Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stade de lAube where Troyes Aube Champagne play host to OGC Nice. A crowd of 8,868 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Troyes Aube Champagne and OGC Nice are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Camille Malm.


0.00
Troyes Aube Champagne get the match underway!
6.39
Ricardo Vila flicks a high pass forward. Xavier Diasalmeida controls it well on his chest. Xavier Diasalmeida knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.10
Mickael Desailly takes it forward alone. Mickael Desailly threads the ball through to Alassan Vrielynck. Alassan Vrielynck knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.53
David Best kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Vila. Ricardo Vila makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Mick Ehiogu. Mick Ehiogu shoots from just inside the box. Mick Ehiogu scores for OGC Nice!!
28.42
Michelangelo Domizzi threads the ball through to Kaba Malicki. Kaba Malicki knocks in a cross ball towards John Thomson. John Thomson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Troyes Aube Champagne!
32.33
Liam Williams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Thomson. John Thomson cuts inside the box! John Thomson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
34.01
Liam Williams advances with the ball. Liam Williams advances inside the box! Liam Williams cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Yves Adriano steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
36.24
Didier Baudet clumsily knocks into Jean-No‘l Bodmer. The referee calls over Didier Baudet and shows him a yellow card! Jean-No‘l Bodmer stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.39
David Best chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Matteo. Stephen Matteo shoots from distance but Ted Benyachou is on top of it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Troyes Aube Champagne appear unchanged since the first half. OGC Nice also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
OGC Nice kick off the second half!
48.29
Jose Jardim powers a long ball forward. John Thomson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Telfer.
49.50
Stephen Matteo hacks Hamada Legwinski from behind! The referee brings Stephen Matteo to one side and gives him a warning! Hamada Legwinski runs off the knock.
51.31
Mickael Desailly flicks a high pass forward. Michelangelo Domizzi controls it well on his chest. Michelangelo Domizzi kicks a strong pass forward to Kaba Malicki. Kaba Malicki whips in a cross ball towards Alassan Vrielynck. Alassan Vrielynck makes a convincing header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
57.15
Michelangelo Domizzi flicks a high pass forward. John Thomson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Alassan Vrielynck. Alassan Vrielynck finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
60.22
OGC Nice have made 2 substitutions with Jean-Claude Delporte replacing Yves Adriano and Cedric Rouxel replacing Xavier Diasalmeida .
71.12
Mickael Desailly clumsily knocks into Stephen Matteo. The referee warns Mickael Desailly to calm down! Stephen Matteo runs off the knock.
75.25
Mickael Desailly makes a probing pass to Michelangelo Domizzi. Michelangelo Domizzi surges forward with the ball. Michelangelo Domizzi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.29
Kevin Telfer brings the ball forward. Kevin Telfer flicks the ball to his team mate, Cedric Rouxel. Cedric Rouxel shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
83.52
Mickael Desailly deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alassan Vrielynck. Alassan Vrielynck edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Alassan Vrielynck provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.52
David Best catches Liam Williams on the ankles. The referee calls over David Best and shows him a yellow card! Liam Williams grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

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

Possession
63.2%
36.8%
Play Area
23.5%
52.9%
23.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Thomson of Troyes Aube Champagne

Match Ratings