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A few clouds cover the sky here at Allianz Riviera where OGC Nice play host to Girondins de Bordeaux. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
OGC Nice are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Girondins de Bordeaux appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Bedrossian.


0.00
Girondins de Bordeaux kick off!
2.29
Fabien Biancalani kicks a strong pass forward to Nuno Castro. Nuno Castro sees Jose Morales in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Morales knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Wainwright. Colin Wainwright heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
3.13
With great vision, Willy Robin plays the ball forward to Alejandro Arias. Alejandro Arias controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Willy Robin through on goal. Willy Robin takes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.02
Ricardo Vila deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Didier Baudet. Didier Baudet controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.47
David Best makes a probing pass to Xavier Diasalmeida. Xavier Diasalmeida controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
10.19
Ricardo Vila takes it forward alone. Ricardo Vila knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Domenico Mundula who gathers it comfortably.
14.25
With some swift thinking, Nuno Castro plays the ball forward to Jose Morales. Jose Morales whips in a cross ball towards Willy Robin. Willy Robin beats his man to it with a header but somehow Roberto Mendes happens to be in the right place to block it.
15.31
Alejandro Arias plays the ball forward to Willy Robin. Willy Robin shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
18.19
Neil Davidson threads a neat ball through to Colin Wainwright. Colin Wainwright shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
21.24
Dario Morestin decides to run forward with the ball. Dario Morestin hits a low pass to Didier Baudet. Didier Baudet tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Domenico Mundula manages to keep it out.
22.45
Roberto Mendes flicks a high pass forward to Mick Ehiogu who brings the ball under control. Mick Ehiogu flicks a high pass forward to Xavier Diasalmeida who brings the ball under control. Xavier Diasalmeida tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
24.43
Roberto Mendes threads a neat ball through to David Best. David Best shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.02
Mick Ehiogu passes the ball forward to Stephen Matteo. Stephen Matteo shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
33.13
Mathieur Satorra threads a neat ball through to Willy Robin. Willy Robin knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Morales. Jose Morales knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.06
Eugenio Perez flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Arias collects the pass. Alejandro Arias lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Castro. With a superhuman jump, Nuno Castro connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is deflected wide by Yves Adriano.
35.59
Alejandro Arias takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Mick Ehiogu reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
39.14
Mick Ehiogu threads the ball through to Xavier Diasalmeida. Xavier Diasalmeida shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
40.47
David Best flicks the ball to his team mate, Xavier Diasalmeida. Xavier Diasalmeida shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. OGC Nice are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
42.38
Eugenio Perez flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Castro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nuno Castro flicks a high pass forward. Willy Robin collects the pass. Willy Robin lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Wainwright. Colin Wainwright gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Girondins de Bordeaux!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. OGC Nice appear unchanged since the first half. Girondins de Bordeaux also appear unchanged since the first half. The OGC Nice players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and OGC Nice kick off!
47.03
Ricardo Vila hits a low pass to Mick Ehiogu. Mick Ehiogu shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
60.37
OGC Nice have made 2 substitutions with Jean-Claude Delporte replacing Yves Adriano and Cedric Rouxel replacing Xavier Diasalmeida .
61.45
Seeing a gap ahead, Dario Morestin plays the ball forward to David Best. David Best plays the ball forward to Didier Baudet. Didier Baudet cuts inside the box! Didier Baudet takes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
65.37
Stephen Matteo flicks a high pass forward to Cedric Rouxel who brings the ball under control. Cedric Rouxel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mathieur Satorra.
71.08
Mathieur Satorra threads a neat ball through to Colin Wainwright. Colin Wainwright flicks a high ball forward to Willy Robin who takes it down. Willy Robin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto Mendes.
73.42
Eugenio Perez flicks a high pass forward. Neil Davidson collects the pass. Neil Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Wainwright. Colin Wainwright connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Sieb Trustfull has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
79.50
With great vision, Alejandro Arias plays the ball forward to Willy Robin. Willy Robin knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Wainwright. Colin Wainwright rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Sieb Trustfull is on top of his game. Good keeping!
81.58
Stephen Matteo passes the ball forward to Cedric Rouxel. Cedric Rouxel shoots from outside the area but is denied by Domenico Mundula. Excellent save.
85.52
Fabien Biancalani takes a long throw-in. Mathieur Satorra launches a long ball forward into the other half. Nuno Castro whips in a cross ball towards Willy Robin. Willy Robin flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Sieb Trustfull. Excellent save.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.5%
42.5%
Play Area
27.4%
45.2%
27.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Colin Wainwright of Girondins de Bordeaux

Match Ratings
1.Sieb Trustfull (GK)
6
2.Yves Adriano (DEF)
6
3.Roberto Mendes (DEF)
7
4.Kevin Telfer (DEF)
6
5.Dario Morestin (DEF)
6
6.Stephen Matteo (MID)
6
7.David Best (MID)
6
8.Ricardo Vila (MID)
6
9.Mick Ehiogu (MID)
6
10.Xavier Diasalmeida (ATT)
6
11.Didier Baudet (ATT)
6
 
12.Jean-Claude Delporte (GK)
6
13.John Coulibaly (ATT)
0
14.Cedric Rouxel (ATT)
6

1.Domenico Mundula (GK)
7
2.Eugenio Perez (DEF)
6
3.Fabien Biancalani (DEF)
6
4.Mathieur Satorra (DEF)
6
5.Paul Thompson (MID)
6
6.Alejandro Arias (MID)
7
7.Nuno Castro (MID)
6
8.Neil Davidson (MID)
7
9.Jose Morales (ATT)
6
10.Willy Robin (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Colin Wainwright (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
10
 
12.Alfredo Ortega (ATT)
0
13.Tomasz Bonilla (MID)
0
14.Miguel Ferron (ATT)
0