Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at La Beaujoire-Louis Fonteneau where FC Nantes play host to Lille OSC. A crowd of 18,906 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Nantes are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Lille OSC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicolas Cool.


0.00
Lille OSC kick off and get the match underway!
2.58
Federico Alessi chips the ball to his team mate, David Druon. David Druon lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Rösler. Martin Rösler outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball comes off Gonzalo Sonzogni and the loose ball is cleared up field.
3.35
Reynald Deblock flicks a high ball forward to Orlando Delaroche who takes it down. Orlando Delaroche flicks the ball to his team mate, Reynald Deblock. Some silky footwork from Reynald Deblock provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but Edouard Calabuig blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
4.02
Gary Mckinlay threads the ball through to Orlando Delaroche. Orlando Delaroche flicks a high pass forward. Reynald Deblock collects the pass. Reynald Deblock knocks in a cross ball towards Maxence Devineau. With a superhuman jump, Maxence Devineau connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's miles wide!
6.41
Graeme Cope threads the ball through to David Mccall. David Mccall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Federico Alessi. Federico Alessi sees David Mccall just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from David Mccall provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Benoit Malicki. Excellent save.
10.23
Edouard Calabuig flicks a high pass forward to Martin Rösler who brings the ball under control. Martin Rösler flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Marquitos. Antonio Marquitos knocks in a cross ball towards David Druon. David Druon is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
12.03
Adelmajid Charvet clumsily knocks into Gonzalo Sonzogni. The referee calls over Adelmajid Charvet and warns him to calm down! Gonzalo Sonzogni grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
14.49
Paolo Gorgone receives the ball from a throw-in from Graeme Cope. Paolo Gorgone sees Antonio Marquitos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Marquitos darts forward. Antonio Marquitos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.33
Graeme Cope threads a neat ball through to Federico Alessi. Federico Alessi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adam Stewart.
16.42
Adam Stewart sees space and advances. Adam Stewart knocks the ball forward to Fernando Bento. Fernando Bento kicks a strong pass forward to Arturo Roman but the referee indicates it's offside!
18.30
Federico Alessi hacks Adam Stewart from behind! The referee calls over Federico Alessi and warns him to calm down! Adam Stewart runs off the knock.
24.30
Edouard Calabuig plays the ball forward to Federico Alessi. Federico Alessi plays the ball forward to Martin Rösler. Martin Rösler knocks in a cross ball towards Federico Alessi. Federico Alessi heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Lille OSC!
32.47
David Mccall kicks a strong pass forward to Adelmajid Charvet. Adelmajid Charvet tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
36.27
Gonzalo Sonzogni flicks a high pass forward. Adam Stewart holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adam Stewart deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigue Abardonado. Rodrigue Abardonado knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Roman. Arturo Roman shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
39.13
Rodrigue Abardonado plays the ball forward to Arturo Roman. Arturo Roman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex Thomson.
40.20
Adam Stewart catches David Druon on the ankles. The referee warns Adam Stewart to calm down! David Druon stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. Lille OSC also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Nantes kick off the second half!
53.13
Manuel Ferreira makes an attacking run forward. Manuel Ferreira finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.23
Edouard Calabuig flicks a high pass forward to Graeme Cope who brings the ball under control. Graeme Cope controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Mccall. David Mccall makes a great pass forward. Adelmajid Charvet runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
60.26
Seeing a gap ahead, Gonzalo Sonzogni plays the ball forward to Reynald Deblock. Reynald Deblock makes a probing pass to Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira makes a deft header his aim is horrendously poor!
66.40
Federico Alessi flicks a high pass forward to David Druon who brings the ball under control. David Druon shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
73.53
Rodrigue Abardonado makes a probing pass to Fernando Bento. Fernando Bento threads the ball through to Orlando Delaroche but he's offside!
75.55
Gonzalo Sonzogni flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Roman holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arturo Roman flicks a high pass forward. Maxence Devineau controls it well on his chest. Maxence Devineau tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.40
David Mccall barges into Reynald Deblock. David Mccall is shown the yellow card! Reynald Deblock carries on, but is struggling a bit.
83.43
Orlando Delaroche deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Bento. Fernando Bento knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edouard Calabuig.
84.02
Adam Stewart decides to run forward with the ball. Adam Stewart sees a break and surges forward. Adam Stewart knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.46
Rodrigue Abardonado hacks Antonio Marquitos from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Antonio Marquitos runs off the knock.
89.01
Orlando Delaroche chips the ball to his team mate, Reynald Deblock. Reynald Deblock knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paolo Gorgone.
90.00
Paolo Gorgone plays the ball forward to Federico Alessi. Federico Alessi lofts in a cross ball towards Adelmajid Charvet. Adelmajid Charvet makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
25%
43.8%
31.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Federico Alessi of Lille OSC

Match Ratings