Match Report


Le MansLe Mans     FC NantesFC Nantes
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Tchiressoua CatherineT. Catherine73
G
captain1captain
G
58Benoit MalickiB. Malicki
Corentin MatingouC. Matingou67
D
2
D
68Adam StewartA. Stewart
Lee MayL. May66
D
3
D
64Gonzalo SonzogniG. Sonzogni
Dami‘n Van AnkerenD. Van Ankeren63
D
4
D
63Gary MckinlayG. Mckinlay
Rodney BroersR. Broers60
D
5
M
75Manuel FerreiraM. Ferreira
Jean-Louis RottJ. Rott69
M
6
M
73Orlando DelarocheO. Delaroche
Anselmo ImbrianiA. Imbriani65
M
7
M
58Reynald DeblockR. Deblock
David PintoD. Pinto64
M
8
M
52Rodrigue AbardonadoR. Abardonado
Alejandro SulloA. Sullo67
A
9
A
72Fernando BentoF. Bento
Delano HespD. Hesp62
A
10
A
69Arturo RomanA. Roman
Fritz BogaczykF. Bogaczyk51
A
11
A
50Maxence DevineauM. Devineau
 
Gregory SafanjonG. Safanjon67
G
12
D
57Bruno DouchezB. Douchez
Armin GeisA. Geis64
M
13
D
55Ludovic DuclouxL. Ducloux
Ronald BradjaR. Bradja63
M
14
G
53Michael PromentM. Proment

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at MM Arena where Le Mans play host to FC Nantes. A crowd of 15,010 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Le Mans 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 Youssef Ramond.


0.00
Le Mans kick off and get the match underway!
3.43
Adam Stewart sees Fernando Bento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Bento sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.16
Gonzalo Sonzogni breaks forward. Gonzalo Sonzogni flicks a high pass forward to Maxence Devineau who brings the ball under control. Maxence Devineau threads a neat, attacking ball through to Arturo Roman. Corentin Matingou barges into Arturo Roman. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
16.48
David Pinto takes it forward alone. David Pinto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adam Stewart.
18.04
Anselmo Imbriani barges into Reynald Deblock. Anselmo Imbriani is shown the yellow card! Reynald Deblock gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.24
Jean-Louis Rott flicks a high pass forward to David Pinto who brings the ball under control. David Pinto lofts in a cross ball towards Delano Hesp. Delano Hesp is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.15
Delano Hesp kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Sullo. Alejandro Sullo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.14
Jean-Louis Rott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Sullo. Alejandro Sullo finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
34.09
Jean-Louis Rott threads the ball through to Fritz Bogaczyk. Fritz Bogaczyk plays a perfect one-two with Alejandro Sullo and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Fritz Bogaczyk provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Benoit Malicki manages to gather it comfortably.
38.34
Lee May deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Corentin Matingou. Corentin Matingou passes the ball forward to Delano Hesp. Delano Hesp shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
39.04
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
40.19
Orlando Delaroche takes it forward alone. Orlando Delaroche plays a quick one-two with Arturo Roman and rushes in on goal... Some superb footwork from Orlando Delaroche provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's there!! Tchiressoua Catherine has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
44.56
Gary Mckinlay makes a simple pass to Orlando Delaroche. Orlando Delaroche flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Bento who brings the ball under control. Fernando Bento shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Dami‘n Van Ankeren passes the ball forward to Jean-Louis Rott. Jean-Louis Rott threads a neat ball through to Delano Hesp. Delano Hesp knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Mckinlay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Le Mans appear unchanged since the first half. FC Nantes also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Nantes get the second half underway!
47.28
Rodrigue Abardonado makes a simple pass to Arturo Roman. Arturo Roman knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Bento. Fernando Bento rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Dami‘n Van Ankeren steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
48.51
Orlando Delaroche flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
51.45
David Pinto makes a simple pass to Alejandro Sullo. Alejandro Sullo knocks in a cross ball towards Fritz Bogaczyk. Fritz Bogaczyk powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
54.56
Arturo Roman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.06
Dami‘n Van Ankeren surges forward with the ball. With great vision, Dami‘n Van Ankeren plays the ball forward to David Pinto. David Pinto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Benoit Malicki who gathers it comfortably.
65.04
Adam Stewart flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigue Abardonado collects the pass. Rodrigue Abardonado knocks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Roman. Arturo Roman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dami‘n Van Ankeren.
66.45
Anselmo Imbriani threads a neat ball through to Delano Hesp. Delano Hesp controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
67.45
Orlando Delaroche receives the ball from a throw-in from Adam Stewart. Orlando Delaroche makes a simple pass to Reynald Deblock. Reynald Deblock shoots from long range but it flies wide!
71.17
Anselmo Imbriani threads the ball through to David Pinto. David Pinto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adam Stewart.
77.48
Dami‘n Van Ankeren sees a break and surges forward. Dami‘n Van Ankeren flicks a high pass forward. Delano Hesp collects the pass. Delano Hesp lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Louis Rott. Jean-Louis Rott gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is shockingly off target!
79.50
David Pinto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anselmo Imbriani. Anselmo Imbriani knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gonzalo Sonzogni.
81.19
Adam Stewart makes a simple pass to Reynald Deblock. Reynald Deblock shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
83.04
Maxence Devineau knocks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Roman. Arturo Roman whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigue Abardonado. Rodrigue Abardonado whips the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
87.40
With fabulous imagination, Rodrigue Abardonado laces a weighted ball forward to Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
90.00
Anselmo Imbriani flicks a high pass forward. David Pinto collects the pass. David Pinto whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Sullo. Alejandro Sullo rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Le Mans

FC Nantes
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
24.4%
48.8%
26.7%

Scorers
Alejandro Sullo 90
Orlando Delaroche 40

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Orlando Delaroche of FC Nantes

Match Ratings