Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Allianz Riviera where OGC Nice play host to Girondins de Bordeaux. A crowd of 20,688 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
OGC Nice are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Girondins de Bordeaux appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
OGC Nice are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Girondins de Bordeaux appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Girondins de Bordeaux kick off!
4.31
0-0Nenad Hiroux flicks the ball to his team mate, Valerien Dujeux. Valerien Dujeux knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominique Giresse. Dominique Giresse knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.36
0-0Kwame Molenaar makes a simple pass to Dominique Giresse. Dominique Giresse whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Mircea. Daniel Mircea connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
8.24
Guy Tafforeau passes the ball forward to Carlos Bertin. Carlos Bertin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Moritz Vogel.
9.20
0-0Valerien Dujeux threads the ball through to Dominique Giresse. Dominique Giresse knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Mircea. Daniel Mircea flicks the ball with his head but Roberto Castro is on top of it.
10.04
0-0Girondins de Bordeaux are easily keeping OGC Nice at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
12.02
0-0Tchiressoua Zanotti comes in with a late challenge on Menno Dreef. The referee calls over Tchiressoua Zanotti and warns him to calm down! Menno Dreef stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.03
Menno Dreef chips the ball to his team mate, Azziz Nicaise. Azziz Nicaise knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.22
0-1Nenad Hiroux deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Valerien Dujeux. Valerien Dujeux makes a simple pass to Daniel Mircea. Daniel Mircea whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Bertin. Carlos Bertin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Roberto Castro had no chance!! Goal for Girondins de Bordeaux!
24.16
Valerien Dujeux flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Mircea. Daniel Mircea shoots from distance but it flies wide!
30.59
Flavio Buso makes a simple pass to Valerien Dujeux. Valerien Dujeux kicks a strong pass forward to Dominique Giresse. Dominique Giresse knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.26
Kwame Molenaar knocks the ball forward to Daniel Mircea. Daniel Mircea whips in a cross ball towards Dominique Giresse. Dominique Giresse connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
OGC Nice start the second half!
47.36
Valerien Dujeux flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Mircea. Daniel Mircea shoots from long range but it is miles over!
51.04
Abdoullaye Grossmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Mircea. Daniel Mircea finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
55.34
Abdoullaye Grossmann advances with the ball. Abdoullaye Grossmann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.18
Abdoullaye Grossmann knocks the ball forward to Daniel Mircea. Daniel Mircea knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roberto Castro who gathers it comfortably.
61.50
Abdoullaye Grossmann threads the ball through to Daniel Mircea. Daniel Mircea lofts in a cross ball towards Dominique Giresse. Dominique Giresse is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.42
0-2Dominique Giresse catches Marcel Van Der Gaag on the ankles. Dominique Giresse is shown the yellow card! Marcel Van Der Gaag stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.11
Abdoullaye Grossmann makes a beautiful solo run. Abdoullaye Grossmann shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
72.01
Nenad Hiroux passes the ball forward to Kwame Molenaar. Kwame Molenaar kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Mircea. Daniel Mircea lofts in a cross ball towards Dominique Giresse. Dominique Giresse heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.47
Abdoullaye Grossmann barges into Patrick Simons. Abdoullaye Grossmann is shown the yellow card! Patrick Simons hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.47
Valerien Dujeux chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Bertin. Carlos Bertin shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.19
Valerien Dujeux comes in with a late challenge on Menno Dreef. The referee calls over Valerien Dujeux and shows him a yellow card! Menno Dreef stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.52
Kwame Molenaar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Bertin. Carlos Bertin whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Mircea. Daniel Mircea is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Roberto Castro!
90.00
Tchiressoua Zanotti chips the ball to his team mate, Kwame Molenaar. Kwame Molenaar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Bertin. Carlos Bertin shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
0
6
Shots off Target
0
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
28.2%
71.8%
Play Area
43.7%
42.3%
14.1%
Scorers
| Carlos Bertin 20 Dominique Giresse 32, 72 |