Match Report


Olympique de MarseilleOlympique de Marseille     FC NantesFC Nantes
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Mauricio RodriguezM. Rodriguez76
G
captain1captain
G
58Benoit MalickiB. Malicki
Youssouf BaghdadY. Baghdad74
D
2
D
68Adam StewartA. Stewart
Piotr DeynaP. Deyna70
D
3
D
64Gonzalo SonzogniG. Sonzogni
Peter HoflandP. Hofland70
D
4
D
63Gary MckinlayG. Mckinlay
Leonardo BlancoL. Blanco77
M
5
M
75Manuel FerreiraM. Ferreira
David SousaD. Sousa76
M
6
M
58Reynald DeblockR. Deblock
Mathieu PromentM. Proment73
M
7
M
52Rodrigue AbardonadoR. Abardonado
Alfredo CortesA. Cortes70
M
8
M
51Barket DumasB. Dumas
Vikash JayV. Jay73
A
9
A
72Fernando BentoF. Bento
Martin RubioM. Rubio72
A
10
A
69Arturo RomanA. Roman
David MasonD. Mason71
A
11
A
50Maxence DevineauM. Devineau
 
Danijel HistillolesD. Histilloles70
D
12
D
57Bruno DouchezB. Douchez
Alexander SchäferA. Schäfer67
A
13
D
55Ludovic DuclouxL. Ducloux
Pierre-Yves GuillouP. Guillou66
D
14
G
53Michael PromentM. Proment

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stade Vélodrome where Olympique de Marseille play host to FC Nantes. A crowd of 17,711 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Olympique de Marseille and FC Nantes are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Regis Murati.


0.00
The whistle blows and Olympique de Marseille kick off!
4.03
Arturo Roman barges into Peter Hofland. Arturo Roman is shown the yellow card! Peter Hofland hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.54
Mathieu Proment flicks a high pass forward. Vikash Jay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vikash Jay cuts inside the box! Vikash Jay tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
15.16
Piotr Deyna kicks a strong pass forward to Mathieu Proment. Mathieu Proment knocks the ball forward to David Sousa. David Sousa tries a spectacular long range effort. What a cracker!! Benoit Malicki had no chance!! Goal for Olympique de Marseille!
18.03
With great vision, Reynald Deblock plays the ball forward to Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Roman. Arturo Roman makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.27
Gonzalo Sonzogni threads a neat ball through to Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Peter Hofland.
28.04
Gary Mckinlay passes the ball forward to Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira knocks in a cross ball towards Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau heads the ball goalwards but it flies just off target!
38.11
Peter Hofland threads the ball through to Mathieu Proment. Mathieu Proment flicks the ball to his team mate, David Mason. David Mason shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Benoit Malicki easily smothers it!
40.18
Peter Hofland sees Alfredo Cortes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfredo Cortes sees space and advances. Alfredo Cortes makes a defence splitting pass to Mathieu Proment. Mathieu Proment shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.07
Youssouf Baghdad receives the ball from a throw-in from Peter Hofland. Youssouf Baghdad plays the ball forward to David Sousa. David Sousa plays the ball forward to Mathieu Proment. Mathieu Proment knocks in a cross ball towards Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Benoit Malicki!
45.00
Manuel Ferreira kicks a strong pass forward to Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Bento. With a superhuman jump, Fernando Bento connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique de Marseille appear unchanged since the first half. FC Nantes also appear unchanged since the first half. The Olympique de Marseille players seem much more motivated whilst the FC Nantes players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Nantes get the second half underway!
54.07
David Sousa barges into Fernando Bento. David Sousa is shown the yellow card! Fernando Bento grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.40
David Sousa takes it forward alone. David Sousa plays a one-two with Vikash Jay and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from David Sousa provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.51
Gary Mckinlay comes in with a late challenge on David Sousa. The referee calls over Gary Mckinlay and warns him to calm down! David Sousa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.47
Martin Rubio chips the ball to his team mate, Mathieu Proment. Mathieu Proment knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Benoit Malicki who gathers it comfortably.
67.57
Mathieu Proment runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Mathieu Proment tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
69.22
Leonardo Blanco flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Cortes collects the pass. Alfredo Cortes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Mason. David Mason knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Benoit Malicki who gathers it comfortably.
72.14
Peter Hofland plays the ball forward to David Sousa. With some swift thinking, David Sousa plays the ball forward to David Mason. David Mason knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Benoit Malicki who gathers it comfortably.
73.28
Rodrigue Abardonado takes it forward alone. Rodrigue Abardonado lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Bento. Fernando Bento is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.26
Peter Hofland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio knocks in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason powers a header at goal. Solid save from Benoit Malicki.
77.35
Olympique de Marseille have made 2 substitutions with Alexander Schäfer replacing Alfredo Cortes and Pierre-Yves Guillou replacing David Mason .
78.43
Youssouf Baghdad knocks the ball to his team mate, David Sousa. David Sousa picks a pass forward to Mathieu Proment. Mathieu Proment whips in a cross ball towards Pierre-Yves Guillou. Pierre-Yves Guillou shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Benoit Malicki!
79.07
Peter Hofland sees Piotr Deyna in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Piotr Deyna threads the ball through to Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.37
Adam Stewart flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Roman controls it well on his chest. Arturo Roman shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Olympique de Marseille

FC Nantes
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.5%
39.5%
Play Area
25%
46.1%
28.9%

Scorers
Vikash Jay 9
David Sousa 15, 55
Mathieu Proment 40
Arturo Roman 18

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mathieu Proment of Olympique de Marseille

Match Ratings