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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Allianz Riviera where OGC Nice play host to Sochaux-Montbéliard. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
OGC Nice are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sochaux-Montbéliard appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
OGC Nice start the match!
6.54
Jean-Marc Bouzin knocks the ball forward to Ruel Wallwork. Ruel Wallwork knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.38
Demlaba Jezierski makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gerard Duchesne. Gerard Duchesne finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
15.14
Menno Dreef passes the ball forward to Azziz Nicaise. Azziz Nicaise lofts in a cross ball towards Gerard Duchesne. Gerard Duchesne directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Peter Marshall manages to keep it out.
16.52
Shabani Savinaud comes in with a late challenge on Shaun Potts. Shabani Savinaud is given a warning by the referee! Shaun Potts runs off the knock.
18.05
Jan Spengler makes a simple pass to Bernard Smertin. Bernard Smertin advances with the ball. Bernard Smertin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.38
Bernard Smertin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruel Wallwork. Ruel Wallwork knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Shaun Potts.
22.49
Jean-Marc Bouzin threads the ball through to Shabani Savinaud. Shabani Savinaud whips in a cross ball towards Ruel Wallwork. Ruel Wallwork is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
28.57
Patrick Simons makes a probing pass to Gerard Duchesne. Gerard Duchesne shoots from long range but somehow Peter Marshall manages to keep it out.
33.05
Bernard Bonnard threads the ball through to Azziz Nicaise. Azziz Nicaise knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Johann Thetis.
34.40
Sabri Trivino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruel Wallwork. Ruel Wallwork lofts in a cross ball towards Goran Lacombe. Goran Lacombe heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
40.40
Jan Spengler flicks the ball to his team mate, Bernard Smertin. Bernard Smertin threads the ball through to Goran Lacombe. Goran Lacombe lofts in a cross ball towards Shabani Savinaud. Shabani Savinaud is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
Bernard Smertin kicks a strong pass forward to Ruel Wallwork. Ruel Wallwork knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with Sochaux-Montbéliard kicking off!
48.57
Bernard Smertin knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Wallwork. Ruel Wallwork knocks in a cross ball towards Goran Lacombe. Goran Lacombe is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Roberto Castro has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
51.26
Franois Janot comes in with a late challenge on Menno Dreef. Franois Janot is shown the yellow card! Menno Dreef stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.01
Patrick Simons decides to run forward with the ball. Patrick Simons whips in a cross ball towards Azziz Nicaise. Azziz Nicaise is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Azziz Nicaise!
57.45
Bernard Smertin knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Wallwork. Ruel Wallwork tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Roberto Castro easily smothers it!
66.27
Carlos de Graaf chips the ball to his team mate, Bernard Smertin. Bernard Smertin brings the ball forward. Bernard Smertin tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Roberto Castro manages to keep it out.
67.52
Johann Thetis kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Marc Bouzin. Jean-Marc Bouzin knocks the ball to his team mate, Goran Lacombe. Goran Lacombe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.43
Bernard Smertin flicks the ball to his team mate, Goran Lacombe. Goran Lacombe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Valerien Charrieras.
71.22
Moritz Vogel passes the ball forward to Bernard Bonnard. Bernard Bonnard kicks a strong pass forward to Gerard Duchesne. Gerard Duchesne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.58
Carlos de Graaf makes a simple pass to Bernard Smertin. Bernard Smertin knocks the ball to his team mate, Goran Lacombe. Goran Lacombe shoots from long range. It's there!! Roberto Castro has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.20
Carlos de Graaf clumsily knocks into Gerard Duchesne. Carlos de Graaf is shown the yellow card! Gerard Duchesne runs off the knock.
78.28
Sabri Trivino chips the ball to his team mate, Ruel Wallwork. Ruel Wallwork controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Roberto Castro manages to keep it out.
83.39
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
90.00
Carlos de Graaf takes it forward alone. Carlos de Graaf chips the ball to his team mate, Goran Lacombe. Goran Lacombe whips in a cross ball towards Ruel Wallwork. Ruel Wallwork connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Goran Lacombe of Sochaux-Montbéliard

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 0 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 38.2352941176471 vs 61.7647058823529
Play Area
Home team third: 27.94%, Midfield: 48.53%, Away team third: 23.53%