Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Allianz Riviera where OGC Nice play host to SM Caen. A crowd of 17,683 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
OGC Nice are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while SM Caen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
OGC Nice are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while SM Caen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0OGC Nice kick off the first half!
3.28
0-0Kubilay Türkyilmaz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hubert Boniface. Hubert Boniface deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alvaro Becerra but the linesman indicates offside!
14.48
0-0Charles-Edward Distin knocks the ball to his team mate, Younès Zerhouni. Younès Zerhouni plays a perfect one-two with Alvaro Becerra and rushes in on goal... Younès Zerhouni shoots from just inside the box but Simon Cziommer is on top of it.
15.08
0-1Kubilay Türkyilmaz surges forward with the ball. Kubilay Türkyilmaz plays a perfect one-two with Younès Zerhouni and rushes in on goal... Kubilay Türkyilmaz tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Simon Cziommer had no chance!! Goal for SM Caen!
18.57
0-1Kubilay Türkyilmaz threads the ball through to Younès Zerhouni. Younès Zerhouni kicks a strong pass forward to Alvaro Becerra. Alvaro Becerra shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.48
Julian Moss makes a simple pass to Syd Mcgreal. Syd Mcgreal goes all the way! Syd Mcgreal cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Eric Hernandez easily smothers it!
22.08
Samuel Mbamba brings the ball forward. Samuel Mbamba advances with the ball. Samuel Mbamba shoots from long range. Eric Hernandez easily smothers it.
32.47
Charles-Edward Distin passes the ball forward to Alvaro Becerra. Alvaro Becerra passes the ball forward but Hubert Boniface is offside!
34.28
Juan Arias deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Syd Mcgreal. Syd Mcgreal shoots from 25 yards. Eric Hernandez easily smothers it.
36.53
Juan Arias makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Syd Mcgreal. Syd Mcgreal controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Eric Hernandez manages to gather it comfortably.
42.07
Kubilay Türkyilmaz decides to run forward with the ball. Kubilay Türkyilmaz knocks the ball to his team mate, Hubert Boniface. Hubert Boniface takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
Kubilay Abdullah makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kwami Sommeil. Kwami Sommeil kicks a strong pass forward to Syd Mcgreal. Syd Mcgreal rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
SM Caen start the second half!
48.15
Arinaga Ito makes a probing pass to Graeme Kirkland. Graeme Kirkland makes a simple pass to Hubert Boniface. Hubert Boniface tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.57
Kubilay Abdullah makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Syd Mcgreal. Syd Mcgreal lofts in a cross ball towards Kwami Sommeil. Kwami Sommeil heads the ball goalwards. Eric Hernandez manages to gather it comfortably.
61.44
Samuel Mbamba powers a long ball forward. Syd Mcgreal shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Eric Hernandez.
63.02
0-1Juan Arias barges into Graeme Kirkland. The referee calls over Juan Arias and shows him a yellow card! Graeme Kirkland grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
78.55
Julián Fernández chips the ball to his team mate, Kubilay Abdullah. Kubilay Abdullah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kwami Sommeil. Kwami Sommeil goes all the way! Kwami Sommeil makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
84.23
Juan Arias surges forward with the ball. Juan Arias shoots from distance but Eric Hernandez is on top of it.
85.26
Graeme Kirkland knocks the ball forward to Alvaro Becerra. Alvaro Becerra plays a perfect one-two with Younès Zerhouni and rushes in on goal... Alvaro Becerra tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
87.01
Kubilay Abdullah makes a probing pass to Syd Mcgreal. Syd Mcgreal shoots from long range but somehow Eric Hernandez manages to keep it out.
89.23
0-1Kwami Sommeil clumsily knocks into Alec Gemmell. Kwami Sommeil is warned by the referee! Alec Gemmell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59%
41%
Play Area
23.1%
50%
26.9%
Scorers