Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stade Jean Laville where FC Gueugnon play host to OGC Nice. A crowd of 18,046 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Gueugnon are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while OGC Nice appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
FC Gueugnon start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.31
Valerien Charrieras deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Menno Dreef. Menno Dreef threads the ball through to Gerard Duchesne. Gerard Duchesne goes all the way! Gerard Duchesne cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Giacomo De Neff manages to gather it comfortably.
3.52
Menno Dreef decides to run forward with the ball. Menno Dreef plays a perfect one-two with Azziz Nicaise and rushes in on goal... Menno Dreef rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.33
Valerien Charrieras knocks the ball forward to Menno Dreef. Menno Dreef makes a simple pass to Gerard Duchesne. Gerard Duchesne finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.21
Ronald Marquet makes a probing pass to Johnny Meniri. Johnny Meniri shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
21.04
Alexandre Andrade controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Johnny Meniri. Johnny Meniri whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Moullec. Manuel Moullec is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.48
Menno Dreef sees a break and surges forward. Menno Dreef knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.26
Alberto Veloso passes the ball forward to Alexandre Andrade. Alexandre Andrade deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Johnny Meniri. Johnny Meniri makes a probing pass to Garry Souness but he's offside!
33.28
Alexandre Andrade knocks the ball forward to Garry Souness. Garry Souness lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Moullec. Manuel Moullec flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
44.38
Samuel Jesus passes the ball forward to Garry Souness. Garry Souness shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
45.00
Patrick Simons knocks the ball forward to Azziz Nicaise. Azziz Nicaise threads the ball through to Gerard Duchesne. Gerard Duchesne tries a spectacular strike. Gerard Duchesne scores for OGC Nice!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
OGC Nice kick off!
47.15
OGC Nice are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
54.45
Menno Dreef kicks a strong pass forward to Gerard Duchesne. Gerard Duchesne shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
59.12
Martin Bouzin chips the ball to his team mate, Ronald Marquet. Ronald Marquet passes the ball forward to Johnny Meniri. Johnny Meniri lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Souness. Garry Souness is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Garry Souness scores for FC Gueugnon!!
63.03
Shaun Potts takes it forward alone. Shaun Potts makes a probing pass to Azziz Nicaise. Azziz Nicaise shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.42
Ronald Marquet chips the ball to his team mate, Johnny Meniri. Johnny Meniri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.29
Samuel Jesus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Johnny Meniri. Johnny Meniri shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
71.27
Cyril Malicki flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronald Marquet. Ronald Marquet knocks the ball to his team mate, Johnny Meniri. Johnny Meniri whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Moullec. Manuel Moullec heads the ball goalwards but somehow Roberto Castro manages to keep it out.
72.07
Alexandre Andrade controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Johnny Meniri. Johnny Meniri tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Roberto Castro easily smothers it!
73.46
Moritz Vogel passes the ball forward to Menno Dreef. Menno Dreef threads the ball through to Gerard Duchesne. Gerard Duchesne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.57
Manuel Moullec barges into Shaun Potts. Manuel Moullec is given a warning by the referee! Shaun Potts hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.18
Shaun Potts flicks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Simons. Patrick Simons passes the ball forward to Azziz Nicaise. Azziz Nicaise goes all the way! Azziz Nicaise cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.07
Shaun Potts makes a probing pass to Menno Dreef. Menno Dreef makes a beautiful solo run. Menno Dreef lofts in a cross ball towards Gerard Duchesne. Gerard Duchesne flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.06
Demlaba Jezierski controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gerard Duchesne. Gerard Duchesne shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
89.33
Alexandre Andrade makes a simple pass to Johnny Meniri. Johnny Meniri knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Moullec. Manuel Moullec is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Garry Souness of FC Gueugnon
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
5
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44%
56%
Play Area
26.7%
45.3%
28%