Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stade Francois-Coty where AC Ajaccio play host to OGC Nice. A crowd of 9,326 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both AC Ajaccio and OGC Nice are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alcaly Koné.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both AC Ajaccio and OGC Nice are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alcaly Koné.
0.00
0-0OGC Nice start the game by kicking off the first half!
14.43
0-0Mick Ehiogu threads the ball through to David Best. David Best knocks in a cross ball towards Didier Baudet. Didier Baudet fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
16.36
0-0Mariano Tardioli makes a probing pass to Nuno Carvalho. Nuno Carvalho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.56
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
32.04
0-1Didier Baudet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mick Ehiogu. Mick Ehiogu shoots from long range. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
38.54
0-1Mariano Tardioli comes in with a late challenge on Xavier Diasalmeida. Mariano Tardioli is shown the yellow card! Xavier Diasalmeida hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.28
Yves Adriano flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Mendes who brings the ball under control. Roberto Mendes makes a probing pass to David Best. David Best knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Ajaccio appear unchanged since the first half. OGC Nice also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
AC Ajaccio kick off and get the second half underway!
47.02
0-1Adolfo Zamora hacks Didier Baudet from behind! The referee warns Adolfo Zamora to calm down! Didier Baudet stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.24
0-1Dennis Burgess threads a neat ball through to Yves-A. Ben Askar. Yves-A. Ben Askar passes the ball forward to Olivier Pierre. Olivier Pierre makes a probing pass between the defence to Louis Landais. Louis Landais cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but somehow Sieb Trustfull manages to keep it out.
53.43
Jaouad Riou darts forward. Jaouad Riou kicks a strong pass forward to Didier Baudet. Didier Baudet whips in a cross ball towards Xavier Diasalmeida. Xavier Diasalmeida outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.19
Ricardo Vila makes a beautiful solo run. Ricardo Vila lofts in a cross ball towards Didier Baudet. Didier Baudet powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
60.46
0-1OGC Nice have made 3 substitutions with Jean-Claude Delporte replacing Yves Adriano, John Coulibaly replacing David Best and Tomas Ferreira replacing Xavier Diasalmeida .
61.48
Dennis Burgess plays the ball forward to Yves-A. Ben Askar. Yves-A. Ben Askar kicks a strong pass forward to Nuno Carvalho. Nuno Carvalho whips in a cross ball towards Louis Landais. Louis Landais connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Sieb Trustfull. Excellent save.
71.08
Jaouad Riou brings the ball forward. Jaouad Riou shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.03
Ricardo Vila knocks the ball to his team mate, Didier Baudet. Didier Baudet sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.31
Seeing David Patterson's run, Dennis Burgess quickly throws the ball into his path. David Patterson passes the ball forward to Adolfo Zamora. Adolfo Zamora knocks the ball forward to Louis Landais. Louis Landais plays a scrappy one-two with Nuno Carvalho and advances towards the goal... Louis Landais tries a spectacular strike but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
81.44
Kuami Drouin advances with the ball. Kuami Drouin plays the ball forward to Louis Landais. Louis Landais runs straight at the defence! Louis Landais comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. Sieb Trustfull comfortably gets down and covers it.
83.49
With some swift thinking, Mariano Tardioli plays the ball forward to Adolfo Zamora. Adolfo Zamora edges inside the box! Adolfo Zamora side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Sieb Trustfull. Excellent save.
89.38
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
John Coulibaly flicks a high pass forward. Mick Ehiogu holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mick Ehiogu shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.9%
52.1%
Play Area
33.8%
49.3%
16.9%
Scorers
| Mick Ehiogu 32 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mick Ehiogu of OGC Nice |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Cedric Zebre (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kemal Stone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Patterson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dennis Burgess (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kuami Drouin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Yves-A. Ben Askar (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Adolfo Zamora (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Mariano Tardioli (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Olivier Pierre (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Louis Landais (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Nuno Carvalho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marco Bourgeais (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Scott Rodgers (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Oliver Nahrstedt (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Sieb Trustfull (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Yves Adriano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Roberto Mendes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jaouad Riou (DEF) | 8 | |
| 6. | Stephen Matteo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | David Best (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ricardo Vila (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Mick Ehiogu (MID) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Xavier Diasalmeida (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Didier Baudet (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jean-Claude Delporte (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | John Coulibaly (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Tomas Ferreira (DEF) | 6 | |