Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade Marcel Picot where AS Nancy play host to FC Istres. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AS Nancy are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Istres appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Rudy Dernis.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AS Nancy are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Istres appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Rudy Dernis.
0.00
0-0FC Istres start the game by kicking off the first half!
10.59
0-0Ignacio Den Turk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Mcinnes. Andy Mcinnes plays a scrappy one-two with Gary Booth and advances towards the goal... Andy Mcinnes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it rises well off target!
16.12
0-0Luis Galindo sees space and advances. Luis Galindo plays a one-two with Dennis Budan and rushes in on goal... Luis Galindo tries a spectacular strike but Aaron van den Heuvel is on top of it.
18.38
0-0Ignacio Den Turk threads a neat ball through to Andy Mcinnes. Andy Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Booth. Gary Booth goes down heavily after a seemingly light challenge by Remco Juffing. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
18.38
0-0The referee points to the spot..
19.49
1-0Gary Booth takes a long run up and powers a low shot which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.54
Marcello Anelka makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Henk Vandenbroeck. Henk Vandenbroeck flicks a high pass forward. Gary Booth controls it well on his chest. Gary Booth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
26.22
1-0Gary Thirlwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Mcinnes. Andy Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adil Bezzai.
33.18
1-0Henk Vandenbroeck threads a neat ball through to Andy Mcinnes. Andy Mcinnes makes a probing pass to Gary Booth but he's offside!
36.38
1-0Marcello Kelban comes in with a late challenge on Hermann Hlödversson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Hermann Hlödversson runs off the knock.
45.00
Pedro Marques threads a neat ball through to Yoann Mendy. Yoann Mendy knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matthew Addo.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Nancy have changed their lineup with Alberto Nieto replacing Andy Mcinnes. FC Istres appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and AS Nancy kick off!
55.25
1-0Matthew Addo clumsily knocks into Alberto Nieto. Matthew Addo is warned by the referee! Alberto Nieto gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.01
Thanassis Grammatopoulos plays the ball forward to Reynald Cheyrou. With imagination, Reynald Cheyrou laces a through ball forward to Hermann Hlödversson. Hermann Hlödversson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
60.41
1-0AS Nancy have made 2 substitutions with Camel Vrielynck replacing Marcello Anelka and Jean-Michel Deflandre replacing Gary Thirlwell .
66.41
Matthew Addo flicks a high pass forward to Reynald Cheyrou who brings the ball under control. Reynald Cheyrou flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Budan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dennis Budan lofts in a cross ball towards Hermann Hlödversson. Hermann Hlödversson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
69.29
1-0Adil Bezzai threads a neat ball through to Reynald Cheyrou. Reynald Cheyrou flicks a high pass forward to Dennis Budan who brings the ball under control. Dennis Budan advances inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Dennis Budan provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent block by Matt Caldwell!
71.52
Remco Juffing makes a probing pass to Reynald Cheyrou. Reynald Cheyrou sees Dennis Budan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dennis Budan puts a great ball through. Hermann Hlödversson runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
73.52
Jean-Michel Deflandre makes a simple pass to Yoann Mendy. Yoann Mendy whips in a cross ball towards Gary Booth. Gary Booth whips the ball goalwards with his head. Marcus Partin punches it away to safety.
75.34
Gabriele Di Salvatore makes an attacking run forward. Gabriele Di Salvatore passes the ball forward but Hermann Hlödversson is offside!
78.30
Marcello Kelban threads the ball through to Ignacio Den Turk. Ignacio Den Turk makes a probing pass to Gary Booth. Gary Booth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.37
Gabriele Di Salvatore flicks a high pass forward. Hermann Hlödversson collects the pass. Hermann Hlödversson advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Hermann Hlödversson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
89.42
1-0Matthew Addo barges into Yoann Mendy. Matthew Addo is warned by the referee again! Yoann Mendy stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Gary Booth 19 (p) |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Hermann Hlödversson of FC Istres |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Aaron van den Heuvel (GK)
8
2. Marcello Kelban (DEF)
5
3. Marcello Anelka (DEF)
6
4. Matt Caldwell (DEF)
6
5. Pedro Marques (MID)
6
6. Ignacio Den Turk (MID)
7
7. Henk Vandenbroeck (MID)
7
8. Gary Thirlwell (MID)
6
9. Gary Booth (ATT)
6
10. Yoann Mendy (ATT)
6
11. Andy Mcinnes (ATT)
6
12. Camel Vrielynck (DEF)
6
13. Jean-Michel Deflandre (ATT)
6
14. Alberto Nieto (DEF)
6
1. Marcus Partin (GK)
6
2. Thanassis Grammatopoulos (DEF)
6
3. Remco Juffing (DEF)
6
4. Adil Bezzai (DEF)
7
5. Matthew Addo (DEF)
6
6. Younès Khellafi (MID)
6
7. Reynald Cheyrou (MID)
8
8. Luis Galindo (MID)
8
9. Gabriele Di Salvatore (MID)
8
10. Hermann Hlödversson (ATT)
9
11. Dennis Budan (ATT)
7
12. Pascal Kneissl (DEF)
0
13. Alistair Perry (MID)
0
14. Duarte Santos (ATT)
0