Match Report


Le MansLe Mans     FC NantesFC Nantes
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Djimi PallierD. Pallier65
G
1
G
53Alberto BarrettA. Barrett
Sven KirschnerS. Kirschner72
D
2
D
62Johnny BréchetJ. Bréchet
Adrien TourenneA. Tourenne59
D
3
D
60Vasco ValenteV. Valente
Numo DufournetN. Dufournet57
D
4
D
60Jocelyn DossantosJ. Dossantos
Yves FrapolliY. Frapolli53
D
5captain
M
67Daniel RigaD. Riga
Dominique DuarteD. Duarte72
M
6
M
66Jean Chr. MuratiJ. Murati
Zinedine LuccinZ. Luccin63
M
7
M
66Steve RaymondS. Raymond
Mathieu WallèmeM. Wallème59
M
8
M
63Giancarlo LottiG. Lotti
Donny LambersD. Lambers52
M
captain9
A
69Teddy ChelleT. Chelle
Gabriel BréchetG. Bréchet46
M
10
A
63Andre Ntumpa NsafuA. Ntumpa Nsafu
Nicolas SadaneN. Sadane72
A
11
A
60Said PickeuS. Pickeu
 
Serge FisherS. Fisher70
A
12
M
61Claude StrgeonC. Strgeon
Kaba DrouinK. Drouin63
G
13
D
59Fernando OliveiraF. Oliveira
Sven ZimmermannS. Zimmermann61
A
14
D
56Diego BennardoD. Bennardo

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at MM Arena where Le Mans play host to FC Nantes. A crowd of 8,882 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Le Mans are playing in a 4-5-1 formation while FC Nantes appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Julien Piocelle.


0.00
FC Nantes start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.46
Steve Raymond makes a probing pass to Andre Ntumpa Nsafu. Andre Ntumpa Nsafu shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
3.28
Vasco Valente flicks a high pass forward to Jean Chr. Murati who brings the ball under control. Jean Chr. Murati threads a neat ball through to Said Pickeu. Said Pickeu plays a quick one-two with Andre Ntumpa Nsafu and rushes in on goal... Said Pickeu cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
20.52
Johnny Bréchet hits a low pass to Steve Raymond. Steve Raymond flicks a high pass forward. Andre Ntumpa Nsafu holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andre Ntumpa Nsafu controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.28
Giancarlo Lotti flicks a high pass forward. Said Pickeu collects the pass. Said Pickeu sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
33.19
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
36.54
Steve Raymond kicks a strong pass forward to Andre Ntumpa Nsafu. Andre Ntumpa Nsafu shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Djimi Pallier easily smothers it!
39.28
Zinedine Luccin sees Nicolas Sadane in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicolas Sadane rushes past Vasco Valente! Nicolas Sadane takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Alberto Barrett comfortably smothers it!
45.00
Jean Chr. Murati flicks a high ball forward to Teddy Chelle who takes it down. Teddy Chelle sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Djimi Pallier.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Le Mans appear unchanged since the first half. FC Nantes also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The second half starts with Le Mans kicking off!
48.34
Daniel Riga hacks Donny Lambers from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Donny Lambers carries on, but is struggling a bit.
55.43
Vasco Valente receives the ball from a throw-in from Jocelyn Dossantos. Vasco Valente chips the ball to his team mate, Jean Chr. Murati. Jean Chr. Murati takes it forward alone. Jean Chr. Murati passes the ball forward to Andre Ntumpa Nsafu. Andre Ntumpa Nsafu cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Superb reactions from Djimi Pallier. What a save!
59.31
Steve Raymond hacks Dominique Duarte from behind! The referee calls over Steve Raymond and shows him a yellow card! Dominique Duarte runs off the knock.
61.28
Vasco Valente flicks a high pass forward. Jean Chr. Murati holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean Chr. Murati flicks a high pass forward to Teddy Chelle who brings the ball under control. Teddy Chelle rushes past Numo Dufournet! Teddy Chelle rockets a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
66.31
Jean Chr. Murati changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jean Chr. Murati shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.32
Adrien Tourenne brings the ball forward. Adrien Tourenne hits a low pass to Nicolas Sadane. Nicolas Sadane knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Barrett who gathers it comfortably.
69.12
Jean Chr. Murati flicks the ball to his team mate, Andre Ntumpa Nsafu. Andre Ntumpa Nsafu shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.16
Giancarlo Lotti flicks a high pass forward. Andre Ntumpa Nsafu controls it well on his chest. Andre Ntumpa Nsafu knocks in a cross ball towards Said Pickeu. Said Pickeu directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.00
Dominique Duarte catches Steve Raymond on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steve Raymond stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.50
Jocelyn Dossantos hits a low pass to Giancarlo Lotti. Giancarlo Lotti makes a simple pass to Andre Ntumpa Nsafu. Andre Ntumpa Nsafu whips in a cross ball towards Said Pickeu. Said Pickeu outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward his aim is horrendously poor!
87.34
Jocelyn Dossantos flicks a high pass forward. Jean Chr. Murati collects the pass. Jean Chr. Murati surges forward with the ball. Jean Chr. Murati passes the ball forward but Said Pickeu is offside!
89.11
Jean Chr. Murati chips the ball to his team mate, Said Pickeu. Said Pickeu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teddy Chelle but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Le Mans

FC Nantes
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
0
9
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
32.8%
67.2%
Play Area
32.8%
48.4%
18.8%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jean Chr. Murati of FC Nantes

Match Ratings