Match Report


FC NantesFC Nantes     Paris Saint-GermainParis Saint-Germain
Computer Player Computer Player Dave Cee Dave Cee
Benoit MalickiB. Malicki58
G
captain1captain
G
83Michael SimonsenM. Simonsen
Adam StewartA. Stewart68
D
2
D
75Eddie EdworthyE. Edworthy
Gonzalo SonzogniG. Sonzogni64
D
3
D
73Patricio BilaudelleP. Bilaudelle
Gary MckinlayG. Mckinlay63
D
4
D
76Alexander SanchezA. Sanchez
Manuel FerreiraM. Ferreira75
M
5
D
76Youssef BrahamiY. Brahami
Orlando DelarocheO. Delaroche73
M
6
M
86Neil RitchieN. Ritchie
Reynald DeblockR. Deblock58
M
7
M
81Torsten NeuhausT. Neuhaus
Rodrigue AbardonadoR. Abardonado52
M
8
M
79Luis AlonsoL. Alonso
Fernando BentoF. Bento72
A
9
A
78Darius BastinD. Bastin
Arturo RomanA. Roman69
A
10
A
79Wagneau CamadiniW. Camadini
Maxence DevineauM. Devineau50
A
11
A
78Ian CutlerI. Cutler
 
Bruno DouchezB. Douchez57
D
12
D
75Rodrigo BarbosaR. Barbosa
Ludovic DuclouxL. Ducloux55
D
13
M
91Eric AmoahE. Amoah
Michael PromentM. Proment53
G
14
A
78Yuri RiverolaY. Riverola

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at La Beaujoire-Louis Fonteneau where FC Nantes play host to Paris Saint-Germain. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Nantes are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Paris Saint-Germain appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by J-David Beye.


0.00
The first half starts with FC Nantes kicking off!
8.06
Patricio Bilaudelle knocks the ball forward to Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin flicks a high pass forward to Wagneau Camadini who brings the ball under control. Wagneau Camadini knocks the ball forward to Darius Bastin but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
14.51
Patricio Bilaudelle makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Torsten Neuhaus. Torsten Neuhaus sees Darius Bastin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Darius Bastin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
22.03
Orlando Delaroche clumsily knocks into Torsten Neuhaus. The referee calls over Orlando Delaroche and shows him a yellow card! Torsten Neuhaus runs off the knock.
26.13
Reynald Deblock knocks the ball forward to Orlando Delaroche. Orlando Delaroche knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Bento. Fernando Bento outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a woeful effort!
38.47
Torsten Neuhaus runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Torsten Neuhaus plays a one-two with Wagneau Camadini and rushes in on goal... Torsten Neuhaus muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Benoit Malicki manages to keep it out.
42.26
Gary Mckinlay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Stewart. Without breaking stride, Adam Stewart plays the ball forward to Fernando Bento. Fernando Bento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Torsten Neuhaus runs straight at the opposition's defence. Torsten Neuhaus makes a defence splitting pass to Ian Cutler. Some good footwork from Ian Cutler provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Benoit Malicki manages to gather it effortlessly.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nantes appear unchanged since the first half. Paris Saint-Germain also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Paris Saint-Germain kick off!
51.46
Torsten Neuhaus chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Alonso. Luis Alonso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Benoit Malicki who gathers it comfortably.
53.10
Patricio Bilaudelle gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Ian Cutler shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Benoit Malicki smothers it!
55.39
With great vision, Reynald Deblock plays the ball forward to Orlando Delaroche. Orlando Delaroche controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Arturo Roman through on goal. Some silky footwork from Arturo Roman provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Michael Simonsen!
57.31
Patricio Bilaudelle flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Sanchez controls it well on his chest. Alexander Sanchez flicks a high pass forward. Luis Alonso controls it well on his chest. Luis Alonso shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
59.23
Reynald Deblock kicks a strong pass forward to Arturo Roman. Arturo Roman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.46
Paris Saint-Germain have made a substitution with Yuri Riverola replacing Darius Bastin .
61.55
Torsten Neuhaus flicks a high ball forward to Luis Alonso who takes it down. Luis Alonso lofts in a cross ball towards Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Benoit Malicki had no chance!! Goal for Paris Saint-Germain!
72.26
Torsten Neuhaus flicks a high pass forward. Luis Alonso controls it well on his chest. Luis Alonso tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
75.05
Arturo Roman flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Bento holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fernando Bento plays the ball forward to Maxence Devineau who has made a great run into the box. Some silky footwork from Maxence Devineau provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
77.50
Orlando Delaroche chips the ball to his team mate, Arturo Roman. Arturo Roman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Michael Simonsen gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
83.35
Luis Alonso surges forward with the ball. Luis Alonso lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Cutler. Ian Cutler knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Luis Alonso barges into Orlando Delaroche. Luis Alonso is given a warning by the referee! Orlando Delaroche grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

FC Nantes

Paris Saint-Germain
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
26.8%
48.2%
25%

Scorers
Darius Bastin 15
Wagneau Camadini 62
Luis Alonso 72
Ian Cutler 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Torsten Neuhaus of Paris Saint-Germain

Match Ratings