Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at La Beaujoire-Louis Fonteneau where FC Nantes play host to Le Mans. A crowd of 17,550 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Nantes are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Le Mans appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Augusto Delhommeau.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Nantes are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Le Mans appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Augusto Delhommeau.
0.00
0-0Le Mans kick off and get the first half underway!
6.38
0-0Maxence Devineau sees space and advances. Maxence Devineau shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
8.42
1-0Adam Stewart knocks the ball to his team mate, Victor El Idrisi. Seeing a gap ahead, Victor El Idrisi plays the ball forward to Rodrigue Abardonado. Rodrigue Abardonado knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Bento. Fernando Bento makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Tchiressoua Catherine has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.30
Victor El Idrisi threads a neat ball through to Fernando Bento. Fernando Bento knocks in a cross ball towards Orlando Delaroche. Orlando Delaroche is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.51
Armin Geis flicks a high pass forward. Fritz Bogaczyk holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fritz Bogaczyk whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Sullo. Alejandro Sullo makes a deft header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
26.52
Armin Geis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Delano Hesp. Delano Hesp finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
33.42
2-1Adam Stewart chips the ball to his team mate, Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Tchiressoua Catherine.
34.56
Jean-Louis Rott passes the ball forward to Fritz Bogaczyk. Fritz Bogaczyk whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Louis Rott. Jean-Louis Rott knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
36.48
Rodrigue Abardonado sees Victor El Idrisi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Victor El Idrisi tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
38.59
Dami‘n Van Ankeren makes a simple pass to Anselmo Imbriani. Anselmo Imbriani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Delano Hesp. Delano Hesp controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
40.21
Dami‘n Van Ankeren sees Jean-Louis Rott in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean-Louis Rott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Armin Geis. Armin Geis knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Sullo. With a superhuman jump, Alejandro Sullo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Benoit Malicki is on top of it.
42.14
2-1Rodney Broers catches Manuel Ferreira on the ankles. The referee warns Rodney Broers to calm down! Manuel Ferreira stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Lee May comes in with a late challenge on Maxence Devineau. Lee May is warned by the referee! Maxence Devineau stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nantes appear unchanged since the first half. Le Mans also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Nantes start the second half!
47.37
2-1With vision, Rodney Broers plays the ball forward to Anselmo Imbriani. Anselmo Imbriani flicks a high pass forward. Fritz Bogaczyk controls it well on his chest. Fritz Bogaczyk knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gonzalo Sonzogni.
49.13
2-1Jean-Louis Rott comes in with a late challenge on Gary Mckinlay. Jean-Louis Rott is given a warning by the referee! Gary Mckinlay carries on, but is struggling a bit.
51.34
Dami‘n Van Ankeren volleys a long ball forward. Fritz Bogaczyk shoots from long range. Benoit Malicki gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
61.35
Jean-Louis Rott chips the ball to his team mate, Delano Hesp. Delano Hesp shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
65.14
Maxence Devineau kicks a strong pass forward to Victor El Idrisi. Victor El Idrisi lofts in a cross ball towards Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
69.35
Orlando Delaroche sees Fernando Bento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Bento knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tchiressoua Catherine who gathers it comfortably.
71.50
Adam Stewart chips the ball to his team mate, Orlando Delaroche. Orlando Delaroche whips in a cross ball towards Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau heads the ball goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
73.05
Lee May threads a neat ball through to Anselmo Imbriani. Anselmo Imbriani flicks a high pass forward to Delano Hesp who brings the ball under control. Delano Hesp shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
75.42
Anselmo Imbriani hits a low pass to Delano Hesp. Delano Hesp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.30
Reynald Deblock plays the ball forward to Orlando Delaroche. Orlando Delaroche shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
81.46
Rodrigue Abardonado makes a simple pass to Reynald Deblock. Reynald Deblock whips in a cross ball towards Orlando Delaroche. Orlando Delaroche beats his man to it with a header. It's there!! Tchiressoua Catherine has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
84.17
Anselmo Imbriani decides to run forward with the ball. Anselmo Imbriani knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Benoit Malicki who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.4%
46.6%
Play Area
24.7%
45.2%
30.1%
Scorers
| Fernando Bento 8 Orlando Delaroche 12, 81 Maxence Devineau 65 | Delano Hesp 27 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Orlando Delaroche of FC Nantes |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Benoit Malicki (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Adam Stewart (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gonzalo Sonzogni (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gary Mckinlay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Manuel Ferreira (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Orlando Delaroche (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Reynald Deblock (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Rodrigue Abardonado (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Fernando Bento (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Maxence Devineau (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Victor El Idrisi (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Bruno Douchez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ludovic Ducloux (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Michael Proment (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Tchiressoua Catherine (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Corentin Matingou (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Lee May (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dami‘n Van Ankeren (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rodney Broers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jean-Louis Rott (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Anselmo Imbriani (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Armin Geis (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alejandro Sullo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Delano Hesp (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Fritz Bogaczyk (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gregory Safanjon (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nikolas Ziegler (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ronald Bradja (MID) | 0 | |