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There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Allianz Riviera where OGC Nice play host to Paris Saint-Germain. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
OGC Nice are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Paris Saint-Germain appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dianbobo Adjaoud.


0.00
The whistle blows and OGC Nice kick off!
2.32
Micha‘l Adjaoud runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Micha‘l Adjaoud knocks in a cross ball towards Maxence Fischer. Maxence Fischer makes a deft header but somehow Jo‘l Seube manages to keep it out.
4.12
Kuami Hassli flicks a high pass forward. Habib Carnot holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Habib Carnot makes a great pass forward. Pape Andreani runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
6.41
With a delightful solo run, Tony Lawrence stretches the opposition's defence. Tony Lawrence knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexei Douchez.
9.06
Edward Moss runs straight at the opposition's defence. Edward Moss whips in a cross ball towards Pier Giovanni Suriano. Pier Giovanni Suriano connects with a diving header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
16.36
Kuami Hassli hacks Yannick Chabaud from behind! The referee warns Kuami Hassli to calm down! Yannick Chabaud hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.01
Micha‘l Adjaoud flicks the ball to his team mate, Pier Giovanni Suriano. Pier Giovanni Suriano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Johan Diani.
26.19
Kodjo Fournier chips the ball to his team mate, Tony Lawrence. Tony Lawrence passes the ball forward to Pape Andreani. Pape Andreani cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Pape Andreani provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Flavio Arricca. Excellent save.
28.20
Maxence Fischer barges into Kodjo Fournier. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kodjo Fournier hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.25
Haoulid Blondeau flicks a high ball forward to Edward Moss who takes it down. Edward Moss kicks a strong pass forward to Pier Giovanni Suriano. Pier Giovanni Suriano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.04
Kader Charlot threads the ball through to Edward Moss. Edward Moss kicks a strong pass forward to Maxence Fischer. Maxence Fischer shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
38.55
Olivier Karembeu gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Pier Giovanni Suriano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
39.34
Edward Moss controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maxence Fischer. Maxence Fischer lofts in a cross ball towards Pier Giovanni Suriano. Pier Giovanni Suriano is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
40.21
Yannick Chabaud hacks Tony Lawrence from behind! The referee calls over Yannick Chabaud and warns him to calm down! Tony Lawrence grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.51
Haoulid Blondeau flicks a high ball forward to Edward Moss who takes it down. Edward Moss sees Maxence Fischer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Maxence Fischer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Johan Diani.
45.00
Mirco Berti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tony Lawrence. Tony Lawrence flicks a high pass forward to Pape Andreani who brings the ball under control. Pape Andreani edges inside the box! Pape Andreani cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. OGC Nice appear unchanged since the first half. Paris Saint-Germain also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Paris Saint-Germain get the second half underway!
48.44
Micha‘l Adjaoud flicks the ball to his team mate, Maxence Fischer. Maxence Fischer knocks in a cross ball towards Pier Giovanni Suriano. Pier Giovanni Suriano gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is shockingly off target!
55.54
Mirco Berti hits a low pass to Tony Lawrence. Tony Lawrence knocks the ball to his team mate, Pape Andreani. Pape Andreani controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
57.11
Edward Moss makes a simple pass to Maxence Fischer. Maxence Fischer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.19
Mirco Berti threads a neat ball through to Tony Lawrence. Tony Lawrence controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Habib Carnot. Habib Carnot lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Martin. Enrique Martin flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
60.15
Paris Saint-Germain have made 2 substitutions with Mauricio Rodriguez replacing Olivier Karembeu and Jean-Marc Agboh replacing Pier Giovanni Suriano .
61.24
Kodjo Fournier catches Jean-Marc Agboh on the ankles. Kodjo Fournier is warned by the referee! Jean-Marc Agboh runs off the knock.
65.28
Johan Diani flicks a high ball forward to Rodrigo Reis who takes it down. Rodrigo Reis threads a neat ball through to Enrique Martin. Enrique Martin plays a one-two with Pape Andreani and rushes in on goal... Enrique Martin tries a spectacular strike but it's well over the bar!
66.03
Yannick Chabaud flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Marc Agboh holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean-Marc Agboh whips in a cross ball towards Maxence Fischer. Maxence Fischer gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
71.21
Kader Charlot receives the ball from a throw-in from Haoulid Blondeau. Kader Charlot threads the ball through to Micha‘l Adjaoud. Micha‘l Adjaoud passes the ball forward to Maxence Fischer. Maxence Fischer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Johan Diani.
73.11
Alexei Douchez comes in with a late challenge on Pape Andreani. The referee warns Alexei Douchez to calm down! Pape Andreani runs off the knock.
77.25
Paris Saint-Germain have made a substitution with Francisco Gomes replacing Maxence Fischer .
87.11
Micha‘l Adjaoud knocks the ball forward to Francisco Gomes. Francisco Gomes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mirco Berti.
90.00
Mamadou Charlot knocks the ball to his team mate, Habib Carnot. Habib Carnot shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

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

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
29.5%
43.6%
26.9%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tony Lawrence of OGC Nice

Match Ratings