Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stade Louis II where AS Monaco play host to OGC Nice in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both AS Monaco and OGC Nice are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jean-Michel Sanz.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both AS Monaco and OGC Nice are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jean-Michel Sanz.
0.00
0-0OGC Nice start the match!
2.47
0-0Daguyl Tresor flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Sebastien Sakho collects the pass. Jean-Sebastien Sakho sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
3.50
0-0With vision, Vincent Kalou laces a through ball forward to Clarence Victoria. Clarence Victoria flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiano Silvestri holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastiano Silvestri whips in a cross ball towards Steven Bizasene. Steven Bizasene jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Cedric Mamouni. Excellent save.
4.25
0-1Micka‘l Cygan flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederic Satorra. Frederic Satorra knocks in a cross ball towards Micka‘l Cygan. Micka‘l Cygan connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
8.48
Micka‘l Cygan makes a simple pass to Daguyl Tresor. Daguyl Tresor lofts in a cross ball towards Frederic Satorra. Frederic Satorra is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
15.01
Vincent Kalou flicks a high pass forward. Steven Bizasene collects the pass. With vision, Steven Bizasene plays the ball forward to Hakan Ayaz. Hakan Ayaz finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Cedric Mamouni manages to keep it out.
16.39
With great vision, Steven Bizasene plays the ball forward to Eduardo Barkero. Eduardo Barkero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
18.19
0-2Jean-Louis Reyes flicks a high ball forward to Jean-Sebastien Sakho who takes it down. Jean-Sebastien Sakho knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steven Bizasene.
20.45
0-2Steven Bizasene threads a neat ball through to Martial Manard. Martial Manard knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastiano Silvestri. Sebastiano Silvestri knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Gionatha Marrocolo. Excellent block.
22.44
Amdy Kastendeuch deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Louis Reyes. Jean-Louis Reyes plays a one-two with Jean-Sebastien Sakho and advances towards the goal... Jean-Louis Reyes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Laurent Zahui gets down and covers it.
27.04
Steven Bizasene threads a neat ball through to Hakan Ayaz. Hakan Ayaz knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastiano Silvestri. Sebastiano Silvestri knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
33.20
1-2Steven Bizasene comes in with a late challenge on Micka‘l Cygan. The referee brings Steven Bizasene to one side and gives him a warning! Micka‘l Cygan stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.19
Gilles Mercier receives the ball from a throw-in from Ga‘l Piton. Gilles Mercier chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Barkero. Eduardo Barkero flicks a high pass forward. Martial Manard controls it well on his chest. Martial Manard lofts in a cross ball towards Clarence Victoria. Clarence Victoria finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.31
Jean-Louis Reyes flicks a high pass forward. Micka‘l Cygan controls it well on his chest. Micka‘l Cygan whips in a cross ball towards Frederic Satorra. Frederic Satorra is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Monaco have changed their lineup with Paul Lindner replacing Vincent Kalou, Msaddeck Brogno replacing Roberto Bordoni and Arnauld Scalzo replacing Hakan Ayaz and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. OGC Nice appear unchanged since the first half. The AS Monaco players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
AS Monaco kick off!
51.04
Arnauld Scalzo threads a neat ball through to Martial Manard. Martial Manard edges inside the box! Martial Manard shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Solid save from Cedric Mamouni. What a great pair of hands!
53.32
2-2Clarence Victoria hacks Amdy Kastendeuch from behind! The referee calls over Clarence Victoria and shows him a yellow card! Amdy Kastendeuch runs off the knock.
57.37
Gilles Mercier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arnauld Scalzo. Arnauld Scalzo lofts in a cross ball towards Msaddeck Brogno. Msaddeck Brogno connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
61.21
Steven Bizasene kicks a strong pass forward to Clarence Victoria. Without breaking stride, Clarence Victoria plays the ball forward to Msaddeck Brogno. Msaddeck Brogno lofts in a cross ball towards Martial Manard. Martial Manard gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Cedric Mamouni gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
63.04
Clarence Victoria kicks a strong pass forward to Arnauld Scalzo. Arnauld Scalzo rushes past Gionatha Marrocolo! Arnauld Scalzo tries a spectacular strike but it flies well off target!
65.51
Jean-Louis Reyes takes a quick throw-in, which Anton Bräutigam takes on the chest. Anton Bräutigam knocks the ball to his team mate, Daguyl Tresor. Daguyl Tresor whips in a cross ball towards Frederic Satorra. Frederic Satorra powers a header at goal but it flies just off target!
66.05
Ga‘l Piton hacks Daguyl Tresor from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Daguyl Tresor stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.25
Clarence Victoria makes a beautiful solo run. Clarence Victoria plays a one-two with Martial Manard and rushes in on goal... Clarence Victoria strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Cedric Mamouni is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.51
Micka‘l Cygan kicks a strong pass forward to Daguyl Tresor. Daguyl Tresor edges inside the box! Daguyl Tresor rockets a shot on goal. Good keeping from Laurent Zahui as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
74.12
3-2Corner kick to OGC Nice. Jean-Louis Reyes chips it out wide. Jean-Sebastien Sakho shoots from just inside the box but it misses the target by a large margin!
77.11
3-2OGC Nice have made a substitution with Mickael Doukantie replacing Mathias Neumann .
81.39
Jean-Louis Reyes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Sebastien Sakho. Jean-Sebastien Sakho lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Louis Reyes. Jean-Louis Reyes powers a header at goal. Laurent Zahui gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
85.12
Mickael Doukantie hits a low pass to Daguyl Tresor. Daguyl Tresor hits a low pass to Frederic Satorra. Frederic Satorra knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Sebastien Sakho. Jean-Sebastien Sakho whips the ball goalwards with his head. Laurent Zahui manages to gather it comfortably.
89.36
Zoltan Ngom sees a break and surges forward. Zoltan Ngom knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Laurent Zahui who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Laurent Zahui (GK)
7
2. Vincent Kalou (DEF)
6
3. Ga‘l Piton (DEF)
5
4. Gilles Mercier (DEF)
6
5. Eduardo Barkero (MID)
6
6. Steven Bizasene (MID)
6
7. Clarence Victoria (MID)
9
8. Roberto Bordoni (MID)
6
9. Martial Manard (ATT)
8
10. Hakan Ayaz (ATT)
6
11. Sebastiano Silvestri (ATT)
7
12. Paul Lindner (DEF)
6
13. Msaddeck Brogno (MID)
6
14. Arnauld Scalzo (ATT)
6
1. Cedric Mamouni (GK)
7
2. Mathias Neumann (DEF)
6
3. Gionatha Marrocolo (DEF)
6
4. Zoltan Ngom (DEF)
6
5. Amdy Kastendeuch (MID)
6
6. Micka‘l Cygan (MID)
8
7. Jean-Louis Reyes (MID)
7
8. Anton Bräutigam (MID)
6
9. Daguyl Tresor (ATT)
7
10. Jean-Sebastien Sakho (ATT)
6
11. Frederic Satorra (ATT)
8
12. Mickael Doukantie (GK)
6
13. Richard De Abreu (GK)
0
14. Said Bourgeais (GK)
0