Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Bernard-Bardin where FC Istres play host to OGC Nice. A crowd of 19,637 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Istres are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while OGC Nice appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pierre Battles.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Istres are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while OGC Nice appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pierre Battles.
0.00
0-0FC Istres kick off!
4.38
1-0Luis Galindo makes a probing pass to Cristián Paredes. Cristián Paredes rushes past Jaime Costa! Cristián Paredes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Oscar Herrera is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.06
1-0Tomek Boniek chips the ball to his team mate, Hermann Hlödversson. Hermann Hlödversson tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Oscar Herrera. Excellent save.
15.34
1-0Angelo Cazarelli passes the ball forward to Remi Pontal. Remi Pontal plays a one-two with Marcel Birnbaum and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Remi Pontal provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
18.26
1-0Adil Bezzai flicks a high pass forward. Gabriele Di Salvatore holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gabriele Di Salvatore flicks a high pass forward. Hermann Hlödversson collects the pass. Hermann Hlödversson passes the ball forward but Cristián Paredes is offside!
20.29
Tomek Boniek threads the ball through to Cristián Paredes. Cristián Paredes skips past Alex Meiklejohn! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Cristián Paredes provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
28.12
1-0Purrel Seedorf catches Hermann Hlödversson on the ankles. Purrel Seedorf is shown the yellow card! Hermann Hlödversson runs off the knock.
34.02
Luis Galindo threads a neat ball through to Hermann Hlödversson. Hermann Hlödversson tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Oscar Herrera.
35.35
1-0It's a corner kick. Tomek Boniek kicks a low ball out wide. Neil Law tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.26
Reynald Cheyrou makes a probing pass to Hermann Hlödversson. Hermann Hlödversson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Oscar Herrera is on top of it.
39.18
Alex Meiklejohn threads a neat ball through to Alexander Valenconi. Alexander Valenconi sees a break and surges forward. Alexander Valenconi plays a scrappy one-two with Giuseppe Ginola and advances towards the goal... Alexander Valenconi muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Alexander Valenconi scores for OGC Nice!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Istres appear unchanged since the first half. OGC Nice have changed their lineup with Manuele Grassadonia replacing Giuseppe Ginola. The OGC Nice players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and OGC Nice get the second half underway!
47.14
Eben Gargo flicks a high ball forward to Luis Galindo who takes it down. Luis Galindo kicks a strong pass forward to Cristián Paredes. Cristián Paredes runs straight at the defence! Cristián Paredes takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Istres!
57.13
2-1Giovanni Paramatti barges into Gabriele Di Salvatore. The referee brings Giovanni Paramatti to one side and gives him a warning! Gabriele Di Salvatore gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
61.51
2-1Adil Bezzai sees Gabriele Di Salvatore in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gabriele Di Salvatore chips the ball to his team mate, Hermann Hlödversson. Hermann Hlödversson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.27
Matthew Addo plays the ball forward to Reynald Cheyrou. Reynald Cheyrou threads a neat ball through to Hermann Hlödversson. Hermann Hlödversson lofts in a cross ball towards Cristián Paredes. Cristián Paredes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Oscar Herrera manages to keep it out.
73.56
Luis Galindo flicks the ball to his team mate, Hermann Hlödversson. Hermann Hlödversson finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Oscar Herrera.
75.15
It's a corner kick. Tomek Boniek loops the ball over to the far post. Some good footwork from Gabriele Di Salvatore provides some space. He shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
83.48
Adil Bezzai chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriele Di Salvatore. Gabriele Di Salvatore passes the ball forward to Cristián Paredes. Cristián Paredes cuts inside the box! Cristián Paredes side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Cristián Paredes scores for FC Istres!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Cristián Paredes 4, 47, 83 | Alexander Valenconi 39 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Marcus Partin (GK)
6
2. Eben Gargo (DEF)
6
3. Neil Law (DEF)
6
4. Adil Bezzai (DEF)
6
5. Matthew Addo (DEF)
6
6. Reynald Cheyrou (MID)
6
7. Luis Galindo (MID)
7
8. Tomek Boniek (MID)
6
9. Gabriele Di Salvatore (MID)
6
10. Cristián Paredes (ATT)
9
11. Hermann Hlödversson (ATT)
6
12. Pascal Kneissl (DEF)
0
13. Alistair Perry (MID)
0
14. Dennis Budan (ATT)
0
1. Oscar Herrera (GK)
7
2. Jaime Costa (DEF)
6
3. Alex Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
4. Purrel Seedorf (DEF)
5
5. Juan Navarro (MID)
6
6. Giovanni Paramatti (MID)
5
7. Alexander Valenconi (MID)
7
8. Angelo Cazarelli (MID)
6
9. Remi Pontal (ATT)
6
10. Marcel Birnbaum (ATT)
6
11. Giuseppe Ginola (ATT)
6
12. Rudy Cassard (MID)
0
13. Ellery Victoria (GK)
0
14. Manuele Grassadonia (DEF)
6