Match Report
| FC Nantes | FC Nantes |  |  | RC Lens | RC Lens | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alain Kroupi-Zahi | A. Kroupi-Zahi |  | 74 | G |  | 1 | | G | 66 |  | Marino Capone | M. Capone | |||||||||
| Yurtcan Özalan | Y. Özalan |  | 75 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 76 |  | Arturo Nieto | A. Nieto | |||||||||
| Adolfo Peiro | A. Peiro | | 73 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 |  | Silvio Deschamps | S. Deschamps | |||||||||
| Diego González | D. González |  | 72 | D | | 4 | | D | 65 |  | Julian Fenton | J. Fenton | |||||||||
| Jesper Nygaard | J. Nygaard |  | 71 | D | | 5 | | D | 62 | | Fernando Blondeau | F. Blondeau | |||||||||
| Matt Glass | M. Glass |  | 77 | M | | 6 | | M | 69 | | Valerio Vieri | V. Vieri | |||||||||
| Michael Bosnich | M. Bosnich |  | 75 | M | | 7 | | M | 66 | | Vincent Rabesandratana | V. Rabesandratana | |||||||||
| Pascal Claessens | P. Claessens |  | 74 | M | | 8 | | M | 64 | | Youl Lecour | Y. Lecour | |||||||||
| Jes Høgh | J. Høgh | | 80 | A | | 9 | | A | 70 | | Dominic Mcinnes | D. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| Gerard Capron | G. Capron | | 71 | A | | 10 | | A | 68 | | Youl Beye | Y. Beye | |||||||||
| Marcos Taffarel | M. Taffarel |  | 71 | A | | 11 | | A | 66 | | Ulrich Druon | U. Druon | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at La Beaujoire-Louis Fonteneau where FC Nantes play host to RC Lens. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both FC Nantes and RC Lens are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both FC Nantes and RC Lens are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Nantes get the match underway!
2.59
0-0Diego González passes the ball forward to Matt Glass. Matt Glass takes it forward alone. Matt Glass shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Marino Capone.
3.30
0-0Michael Bosnich kicks a strong pass forward to Marcos Taffarel. Marcos Taffarel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Silvio Deschamps.
6.15
0-0Pascal Claessens makes a probing pass to Marcos Taffarel. Marcos Taffarel shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
9.47
0-0Matt Glass makes a simple pass to Marcos Taffarel. Marcos Taffarel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerard Capron but the linesman indicates offside!
14.48
Pascal Claessens deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerard Capron. Gerard Capron shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.19
Adolfo Peiro brings the ball forward. Adolfo Peiro decides to run forward with the ball. Adolfo Peiro whips in a cross ball towards Gerard Capron. Gerard Capron is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Marino Capone manages to keep it out.
18.09
0-0Silvio Deschamps hacks Gerard Capron from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gerard Capron stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.36
Pascal Claessens passes the ball forward to Gerard Capron. Gerard Capron knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.38
Valerio Vieri chips the ball to his team mate, Youl Beye. Youl Beye knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jesper Nygaard.
27.20
Valerio Vieri makes a probing pass to Dominic Mcinnes. Dominic Mcinnes shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.14
1-0Jesper Nygaard knocks the ball forward to Matt Glass. Matt Glass makes a beautiful solo run. Matt Glass whips in a cross ball towards Jes Høgh. Jes Høgh connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jes Høgh!
36.24
Julian Fenton makes a simple pass to Youl Lecour. Youl Lecour deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Mcinnes. Dominic Mcinnes lofts in a cross ball towards Youl Beye. Youl Beye powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.17
Matt Glass brings the ball forward. Matt Glass whips in a cross ball towards Jes Høgh. Jes Høgh connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.59
1-0Matt Glass catches Fernando Blondeau on the ankles. Matt Glass is given a warning by the referee! Fernando Blondeau stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.59
1-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
45.00
Julian Fenton threads the ball through to Valerio Vieri. Valerio Vieri decides to run forward with the ball. Valerio Vieri sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Alain Kroupi-Zahi is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with RC Lens kicking off!
53.28
Michael Bosnich advances with the ball. Michael Bosnich knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Silvio Deschamps.
55.55
Youl Lecour knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Mcinnes. Dominic Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adolfo Peiro.
57.54
Pascal Claessens brings the ball forward. Pascal Claessens whips in a cross ball towards Gerard Capron. Gerard Capron powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
59.20
Valerio Vieri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youl Beye. Youl Beye knocks in a cross ball towards Ulrich Druon. Ulrich Druon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Alain Kroupi-Zahi had no chance!! Goal for RC Lens!
65.21
Youl Lecour passes the ball forward to Dominic Mcinnes. Dominic Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball towards Ulrich Druon. Ulrich Druon flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.58
Vincent Rabesandratana kicks a strong pass forward to Youl Beye. Youl Beye finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
73.04
Pascal Claessens kicks a strong pass forward to Marcos Taffarel. Marcos Taffarel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arturo Nieto.
75.40
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
78.06
Vincent Rabesandratana surges forward with the ball. Vincent Rabesandratana tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
79.58
Julian Fenton chips the ball to his team mate, Youl Lecour. Youl Lecour sees space and advances. Youl Lecour shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Arturo Nieto boots it upfield. Youl Beye shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.1%
41.9%
Play Area
25.7%
45.9%
28.4%
Scorers
| Jes Høgh 30 | Valerio Vieri 45 Ulrich Druon 59, 65 |