Match Report


AS MonacoAS Monaco     AS NancyAS Nancy
Armenio ParadaArmenio Parada Computer Player Computer Player
Devanir CiechelsiD. Ciechelsi71
G
1
G
70Alberto MarcosA. Marcos
Alassandro RivaltaA. Rivalta88
D
2
D
72Thijs SmitT. Smit
Anton BernhartA. Bernhart77
D
3
D
71Florian GousséF. Goussé
Harvey ShawH. Shaw78
D
4
D
70Stuart SmithS. Smith
Roy ArtsR. Arts81
M
5
D
69Neil JohnstoneN. Johnstone
Warren CoppingerW. Coppinger81
M
6
M
74Guido TagliaferriG. Tagliaferri
Sebastian KoschmiederS. Koschmieder75
M
7
M
71Jean-Luc AlicarteJ. Alicarte
Samuel AlmeidaS. Almeida83
M
8captain
M
69Craig BurleyC. Burley
David PintoD. Pinto80
A
captain9
A
74Tomˆs KoemanT. Koeman
Craig McgrealC. Mcgreal74
A
10
A
70Daniel BellosoD. Belloso
Peter VercoutreP. Vercoutre84
A
11
A
68John AlonzoJ. Alonzo
 
Claudio PichichiC. Pichichi76
D
12
D
69Duncan SounessD. Souness
Azziz VrielynckA. Vrielynck79
M
13
D
66Steed CollinS. Collin
Marek RzasaM. Rzasa79
A
14
M
66Rainer HelmerR. Helmer

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade Louis II where AS Monaco play host to AS Nancy. A crowd of 19,290 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AS Monaco are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AS Nancy appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luis-Clemente Duchesne.


0.00
AS Monaco start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.24
Samuel Almeida makes a simple pass to Roy Arts. Roy Arts knocks the ball to his team mate, David Pinto. David Pinto threads a neat ball through to Craig Mcgreal. Some silky footwork from Craig Mcgreal provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
4.06
Harvey Shaw hits a low pass to Samuel Almeida. Samuel Almeida controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Pinto. David Pinto knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Almeida. Samuel Almeida makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
10.52
Alassandro Rivalta makes a probing pass to Harvey Shaw. Harvey Shaw controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Pinto. David Pinto tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
12.44
Jean-Luc Alicarte flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Belloso who brings the ball under control. Daniel Belloso plays a scrappy one-two with John Alonzo and stumbles forward towards the goal... Daniel Belloso muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
14.49
Alassandro Rivalta knocks the ball forward to Sebastian Koschmieder. Sebastian Koschmieder passes the ball forward to Warren Coppinger. Warren Coppinger lofts in a cross ball towards David Pinto. David Pinto makes a looping header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
16.55
Florian Goussé passes the ball forward to Craig Burley. Craig Burley threads a neat ball through to Tomˆs Koeman. Tomˆs Koeman plays a scrappy one-two with Craig Burley and advances towards the goal... Roy Arts clumsily knocks into Tomˆs Koeman. Tomˆs Koeman appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
18.13
Samuel Almeida threads the ball through to Sebastian Koschmieder. Sebastian Koschmieder passes the ball forward to David Pinto. David Pinto skips past Florian Goussé! David Pinto shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alberto Marcos with no chance!! Goal for AS Monaco!
24.03
Neil Johnstone catches Warren Coppinger on the ankles. Neil Johnstone is shown the yellow card! Warren Coppinger stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.40
Neil Johnstone hacks David Pinto from behind! Neil Johnstone is given a warning by the referee! David Pinto stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.27
Jean-Luc Alicarte makes a probing pass to Daniel Belloso. Daniel Belloso cuts inside the box! Daniel Belloso takes a shot at goal. Devanir Ciechelsi gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
28.55
Tomˆs Koeman changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Tomˆs Koeman knocks in a cross ball towards Guido Tagliaferri. Guido Tagliaferri connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Devanir Ciechelsi!
30.16
Anton Bernhart controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roy Arts. Roy Arts threads a neat ball through to Craig Mcgreal. Craig Mcgreal tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Alberto Marcos manages to keep it out.
32.35
Roy Arts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Vercoutre. Peter Vercoutre whips in a cross ball towards Roy Arts. Roy Arts flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.58
Warren Coppinger clumsily knocks into Jean-Luc Alicarte. The referee calls over Warren Coppinger and warns him to calm down! Jean-Luc Alicarte runs off the knock.
38.50
Guido Tagliaferri kicks a strong pass forward to Tomˆs Koeman. Tomˆs Koeman passes the ball forward to Jean-Luc Alicarte. Some silky footwork from Jean-Luc Alicarte provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Solid save from Devanir Ciechelsi.
44.25
Guido Tagliaferri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Burley. Craig Burley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alassandro Rivalta.
45.00
Roy Arts clumsily knocks into Tomˆs Koeman. Roy Arts is shown the yellow card! Tomˆs Koeman stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Monaco appear unchanged since the first half. AS Nancy also appear unchanged since the first half. The AS Nancy players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and AS Nancy kick off!
49.15
Anton Bernhart flicks a high pass forward. David Pinto controls it well on his chest. David Pinto shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.18
AS Monaco have made a substitution with Marek Rzasa replacing Peter Vercoutre .
61.27
Jean-Luc Alicarte knocks the ball to his team mate, John Alonzo. John Alonzo knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Burley. Craig Burley beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
65.25
Warren Coppinger makes an attacking run forward. Warren Coppinger makes a great pass forward. Craig Mcgreal runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
67.53
Sebastian Koschmieder passes the ball forward to David Pinto. David Pinto whips in a cross ball towards Warren Coppinger. Warren Coppinger heads the ball goalwards. Alberto Marcos manages to gather it effortlessly.
71.54
Florian Goussé makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Luc Alicarte. Jean-Luc Alicarte hits a low pass to Tomˆs Koeman. Tomˆs Koeman rushes past Anton Bernhart! Tomˆs Koeman cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
77.17
AS Monaco have made a substitution with Claudio Pichichi replacing Warren Coppinger .AS Nancy have made 3 substitutions with Duncan Souness replacing Daniel Belloso, Steed Collin replacing Craig Burley and Rainer Helmer replacing Guido Tagliaferri .
78.21
Stuart Smith clumsily knocks into Craig Mcgreal. Stuart Smith is shown the yellow card! Craig Mcgreal stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.21
Free kick to AS Monaco just outside the area...
79.14
David Pinto takes a cautious run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
83.41
Harvey Shaw flicks a high pass forward. Craig Mcgreal collects the pass. Craig Mcgreal flicks a high pass forward. David Pinto controls it well on his chest. David Pinto whips in a cross ball towards Marek Rzasa. Marek Rzasa makes a looping header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
84.45
Rainer Helmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steed Collin. Steed Collin plays a quick one-two with Rainer Helmer and rushes in on goal... Steed Collin cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
87.31
Florian Goussé runs forward with the ball. Florian Goussé flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Souness who takes it down. Duncan Souness lofts in a cross ball towards Tomˆs Koeman. Tomˆs Koeman is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Devanir Ciechelsi!
89.25
Rainer Helmer makes a beautiful solo run. Rainer Helmer plays a one-two with Duncan Souness and advances towards the goal... Rainer Helmer comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rainer Helmer!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

AS Monaco

AS Nancy
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.3%
52.7%
Play Area
29%
41.9%
29%

Scorers
David Pinto 18
Roy Arts 32
Rainer Helmer 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Pinto of AS Monaco

Match Ratings
1.Devanir Ciechelsi (GK)
8
2.Alassandro Rivalta (DEF)
6
3.Anton Bernhart (DEF)
6
4.Harvey Shaw (DEF)
6
5.Roy Arts (MID)goal scoredyellow card
8
6.Warren Coppinger (MID)
6
7.Sebastian Koschmieder (MID)
8
8.Samuel Almeida (MID)
6
9.David Pinto (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Craig Mcgreal (ATT)
6
11.Peter Vercoutre (ATT)
6
 
12.Claudio Pichichi (DEF)
6
13.Azziz Vrielynck (MID)
0
14.Marek Rzasa (ATT)
6

1.Alberto Marcos (GK)
7
2.Thijs Smit (DEF)
6
3.Florian Goussé (DEF)
7
4.Stuart Smith (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Neil Johnstone (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Guido Tagliaferri (MID)
6
7.Jean-Luc Alicarte (MID)
7
8.Craig Burley (MID)
7
9.Tomˆs Koeman (ATT)
8
10.Daniel Belloso (ATT)
7
11.John Alonzo (ATT)
6
 
12.Duncan Souness (DEF)
6
13.Steed Collin (DEF)
6
14.Rainer Helmer (MID)goal scored
8