Match Report


AS NancyAS Nancy     FC NantesFC Nantes
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alberto MarcosA. Marcos70
G
1captain
G
58Benoit MalickiB. Malicki
Thijs SmitT. Smit72
D
2
D
68Adam StewartA. Stewart
Florian GousséF. Goussé71
D
3
D
64Gonzalo SonzogniG. Sonzogni
Stuart SmithS. Smith70
D
4
D
63Gary MckinlayG. Mckinlay
Neil JohnstoneN. Johnstone69
D
5
M
75Manuel FerreiraM. Ferreira
Guido TagliaferriG. Tagliaferri74
M
6
M
72Orlando DelarocheO. Delaroche
Nicolas JungN. Jung72
M
7
M
52Rodrigue AbardonadoR. Abardonado
Jean-Luc AlicarteJ. Alicarte71
M
captain8
M
51Barket DumasB. Dumas
Tomˆs KoemanT. Koeman74
A
9
A
72Fernando BentoF. Bento
Daniel BellosoD. Belloso70
A
10
A
69Arturo RomanA. Roman
John AlonzoJ. Alonzo68
A
11
A
50Maxence DevineauM. Devineau
 
Duncan SounessD. Souness69
D
12
D
57Bruno DouchezB. Douchez
Craig BurleyC. Burley69
M
13
D
55Ludovic DuclouxL. Ducloux
Steed CollinS. Collin66
D
14
G
53Michael PromentM. Proment

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stade Marcel Picot where AS Nancy play host to FC Nantes. A crowd of 18,514 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Nancy 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 Nicolas Cool.


0.00
AS Nancy kick off!
2.25
Nicolas Jung knocks the ball forward to Daniel Belloso. Daniel Belloso sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
4.05
Nicolas Jung hits a low pass to Tomˆs Koeman. Tomˆs Koeman makes a probing pass to Guido Tagliaferri but he's offside!
6.15
Gary Mckinlay threads a neat ball through to Barket Dumas. With a delightful solo run, Barket Dumas stretches the opposition's defence. Barket Dumas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Marcos who gathers it comfortably.
8.14
Nicolas Jung chips the ball to his team mate, Tomˆs Koeman. Tomˆs Koeman knocks in a cross ball towards Guido Tagliaferri. Guido Tagliaferri jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Benoit Malicki manages to gather it easily.
10.34
Rodrigue Abardonado deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arturo Roman. Arturo Roman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
12.48
Jean-Luc Alicarte clumsily knocks into Adam Stewart. The referee calls over Jean-Luc Alicarte and warns him to calm down! Adam Stewart carries on, but is struggling a bit.
15.39
Gary Mckinlay catches Tomˆs Koeman on the ankles. The referee calls over Gary Mckinlay and warns him to calm down! Tomˆs Koeman runs off the knock.
15.39
Free kick to AS Nancy just outside the area...
18.47
Tomˆs Koeman calmly steps up and curls a wicked ball around the wall. It clips the inside post and goes in. What a cracker! Benoit Malicki had no chance!!
20.41
Rodrigue Abardonado deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau sees Fernando Bento just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some good footwork from Fernando Bento provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
21.39
Orlando Delaroche sees Maxence Devineau in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Maxence Devineau knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Roman. Arturo Roman rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
24.47
Guido Tagliaferri kicks a strong pass forward to John Alonzo. John Alonzo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adam Stewart.
28.22
Nicolas Jung barges into Rodrigue Abardonado. The referee calls over Nicolas Jung and shows him a yellow card! Rodrigue Abardonado gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
32.02
Guido Tagliaferri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Belloso. Daniel Belloso hits a low pass to Tomˆs Koeman. Tomˆs Koeman shoots from just inside the box. Benoit Malicki gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
33.18
Thijs Smit knocks the ball forward to Guido Tagliaferri. Guido Tagliaferri passes the ball forward to John Alonzo. John Alonzo shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Benoit Malicki!
34.21
Nicolas Jung comes in with a late challenge on Orlando Delaroche. The referee calls over Nicolas Jung and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Orlando Delaroche gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
36.25
With some swift thinking, Gary Mckinlay plays the ball forward to Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau flicks a high ball forward to Rodrigue Abardonado who takes it down. Rodrigue Abardonado shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
38.48
Gonzalo Sonzogni flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigue Abardonado collects the pass. Rodrigue Abardonado threads a neat ball through to Fernando Bento. Fernando Bento lofts in a cross ball towards Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
The second half starts with FC Nantes kicking off!
53.32
Jean-Luc Alicarte sees space and advances. Jean-Luc Alicarte plays a one-two with Tomˆs Koeman and advances towards the goal... Jean-Luc Alicarte looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Benoit Malicki.
54.47
It's a corner kick. Jean-Luc Alicarte loops the ball in to towards the near post. Benoit Malicki punches the ball out of the danger area!
59.13
With imagination, Jean-Luc Alicarte picks a pass forward to John Alonzo. John Alonzo puts a great ball through but Daniel Belloso is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
71.22
From the throw-in, Barket Dumas picks out Rodrigue Abardonado. Rodrigue Abardonado flicks a high pass forward. Barket Dumas controls it well on his chest. Barket Dumas controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. FC Nantes are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
73.26
Stuart Smith pushes mid-way up the pitch. Stuart Smith kicks a strong pass forward to John Alonzo. John Alonzo tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
75.15
Tomˆs Koeman flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Belloso who brings the ball under control. Daniel Belloso edges inside the box! Daniel Belloso tries a spectacular strike. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
84.39
Orlando Delaroche threads a neat ball through to Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.39
Gary Mckinlay makes a probing pass to Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Florian Goussé.
90.00
Thijs Smit clumsily knocks into Barket Dumas. The referee calls over Thijs Smit and warns him to calm down! Barket Dumas runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

AS Nancy

FC Nantes
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
25.7%
50%
24.3%

Scorers
Tomˆs Koeman 16
Daniel Belloso 75
Maxence Devineau 38

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Belloso of AS Nancy

Match Ratings
1.Alberto Marcos (GK)
6
2.Thijs Smit (DEF)
6
3.Florian Goussé (DEF)
6
4.Stuart Smith (DEF)
6
5.Neil Johnstone (DEF)
6
6.Guido Tagliaferri (MID)
6
7.Nicolas Jung (MID)red card
3
8.Jean-Luc Alicarte (MID)
6
9.Tomˆs Koeman (ATT)goal scored
6
10.Daniel Belloso (ATT)goal scored
7
11.John Alonzo (ATT)
6
 
12.Duncan Souness (DEF)
0
13.Craig Burley (MID)
0
14.Steed Collin (DEF)
0

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)
6
7.Rodrigue Abardonado (MID)
6
8.Barket Dumas (MID)
6
9.Fernando Bento (ATT)
6
10.Arturo Roman (ATT)
6
11.Maxence Devineau (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Bruno Douchez (DEF)
0
13.Ludovic Ducloux (DEF)
0
14.Michael Proment (GK)
0