Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade de lAbbé-Deschamps where Auxerre play host to OGC Nice. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Auxerre are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while OGC Nice appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Auxerre are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while OGC Nice appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
0.00
0-0OGC Nice start the match!
3.17
0-0OGC Nice are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Auxerre's defence.
26.06
0-0Kevin Uhlmann makes a simple pass to Juan Arias. Juan Arias threads the ball through to Syd Mcgreal. Syd Mcgreal shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
38.12
Stefan Dumitru Milosovici threads the ball through to Branko Damman. Branko Damman advances with the ball. Branko Damman shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
45.00
0-0Miguel Ferreira chips the ball to his team mate, Branko Damman. Branko Damman flicks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Rios. Nelson Rios knocks in a cross ball towards Mohammed Edusei. Mohammed Edusei connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Mohammed Addo manages to keep it out.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Auxerre start the second half!
57.22
0-0Saidu A. West chips the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Edusei. Mohammed Edusei threads the ball through to Nelson Rios but he's offside!
61.34
Christian Benoît Zogbo kicks a strong pass forward to Mohammed Edusei. Mohammed Edusei lofts in a cross ball towards Mohammed Babayaro. Mohammed Babayaro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Mohammed Addo manages to gather it comfortably.
63.39
Kevin Uhlmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Moss. Julian Moss makes a probing pass to Syd Mcgreal. Syd Mcgreal shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
71.04
Branko Damman knocks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Edusei. Mohammed Edusei knocks in a cross ball towards Nelson Rios. Nelson Rios is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.16
Juan Arias takes it forward alone. Juan Arias shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
73.30
Samuel Mbamba takes it forward alone. Samuel Mbamba deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kwami Sommeil. Kwami Sommeil goes all the way! Kwami Sommeil shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Patrick Kirkland manages to keep it out.
90.00
1-0Christian Benoît Zogbo surges forward with the ball. Christian Benoît Zogbo shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.9%
42.1%
Play Area
25%
48.7%
26.3%
Scorers