Match Report


AS MonacoAS Monaco     FC NantesFC Nantes
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Marc KirschnerM. Kirschner64
G
1
G
55Don BradyD. Brady
Philippe BoisferP. Boisfer66
D
2captain
D
73Alexander RummeniggeA. Rummenigge
Jeremy KoolJ. Kool64
D
3
D
68Matt BurleyM. Burley
Domenico NgomD. Ngom56
D
4
D
65Jose KikoJ. Kiko
Garry CaldwellG. Caldwell72
M
5
M
72Yohan LamaY. Lama
Medhi SikoraM. Sikora66
M
6
M
65Stefano ScalabrelliS. Scalabrelli
Gavin BurleyG. Burley65
M
7
M
57Juan BarkeroJ. Barkero
Madjid DernisM. Dernis56
M
8
M
50Hamada FreyH. Frey
Marcel SchöllM. Schöll71
A
captain9
M
48Jorge Eladio ZapataJ. Zapata
Abdeliah CrosnierA. Crosnier62
A
10
A
69Rafik BradaiaR. Bradaia
Xavier NaftiX. Nafti58
A
11
A
68Jean-Christophe LaquaitJ. Laquait
 
Stan HenryS. Henry64
G
12
A
62Benjamin PenneteauB. Penneteau
Soufiane Ferreira-LeiteS. Ferreira-Leite57
G
13
D
57Frederic SatorraF. Satorra
Kaba LamaK. Lama55
A
14
A
52Alioune QuintA. Quint

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stade Louis II where AS Monaco play host to FC Nantes. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AS Monaco 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 Fabrice Garcion.


0.00
FC Nantes kick off and get the first half underway!
4.56
Abdeliah Crosnier barges into Jose Kiko. Abdeliah Crosnier is shown the yellow card! Jose Kiko stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.54
Domenico Ngom chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Burley. Gavin Burley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcel Schöll. Marcel Schöll knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Brady who gathers it comfortably.
10.32
Domenico Ngom sees Garry Caldwell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Caldwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Xavier Nafti. Xavier Nafti whips in a cross ball towards Marcel Schöll. Marcel Schöll fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Matt Burley's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
11.53
Madjid Dernis takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Jeremy Kool strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.42
Yohan Lama flicks a high ball forward to Rafik Bradaia who takes it down. Rafik Bradaia shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
14.34
Matt Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Yohan Lama. Yohan Lama kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Christophe Laquait. Jean-Christophe Laquait controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
15.50
Jorge Eladio Zapata comes in with a late challenge on Medhi Sikora. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Medhi Sikora runs off the knock.
21.01
Garry Caldwell sees Abdeliah Crosnier in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Abdeliah Crosnier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.11
Gavin Burley barges into Hamada Frey. The referee calls over Gavin Burley and shows him a yellow card! Hamada Frey stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.16
Medhi Sikora takes the throw-in. Gavin Burley kicks a strong pass forward to Abdeliah Crosnier. Abdeliah Crosnier makes a simple pass, allowing Xavier Nafti to run into the box. Xavier Nafti muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Don Brady manages to gather it easily.
28.41
Medhi Sikora flicks a high pass forward. Abdeliah Crosnier easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Abdeliah Crosnier knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Rummenigge.
30.48
Jeremy Kool flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Burley. Gavin Burley flicks a high pass forward. Xavier Nafti controls it well on his chest. Xavier Nafti shoots from long range but it flies wide!
34.05
Gavin Burley makes a beautiful solo run. Gavin Burley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.16
Hamada Frey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Christophe Laquait. Jean-Christophe Laquait shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
40.27
Jeremy Kool barges into Jean-Christophe Laquait. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jean-Christophe Laquait hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.45
Jeremy Kool flicks the ball to his team mate, Medhi Sikora. Medhi Sikora flicks a high pass forward. Xavier Nafti controls it well on his chest. Xavier Nafti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Burley.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Monaco appear unchanged since the first half. FC Nantes also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
AS Monaco kick off!
55.23
Jose Kiko makes a simple pass to Juan Barkero. Juan Barkero flicks a high pass forward to Jean-Christophe Laquait who brings the ball under control. Jean-Christophe Laquait cuts inside the box! Jean-Christophe Laquait makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jean-Christophe Laquait!
60.29
AS Monaco are keeping most of the possession.
65.32
Medhi Sikora surges forward with the ball. Medhi Sikora knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Schöll. Marcel Schöll connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
66.13
Rafik Bradaia clumsily knocks into Domenico Ngom. Rafik Bradaia is given a warning by the referee! Domenico Ngom hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.16
Jose Kiko flicks a high pass forward. Hamada Frey holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hamada Frey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Christophe Laquait. Jean-Christophe Laquait knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Kirschner who gathers it comfortably.
75.19
With imagination, Stefano Scalabrelli plays the ball forward to Jean-Christophe Laquait. Jean-Christophe Laquait rushes past Domenico Ngom! Some good footwork from Jean-Christophe Laquait provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
77.48
Medhi Sikora knocks the ball forward to Abdeliah Crosnier. Abdeliah Crosnier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.10
Philippe Boisfer flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Burley collects the pass. With great vision, Gavin Burley plays the ball forward to Xavier Nafti. Xavier Nafti whips in a cross ball towards Abdeliah Crosnier. Abdeliah Crosnier makes a deft header but somehow Alexander Rummenigge happens to be in the right place to block it.
85.35
Hamada Frey threads a neat ball through to Jean-Christophe Laquait. Jean-Christophe Laquait shoots from long range but somehow Marc Kirschner manages to keep it out.
87.03
Garry Caldwell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcel Schöll. Marcel Schöll knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexander Rummenigge.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

AS Monaco

FC Nantes
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
29.9%
42.9%
27.3%

Scorers
Jean-Christophe Laquait 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jean-Christophe Laquait of FC Nantes

Match Ratings
1.Marc Kirschner (GK)
6
2.Philippe Boisfer (DEF)
6
3.Jeremy Kool (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Domenico Ngom (DEF)
6
5.Garry Caldwell (MID)
6
6.Medhi Sikora (MID)
7
7.Gavin Burley (MID)yellow card
6
8.Madjid Dernis (MID)
6
9.Marcel Schöll (ATT)
6
10.Abdeliah Crosnier (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Xavier Nafti (ATT)
6
 
12.Stan Henry (GK)
0
13.Soufiane Ferreira-Leite (GK)
0
14.Kaba Lama (ATT)
0

1.Don Brady (GK)
7
2.Alexander Rummenigge (DEF)
7
3.Matt Burley (DEF)
6
4.Jose Kiko (DEF)
6
5.Yohan Lama (MID)
6
6.Stefano Scalabrelli (MID)
6
7.Juan Barkero (MID)
7
8.Hamada Frey (MID)
7
9.Jorge Eladio Zapata (MID)yellow card
5
10.Rafik Bradaia (ATT)
6
11.Jean-Christophe Laquait (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Benjamin Penneteau (ATT)
0
13.Frederic Satorra (DEF)
0
14.Alioune Quint (ATT)
0