damian Monier from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Damian Monier grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.30
Eric Kohler passes the ball forward to Hubert Sekli. Hubert Sekli makes an attacking run forward. Hubert Sekli rushes past Colin McGrory! Hubert Sekli cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
20.22
Colin McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Johnstone. Neil Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Belloso. Daniel Belloso finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.19
Florian Goussé pushes mid-way up the pitch. Florian Goussé flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Jung collects the pass. Nicolas Jung knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eric Kohler.
26.30
Eric Kohler threads a neat ball through to Gregory Karwatt. Gregory Karwatt flicks a high ball forward to Yann Fournel who takes it down. Yann Fournel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.37
Duncan Souness flicks a high pass forward to Jean-Luc Alicarte who brings the ball under control. Jean-Luc Alicarte flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.27
Camille Dobo advances with the ball. Camille Dobo shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
34.37
Gregory Karwatt receives the ball from a throw-in from Eric Kohler. Gregory Karwatt flicks a high pass forward. Darl Nijkamp holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Darl Nijkamp kicks a strong pass forward to Vincenzo Richter. Vincenzo Richter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.34
Vincenzo Richter runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Vincenzo Richter shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Alberto Marcos!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Nancy appear unchanged since the first half. Reims also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with AS Nancy kicking off!
48.23
With fabulous vision, Gregory Karwatt laces a weighted ball forward to Camille Dobo. Camille Dobo flicks a high pass forward. Stephane Elzéard holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephane Elzéard knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin McGrory.
53.25
Ivan Galadames makes a simple pass to Jean-Luc Alicarte. Jean-Luc Alicarte lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie connects with a diving header. Lars Bierhoff is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
61.12
Neil Johnstone threads the ball through to Jean-Luc Alicarte. Jean-Luc Alicarte threads a neat ball through to Tomˆs Koeman. Tomˆs Koeman sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Lars Bierhoff.
65.57
Ivan Galadames makes a beautiful solo run. Ivan Galadames knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gregory Karwatt.
66.43
Florian Goussé controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Luc Alicarte. Jean-Luc Alicarte makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie whips in a cross ball towards Tomˆs Koeman. Tomˆs Koeman makes a convincing header. Lars Bierhoff is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
73.58
Ivan Galadames flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Jung who takes it down. Nicolas Jung knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eric Kohler.
75.25
Vincenzo Richter flicks a high pass forward. Stephane Elzéard holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephane Elzéard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.26
AS Nancy appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
78.38
Tomˆs Koeman hits a low pass to Nicolas Jung. Nicolas Jung makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Ritchie but he's offside!
79.40
Tomˆs Koeman changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Tomˆs Koeman runs straight at the defence! Tomˆs Koeman shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Lars Bierhoff reads it well. Fabulous save!
84.56
Yann Fournel chips the ball to his team mate, Hubert Sekli. Hubert Sekli shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
87.13
Jean-Luc Alicarte makes a probing pass to Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.53
Nicolas Jung sees space and advances. Nicolas Jung knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eric Kohler.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

AS Nancy

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

Possession
57.6%
42.4%
Play Area
25.9%
48.2%
25.9%

Scorers
Tomˆs Koeman 6, 66
Neil Ritchie 53

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tomˆs Koeman of AS Nancy

Match Ratings
1.Alberto Marcos (GK)
6
2.Florian Goussé (DEF)
6
3.Colin McGrory (DEF)
6
4.Neil Johnstone (DEF)
6
5.Duncan Souness (DEF)
6
6.Ivan Galadames (MID)
6
7.Nicolas Jung (MID)
6
8.Jean-Luc Alicarte (MID)yellow card
7
9.Daniel Belloso (ATT)
6
10.Neil Ritchie (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Tomˆs Koeman (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Craig Burley (MID)
0
13.Augustine Nwakire (MID)
0
14.John Alonzo (ATT)
0

1.Lars Bierhoff (GK)
6
2.Damian Monier (DEF)
6
3.Eric Kohler (DEF)
6
4.Gregory Karwatt (DEF)
6
5.Paul McStay (DEF)
6
6.Vincenzo Richter (MID)
6
7.Camille Dobo (MID)
6
8.Hubert Sekli (MID)
7
9.Darl Nijkamp (MID)
6
10.Stephane Elzéard (ATT)
6
11.Yann Fournel (ATT)
6
 
12.Nicholas Savidan (ATT)
0
13.Soufiane Madar (GK)
0
14.Aziz Escayol (MID)
0