Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Allianz Riviera where OGC Nice play host to Chamois Niortais. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
OGC Nice are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chamois Niortais appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Arnauld Lempereur.
The pitch is in poor condition.
OGC Nice are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chamois Niortais appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Arnauld Lempereur.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Chamois Niortais get the match underway!
3.36
0-0Without breaking stride, Mark Appiah plays the ball forward to Kader Belloso. Kader Belloso flicks a high ball forward to Dietmar Vogel who takes it down. Dietmar Vogel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lilian Citony.
8.55
0-0With vision, Lilian Citony laces a through ball forward to Sven Kaiser. Sven Kaiser passes the ball forward to Rafael José Mari. Rafael José Mari shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
9.32
Kader Belloso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dietmar Vogel. Dietmar Vogel shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
12.03
0-0Luca Bianco comes in with a late challenge on Duccio Sergi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Duccio Sergi stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.12
Alex Maurel decides to run forward with the ball. Alex Maurel hits a low pass to Rafael José Mari. Rafael José Mari finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
16.25
0-0Camilo Castillo makes a simple pass to Kader Belloso. Kader Belloso threads a neat ball through to Peter Weir. Peter Weir shoots from 25 yards but somehow Aziz Bigné manages to keep it out.
18.42
0-0Luca Bianco hacks Dietmar Vogel from behind! Luca Bianco is given a warning by the referee! Dietmar Vogel stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.15
Sven Kaiser knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael José Mari. Rafael José Mari skips past Sebastiao Ferreira! Rafael José Mari shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
26.46
Camilo Castillo pushes up the pitch. Camilo Castillo kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Weir. Peter Weir shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
28.25
Ian Fenton makes a probing pass to Mark Van Mol. Mark Van Mol sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
32.57
Ahmed Banchelli barges into Mark Appiah. The referee calls over Ahmed Banchelli and shows him a yellow card! Mark Appiah hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.55
Dietmar Vogel flicks the ball to his team mate, Kader Belloso. Kader Belloso finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Aziz Bigné smothers it!
34.15
Sebastiao Ferreira sees Ian Fenton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ian Fenton shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
38.15
Sven Kaiser barges into Mark Appiah. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mark Appiah stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.08
1-0Kader Belloso flicks a high pass forward. Duccio Sergi easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duccio Sergi whips in a cross ball towards Mark Van Mol. Mark Van Mol beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for OGC Nice!
44.41
Luca Bianco catches Kader Belloso on the ankles. The referee calls over Luca Bianco again and warns him to calm down! Kader Belloso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Kader Belloso sees Ian Fenton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ian Fenton tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Aziz Bigné!
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. Chamois Niortais also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and OGC Nice kick off!
47.04
Luis-Clemente Tamazout clumsily knocks into Kader Belloso. The referee calls over Luis-Clemente Tamazout and shows him a yellow card! Kader Belloso stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.47
Peter Weir flicks a high pass forward. Mark Van Mol holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mark Van Mol knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.57
Duccio Sergi makes an attacking run forward. Duccio Sergi tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Aziz Bigné!
53.43
1-0Alex Maurel breaks forward. With a delightful solo run, Alex Maurel stretches the opposition's defence. Alex Maurel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Veloso but the linesman indicates offside!
54.45
Duccio Sergi flicks a high ball forward to Dietmar Vogel who takes it down. Dietmar Vogel knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Van Mol. Mark Van Mol gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Aziz Bigné comfortably picks it out of the air!
55.30
Duccio Sergi flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Lampard holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Lampard whips in a cross ball towards Kader Belloso. Kader Belloso outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.16
Kader Belloso makes a probing pass to Ian Fenton. Ian Fenton plays a sublime one-two with Dietmar Vogel and races in on goal... Ian Fenton looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
60.10
2-0OGC Nice have made a substitution with Khalid Hadji replacing Dietmar Vogel .
63.21
Luis-Clemente Tamazout clumsily knocks into Duccio Sergi. The referee calls over Luis-Clemente Tamazout and warns him to calm down! Duccio Sergi runs off the knock.
66.27
Sven Kaiser hits a low pass to Guilherme Veloso. Guilherme Veloso knocks the ball forward to Luis-Clemente Tamazout but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
67.36
Kader Belloso hits a low pass to Duccio Sergi. Duccio Sergi whips in a cross ball towards Peter Weir. Peter Weir powers a header at goal. Aziz Bigné manages to gather it effortlessly.
73.49
With vision, Kader Belloso laces a weighted ball forward to Khalid Hadji. Khalid Hadji knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Aziz Bigné who gathers it comfortably.
75.46
Luis-Clemente Tamazout knocks the ball to his team mate, Sven Kaiser. Sven Kaiser knocks in a cross ball towards Ahmed Banchelli. Ahmed Banchelli gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's drastically wayward!
77.49
OGC Nice have made a substitution with Hassan Elhamdaoui replacing Ian Fenton .
85.54
Daniel Lampard flicks a high ball forward to Hassan Elhamdaoui who takes it down. Hassan Elhamdaoui lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Van Mol. Mark Van Mol heads the ball goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
87.53
Camilo Castillo takes it forward alone. Camilo Castillo picks a pass forward to Daniel Lampard. Daniel Lampard tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
89.50
With a delightful solo run, Guilherme Veloso stretches the opposition's defence. Guilherme Veloso cuts inside the box! Guilherme Veloso strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Solid save from Diego Hermans.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
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. Diego Hermans (GK)
6
2. Mark Appiah (DEF)
6
3. Sebastiao Ferreira (DEF)
6
4. Camilo Castillo (DEF)
7
5. Daniel Lampard (MID)
7
6. Duccio Sergi (MID)
7
7. Kader Belloso (MID)
9
8. Ian Fenton (MID)
6
9. Peter Weir (ATT)
6
10. Dietmar Vogel (ATT)
6
11. Mark Van Mol (ATT)
7
12. Fadel El Khebir (MID)
0
13. Hassan Elhamdaoui (MID)
6
14. Khalid Hadji (ATT)
6
1. Aziz Bigné (GK)
8
2. Alex Maurel (DEF)
7
3. Lilian Citony (DEF)
6
4. Luca Bianco (DEF)
5
5. Ludovic Charpennet (DEF)
6
6. Abdoullaye Ben Askar (MID)
6
7. Luis-Clemente Tamazout (MID)
5
8. Sven Kaiser (MID)
6
9. Rafael José Mari (ATT)
6
10. Ahmed Banchelli (ATT)
5
11. Guilherme Veloso (ATT)
6
12. Habib Besson (GK)
0
13. Pedro Moutinho (MID)
0
14. Louis Wiart (GK)
0