Match Report


FC NantesFC Nantes     Angers SCOAngers SCO
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alberto BarrettA. Barrett53
G
1
G
60Anton BoatengA. Boateng
Johnny BréchetJ. Bréchet61
D
2
D
79Mehdi FournierM. Fournier
Vasco ValenteV. Valente60
D
3
D
69Jean-Philippe AlicarteJ. Alicarte
Jocelyn DossantosJ. Dossantos60
D
4
D
69Alassan SeubeA. Seube
Daniel RigaD. Riga67
M
captain5captain
D
67Arnaud PlanteA. Plante
Jean Chr. MuratiJ. Murati66
M
6
M
69Shabani BoutalS. Boutal
Steve RaymondS. Raymond66
M
7
M
67Uwe KnappU. Knapp
Giancarlo LottiG. Lotti63
M
8
M
58Billy FergusonB. Ferguson
Teddy ChelleT. Chelle69
A
9
M
56Yohann DugarryY. Dugarry
Andre Ntumpa NsafuA. Ntumpa Nsafu63
A
10
A
67Jocelyn LefèvreJ. Lefèvre
Said PickeuS. Pickeu60
A
11
A
63Andre DarbeletA. Darbelet
 
Claude StrgeonC. Strgeon61
M
12
A
58Jose RobertJ. Robert
Fernando OliveiraF. Oliveira59
D
13
D
57Ali LopezA. Lopez
Diego BennardoD. Bennardo56
D
14
G
57Kevin RitchieK. Ritchie

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at La Beaujoire-Louis Fonteneau where FC Nantes play host to Angers SCO. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Nantes are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Angers SCO appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Coulibaly.


0.00
FC Nantes kick off!
2.29
Daniel Riga threads a neat ball through to Said Pickeu. Said Pickeu knocks in a cross ball towards Teddy Chelle. Teddy Chelle rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
10.15
Jean Chr. Murati controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Teddy Chelle. Teddy Chelle whips in a cross ball towards Andre Ntumpa Nsafu. Andre Ntumpa Nsafu connects with a diving header but somehow Anton Boateng manages to keep it out.
16.26
Johnny Bréchet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giancarlo Lotti. Giancarlo Lotti flicks a high pass forward. Andre Ntumpa Nsafu collects the pass. Andre Ntumpa Nsafu knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mehdi Fournier.
18.36
Johnny Bréchet flicks a high pass forward to Jean Chr. Murati who brings the ball under control. Jean Chr. Murati surges forward with the ball. Jean Chr. Murati shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
21.28
Jean-Philippe Alicarte makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yohann Dugarry. Yohann Dugarry flicks a high pass forward. Jocelyn Lefèvre holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jocelyn Lefèvre shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
26.15
Jocelyn Dossantos threads a neat ball through to Giancarlo Lotti. Giancarlo Lotti knocks the ball to his team mate, Andre Ntumpa Nsafu. Andre Ntumpa Nsafu finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
30.20
Mehdi Fournier barges into Teddy Chelle. Mehdi Fournier is shown the yellow card! Teddy Chelle grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
30.20
Free kick to FC Nantes just outside the area...
31.39
Steve Raymond steps up but it's too wide. Goal kick.
32.17
With imagination, Giancarlo Lotti laces a weighted ball forward to Teddy Chelle. Teddy Chelle puts a great ball through. Andre Ntumpa Nsafu runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
36.54
Steve Raymond sees space and advances. Steve Raymond controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
38.42
Mehdi Fournier takes it forward alone. Mehdi Fournier changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mehdi Fournier lofts in a cross ball towards Andre Darbelet. Andre Darbelet whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.24
Johnny Bréchet pushes up the pitch. Johnny Bréchet flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Chelle collects the pass. Teddy Chelle knocks in a cross ball towards Andre Ntumpa Nsafu. Andre Ntumpa Nsafu makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nantes appear unchanged since the first half. Angers SCO also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Angers SCO get the second half underway!
54.49
Jean Chr. Murati passes the ball forward to Said Pickeu. Said Pickeu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Anton Boateng who gathers it comfortably.
60.09
Arnaud Plante makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Ferguson. With vision, Billy Ferguson picks a pass forward to Jocelyn Lefèvre. Jocelyn Lefèvre lofts in a cross ball towards Andre Darbelet. Andre Darbelet gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Alberto Barrett gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
61.35
Uwe Knapp decides to run forward with the ball. Uwe Knapp whips in a cross ball towards Jocelyn Lefèvre. Jocelyn Lefèvre heads the ball goalwards. Jocelyn Lefèvre scores for Angers SCO!!
69.54
Shabani Boutal sees Jocelyn Lefèvre in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jocelyn Lefèvre shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.54
Uwe Knapp threads a neat ball through to Andre Darbelet. Andre Darbelet knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jocelyn Dossantos.
73.50
Steve Raymond flicks a high pass forward. Said Pickeu holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Said Pickeu shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
75.33
Johnny Bréchet flicks a high pass forward. Steve Raymond collects the pass. Steve Raymond sees Teddy Chelle in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Teddy Chelle tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
81.05
Johnny Bréchet runs forward with the ball. Johnny Bréchet makes a simple pass to Teddy Chelle. Teddy Chelle knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Giancarlo Lotti passes the ball forward to Teddy Chelle. Teddy Chelle shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Nantes

Angers SCO
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.3%
36.7%
Play Area
26.6%
43%
30.4%

Scorers
Teddy Chelle 2, 91
Andre Ntumpa Nsafu 44
Andre Darbelet 38
Jocelyn Lefèvre 61

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Teddy Chelle of FC Nantes

Match Ratings
1.Alberto Barrett (GK)
6
2.Johnny Bréchet (DEF)
7
3.Vasco Valente (DEF)
6
4.Jocelyn Dossantos (DEF)
6
5.Daniel Riga (MID)
6
6.Jean Chr. Murati (MID)
7
7.Steve Raymond (MID)
7
8.Giancarlo Lotti (MID)
7
9.Teddy Chelle (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Andre Ntumpa Nsafu (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Said Pickeu (ATT)
6
 
12.Claude Strgeon (MID)
0
13.Fernando Oliveira (DEF)
0
14.Diego Bennardo (DEF)
0

1.Anton Boateng (GK)
6
2.Mehdi Fournier (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Jean-Philippe Alicarte (DEF)
6
4.Alassan Seube (DEF)
6
5.Arnaud Plante (DEF)
6
6.Shabani Boutal (MID)
6
7.Uwe Knapp (MID)
7
8.Billy Ferguson (MID)
6
9.Yohann Dugarry (MID)
6
10.Jocelyn Lefèvre (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Andre Darbelet (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Jose Robert (ATT)
0
13.Ali Lopez (DEF)
0
14.Kevin Ritchie (GK)
0