Match Report


FC NantesFC Nantes     Chamois NiortaisChamois Niortais
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alberto BarrettA. Barrett53
G
1
G
60Bill RoyceB. Royce
Johnny BréchetJ. Bréchet61
D
2captain
D
69Gilles BlondeauG. Blondeau
Vasco ValenteV. Valente60
D
3
D
65Arnaud JeunechampA. Jeunechamp
Jocelyn DossantosJ. Dossantos60
D
4
D
47Mohamed CarlierM. Carlier
Daniel RigaD. Riga67
M
captain5
D
46Yohan FrapolliY. Frapolli
Jean Chr. MuratiJ. Murati66
M
6
M
60Nicholas SikoraN. Sikora
Steve RaymondS. Raymond66
M
7
M
60Gavin GreigG. Greig
Giancarlo LottiG. Lotti63
M
8
M
58Pape PetereynsP. Petereyns
Teddy ChelleT. Chelle69
A
9
M
51Florent CapiauxF. Capiaux
Andre Ntumpa NsafuA. Ntumpa Nsafu63
A
10
A
65Oberdan De IccoO. De Icco
Said PickeuS. Pickeu60
A
11
A
64Giuseppe GovouG. Govou
 
Claude StrgeonC. Strgeon61
M
12
A
62Dianbobo AgatheD. Agathe
Fernando OliveiraF. Oliveira59
D
13
A
57Herve El IdrisiH. El Idrisi
Cedric CandelaC. Candela56
M
14
A
56Ivone ScoponiI. Scoponi

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at La Beaujoire-Louis Fonteneau where FC Nantes play host to Chamois Niortais. A crowd of 9,986 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Nantes are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chamois Niortais appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Julien Piocelle.


0.00
FC Nantes start the match!
3.48
Daniel Riga hits a low pass to Said Pickeu. Said Pickeu knocks in a cross ball towards Teddy Chelle. Teddy Chelle beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
8.55
Jocelyn Dossantos knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean Chr. Murati. Jean Chr. Murati flicks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Chelle. Teddy Chelle finds some space and shoots from distance but Bill Royce is on top of his game. Great save!
10.36
Yohan Frapolli surges forward with the ball. Yohan Frapolli flicks a high pass forward. Giuseppe Govou holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Giuseppe Govou shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
14.34
Johnny Bréchet threads the ball through to Jean Chr. Murati. Jean Chr. Murati threads the ball through to Said Pickeu. Said Pickeu whips in a cross ball towards Andre Ntumpa Nsafu. Andre Ntumpa Nsafu connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Bill Royce.
15.18
Corner kick to FC Nantes. Jean Chr. Murati plays it to the near post. Mohamed Carlier reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
20.47
Johnny Bréchet plays the ball forward to Steve Raymond. Steve Raymond advances with the ball. Steve Raymond rushes past Arnaud Jeunechamp! Steve Raymond makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
24.17
Vasco Valente pushes mid-way up the pitch. Vasco Valente knocks the ball forward to Said Pickeu. Said Pickeu puts a great ball through. Teddy Chelle runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
26.42
Daniel Riga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Teddy Chelle. Teddy Chelle shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
27.41
Vasco Valente flicks a high pass forward to Steve Raymond who brings the ball under control. Steve Raymond makes a probing pass to Teddy Chelle. Teddy Chelle shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Bill Royce.
28.49
Corner kick to FC Nantes. Giancarlo Lotti chips it out wide. Giuseppe Govou chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
33.27
Nicholas Sikora knocks the ball to his team mate, Giuseppe Govou. Giuseppe Govou cuts inside the box! Giuseppe Govou tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Alberto Barrett effortlessly smothers it!
36.36
Gavin Greig brings the ball forward. Gavin Greig runs straight at the defence! Gavin Greig cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
42.22
Jean Chr. Murati flicks a high ball forward to Said Pickeu who takes it down. Said Pickeu controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nantes appear unchanged since the first half. Chamois Niortais also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Nantes players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Chamois Niortais start the second half!
49.45
Jean Chr. Murati sees Said Pickeu in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Said Pickeu shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
51.03
Vasco Valente flicks a high pass forward. Giancarlo Lotti controls it well on his chest. Giancarlo Lotti chips the ball to his team mate, Said Pickeu. Said Pickeu makes a defence splitting pass to Andre Ntumpa Nsafu. Andre Ntumpa Nsafu makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.31
From the throw-in, Johnny Bréchet picks out Jocelyn Dossantos. Jocelyn Dossantos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Riga. Daniel Riga flicks a high pass forward. Said Pickeu collects the pass. Said Pickeu knocks the ball forward, putting Teddy Chelle through on goal. Teddy Chelle makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
61.10
Vasco Valente makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Riga. Daniel Riga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andre Ntumpa Nsafu. Andre Ntumpa Nsafu finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
63.40
Steve Raymond sees space and advances. Steve Raymond sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
67.37
Arnaud Jeunechamp kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Greig. Gavin Greig knocks the ball forward to Giuseppe Govou. Giuseppe Govou runs straight at the defence! Giuseppe Govou looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Alberto Barrett.
71.35
Florent Capiaux controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oberdan De Icco. Oberdan De Icco finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
87.16
Gilles Blondeau runs forward with the ball. Gilles Blondeau surges forward with the ball. Gilles Blondeau lofts in a cross ball towards Giuseppe Govou. Giuseppe Govou makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
Pape Petereyns hits a low pass to Giuseppe Govou. Giuseppe Govou plays a one-two with Oberdan De Icco and advances towards the goal... Giuseppe Govou tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Alberto Barrett had no chance!! Goal for Chamois Niortais!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Nantes

Chamois Niortais
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.3%
40.7%
Play Area
26.7%
40.7%
32.6%

Scorers
Andre Ntumpa Nsafu 51
Giuseppe Govou 87, 91

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Giuseppe Govou of Chamois Niortais

Match Ratings