Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stade Francois-Coty where AC Ajaccio play host to FC Nantes. A crowd of 8,754 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AC Ajaccio are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Nantes appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Pascal Subiat.


0.00
AC Ajaccio kick off the first half!
3.08
Jaouad Erceau brings the ball forward. Jaouad Erceau kicks a strong pass forward to Haoulid Histilloles but the referee indicates it's offside!
4.28
Jose Kiko barges into Haoulid Histilloles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Haoulid Histilloles carries on, but is struggling a bit.
12.30
Jason Perron flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Lemasson who gracefully takes it down. Daniel Lemasson edges inside the box! Some superb footwork from Daniel Lemasson provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.56
AC Ajaccio are in full control of this game.
24.43
Matt Burley hacks Guilherme Almeida from behind! Matt Burley is warned by the referee! Guilherme Almeida stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.40
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
28.48
Stefano Scalabrelli flicks a high pass forward. Rafik Bradaia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafik Bradaia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.26
Stefano Scalabrelli plays the ball forward to Jean-Christophe Laquait. Jean-Christophe Laquait knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Teemu El Khebir.
34.13
Guilherme Almeida flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Lemasson who brings the ball under control. Daniel Lemasson finds some space and shoots from distance but Don Brady is on top of it.
36.58
Daniel Lemasson barges into Jose Kiko. Daniel Lemasson is warned by the referee! Jose Kiko gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
44.10
Jose Andrade hacks Jose Kiko from behind! The referee brings Jose Andrade to one side and gives him a warning! Jose Kiko stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Ajaccio appear unchanged since the first half. FC Nantes also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Nantes kick off and get the second half underway!
47.42
Mauricio Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Jeremy Mexes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jeremy Mexes makes a probing pass to Haoulid Histilloles. Haoulid Histilloles edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Haoulid Histilloles provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.33
Hamada Frey sees space and advances. Hamada Frey makes a probing pass to Rafik Bradaia but he's offside!
60.25
AC Ajaccio have made a substitution with Jean-Philippe Anselmini replacing Jose Andrade .
61.26
Jorge Eladio Zapata flicks a high pass forward. Rafik Bradaia controls it well on his chest. Rafik Bradaia knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Zitelli.
65.40
With great vision, Alexander Rummenigge plays the ball forward to Hamada Frey. Hamada Frey darts forward. Hamada Frey knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Christophe Laquait. Jean-Christophe Laquait connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Florian Arphexad!
67.58
Jeremy Mexes flicks a high pass forward to Haoulid Histilloles who brings the ball under control. Haoulid Histilloles knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Lemasson. Daniel Lemasson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
72.06
Richard Zitelli decides to run forward with the ball. Richard Zitelli flicks a high pass forward. Haoulid Histilloles collects the pass. Haoulid Histilloles whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Philippe Anselmini. Jean-Philippe Anselmini outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
77.20
AC Ajaccio have made a substitution with Sammy Ferreira-Leite replacing Jason Perron and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-5-2 formation.
83.33
Jeremy Mexes brings the ball forward. Jeremy Mexes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Burley.
84.47
Alexander Rummenigge flicks a high pass forward. Hamada Frey holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With great vision, Hamada Frey plays the ball forward to Rafik Bradaia. Rafik Bradaia shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.26
Jaouad Erceau deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Lemasson. Daniel Lemasson knocks in a cross ball towards Haoulid Histilloles. Haoulid Histilloles knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Don Brady has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Stefano Scalabrelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafik Bradaia. Rafik Bradaia knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Christophe Laquait. Jean-Christophe Laquait heads the ball goalwards but it flies just off target!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

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

Possession
53.3%
46.7%
Play Area
28%
45.3%
26.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Haoulid Histilloles of AC Ajaccio