Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stade Dominique Duvauchelle where US Créteil-Lusitanos play host to AS Nancy. A crowd of 20,529 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
US Créteil-Lusitanos are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AS Nancy appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Patrick Andenas.


0.00
The first half starts with US Créteil-Lusitanos kicking off!
2.54
Alexander Forbes pushes up the pitch. Alexander Forbes flicks a high pass forward. Seb El Khanchaf controls it well on his chest. Seb El Khanchaf knocks in a cross ball towards Steed Garny. With a superhuman jump, Steed Garny connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
4.44
Paul McManaman passes the ball forward to Steed Garny. Steed Garny sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
6.01
Tomˆs ten Brink makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albert Torres. Albert Torres whips in a cross ball towards Teemu Armand. Teemu Armand is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Good keeping from Mathieu Candela as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
7.38
Corner kick to AS Nancy. Tomˆs ten Brink plays it to the near post. Seb El Khanchaf reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
8.54
Tomˆs ten Brink surges forward with the ball. Tomˆs ten Brink threads the ball through to Damien Barthez but he's offside!
15.43
Alexander Forbes powers a long ball forward. Seb El Khanchaf whips in a cross ball towards Steed Garny. Steed Garny connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's well over the bar!
21.58
Paul McManaman threads the ball through to Haoulid Zebre. Haoulid Zebre shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Rodney Van Dalen had no chance!! Goal for US Créteil-Lusitanos !
24.01
Valerien Decroix makes a beautiful solo run. Valerien Decroix kicks a strong pass forward to Haoulid Zebre. Haoulid Zebre knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mohammed Kopa.
32.36
Paul McManaman flicks a high pass forward. Haoulid Zebre controls it well on his chest. Haoulid Zebre shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
33.05
Jean-Marie Piton gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Ted-Kelton Cordonnier sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
34.22
Samuel Postiga comes in with a late challenge on Alessandro Redaelli. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alessandro Redaelli runs off the knock.
36.53
Tomˆs ten Brink passes the ball forward to Teemu Armand. Teemu Armand tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.20
US Créteil-Lusitanos are in full control of this game.
39.41
Samuel Postiga kicks a strong pass forward to Teemu Armand. Teemu Armand makes a pass forward but Albert Torres makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
42.54
Hauke Müller makes a simple pass to Samuel Postiga. Samuel Postiga kicks a strong pass forward to Teemu Armand. Teemu Armand chips the ball to his team mate, Damien Barthez. Damien Barthez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Mathieu Candela gets down and covers it.
45.00
Paul McManaman threads a neat ball through to Seb El Khanchaf. Seb El Khanchaf shoots from distance. It's there!! Rodney Van Dalen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. US Créteil-Lusitanos have changed their lineup with Alberto Bassila replacing Valerien Decroix. AS Nancy appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
AS Nancy start the second half!
47.48
With great vision, Wilfried Caillet plays the ball forward to Albert Torres. Albert Torres shoots from 25 yards. Superb reactions from Mathieu Candela. What a save!
51.39
Wilfried Caillet passes the ball forward to Albert Torres. Albert Torres passes the ball forward but Teemu Armand is offside!
54.11
Alessandro Redaelli flicks a high pass forward to Haoulid Zebre who brings the ball under control. Haoulid Zebre lofts in a cross ball towards Steed Garny. Steed Garny whips the ball goalwards with his head but Rodney Van Dalen is on top of it.
59.02
Alberto Bassila pushes mid-way up the pitch. Alberto Bassila threads a neat ball through to Seb El Khanchaf. Seb El Khanchaf knocks in a cross ball towards Steed Garny. Steed Garny makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
61.28
Alberto Bassila controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alessandro Redaelli. Alessandro Redaelli flicks a high pass forward to Ted-Kelton Cordonnier who brings the ball neatly under control. Ted-Kelton Cordonnier knocks in a cross ball towards Haoulid Zebre. Haoulid Zebre powers a header at goal. It's there!! Rodney Van Dalen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
65.50
Mohammed Kopa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samuel Postiga. Samuel Postiga knocks the ball to his team mate, Albert Torres. Albert Torres makes a probing pass to Teemu Armand but he's offside!
69.11
Paul McManaman flicks a high pass forward to Haoulid Zebre who brings the ball under control. Haoulid Zebre knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Dickov.
72.34
Victor Delmotte catches Haoulid Zebre on the ankles. Victor Delmotte is shown the yellow card! Haoulid Zebre stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.54
Tomˆs ten Brink decides to run forward with the ball. Tomˆs ten Brink rushes past Alexander Forbes! Tomˆs ten Brink looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies well off target!
79.49
Wilfried Caillet brings the ball forward. Wilfried Caillet makes a probing pass to Damien Barthez but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

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

Possession
57.6%
42.4%
Play Area
32.6%
42.4%
25%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Haoulid Zebre of US Créteil-Lusitanos

Match Ratings