Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Roudourou where Guingamp play host to FC Nantes. A crowd of 17,229 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Guingamp 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 Robert Renaud.


0.00
FC Nantes start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.53
J-Clau Armand makes an attacking run forward. J-Clau Armand knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Benoit Malicki who gathers it comfortably.
3.37
With some swift thinking, Arno Ritzinger plays the ball forward to Alfredo Vidal. Alfredo Vidal knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Benoit Malicki who gathers it comfortably.
8.11
Maxence Devineau catches Liam Di Sole on the ankles. Maxence Devineau is shown the yellow card! Liam Di Sole hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.55
Rodrigue Abardonado makes a simple pass to Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau knocks in a cross ball towards Orlando Delaroche. With a superhuman jump, Orlando Delaroche connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
14.24
Rodrigue Abardonado threads the ball through to Fernando Bento. Fernando Bento whips in a cross ball towards Orlando Delaroche. Orlando Delaroche whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Nantes!
20.29
With a delightful solo run, Duncan Burley stretches the opposition's defence. Duncan Burley threads the ball through to Herve Fanni but he's offside!
26.16
Fernando Bento threads a neat ball through to Arturo Roman. Arturo Roman finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from David Gutierrez. What a great pair of hands!
28.41
Richard Davies flicks a high pass forward. J-Clau Armand holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. J-Clau Armand threads the ball through to Steffen Röhner. Steffen Röhner knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Vidal. With a superhuman jump, Alfredo Vidal connects with the ball and heads it goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
32.18
Muller Lécluse knocks the ball to his team mate, Arno Ritzinger. Arno Ritzinger flicks a high ball forward to J-Clau Armand who takes it down. J-Clau Armand knocks in a cross ball towards Steffen Röhner. Steffen Röhner outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but Bruno Douchez is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
38.02
Arno Ritzinger takes it forward alone. Arno Ritzinger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.02
Duncan Burley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, J-Clau Armand. J-Clau Armand shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
42.41
Claudio Verges brings the ball forward. Claudio Verges sees Duncan Burley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Burley lofts in a cross ball towards Herve Fanni. Gary Mckinlay comes in with a late challenge on Herve Fanni. Herve Fanni appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
44.56
Orlando Delaroche sees Reynald Deblock in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Reynald Deblock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Bruno Douchez flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigue Abardonado holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodrigue Abardonado brings the ball forward. Rodrigue Abardonado knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Gutierrez who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Guingamp appear unchanged since the first half. FC Nantes also appear unchanged since the first half. The Guingamp players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Guingamp kick off!
47.45
Duncan Burley sees Steffen Röhner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steffen Röhner knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Vidal. Alfredo Vidal connects with a diving header but Benoit Malicki reads it well. Fabulous stop!
48.11
Reynald Deblock threads the ball through to Rodrigue Abardonado. Rodrigue Abardonado whips in a cross ball towards Reynald Deblock. Reynald Deblock rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
51.44
Richard Davies takes a long throw-in. Claudio Verges chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley sees space and advances. Duncan Burley plays a quick one-two with Steffen Röhner and rushes in on goal... Duncan Burley rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but Adam Stewart blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
55.10
Liam Di Sole passes the ball forward to Alfredo Vidal. Alfredo Vidal makes a probing pass between the defence to J-Clau Armand. J-Clau Armand shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Good keeping from Benoit Malicki as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
56.32
Arno Ritzinger takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Muller Lécluse strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it flies just wide!
59.45
Orlando Delaroche chips the ball to his team mate, Reynald Deblock. Reynald Deblock lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo Roman. Arturo Roman makes a deft header. David Gutierrez effortlessly punches it away to safety.
63.00
J-Clau Armand deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Vidal. Alfredo Vidal controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
65.49
J-Clau Armand flicks a high pass forward. Herve Fanni controls it well on his chest. Herve Fanni knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Benoit Malicki who gathers it comfortably.
67.54
Arno Ritzinger kicks a strong pass forward to Alfredo Vidal. Alfredo Vidal whips in a cross ball towards Steffen Röhner. Steffen Röhner flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
69.14
J-Clau Armand flicks a high pass forward. Herve Fanni holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Herve Fanni advances inside the box! Herve Fanni tries a spectacular strike. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
72.53
Richard Davies takes it forward alone. Richard Davies kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Burley but the referee indicates it's offside!
75.27
Bruno Douchez flicks the ball to his team mate, Reynald Deblock. Reynald Deblock flicks a high pass forward. Orlando Delaroche holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Orlando Delaroche shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.27
Guingamp have made 3 substitutions with Pascal Heije replacing Herve Fanni, George Owen replacing Duncan Burley and Dennis Williamson replacing Alfredo Vidal .
79.14
Fernando Bento chips the ball to his team mate, Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigue Abardonado. Claudio Verges catches Rodrigue Abardonado on the ankles. Rodrigue Abardonado appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
81.30
Orlando Delaroche sees Manuel Ferreira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Manuel Ferreira 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 but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
83.22
George Owen barges into Orlando Delaroche. The referee calls over George Owen and warns him to calm down! Orlando Delaroche stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.45
Manuel Ferreira darts forward. Manuel Ferreira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Muller Lécluse.
89.23
Richard Davies sees a break and surges forward. Richard Davies makes a simple pass to Pascal Heije. Pascal Heije knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Mckinlay.
90.00
J-Clau Armand clumsily knocks into Orlando Delaroche. The referee calls over J-Clau Armand and shows him a yellow card! Orlando Delaroche runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.7%
39.3%
Play Area
27.4%
45.2%
27.4%

Scorers

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

Match Ratings
1.David Gutierrez (GK)
6
2.Claudio Verges (DEF)
7
3.Liam Di Sole (DEF)
6
4.Richard Davies (DEF)
7
5.Muller Lécluse (DEF)
6
6.Arno Ritzinger (MID)
7
7.Duncan Burley (MID)
7
8.J-Clau Armand (MID)yellow card
7
9.Herve Fanni (ATT)
6
10.Steffen Röhner (ATT)
6
11.Alfredo Vidal (ATT)
6
 
12.Pascal Heije (MID)
6
13.Dennis Williamson (ATT)
6
14.George Owen (ATT)
5