Match Report


FC NantesFC Nantes     AC AjaccioAC Ajaccio
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Benoit MalickiB. Malicki58
G
captain1
G
68Cedric ZebreC. Zebre
Adam StewartA. Stewart68
D
2
D
72Roland BizaseneR. Bizasene
Gonzalo SonzogniG. Sonzogni64
D
3
D
64Dennis BurgessD. Burgess
Gary MckinlayG. Mckinlay63
D
4
D
62David PattersonD. Patterson
Manuel FerreiraM. Ferreira75
M
5
D
58Kuami DrouinK. Drouin
Orlando DelarocheO. Delaroche72
M
6
M
82Yves-A. Ben AskarY. Ben Askar
Reynald DeblockR. Deblock58
M
7
M
74Ricardo GomesR. Gomes
Rodrigue AbardonadoR. Abardonado52
M
8
M
71Willy ValoisW. Valois
Fernando BentoF. Bento72
A
9
M
64Mariano TardioliM. Tardioli
Arturo RomanA. Roman69
A
10
A
74Hauke ThieleH. Thiele
Maxence DevineauM. Devineau50
A
11captain
A
65Romero P. IbanezR. Ibanez
 
Bruno DouchezB. Douchez57
D
12
G
64Marco BourgeaisM. Bourgeais
Ludovic DuclouxL. Ducloux55
D
13
M
62Damien MartiniD. Martini
Michael PromentM. Proment53
G
14
A
61Djibrill TourenneD. Tourenne

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at La Beaujoire-Louis Fonteneau where FC Nantes play host to AC Ajaccio. A crowd of 16,261 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Nantes are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AC Ajaccio appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Augusto Delhommeau.


0.00
FC Nantes start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.59
Willy Valois runs straight at the opposition's defence. Willy Valois knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.01
Willy Valois knocks the ball forward to Romero P. Ibanez. Romero P. Ibanez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Gomes but he's offside!
10.37
Orlando Delaroche knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Bento. Fernando Bento knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Roman. Arturo Roman knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
12.16
Gonzalo Sonzogni flicks a high pass forward. Reynald Deblock collects the pass. Reynald Deblock hits a low pass to Orlando Delaroche. Orlando Delaroche knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Patterson.
14.33
Arturo Roman threads a neat ball through to Fernando Bento. Fernando Bento controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
16.24
Fernando Bento barges into Dennis Burgess. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dennis Burgess stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.23
Orlando Delaroche makes a beautiful solo run. Orlando Delaroche knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is miles over!
32.48
Gary Mckinlay breaks forward. Gary Mckinlay makes a probing pass to Fernando Bento. Fernando Bento lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Cedric Zebre manages to keep it out.
33.32
Maxence Devineau sees Fernando Bento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Bento knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cedric Zebre who gathers it comfortably.
34.41
Hauke Thiele makes a simple pass to Romero P. Ibanez. Romero P. Ibanez knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Gomes. Ricardo Gomes knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
36.41
Reynald Deblock hits a low pass to Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roland Bizasene.
38.01
Rodrigue Abardonado kicks a strong pass forward to Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
39.09
David Patterson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Gomes. Ricardo Gomes knocks the ball to his team mate, Willy Valois. Willy Valois knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Benoit Malicki who gathers it comfortably.
40.13
Showing wonderful composure, Gary Mckinlay plays the ball forward to Fernando Bento. Fernando Bento knocks the ball forward to Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau knocks in a cross ball towards Orlando Delaroche. Orlando Delaroche whips the ball goalwards with his head. Cedric Zebre gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
44.14
Roland Bizasene threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Gomes. Ricardo Gomes threads a neat ball through to Hauke Thiele. Hauke Thiele finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
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. AC Ajaccio also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and AC Ajaccio kick off!
47.05
Kuami Drouin threads a neat ball through to Romero P. Ibanez. Romero P. Ibanez shoots from 25 yards. Good keeping from Benoit Malicki as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
48.55
Yves-A. Ben Askar takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Adam Stewart reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
53.24
Gonzalo Sonzogni catches Willy Valois on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Willy Valois runs off the knock.
53.24
Free kick to AC Ajaccio just outside the area...
56.52
Hauke Thiele steps up and powers a low shot through the wall. The ball takes a slight deflection leaving the keeper helpless. Goal!!
57.35
Ricardo Gomes threads a neat ball through to Romero P. Ibanez. Romero P. Ibanez lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Gomes. Ricardo Gomes rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
63.39
Manuel Ferreira sees a break and surges forward. Manuel Ferreira lofts in a cross ball towards Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
67.07
Yves-A. Ben Askar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Ibanez. Romero P. Ibanez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Mckinlay.
78.12
Adam Stewart flicks a high pass forward to Rodrigue Abardonado who brings the ball under control. With a delightful solo run, Rodrigue Abardonado stretches the opposition's defence. Rodrigue Abardonado chips the ball to his team mate, Arturo Roman. Arturo Roman takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
84.30
Reynald Deblock threads a neat ball through to Orlando Delaroche. Orlando Delaroche whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Roman. Arturo Roman is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Cedric Zebre didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
Adam Stewart kicks a strong pass forward to Gonzalo Sonzogni. Gonzalo Sonzogni passes the ball forward to Fernando Bento. Fernando Bento whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Roman. Arturo Roman makes a convincing header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Nantes

AC Ajaccio
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.2%
45.8%
Play Area
28.9%
42.2%
28.9%

Scorers
Arturo Roman 78, 90
Hauke Thiele 55
Ricardo Gomes 57

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Arturo Roman of FC Nantes

Match Ratings