Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stade Armand Cesari where Bastia play host to FC Nantes. A crowd of 16,816 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bastia are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Nantes appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Habib Guyot.


0.00
FC Nantes kick off!
6.51
Khaliloul Pericard makes a beautiful solo run. Khaliloul Pericard plays a one-two with Franck Sibille and rushes in on goal... Khaliloul Pericard cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Albert Ortiz is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.09
With a delightful solo run, Eric Schrader stretches the opposition's defence. Eric Schrader knocks in a cross ball towards Franck Sibille. Franck Sibille is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.15
Don White threads a neat ball through to Teddy Pierre-Fanfan. Teddy Pierre-Fanfan whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Dominguez. Daniel Dominguez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.20
Franck Sibille controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Mezzanotti. Paolo Mezzanotti makes a simple pass, allowing Eric Schrader to run into the box. Eric Schrader strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.45
Edwin Robin brings the ball forward. Edwin Robin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teddy Pierre-Fanfan. Teddy Pierre-Fanfan whips in a cross ball towards Gary Cleland. Gary Cleland makes a convincing header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
42.44
Don White catches Paolo Mezzanotti on the ankles. Don White is warned by the referee! Paolo Mezzanotti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bastia appear unchanged since the first half. FC Nantes also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Nantes players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Bastia kick off and get the second half underway!
49.55
Daniel Dominguez flicks a high pass forward. Don White holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Don White knocks in a cross ball towards Gianpaolo Marangon. Gianpaolo Marangon gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Victor Lozano punches it away to safety.
51.08
Daniel Dominguez flicks a high pass forward. Gary Cleland controls it well on his chest. Gary Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.39
Mohammed Akinbiyi flicks a high pass forward to Khaliloul Pericard who brings the ball under control. Khaliloul Pericard threads a neat ball through to Eric Schrader. Eric Schrader shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
59.23
Gianpaolo Marangon knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Dominguez. Daniel Dominguez shoots from 20 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Victor Lozano!
60.02
Daniel Dominguez makes a simple pass to Oswaldo Catherine. Oswaldo Catherine whips in a cross ball towards Gary Cleland. Gary Cleland connects with a diving header. Victor Lozano gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
65.10
Gill Matzuzzi hacks Gianpaolo Marangon from behind! Gill Matzuzzi is warned by the referee! Gianpaolo Marangon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.46
Wayne Rankin brings the ball forward. Wayne Rankin knocks the ball to his team mate, Don White. Don White shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
69.47
Daniel Dominguez passes the ball forward to Teddy Pierre-Fanfan. Teddy Pierre-Fanfan shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
71.56
Khaliloul Pericard knocks the ball forward to Eric Schrader. Eric Schrader cuts inside the box! Eric Schrader cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Albert Ortiz!
77.53
Nico Arendt takes a long throw-in. Mohammed Akinbiyi sees Franck Sibille in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Franck Sibille kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Galindo. Gabriel Galindo finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
79.24
Nordin Amzine kicks a strong pass forward to Mohammed Akinbiyi. Mohammed Akinbiyi sees Eric Schrader in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eric Schrader shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Albert Ortiz manages to gather it comfortably.
81.47
Bastia are in full control of this game.
89.39
Daniel Dominguez brings the ball forward. Daniel Dominguez knocks in a cross ball towards Oswaldo Catherine. Oswaldo Catherine connects with a diving header. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.2%
41.8%
Play Area
27.8%
46.8%
25.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eric Schrader of Bastia

Match Ratings
1.Victor Lozano (GK)
6
2.Nordin Amzine (DEF)
6
3.Nico Arendt (DEF)
6
4.Mohammed Akinbiyi (DEF)
6
5.Gill Matzuzzi (DEF)
5
6.Paolo Mezzanotti (MID)
6
7.Franck Sibille (MID)goal scored
8
8.Gabriel Galindo (MID)
6
9.Khaliloul Pericard (MID)goal scored
8
10.Eric Schrader (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Hamada Daury (ATT)
6
 
12.Jesper Brouwers (DEF)
0
13.Hauke Weigel (MID)
0
14.Gavin Greig (MID)
0

1.Albert Ortiz (GK)
6
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)goal scored
8
8.Gianpaolo Marangon (ATT)
6
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