Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stade Pierre-Mauroy where Lille OSC play host to FC Nantes. A crowd of 15,785 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lille OSC 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 Lilian Gravelaine.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lille OSC 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 Lilian Gravelaine.
0.00
FC Nantes kick off and get the first half underway!
3.40
Orlando Delaroche flicks a high ball forward to Maxence Devineau who takes it down. Maxence Devineau knocks in a cross ball towards Reynald Deblock. Reynald Deblock makes a looping header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.40
Alex Thomson knocks the ball to his team mate, Federico Alessi. Federico Alessi skips past Gonzalo Sonzogni! Federico Alessi takes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
12.58
With vision, Adam Stewart laces a weighted ball forward to Orlando Delaroche. Orlando Delaroche deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
15.12
Federico Alessi makes a simple pass to David Druon. David Druon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
18.15
Edouard Calabuig threads a neat ball through to Martin Rösler. Martin Rösler whips in a cross ball towards David Druon. David Druon makes a convincing header. It's there!! Benoit Malicki has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.50
Without breaking stride, Edouard Calabuig plays the ball forward to Alex Thomson. Alex Thomson flicks a high ball forward to Steve Foulon who takes it down. Steve Foulon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Benoit Malicki who gathers it comfortably.
33.14
Graeme Cope passes the ball forward to Steve Foulon. Steve Foulon makes a simple pass to Martin Rösler. Martin Rösler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Mckinlay.
34.45
Paolo Gorgone sees Federico Alessi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Federico Alessi hits a low pass to Adelmajid Charvet. Adelmajid Charvet whips in a cross ball towards David Druon. With a superhuman jump, David Druon connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
36.52
Gary Mckinlay flicks a high ball forward to Rodrigue Abardonado who takes it down. Rodrigue Abardonado threads the ball through to Reynald Deblock. Reynald Deblock lofts in a cross ball towards Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Lille OSC have changed their lineup with Youl Alidor Coridon replacing David Druon. FC Nantes appear unchanged since the first half. The Lille OSC players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Lille OSC get the second half underway!
54.33
Alex Thomson sees Edouard Calabuig in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edouard Calabuig darts forward. Edouard Calabuig knocks in a cross ball towards Youl Alidor Coridon. Youl Alidor Coridon makes a deft header but it flies just off target!
55.28
Federico Alessi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Rösler. Martin Rösler shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
59.18
Graeme Cope knocks the ball to his team mate, Youl Alidor Coridon. Youl Alidor Coridon passes the ball forward to Martin Rösler. Martin Rösler shoots from distance but is denied by Benoit Malicki. Excellent save.
60.56
Martin Rösler hacks Reynald Deblock from behind! Martin Rösler is warned by the referee! Reynald Deblock stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.25
Gonzalo Sonzogni clumsily knocks into Youl Alidor Coridon. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Youl Alidor Coridon runs off the knock.
65.40
Steve Foulon knocks the ball forward to Antonio Marquitos. Antonio Marquitos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Good keeping from Benoit Malicki as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
66.41
It's a corner kick. Antonio Marquitos kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Maxence Devineau reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
67.04
Graeme Cope kicks a strong pass forward to Adelmajid Charvet. Adelmajid Charvet whips in a cross ball towards Martin Rösler. Martin Rösler beats his man to it with a header. Benoit Malicki gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
73.05
Gary Mckinlay makes a probing pass to Orlando Delaroche. Orlando Delaroche makes a probing pass to Reynald Deblock. Reynald Deblock knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Bento. Fernando Bento heads the ball goalwards but it's well over the bar!
75.35
Manuel Ferreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Orlando Delaroche. Orlando Delaroche chips the ball to his team mate, Victor El Idrisi. Some silky footwork from Victor El Idrisi provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.35
Lille OSC have made a substitution with Leonardo Velasco replacing Federico Alessi .
78.54
Reynald Deblock sees a break and surges forward. Reynald Deblock knocks the ball forward, putting Manuel Ferreira through on goal. Manuel Ferreira shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.21
Alex Thomson knocks the ball to his team mate, Youl Alidor Coridon. Youl Alidor Coridon plays a one-two with Leonardo Velasco and advances towards the goal... Youl Alidor Coridon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
81.49
Antonio Marquitos threads the ball through to Youl Alidor Coridon. Youl Alidor Coridon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gonzalo Sonzogni.
83.11
Orlando Delaroche threads a neat ball through to Reynald Deblock. Reynald Deblock whips in a cross ball towards Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Maxence Devineau!
87.30
With some swift thinking, Gary Mckinlay plays the ball forward to Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira darts forward. Manuel Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Bento. Fernando Bento shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.9%
43.1%
Play Area
26.4%
44.4%
29.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Reynald Deblock of FC Nantes |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dado Verschave (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alex Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paolo Gorgone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Graeme Cope (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Edouard Calabuig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Antonio Marquitos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Federico Alessi (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Steve Foulon (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Adelmajid Charvet (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Martin Rösler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | David Druon (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 12. | Abubakari de Koning (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Leonardo Velasco (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Youl Alidor Coridon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Benoit Malicki (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Adam Stewart (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gonzalo Sonzogni (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 4. | Gary Mckinlay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Manuel Ferreira (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Orlando Delaroche (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Reynald Deblock (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
| 8. | Rodrigue Abardonado (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Fernando Bento (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 10. | Maxence Devineau (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Victor El Idrisi (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Bruno Douchez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ludovic Ducloux (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Michael Proment (GK) | 0 | |












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