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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at La Beaujoire-Louis Fonteneau where FC Nantes play host to Olympique de Marseille. A crowd of 20,242 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Nantes are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Olympique de Marseille appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Frederic Gueguen.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Nantes get the match underway!
4.35
Dianbobo Bochu sees Tore Andre Håland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tore Andre Håland whips in a cross ball towards Lorenzo Lamonica. Lorenzo Lamonica powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
6.29
With vision, Alexander Rummenigge plays the ball forward to Kamal Moreau. Kamal Moreau makes a simple pass to Benjamin Penneteau. Benjamin Penneteau threads the ball through to Jean-Christophe Laquait but he's offside!
9.20
Jean-Sebastien Marchand catches Alexander Rummenigge on the ankles. Jean-Sebastien Marchand is warned by the referee! Alexander Rummenigge stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.41
Gregorio Pascual threads a neat ball through to Carl Campbell. Carl Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Lorenzo Lamonica collects the pass. Lorenzo Lamonica knocks in a cross ball towards Tore Andre Håland. Tore Andre Håland makes a looping header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.28
Alexander Rummenigge flicks a high pass forward. Frederic Eyraud collects the pass. Frederic Eyraud makes a simple pass to Benjamin Penneteau. Benjamin Penneteau plays a one-two with Jean-Christophe Laquait and advances towards the goal... Benjamin Penneteau looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball strikes Christian Foglia's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
16.31
Frederic Eyraud takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Tore Andre Håland gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
18.07
Showing composure, Stefano Scalabrelli laces a through ball forward to Jean-Christophe Laquait. Jean-Christophe Laquait knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.38
Dianbobo Bochu chips the ball to his team mate, Lorenzo Lamonica. Lorenzo Lamonica knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Rummenigge.
27.25
Dianbobo Bochu flicks a high pass forward. Lorenzo Lamonica controls it well on his chest. Lorenzo Lamonica shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
28.45
Anthony Brooking surges forward with the ball. Anthony Brooking passes the ball forward but Lorenzo Lamonica is offside!
30.23
Stefano Scalabrelli makes an attacking run forward. Stefano Scalabrelli knocks in a cross ball towards Benjamin Penneteau. Benjamin Penneteau finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
32.41
Frederic Eyraud kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Christophe Laquait. Jean-Christophe Laquait sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
33.29
Frederic Eyraud kicks a strong pass forward to Benjamin Penneteau. Benjamin Penneteau controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
40.49
Christian Foglia darts forward. Christian Foglia threads the ball through to Tore Andre Håland. Tore Andre Håland shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
42.32
Seeing a gap ahead, Hamada Frey plays the ball forward to Benjamin Penneteau. Benjamin Penneteau knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Gregorio Pascual passes the ball forward to Dianbobo Bochu. Dianbobo Bochu flicks a high pass forward. Tore Andre Håland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tore Andre Håland knocks the ball forward to Lorenzo Lamonica but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nantes appear unchanged since the first half. Olympique de Marseille also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Olympique de Marseille kicking off!
47.57
Gregorio Pascual knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Campbell. Carl Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Sebastien Marchand. Jean-Sebastien Marchand tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
48.07
Rodrigue Carotti makes a probing pass to Anthony Brooking. Anthony Brooking threads the ball through to Lorenzo Lamonica. Lorenzo Lamonica knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.23
Seeing a gap ahead, Dianbobo Bochu plays the ball forward to Tore Andre Håland. Tore Andre Håland runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Tore Andre Håland provides some space. He shoots at goal. Don Brady is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.26
Hamada Frey darts forward. Hamada Frey shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
61.09
Liam De Palma comes in with a late challenge on Benjamin Penneteau. The referee calls over Liam De Palma and warns him to calm down! Benjamin Penneteau hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.37
Anthony Brooking hits a low pass to Tore Andre Håland. Tore Andre Håland edges inside the box! Tore Andre Håland looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.22
Christian Foglia pushes up the pitch. Christian Foglia flicks the ball to his team mate, Lorenzo Lamonica. Lorenzo Lamonica shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
71.56
With a delightful solo run, Carl Campbell stretches the opposition's defence. Carl Campbell makes a simple pass, allowing Tore Andre Håland to run into the box. Tore Andre Håland cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.32
Carl Campbell catches Stefano Scalabrelli on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stefano Scalabrelli runs off the knock.
81.08
Stefano Scalabrelli plays the ball forward to Benjamin Penneteau. Benjamin Penneteau skips past Liam De Palma! Liam De Palma clumsily knocks into Benjamin Penneteau. Penalty not given!!
87.22
Frederic Eyraud flicks a high pass forward. Benjamin Penneteau holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Benjamin Penneteau threads the ball through into the box. Jean-Christophe Laquait shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Claus Hakansson reads it well. Great save!
90.00
Omar Louiron flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Martinez controls it well on his chest. Alfredo Martinez darts forward. Alfredo Martinez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodrigue Carotti.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 7
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 53.1645569620253 vs 46.8354430379747
Play Area
Home team third: 25.32%, Midfield: 45.57%, Away team third: 29.11%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tore Andre Håland of Olympique de Marseille

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Don Brady (GK)
6
3. Omar Louiron (DEF)
6
4. Matt Burley (DEF)
6
6
7. Kamal Moreau (MID)
6
9. Hamada Frey (MID)
6

12. Jose Kiko (DEF)
0
13. Richard Warmuz (DEF)
0
14. Damir Mendes (ATT)
0