Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stade Marcel Picot where AS Nancy play Plymouth Argyle in this first of two leg MWF Europa Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both AS Nancy and Plymouth Argyle are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
AS Nancy kick off and get the match underway!
2.13
Yuri Beschastnykh flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Tanner. Daniel Tanner knocks in a cross ball towards Celestine Afolabi. Celestine Afolabi directs the ball goalwards with his head. Schumann Mermet is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.11
Paul Rosat kicks a strong pass forward to Johnnie Adams. Johnnie Adams surges forward with the ball. Johnnie Adams sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Schumann Mermet manages to keep it out.
18.06
Rui Cordero knocks the ball to his team mate, Johnnie Adams. Johnnie Adams controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Celestine Afolabi. Celestine Afolabi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.41
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
26.30
Johnnie Adams brings the ball forward. Johnnie Adams sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Schumann Mermet!
28.16
Julián González chips the ball to his team mate, Razvan Ovidiu. Razvan Ovidiu knocks in a cross ball towards Celestine Afolabi. Celestine Afolabi heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
33.59
Benjamin Viseux kicks a strong pass forward to Eugne Marsiglia. Eugne Marsiglia shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.11
Fernando Antunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Benjamin Viseux. Benjamin Viseux knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugne Marsiglia. Eugne Marsiglia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Zoumana Thomert. Zoumana Thomert shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Herman Delass is on top of it.
44.47
Yuri Beschastnykh kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Tanner. Daniel Tanner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Celestine Afolabi but he's offside!
45.00
Amdy Riou catches Celestine Afolabi on the ankles. The referee calls over Amdy Riou and shows him a yellow card! Celestine Afolabi stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Plymouth Argyle kick off the second half!
48.18
Amdy Riou passes the ball forward to Benjamin Viseux. Benjamin Viseux makes a beautiful solo run. Benjamin Viseux knocks in a cross ball towards Zoumana Thomert. Zoumana Thomert heads the ball goalwards but somehow Herman Delass manages to keep it out.
54.41
Johnnie Adams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Celestine Afolabi. Celestine Afolabi knocks in a cross ball towards Razvan Ovidiu. Razvan Ovidiu directs the ball goalwards with his head but Schumann Mermet is on top of it.
65.05
Richard Johnstone knocks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Mendy. Patricio Mendy knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Amedeo Cardascio.
67.08
Fernando Antunes catches Johnnie Adams on the ankles. The referee calls over Fernando Antunes and shows him a yellow card! Johnnie Adams stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.18
Johnnie Adams threads the ball through to Celestine Afolabi. Celestine Afolabi shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.44
Alberto Di Michele makes a simple pass to Julián González. Julián González decides to run forward with the ball. Julián González lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Tanner. Daniel Tanner flicks the ball with his head. Schumann Mermet is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
81.15
Fernando Antunes makes a simple pass to Benjamin Viseux. Benjamin Viseux kicks a strong pass forward to Zoumana Thomert. Zoumana Thomert passes the ball forward to Patricio Mendy. Patricio Mendy tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Herman Delass had no chance!! Goal for AS Nancy!
84.58
Rui Cordero barges into Patricio Mendy. Rui Cordero is given a warning by the referee! Patricio Mendy carries on, but is struggling a bit.
85.13
Fernando Antunes makes a simple pass to Kevin Pfeiffer. Kevin Pfeiffer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eugne Marsiglia. Eugne Marsiglia shoots from distance. Herman Delass is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.09
Richard Johnstone threads the ball through to Patricio Mendy. Patricio Mendy goes all the way! Patricio Mendy makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Tanner of Plymouth Argyle

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 52.3255813953488 vs 47.6744186046512
Play Area
Home team third: 29.07%, Midfield: 46.51%, Away team third: 24.42%