Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stade Océane where Le Havre AC play host to OGC Nice. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Le Havre AC are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while OGC Nice appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fabrice Garcion.


0.00
The whistle blows and OGC Nice get the match underway!
2.53
Antonio Veloso threads a neat ball through to Enrique Martin. Enrique Martin knocks in a cross ball towards Pape Andreani. Pape Andreani makes a looping header on goal but it's a lousy effort!
3.25
With great vision, Ted Doumenc plays the ball forward to Edern Isabey. Edern Isabey threads a neat ball through to Michelangelo Maresca. Michelangelo Maresca shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
14.55
Mirco Berti makes a simple pass to Tony Lawrence. Tony Lawrence makes a simple pass to Enrique Martin. Enrique Martin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bertrand Cazarelli.
15.25
Rodrigo Reis threads a neat ball through to Enrique Martin. Enrique Martin whips in a cross ball towards Pape Andreani. Ted Doumenc barges into Pape Andreani. Penalty not given!!
16.53
Edern Isabey threads a neat ball through to Khaliloul Renaud. Khaliloul Renaud shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
20.37
Johan Diani pushes mid-way up the pitch. With great vision, Johan Diani plays the ball forward to Enrique Martin. Enrique Martin tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.37
Rodrigo Reis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enrique Martin. Enrique Martin lofts in a cross ball towards Kwami Potillon. Kwami Potillon jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
28.27
Kodjo Fournier makes a probing pass to Rodrigo Reis. Rodrigo Reis changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rodrigo Reis plays a quick one-two with Kwami Potillon and rushes in on goal... Rodrigo Reis comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
36.30
Fabio Capezzuto flicks a high ball forward to Edern Isabey who takes it down. Edern Isabey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michelangelo Maresca. Michelangelo Maresca tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Marco Bono. Excellent save.
38.21
Tony Lawrence threads a neat ball through to Pape Andreani. Pape Andreani threads the ball through into the box. Some world-class footwork from Kwami Potillon provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
42.41
Fabio Capezzuto knocks the ball forward to Ghislain Arribagé. Ghislain Arribagé passes the ball forward to Khaliloul Renaud. Khaliloul Renaud skips past Mirco Berti! Some silky footwork from Khaliloul Renaud provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Marco Bono.
43.56
Corner kick to Le Havre AC. Khaliloul Renaud plays it to the near post. Fabio Capezzuto comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Le Havre AC appear unchanged since the first half. OGC Nice also appear unchanged since the first half. The OGC Nice players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Le Havre AC kick off!
47.40
Ghislain Arribagé sees Alioune David in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alioune David whips in a cross ball towards Yohann Grossmann. Yohann Grossmann makes a convincing header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
48.30
Seeing a gap ahead, Kuami Hassli laces a through ball forward to Pape Andreani. Pape Andreani knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bertrand Cazarelli.
53.44
Johan Diani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tony Lawrence. Tony Lawrence knocks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Martin. Enrique Martin whips in a cross ball towards Pape Andreani. Pape Andreani makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Ferdinand Zaidan.
54.58
Kuami Hassli takes a quick corner, playing it short to Mirco Berti. Some good footwork from Mirco Berti provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mirco Berti!
55.11
Ghislain Arribagé advances with the ball. Ghislain Arribagé knocks in a cross ball towards Michelangelo Maresca. Michelangelo Maresca powers a header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.34
Kodjo Fournier barges into Michelangelo Maresca. The referee calls over Kodjo Fournier and warns him to calm down! Michelangelo Maresca stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.36
Ghislain Arribagé knocks the ball to his team mate, Yohann Grossmann. Yohann Grossmann knocks in a cross ball towards Michelangelo Maresca. Michelangelo Maresca connects with a diving header but it's a woeful effort!
66.53
Seeing a gap ahead, Kuami Hassli laces a weighted ball forward to Pape Andreani. Pape Andreani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enrique Martin but the linesman indicates offside!
71.43
Edern Isabey plays the ball forward to Michelangelo Maresca. Michelangelo Maresca shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
72.04
Bertrand Cazarelli comes in with a late challenge on Pape Andreani. Bertrand Cazarelli is shown the yellow card! Pape Andreani carries on, but is struggling a bit.
72.04
Free kick to OGC Nice just outside the area...
73.53
Kuami Hassli takes a short run up and lifts the ball high over the wall. Too high. What a wasted chance.
77.28
Le Havre AC have made a substitution with Eric Garcia replacing Michelangelo Maresca .OGC Nice have made 3 substitutions with Luis Mendez replacing Mirco Berti, Jerome Rival replacing Rodrigo Reis and Darius Jobson replacing Pape Andreani .
79.12
Jerome Rival threads the ball through to Darius Jobson. Darius Jobson runs straight at the defence! Darius Jobson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
83.25
Ted Doumenc kicks a strong pass forward to Ghislain Arribagé. Ghislain Arribagé flicks a high ball forward to Eric Garcia who takes it down. Eric Garcia shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
84.26
Antonio Veloso picks a pass forward to Darius Jobson. Darius Jobson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ted Doumenc.
87.10
Eric Garcia catches Luis Mendez on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Luis Mendez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Bertrand Cazarelli flicks a high pass forward. Ghislain Arribagé controls it well on his chest. Ghislain Arribagé makes a simple pass to Eric Garcia. Eric Garcia shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Marco Bono manages to gather it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
8
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38%
62%
Play Area
29.1%
44.3%
26.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Enrique Martin of OGC Nice

Match Ratings
1.Marco Bono (GK)
7
2.Johan Diani (DEF)
8
3.Mirco Berti (DEF)goal scored
9
4.Kodjo Fournier (DEF)
6
5.Rodrigo Reis (MID)
7
6.Kuami Hassli (MID)
7
7.Antonio Veloso (MID)
6
8.Tony Lawrence (MID)
6
9.Enrique Martin (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Pape Andreani (ATT)
7
11.Kwami Potillon (ATT)
6
 
12.Luis Mendez (MID)
6
13.Jerome Rival (MID)
7
14.Darius Jobson (GK)
6