Match Report


FC NantesFC Nantes     Stade RennaisStade Rennais
Computer Player Computer Player Keith Howard Keith Howard
Albert OrtizA. Ortiz70
G
1
G
71Claude JagerC. Jager
Dominic MorrisonD. Morrison62
D
2
D
79Patrick OehrliP. Oehrli
Kelvin GascoigneK. Gascoigne62
D
3
D
73Omar PiocelleO. Piocelle
Wayne RankinW. Rankin57
D
4
D
76Carlo NicolaC. Nicola
Edwin RobinE. Robin56
D
5
D
78Khaliloul VairellesK. Vairelles
Don WhiteD. White68
M
6captain
M
77Jerome DarbeletJ. Darbelet
Daniel DominguezD. Dominguez66
M
7
M
92Florent BrognoF. Brogno
Gianpaolo MarangonG. Marangon67
A
8
A
82Jean-Claude RivalJ. Rival
Gary ClelandG. Cleland67
A
9
A
77Niklas PolvianderN. Polviander
Teddy Pierre-FanfanT. Pierre-Fanfan61
A
10
A
75Reynald ZaidanR. Zaidan
Oswaldo CatherineO. Catherine56
A
captain11
A
82Antonio BentoA. Bento
 
Noel BrandN. Brand59
M
12
A
71Reginald ForgeR. Forge
J-David CloarecJ. Cloarec56
M
13
A
73Manuel MendesM. Mendes
Adel NéeA. Née55
A
14
M
72Guy SabinG. Sabin

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at La Beaujoire-Louis Fonteneau where FC Nantes play host to Stade Rennais in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Nantes are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Stade Rennais appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Medhi Deblock.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Nantes get the match underway!
3.47
Don White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Dominguez. Daniel Dominguez whips in a cross ball towards Gianpaolo Marangon. Gianpaolo Marangon rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Claude Jager has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
8.26
Carlo Nicola makes a probing pass to Florent Brogno. Florent Brogno makes a simple pass to Jean-Claude Rival. Jean-Claude Rival sees Florent Brogno just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Florent Brogno rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Edwin Robin.
9.19
Daniel Dominguez flicks a high pass forward to Don White who brings the ball under control. Don White rushes past Carlo Nicola! Don White comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's miles wide!
12.19
Wayne Rankin flicks a high ball forward to Oswaldo Catherine who takes it down. Oswaldo Catherine passes the ball forward to Gianpaolo Marangon. Gianpaolo Marangon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Claude Jager who gathers it comfortably.
14.37
Jerome Darbelet flicks a high ball forward to Jean-Claude Rival who takes it down. Jean-Claude Rival shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
18.20
Don White sees Daniel Dominguez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Dominguez makes an attacking run forward. Daniel Dominguez shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.07
Jerome Darbelet threads a neat ball through to Florent Brogno. Florent Brogno lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Bento. Antonio Bento finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Albert Ortiz manages to gather it.
21.31
Don White knocks the ball forward to Teddy Pierre-Fanfan. Teddy Pierre-Fanfan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlo Nicola.
24.21
Florent Brogno flicks a high ball forward to Jerome Darbelet who takes it down. Jerome Darbelet lofts in a cross ball towards Florent Brogno. Florent Brogno powers a header at goal. Albert Ortiz gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
26.28
Florent Brogno controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Reynald Zaidan. Reynald Zaidan whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Bento. Antonio Bento powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.04
Carlo Nicola chips the ball to his team mate, Jerome Darbelet. Seeing a gap ahead, Jerome Darbelet plays the ball forward to Florent Brogno. Florent Brogno plays a one-two with Niklas Polviander and rushes in on goal... Florent Brogno rockets a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
34.24
Khaliloul Vairelles knocks the ball forward to Jerome Darbelet. Jerome Darbelet kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Claude Rival. Jean-Claude Rival knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albert Ortiz who gathers it comfortably.
38.10
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
39.58
Florent Brogno kicks a strong pass forward to Jerome Darbelet. Jerome Darbelet shoots from long range. Superb reactions from Albert Ortiz. What a save!
40.49
Khaliloul Vairelles threads a neat ball through to Carlo Nicola. Carlo Nicola flicks a high pass forward to Florent Brogno who brings the ball under control. Florent Brogno knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.28
Khaliloul Vairelles threads a neat ball through to Jean-Claude Rival. Jean-Claude Rival kicks a strong pass forward to Florent Brogno. Florent Brogno knocks in a cross ball towards Reynald Zaidan. Reynald Zaidan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Stade Rennais get the second half underway!
49.11
Florent Brogno flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Claude Rival controls it well on his chest. Jean-Claude Rival tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
51.14
Carlo Nicola breaks forward. Carlo Nicola sees Antonio Bento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Bento finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Albert Ortiz. What a great pair of hands!
55.32
Wayne Rankin flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Dominguez who takes it down. Daniel Dominguez flicks a high pass forward to Teddy Pierre-Fanfan who brings the ball under control. Teddy Pierre-Fanfan whips in a cross ball towards Gianpaolo Marangon. Gianpaolo Marangon gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gianpaolo Marangon!
59.44
Wayne Rankin hacks Jean-Claude Rival from behind! The referee warns Wayne Rankin to calm down! Jean-Claude Rival hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.03
Florent Brogno threads a neat ball through to Jerome Darbelet. Jerome Darbelet shoots from long range but Albert Ortiz is on top of it.
71.00
Don White flicks a high pass forward to Oswaldo Catherine who brings the ball under control. Oswaldo Catherine knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.16
Patrick Oehrli passes the ball forward to Carlo Nicola. Carlo Nicola knocks the ball forward to Jean-Claude Rival. Jean-Claude Rival knocks in a cross ball towards Niklas Polviander. Niklas Polviander is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
79.35
Daniel Dominguez sees Don White in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don White knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.22
Daniel Dominguez flicks the ball to his team mate, Oswaldo Catherine. Oswaldo Catherine knocks in a cross ball towards Teddy Pierre-Fanfan. Teddy Pierre-Fanfan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
84.35
Omar Piocelle flicks a high pass forward. Florent Brogno collects the pass. Florent Brogno sees space and advances. Florent Brogno knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Wayne Rankin.
87.37
Florent Brogno flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Claude Rival holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean-Claude Rival lofts in a cross ball towards Reynald Zaidan. Reynald Zaidan jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
Daniel Dominguez hacks Jerome Darbelet from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jerome Darbelet hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

FC Nantes

Stade Rennais
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
3
11
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.8%
62.2%
Play Area
31.7%
43.9%
24.4%

Scorers
Gianpaolo Marangon 3, 55
Antonio Bento 26
Reynald Zaidan 42, 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Reynald Zaidan of Stade Rennais

Match Ratings
1.Albert Ortiz (GK)
7
2.Dominic Morrison (DEF)
6
3.Kelvin Gascoigne (DEF)
6
4.Wayne Rankin (DEF)
6
5.Edwin Robin (DEF)
6
6.Don White (MID)
6
7.Daniel Dominguez (MID)yellow card
7
8.Gianpaolo Marangon (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
9.Gary Cleland (ATT)
6
10.Teddy Pierre-Fanfan (ATT)
6
11.Oswaldo Catherine (ATT)
6
 
12.Noel Brand (MID)
0
13.J-David Cloarec (MID)
0
14.Adel Née (ATT)
0

1.Claude Jager (GK)
6
2.Patrick Oehrli (DEF)
6
3.Omar Piocelle (DEF)
6
4.Carlo Nicola (DEF)
7
5.Khaliloul Vairelles (DEF)
6
6.Jerome Darbelet (MID)
7
7.Florent Brogno (MID)
9
8.Jean-Claude Rival (ATT)
7
9.Niklas Polviander (ATT)
6
10.Reynald Zaidan (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Antonio Bento (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Reginald Forge (ATT)
0
13.Manuel Mendes (ATT)
0
14.Guy Sabin (MID)
0