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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade Pierre de Coubertin where AC Cannes play host to OGC Nice. A crowd of 9,074 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AC Cannes are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while OGC Nice appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Debeve.


0.00
OGC Nice get the match underway!
2.39
Alexander Kohler brings the ball forward. Alexander Kohler sees Neil Weaver in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Weaver knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Regis Queiros.
9.04
Neil Mckinlay runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Neil Mckinlay edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Neil Mckinlay provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
14.12
Pius Kanu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Soto. Miguel Soto shoots from outside the area. Lucien Basto gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
16.36
Marc-Vivien Cygan threads the ball through to Robbie Hurst. Robbie Hurst sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
21.01
Christophe Thetis advances with the ball. Christophe Thetis controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Yves-A. Bardon through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Yves-A. Bardon provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but somehow Teddy Andenas manages to keep it out.
28.44
Pius Kanu makes a simple pass to Miguel Soto. Miguel Soto shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
30.39
Marvin Carragher sees Christophe Thetis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christophe Thetis makes a beautiful solo run. Christophe Thetis whips in a cross ball towards Yves-A. Bardon. With a superhuman jump, Yves-A. Bardon connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Roland Koroglu steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
34.02
J-Clau Keita makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Soto. Miguel Soto makes a great pass forward. Neil Weaver runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
36.35
J-Clau Keita hacks Regis Queiros from behind! The referee calls over J-Clau Keita and shows him a yellow card! Regis Queiros gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
39.16
J-Clau Keita flicks a high pass forward. Arjen Touzani collects the pass. Arjen Touzani controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Miguel Soto through on goal. Miguel Soto comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
40.16
Steven Leroy flicks a high pass forward to J-Clau Keita who brings the ball under control. J-Clau Keita threads a neat ball through to Arjen Touzani. Arjen Touzani knocks the ball forward to Miguel Soto but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
44.57
Marc-Vivien Cygan barges into Pius Kanu. The referee brings Marc-Vivien Cygan to one side and gives him a warning! Pius Kanu runs off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Cannes appear unchanged since the first half. OGC Nice also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
AC Cannes start the second half!
53.40
Steven Leroy chips the ball to his team mate, J-Clau Keita. J-Clau Keita threads a neat ball through to Neil Weaver. Neil Weaver skips past Regis Queiros! Neil Weaver looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's miles wide!
54.54
Alexander Kohler brings the ball forward. Alexander Kohler threads a neat ball through to Miguel Soto. Miguel Soto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marvin Carragher.
60.50
AC Cannes have made 2 substitutions with Julien Demont replacing Roland Koroglu and Copain Meerdink replacing Miguel Soto .
61.56
With a delightful solo run, Christophe Thetis stretches the opposition's defence. Christophe Thetis lofts in a cross ball towards Yves-A. Bardon. Yves-A. Bardon rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
65.52
Tommaso Aliyu kicks a strong pass forward to Copain Meerdink. Copain Meerdink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.09
Pius Kanu flicks a high ball forward to Copain Meerdink who takes it down. Copain Meerdink knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marvin Carragher.
69.29
Neil Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Yves-A. Bardon collects the pass. Yves-A. Bardon whips in a cross ball towards Robbie Hurst. Robbie Hurst is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Robbie Hurst scores for OGC Nice!!
73.29
Neil Mckinlay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yves-A. Bardon. Yves-A. Bardon shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
81.13
Steven Leroy flicks a high pass forward. Pius Kanu holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seeing a gap ahead, Pius Kanu plays the ball forward to Neil Weaver. Neil Weaver plays a scrappy one-two with Copain Meerdink and stumbles forward towards the goal... Neil Weaver shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
84.09
Regis Queiros passes the ball forward to Neil Mckinlay. Neil Mckinlay knocks the ball forward to Robbie Hurst. Robbie Hurst lofts in a cross ball towards Yves-A. Bardon. Yves-A. Bardon is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.47
Damir Tourenne flicks a high pass forward to Johny Brogno who brings the ball under control. Johny Brogno knocks the ball forward to Yves-A. Bardon. Yves-A. Bardon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

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

Possession
56.5%
43.5%
Play Area
25.9%
45.9%
28.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Yves-A. Bardon of OGC Nice

Match Ratings
1.Teddy Andenas (GK)
6
2.Steven Leroy (DEF)
6
3.Roland Koroglu (DEF)
6
4.Alexander Kohler (DEF)
7
5.Pius Kanu (MID)
7
6.J-Clau Keita (MID)yellow card
6
7.Reynald Marsiglia (MID)
6
8.Tommaso Aliyu (MID)
6
9.Neil Weaver (ATT)
6
10.Arjen Touzani (ATT)
6
11.Miguel Soto (ATT)
6
 
12.Julien Demont (ATT)
6
13.Leon Thielemann (ATT)
0
14.Copain Meerdink (GK)
6

1.Lucien Basto (GK)
7
2.Marvin Carragher (DEF)
6
3.Rafik Tourenne (DEF)
6
4.Regis Queiros (DEF)
7
5.Damir Tourenne (DEF)
6
6.Johny Brogno (MID)
6
7.Christophe Thetis (MID)
7
8.Neil Mckinlay (MID)
7
9.Marc-Vivien Cygan (MID)
6
10.Robbie Hurst (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Yves-A. Bardon (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Mickael Bossis (ATT)
0
13.Darius Smith (GK)
0
14.Marcello Papin (DEF)
0