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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 Nimes Olympique. A crowd of 8,448 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AC Cannes are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Nimes Olympique appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Laurent Thuram.


0.00
The whistle blows and AC Cannes kick off!
2.47
Reynald Marsiglia passes the ball forward to Arjen Touzani. Arjen Touzani whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Soto. Miguel Soto powers a header at goal. Fritz Chagot picks it out of the air!
4.50
Ronnie Carrick plays the ball forward to Ghislain Baills. Ghislain Baills threads a neat, attacking ball through to Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
6.01
Marco Piquionne hacks J-Clau Keita from behind! Marco Piquionne is warned by the referee! J-Clau Keita hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.39
J-Clau Keita knocks the ball forward to Miguel Soto. Miguel Soto skips past Toni Pavon! Patrick Bailly comes in with a late challenge on Miguel Soto. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
12.15
Ronnie Carrick sees Paulo Gomes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paulo Gomes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.45
Ottavio Accursi comes in with a late challenge on Reynald Marsiglia. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Reynald Marsiglia runs off the knock.
30.20
Steve Bertin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ottavio Accursi. Ottavio Accursi flicks a high pass forward to Paulo Gomes who brings the ball under control. Paulo Gomes rushes past Roland Koroglu! Some world-class footwork from Paulo Gomes provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Teddy Andenas gets down and covers it.
36.35
Tommaso Aliyu runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Tommaso Aliyu knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Weaver. Neil Weaver connects with a diving header. Fritz Chagot gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
39.36
Ga‘l Grossmann kicks a strong pass forward to Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.39
With wonderful vision, Reynald Marsiglia plays the ball forward to Neil Weaver. Neil Weaver sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
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. Nimes Olympique also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Nimes Olympique kicking off!
47.20
Ga‘l Grossmann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes knocks the ball forward, putting Ghislain Baills through on goal. Ghislain Baills makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
49.07
Miguel Soto catches Toni Pavon on the ankles. Miguel Soto is warned by the referee! Toni Pavon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.10
J-Clau Keita flicks a high ball forward to Miguel Soto who takes it down. Miguel Soto edges inside the box! Miguel Soto makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.33
J-Clau Keita threads a neat ball through to Neil Weaver. Neil Weaver knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fritz Chagot who gathers it comfortably.
67.35
J-Clau Keita controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Soto. Miguel Soto plays a quick one-two with Neil Weaver and rushes in on goal... Steve Bertin barges into Miguel Soto. Penalty not given!!
71.45
J-Clau Keita hacks Ronnie Carrick from behind! The referee calls over J-Clau Keita and warns him to calm down! Ronnie Carrick hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.01
Roland Koroglu flicks a high pass forward to Reynald Marsiglia who brings the ball under control. Reynald Marsiglia chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Soto. Miguel Soto shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
77.02
Ottavio Accursi comes in with a late challenge on Reynald Marsiglia. The referee warns Ottavio Accursi to calm down! Reynald Marsiglia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

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

Possession
61.8%
38.2%
Play Area
28.9%
46.1%
25%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Soto of AC Cannes

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

1.Fritz Chagot (GK)
7
2.Steve Bertin (DEF)
6
3.Toni Pavon (DEF)
6
4.Patrick Bailly (DEF)
6
5.Giuseppe Bayle (DEF)
6
6.Marco Piquionne (DEF)
5
7.Ottavio Accursi (MID)yellow card
5
8.Ronnie Carrick (MID)
6
9.Ga‘l Grossmann (MID)
6
10.Paulo Gomes (ATT)
7
11.Ghislain Baills (ATT)
6
 
12.Kevin White (GK)
0
13.Bart Claes (MID)
0
14.Thibault Larrieu (MID)
0