Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade des Costières where Nimes Olympique play host to Guingamp. A crowd of 8,969 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Nimes Olympique are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Guingamp appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Olivier Histilloles.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Nimes Olympique are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Guingamp appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Olivier Histilloles.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Nimes Olympique kick off!
3.45
0-0Ronnie Carrick knocks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes lofts in a cross ball towards Ghislain Baills. Ghislain Baills is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
9.58
0-0Ronnie Carrick makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ghislain Baills. Ghislain Baills shoots from long range. Good keeping from Jero Zitelli as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
11.26
0-0Ronnie Carrick takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Giuseppe Bayle looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
12.29
0-1Vincent Maqua threads the ball through to Kuami Souchard. Kuami Souchard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kuami Lemasson. Kuami Lemasson advances inside the box! Kuami Lemasson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Kuami Lemasson scores for Guingamp!!
16.32
Frederic Vilda makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Ndiaye. John Ndiaye sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.27
0-1Wahid Decroix barges into Toni Pavon. The referee calls over Wahid Decroix and shows him a yellow card! Toni Pavon runs off the knock.
33.13
Ottavio Accursi decides to run forward with the ball. Ottavio Accursi rushes past Vincent Maqua! Some silky footwork from Ottavio Accursi provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
44.01
0-1Ronnie Carrick comes in with a late challenge on Kuami Souchard. Ronnie Carrick is given a warning by the referee! Kuami Souchard runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Nimes Olympique appear unchanged since the first half. Guingamp also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Guingamp kick off!
51.33
Steve Bertin chips the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Accursi. With great vision, Ottavio Accursi plays the ball forward to Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes skips past Fabrice Ursule! Paulo Gomes shoots from just inside the box. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
59.16
1-1Claude Anelka flicks a high pass forward to Wahid Decroix who brings the ball under control. Wahid Decroix flicks the ball to his team mate, Kuami Lemasson. Kuami Lemasson rushes past Giuseppe Bayle! Giuseppe Bayle hacks Kuami Lemasson from behind! Kuami Lemasson appeals for a penalty! Given!!
59.16
1-1The referee points to the spot..
60.26
Luis-Clemente Mazzoncini takes a slow run up. The keeper is sent the wrong way and the ball is placed into the bottom right corner. Goal!
66.41
Wahid Decroix flicks a high pass forward. Kuami Lemasson controls it well on his chest. Kuami Lemasson shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
67.31
Marco Piquionne makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ronnie Carrick. Ronnie Carrick flicks the ball to his team mate, Ghislain Baills. Ghislain Baills lofts in a cross ball towards Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
75.40
Kuami Souchard sees a break and surges forward. Kuami Souchard shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Fritz Chagot!
77.36
Wahid Decroix knocks the ball forward to Kuami Lemasson. Kuami Lemasson shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Fritz Chagot.
78.18
2-2Corner kick to Guingamp. Frederic Vilda chips it out wide. Steve Bertin steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
81.12
2-2Ottavio Accursi flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Gomes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paulo Gomes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jero Zitelli who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.5%
48.5%
Play Area
27.9%
50%
22.1%
Scorers
| Paulo Gomes 51, 67 | Kuami Lemasson 12 Luis-Clemente Mazzoncini 60 (p) |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paulo Gomes of Nimes Olympique |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Fritz Chagot (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Steve Bertin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Toni Pavon (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Patrick Bailly (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Giuseppe Bayle (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marco Piquionne (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ottavio Accursi (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ronnie Carrick (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ga‘l Grossmann (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Paulo Gomes (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Ghislain Baills (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kevin White (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Bart Claes (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Thibault Larrieu (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jero Zitelli (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fabrice Ursule (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Claude Anelka (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Vincent Maqua (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Frederic Vilda (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kuami Souchard (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Wahid Decroix (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Said De Freitas (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Luis-Clemente Mazzoncini (ATT) | | 6 |
| 10. | Kuami Lemasson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | John Ndiaye (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | J-David Escudé (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Wilfried Marchal (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Schumann Herve (ATT) | 0 | |