Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at La Beaujoire-Louis Fonteneau where FC Nantes play Crotone in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
FC Nantes are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Crotone appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Crotone kick off the first half!
3.00
Esteban Zuniga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dmitri Simonian. Dmitri Simonian knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tarik Abdellaoui who gathers it comfortably.
10.15
Chris Genaux flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Lee. Brian Lee whips in a cross ball towards Dean Newby. Dean Newby flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
14.36
Oluwashegun Omolade deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Klaus Kolkka. Klaus Kolkka sees space and advances. Klaus Kolkka knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joonas Maltz.
16.16
Salomon Song comes in with a late challenge on Hesekiel Schmidt. Salomon Song is warned by the referee! Hesekiel Schmidt carries on, but is struggling a bit.
28.18
Luca Paschetta catches Dean Newby on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dean Newby hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.26
Chris Genaux knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Lee. Brian Lee shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Tarik Abdellaoui!
45.00
Dean Newby hacks Joonas Maltz from behind! Dean Newby is warned by the referee! Joonas Maltz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
FC Nantes kick off!
54.09
Esteban Zuniga barges into Hesekiel Schmidt. The referee calls over Esteban Zuniga and shows him a yellow card! Hesekiel Schmidt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.56
Arnauld Monaco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marino Matzuzzi. Marino Matzuzzi plays a perfect one-two with Emile Walsh and rushes in on goal... Marino Matzuzzi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.26
Hesekiel Schmidt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marino Matzuzzi. Marino Matzuzzi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Emerson Ferreira.
66.42
Emerson Ferreira threads the ball through to Klaus Kolkka. Klaus Kolkka makes a beautiful solo run. Klaus Kolkka knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Newby. Dean Newby heads the ball goalwards. Tarik Abdellaoui easily smothers it.
67.22
Emerson Ferreira hacks Emile Walsh from behind! Emerson Ferreira is given a warning by the referee! Emile Walsh hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.12
Luca Paschetta knocks the ball forward to Evans Cerbone. Evans Cerbone makes a probing pass to Sverrir Hardarson. Sverrir Hardarson whips in a cross ball towards Emile Walsh. Emile Walsh connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Emile Walsh!
79.20
Hesekiel Schmidt decides to run forward with the ball. Hesekiel Schmidt shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
83.18
Chris Genaux deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Newby. Dean Newby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.41
Oluwashegun Omolade knocks the ball to his team mate, Klaus Kolkka. Klaus Kolkka knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Lee. Brian Lee knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Emile Walsh of Crotone

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 0 vs 0
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 4 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 51.6129032258064 vs 48.3870967741936
Play Area
Home team third: 24.19%, Midfield: 46.77%, Away team third: 29.03%