Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Allianz Riviera where OGC Nice play host to Amiens. A crowd of 9,865 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
OGC Nice are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Amiens appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mansour Petit.
The pitch is in poor condition.
OGC Nice are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Amiens appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mansour Petit.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and OGC Nice get the match underway!
2.50
0-0Romain Sahnoun flicks a high pass forward to Benjamin Martel who brings the ball under control. Benjamin Martel runs straight at the defence! Benjamin Martel shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Sieb Trustfull is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
3.36
0-0Ricardo Vila makes a probing pass to Cedric Rouxel. Cedric Rouxel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gregorio Prieto.
4.01
Niccol˜ Morabito threads a neat ball through to Benjamin Martel. Benjamin Martel runs straight at the defence! Benjamin Martel takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Sieb Trustfull.
5.24
0-0Niccol˜ Morabito takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Roberto Mendes reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
9.09
Cedric Rouxel flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Matteo controls it well on his chest. Stephen Matteo shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Samuele Cavalli.
12.54
Dario Morestin passes the ball forward to Stephen Matteo. Stephen Matteo flicks the ball to his team mate, Mick Ehiogu. Mick Ehiogu shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Samuele Cavalli!
14.50
Gregorio Prieto flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Accursi collects the pass. Ivan Accursi threads a neat ball through to Benjamin Martel. Benjamin Martel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yves Adriano.
18.55
1-0Ricardo Vila hits a low pass to David Best. David Best sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.47
1-0Mick Ehiogu knocks the ball to his team mate, Cedric Rouxel. Cedric Rouxel lofts in a cross ball towards Didier Baudet. Didier Baudet directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
32.31
Roberto Mendes hits a low pass to Didier Baudet. Didier Baudet knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Samuele Cavalli who gathers it comfortably.
39.21
Ricardo Vila changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ricardo Vila controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
44.55
David Best flicks a high pass forward to Didier Baudet who brings the ball neatly under control. Didier Baudet whips in a cross ball towards Cedric Rouxel. Cedric Rouxel makes a convincing header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. OGC Nice appear unchanged since the first half. Amiens also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Amiens kick off!
48.40
Ivan Accursi threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Capiaux. Jonathan Capiaux knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Mendes.
53.12
Gregorio Prieto darts forward. Gregorio Prieto decides to run forward with the ball. Gregorio Prieto rushes past Dario Morestin! Gregorio Prieto tries a spectacular strike but it's well over the bar!
54.24
Niccol˜ Morabito passes the ball forward to Benjamin Martel. Benjamin Martel shoots from long range. Sieb Trustfull gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
60.20
2-0OGC Nice have made 3 substitutions with Jean-Claude Delporte replacing Yves Adriano, John Coulibaly replacing David Best and Martial Custovic replacing Didier Baudet .
66.09
With a delightful solo run, Cedric Rouxel stretches the opposition's defence. Cedric Rouxel sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
69.06
2-0Showing composure, Ivan Accursi plays the ball forward to Kaci Sorlin. Kaci Sorlin threads the ball through to Jonathan Capiaux but he's offside!
81.17
Martial Custovic flicks a high pass forward. John Coulibaly controls it well on his chest. John Coulibaly sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.9%
44.1%
Play Area
20.6%
51.5%
27.9%
Scorers
| David Best 19 Cedric Rouxel 45 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Cedric Rouxel of OGC Nice |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Sieb Trustfull (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Yves Adriano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Roberto Mendes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dario Morestin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stephen Matteo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | David Best (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Ricardo Vila (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Mick Ehiogu (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Didier Baudet (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Cedric Rouxel (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Jean-Claude Delporte (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | John Coulibaly (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Martial Custovic (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Samuele Cavalli (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Dominic Gemmill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Callum Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gregorio Prieto (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Peter Collet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Romain Sahnoun (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ivan Accursi (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Niccol˜ Morabito (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Kaci Sorlin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jonathan Capiaux (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Benjamin Martel (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Ivan Tisci (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Joris Kuiper (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Steve Penneteau (ATT) | 0 | |