Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Allianz Riviera where OGC Nice play host to Sochaux-Montbéliard. A crowd of 8,584 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both OGC Nice and Sochaux-Montbéliard are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jerome Laigle.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both OGC Nice and Sochaux-Montbéliard are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jerome Laigle.
0.00
0-0OGC Nice start the match!
3.35
0-1Jason Collin sees space and advances. Jason Collin knocks in a cross ball towards Tchiressoua Pierre. Tchiressoua Pierre outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
8.38
0-1Dario Morestin chips the ball to his team mate, David Best. David Best chips the ball to his team mate, John Coulibaly. John Coulibaly plays a quick one-two with Ricardo Vila and rushes in on goal... John Coulibaly makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Madjid Thuram gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
9.02
0-1Guillermo Mermet threads a neat ball through to Sylvain Boinaheri. Sylvain Boinaheri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.03
0-1Philippe Masson threads the ball through to John Coulibaly. John Coulibaly lofts in a cross ball towards Didier Baudet. Didier Baudet whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
20.36
David Best makes a simple pass to John Coulibaly. John Coulibaly finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
21.01
Stephen Matteo decides to run forward with the ball. Stephen Matteo shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
22.54
0-1Frank Kerr clumsily knocks into Stephen Matteo. Frank Kerr is given a warning by the referee! Stephen Matteo stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.23
Jason Collin sees a break and surges forward. Jason Collin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.38
0-1Tchiressoua Pierre runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Tchiressoua Pierre threads a neat, attacking ball through to Sylvain Boinaheri. Some silky footwork from Sylvain Boinaheri provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Philippe Masson happens to be in the right place to block it.
30.11
Yves Adriano makes a simple pass to Philippe Masson. Philippe Masson flicks a high pass forward. David Best collects the pass. David Best plays a scrappy one-two with Didier Baudet and advances towards the goal... David Best shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Madjid Thuram.
33.15
0-1Yves Adriano clumsily knocks into Jason Collin. The referee calls over Yves Adriano and shows him a yellow card! Jason Collin grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.13
Richard Dickov sees a break and surges forward. Richard Dickov sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Sieb Trustfull with no chance!! Goal for Sochaux-Montbéliard!
44.01
Guillermo Mermet flicks a high pass forward. Sylvain Boinaheri collects the pass. Sylvain Boinaheri knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sieb Trustfull who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. OGC Nice appear unchanged since the first half. Sochaux-Montbéliard also appear unchanged since the first half. The OGC Nice players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sochaux-Montbéliard get the second half underway!
55.36
Yves Adriano flicks a high pass forward. Philippe Masson collects the pass. Philippe Masson darts forward. Philippe Masson finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Madjid Thuram with no chance!! Goal for OGC Nice!
59.47
Jason Collin chips the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Boinaheri. Sylvain Boinaheri sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
60.45
1-2OGC Nice have made 2 substitutions with Jean-Claude Delporte replacing Yves Adriano and Martial Custovic replacing Didier Baudet .
65.26
With a delightful solo run, Jason Collin stretches the opposition's defence. Jason Collin shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
66.52
1-2OGC Nice are keeping most of the possession.
69.18
Guillermo Mermet runs straight at the opposition's defence. Guillermo Mermet knocks in a cross ball towards Sylvain Boinaheri. Sylvain Boinaheri outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is deflected wide by Roberto Mendes.
70.50
1-2It's a corner kick. Rafik Deroin kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Some superb footwork from Sylvain Boinaheri provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
72.59
1-2David Best clumsily knocks into Tchiressoua Pierre. David Best is shown the yellow card! Tchiressoua Pierre hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.06
Dario Morestin makes a probing pass to Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Martial Custovic collects the pass. Martial Custovic shoots from long range but it is miles over!
89.52
Sylvain Boinaheri darts forward. Sylvain Boinaheri lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Dickov. Richard Dickov finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Sieb Trustfull (GK)
6
2. Yves Adriano (DEF)
6
3. Roberto Mendes (DEF)
6
4. Dario Morestin (DEF)
6
5. Philippe Masson (DEF)
9
6. Stephen Matteo (MID)
6
7. David Best (MID)
6
8. Ricardo Vila (MID)
6
9. Alex Elliott (MID)
6
10. Didier Baudet (ATT)
6
11. John Coulibaly (ATT)
6
12. Jean-Claude Delporte (GK)
6
13. Cedric Rouxel (ATT)
0
14. Martial Custovic (GK)
6
1. Madjid Thuram (GK)
6
2. Dominic Rae (DEF)
6
3. Edwin Bilaudelle (DEF)
6
4. Frank Kerr (DEF)
5
5. Chritophe Durand (DEF)
6
6. Rafik Deroin (MID)
6
7. Guillermo Mermet (MID)
7
8. Richard Dickov (MID)
8
9. Jason Collin (MID)
8
10. Tchiressoua Pierre (ATT)
8
11. Sylvain Boinaheri (ATT)
6
12. Brahim Bossis (GK)
0
13. Gerald Cassard (ATT)
0
14. Fabien Flucklinger (ATT)
0