Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Allianz Riviera where OGC Nice play host to AS Monaco in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both OGC Nice and AS Monaco are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Djimi Assati.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both OGC Nice and AS Monaco are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Djimi Assati.
0.00
0-0OGC Nice start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.47
0-0Camilo Castillo makes a simple pass to Kader Belloso. Kader Belloso flicks a high ball forward to Franceco Mezzano who takes it down. Franceco Mezzano skips past Abdelmalek Ciechelsi! Franceco Mezzano rockets a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
6.29
0-0From the throw-in, Kader Belloso picks out Ian Fenton. Ian Fenton flicks the ball to his team mate, Duccio Sergi. Duccio Sergi shoots from outside the area but somehow Hennie Kostwinder manages to keep it out.
9.08
0-0Matt James threads the ball through to Kwami Porato. Kwami Porato knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mark Appiah.
12.34
With some swift thinking, Duccio Sergi plays the ball forward to Kader Belloso. Kader Belloso knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Weir. Peter Weir makes a looping header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
14.07
Carl Danic decides to run forward with the ball. Carl Danic knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Dailly. Carlos Dailly connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
16.14
0-0Kwami Porato catches Mark Appiah on the ankles. Kwami Porato is given a warning by the referee! Mark Appiah runs off the knock.
18.26
Carl Danic plays the ball forward to Carlos Dailly. Carlos Dailly knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Heurlié. Marc Heurlié whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
20.04
Duccio Sergi makes a simple pass to Peter Weir. Peter Weir shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Hennie Kostwinder.
21.06
0-0Ian Fenton takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Camilo Castillo comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies just off target!
22.46
With vision, Sebastiao Ferreira laces a through ball forward to Peter Weir. Peter Weir sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.59
0-0Mark Van Mol barges into Andy De Vogt. The referee brings Mark Van Mol to one side and gives him a warning! Andy De Vogt gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
26.08
Claude Leclercq makes a simple pass to Carl Danic. Without breaking stride, Carl Danic plays the ball forward to Kwami Porato. Kwami Porato knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.07
Marc Heurlié makes a beautiful solo run. Marc Heurlié whips in a cross ball towards Muzzy Izzet. Muzzy Izzet beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Diego Hermans!
32.29
0-0OGC Nice have made a substitution with Dietmar Vogel replacing Peter Weir .
34.54
Duccio Sergi makes a simple pass to Dietmar Vogel. Dietmar Vogel chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Lampard. Daniel Lampard muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
36.51
Duccio Sergi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Franceco Mezzano. Franceco Mezzano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.02
Muzzy Izzet plays the ball forward to Carlos Dailly. Carlos Dailly controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
44.05
Camilo Castillo surges forward with the ball. Camilo Castillo flicks a high pass forward. Mark Van Mol holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mark Van Mol lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Fenton. Ian Fenton beats his man to it with a header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Mark Appiah chips the ball to his team mate, Camilo Castillo. Camilo Castillo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duccio Sergi. Duccio Sergi lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Lampard. Daniel Lampard rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Hennie Kostwinder easily picks it out of the air!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. OGC Nice have changed their lineup with Hassan Elhamdaoui replacing Kader Belloso. AS Monaco appear unchanged since the first half. The AS Monaco players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
AS Monaco kick off and get the second half underway!
51.30
Hassan Elhamdaoui chips the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Vogel. Dietmar Vogel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.08
Hassan Elhamdaoui advances with the ball. Hassan Elhamdaoui finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.43
0-0Camilo Castillo comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Dailly. The referee calls over Camilo Castillo and shows him a yellow card! Carlos Dailly hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.23
Andy De Vogt knocks the ball to his team mate, Claude Leclercq. Claude Leclercq threads a neat ball through to Carlos Dailly. Carlos Dailly whips in a cross ball towards Muzzy Izzet. Muzzy Izzet fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.14
Mark Appiah threads a neat ball through to Hassan Elhamdaoui. Hassan Elhamdaoui chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Fenton. Ian Fenton finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Hennie Kostwinder. Excellent save.
61.26
Abdelmalek Ciechelsi knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt James. Matt James makes a simple pass to Carlos Dailly. Carlos Dailly knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mark Appiah.
63.13
0-1Carl Danic flicks the ball to his team mate, Dianboto Vilatte. Dianboto Vilatte whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Dailly. Carlos Dailly jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
66.29
Marc Heurlié sees space and advances. Marc Heurlié plays a one-two with Carlos Dailly and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Marc Heurlié provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball comes in low, but Diego Hermans effortlessly smothers it!
67.05
Mark Appiah flicks a high ball forward to Duccio Sergi who takes it down. Duccio Sergi threads a neat ball through to Daniel Lampard. Daniel Lampard shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Hennie Kostwinder. Excellent save.
72.16
Abdelmalek Ciechelsi flicks a high ball forward to Marc Heurlié who takes it down. Marc Heurlié knocks the ball to his team mate, Dianboto Vilatte. Dianboto Vilatte knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Camilo Castillo.
73.44
Ian Fenton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mark Van Mol. Mark Van Mol whips in a cross ball towards Dietmar Vogel. Dietmar Vogel connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.57
OGC Nice have made a substitution with Fadel El Khebir replacing Ian Fenton .AS Monaco have made a substitution with Steffen Laudrup replacing Marc Heurlié .
79.22
Sebastiao Ferreira hacks Matt James from behind! The referee calls over Sebastiao Ferreira and shows him a yellow card! Matt James hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.59
Abdelmalek Ciechelsi kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Danic. Carl Danic chips the ball to his team mate, Dianboto Vilatte. Dianboto Vilatte shoots from long range but Diego Hermans reads it well. Great save!
83.32
Camilo Castillo receives the ball from a throw-in from Mark Appiah. Camilo Castillo knocks the ball forward to Sebastiao Ferreira. Sebastiao Ferreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dietmar Vogel. Dietmar Vogel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy De Vogt.
89.38
Mark Appiah passes the ball forward to Daniel Lampard. Daniel Lampard makes a simple pass to Fadel El Khebir. Fadel El Khebir knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claude Leclercq.
90.00
Dietmar Vogel comes in with a late challenge on Abdelmalek Ciechelsi. The referee brings Dietmar Vogel to one side and gives him a warning! Abdelmalek Ciechelsi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Diego Hermans (GK)
8
2. Mark Appiah (DEF)
7
3. Sebastiao Ferreira (DEF)
6
4. Camilo Castillo (DEF)
6
5. Daniel Lampard (MID)
6
6. Duccio Sergi (MID)
8
7. Kader Belloso (MID)
6
8. Ian Fenton (MID)
6
9. Peter Weir (ATT)
6
10. Franceco Mezzano (ATT)
6
11. Mark Van Mol (ATT)
7
12. Hassan Elhamdaoui (MID)
7
13. Fadel El Khebir (MID)
6
14. Dietmar Vogel (ATT)
8
1. Hennie Kostwinder (GK)
8
2. Claude Leclercq (DEF)
6
3. Abdelmalek Ciechelsi (DEF)
6
4. Andy De Vogt (DEF)
6
5. Dianboto Vilatte (MID)
7
6. Marc Heurlié (MID)
8
7. Carl Danic (MID)
8
8. Matt James (MID)
7
9. Kwami Porato (ATT)
5
10. Carlos Dailly (ATT)
9
11. Muzzy Izzet (ATT)
6
12. Garba Nwakire (DEF)
0
13. Steffen Laudrup (MID)
6
14. Jerome Barckay (ATT)
0