Match Report


OGC Nice     AS Saint-Étienne
Computer Player Computer Player
Y. ChavériatG1GS. Mendes
G. LemassonD2DK. Vilda
D. ChagotD3DT. Dujeux
A. HeaumetD4DH. Mane
B. AgassonD5DD. Louiron
T. SerredszumM6ME. Dittmann
F. FrancoisMcaptain7MM. Cygan
W. DrentM8captainMA. Sanz
M. WallèmeA9MT. Brogno
A. GarridoA10AW. Esceth-Nzi
F. Pierre-FanfanA11AC. Sommeil
 
S. LandaisD12DP. Galadames
R. MoutinhoM13AD. Martel
M. BonisselG14AP. Murgita

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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Allianz Riviera where OGC Nice play host to AS Saint-Étienne. A crowd of 9,518 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
OGC Nice are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AS Saint-Étienne appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jean Francois Lecocq.


0.00
AS Saint-Étienne kick off and get the match underway!
8.39
Tony Brogno flicks a high pass forward. Willy Esceth-Nzi controls it well on his chest. Willy Esceth-Nzi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
12.48
Alexei Heaumet makes a probing pass to Teemu Serredszum. With a delightful solo run, Teemu Serredszum stretches the opposition's defence. Teemu Serredszum whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Garrido. Alberto Garrido connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
26.08
Dado Chagot knocks the ball to his team mate, Teemu Serredszum. Teemu Serredszum knocks the ball forward to Alberto Garrido. Alberto Garrido knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dianbobo Louiron.
27.55
Without breaking stride, Alexei Heaumet plays the ball forward to Wilco Drent. Wilco Drent hits a low pass to Franois Pierre-Fanfan. Franois Pierre-Fanfan shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
28.36
Alexei Heaumet advances with the ball. Alexei Heaumet passes the ball forward to Miguael Wallème. Miguael Wallème knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ted Dujeux.
32.46
Tony Brogno knocks the ball to his team mate, Chritophe Sommeil. Chritophe Sommeil knocks in a cross ball towards Willy Esceth-Nzi. Willy Esceth-Nzi makes a convincing header but Yoann Chavériat is on top of it.
34.51
Eric Dittmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Chritophe Sommeil. With great vision, Chritophe Sommeil plays the ball forward to Willy Esceth-Nzi who has made a great run into the box. Some silky footwork from Willy Esceth-Nzi provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Yoann Chavériat with no chance!! Goal for AS Saint-Étienne!
38.18
Tony Brogno flicks a high pass forward. Chritophe Sommeil collects the pass. Chritophe Sommeil knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yoann Chavériat who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
With vision, Ferdinand Francois picks a pass forward to Alberto Garrido. Alberto Garrido tries a spectacular long range effort but Sebastiao Mendes reads it well. He makes it look easy!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. OGC Nice appear unchanged since the first half. AS Saint-Étienne also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and OGC Nice get the second half underway!
48.57
Antoine Sanz changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Antoine Sanz shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
54.35
Eric Dittmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Willy Esceth-Nzi. Willy Esceth-Nzi advances inside the box! Willy Esceth-Nzi takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Willy Esceth-Nzi!
57.45
Manuel Cygan flicks a high pass forward. Willy Esceth-Nzi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Willy Esceth-Nzi tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.12
Ferdinand Francois plays the ball forward to Alberto Garrido. Alberto Garrido lofts in a cross ball towards Miguael Wallème. Miguael Wallème connects with a diving header but it misses the target by a large margin!
63.26
Alexei Heaumet flicks a high pass forward. Ferdinand Francois controls it well on his chest. Ferdinand Francois makes a simple pass to Alberto Garrido. Alberto Garrido whips in a cross ball towards Franois Pierre-Fanfan. Franois Pierre-Fanfan gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Sebastiao Mendes had no chance!! Goal for OGC Nice!
66.01
Willy Esceth-Nzi comes in with a late challenge on Giuseppe Lemasson. The referee calls over Willy Esceth-Nzi and shows him a yellow card! Giuseppe Lemasson stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.55
Wilco Drent controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguael Wallème. Miguael Wallème shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
72.17
Ferdinand Francois threads a neat ball through to Alberto Garrido. Alberto Garrido knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.06
Antoine Sanz barges into Teemu Serredszum. Antoine Sanz is warned by the referee! Teemu Serredszum hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.37
Alexei Heaumet knocks the ball forward to Teemu Serredszum. Teemu Serredszum runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Teemu Serredszum controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
78.11
Ferdinand Francois knocks the ball forward to Franois Pierre-Fanfan. Franois Pierre-Fanfan whips in a cross ball towards Miguael Wallème. Miguael Wallème connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Sebastiao Mendes had no chance!! Goal for OGC Nice!
81.37
Dado Chagot runs up as Giuseppe Lemasson takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Dado Chagot chips the ball to his team mate, Wilco Drent. With a delightful solo run, Wilco Drent stretches the opposition's defence. Wilco Drent shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
83.13
Antoine Sanz passes the ball forward to Willy Esceth-Nzi. Willy Esceth-Nzi shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Yoann Chavériat.
84.10
Eric Dittmann takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Some good footwork from Chritophe Sommeil provides some space. He shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
 

OGC Nice

AS Saint-Étienne
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 55.5555555555556 vs 44.4444444444444
Play Area
Home team third: 25.00%, Midfield: 51.39%, Away team third: 23.61%

Scorers
Franois Pierre-Fanfan 63
Miguael Wallème 78
Willy Esceth-Nzi 35, 54

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Willy Esceth-Nzi of AS Saint-Étienne

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Yoann Chavériat (GK)
6
2. Giuseppe Lemasson (DEF)
6
3. Dado Chagot (DEF)
6
4. Alexei Heaumet (DEF)
7
5. Bertrand Agasson (DEF)
6
6. Teemu Serredszum (MID)
7
7. Ferdinand Francois (MID)
7
8. Wilco Drent (MID)
7
9. Miguael Wallème (ATT)
8
10. Alberto Garrido (ATT)
7
11. Franois Pierre-Fanfan (ATT)
8

12. Sabri Landais (DEF)
0
13. Rui Moutinho (MID)
0
14. Marcel Bonissel (GK)
0

1. Sebastiao Mendes (GK)
7
2. Komian Vilda (DEF)
6
3. Ted Dujeux (DEF)
6
4. Hamada Mane (DEF)
6
5. Dianbobo Louiron (DEF)
6
6. Eric Dittmann (MID)
7
7. Manuel Cygan (MID)
6
8. Antoine Sanz (MID)
6
9. Tony Brogno (MID)
6
10. Willy Esceth-Nzi (ATT)
10
11. Chritophe Sommeil (ATT)
7

12. Pablo Galadames (DEF)
0
13. Devanir Martel (ATT)
0
14. Pierluigi Murgita (ATT)
0