Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at La Beaujoire-Louis Fonteneau where FC Nantes play host to Troyes Aube Champagne. A crowd of 8,957 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Nantes are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Troyes Aube Champagne appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Seube.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Nantes are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Troyes Aube Champagne appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Seube.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Nantes get the match underway!
6.59
0-0Thomas Finazzi sees Diego Ecker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Diego Ecker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.35
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Giancarlo Lotti plays the ball forward to Teddy Chelle. Teddy Chelle shoots from long range but Arnaud Djorkaeff is on top of it.
12.15
0-0Johnny Bréchet knocks the ball forward to Jean Chr. Murati. Jean Chr. Murati threads a neat ball through to Said Pickeu. Said Pickeu shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
15.05
0-0Johnny Bréchet comes in with a late challenge on Diego Ecker. Johnny Bréchet is given a warning by the referee! Diego Ecker runs off the knock.
18.07
0-0Vasco Valente comes in with a late challenge on Rudy Battles. Vasco Valente is shown the yellow card! Rudy Battles stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.29
Johnny Bréchet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean Chr. Murati. Jean Chr. Murati sees Teddy Chelle in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Teddy Chelle sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
24.19
Giancarlo Lotti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andre Ntumpa Nsafu. Andre Ntumpa Nsafu tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
26.02
Thomas Finazzi chips the ball to his team mate, Ronan Poulard. Ronan Poulard shoots from long range. Alberto Barrett gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
28.29
Jean Chr. Murati chips the ball to his team mate, Teddy Chelle. Teddy Chelle shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
32.54
Jean Chr. Murati hits a low pass to Teddy Chelle. Teddy Chelle controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Arnaud Djorkaeff comfortably smothers it!
36.31
Thomas Finazzi flicks a high pass forward. Ronan Poulard comfortably collects the pass. Ronan Poulard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.51
0-0Jean Chr. Murati runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jean Chr. Murati makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Said Pickeu but he's offside!
44.50
Chritophe Ginola kicks a strong pass forward to Diego Ecker. Diego Ecker rushes past Johnny Bréchet! Diego Ecker tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nantes appear unchanged since the first half. Troyes Aube Champagne also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Nantes players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Troyes Aube Champagne kick off the second half!
51.37
Daniel Riga knocks the ball forward to Said Pickeu. Said Pickeu knocks in a cross ball towards Teddy Chelle. Teddy Chelle is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Arnaud Djorkaeff comfortably punches it away to safety.
54.02
Jean Chr. Murati knocks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Chelle. Teddy Chelle shoots from long range. Arnaud Djorkaeff effortlessly gets down and covers it.
55.55
Diego Ecker hacks Johnny Bréchet from behind! The referee warns Diego Ecker to calm down! Johnny Bréchet stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.24
Thomas Finazzi barges into Jean Chr. Murati. Thomas Finazzi is shown the yellow card! Jean Chr. Murati stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.52
Jean Chr. Murati chips the ball to his team mate, Andre Ntumpa Nsafu. Andre Ntumpa Nsafu controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
73.23
Hannes Lensing controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chritophe Ginola. Chritophe Ginola chips the ball to his team mate, Diego Ecker. Diego Ecker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.40
1-0Jean Chr. Murati kicks a strong pass forward to Said Pickeu. Said Pickeu plays a one-two with Teddy Chelle and advances towards the goal... Said Pickeu makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper, Arnaud Djorkaeff, sees it late!! Goal for FC Nantes!
79.15
Steve Raymond deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andre Ntumpa Nsafu. Andre Ntumpa Nsafu lofts in a cross ball towards Teddy Chelle. Teddy Chelle connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
81.48
Giancarlo Lotti makes a simple pass to Andre Ntumpa Nsafu. Andre Ntumpa Nsafu shoots from distance. Arnaud Djorkaeff gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
85.57
Chritophe Ginola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ronan Poulard. Ronan Poulard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.05
Wes Campbell runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Wes Campbell lofts in a cross ball towards Ronan Poulard. Ronan Poulard flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
89.02
Steve Raymond flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Chelle collects the pass. Teddy Chelle knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Vasco Valente makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean Chr. Murati. Jean Chr. Murati hits a low pass to Andre Ntumpa Nsafu. Andre Ntumpa Nsafu plays a one-two with Said Pickeu and rushes in on goal... Andre Ntumpa Nsafu comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Andre Ntumpa Nsafu scores for FC Nantes!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alberto Barrett (GK)
7
2. Johnny Bréchet (DEF)
6
3. Jocelyn Dossantos (DEF)
6
4. Vasco Valente (DEF)
6
5. Daniel Riga (MID)
6
6. Jean Chr. Murati (MID)
8
7. Steve Raymond (MID)
6
8. Giancarlo Lotti (MID)
6
9. Teddy Chelle (ATT)
7
10. Andre Ntumpa Nsafu (ATT)
8
11. Said Pickeu (ATT)
9
12. Claude Strgeon (MID)
0
13. Fernando Oliveira (DEF)
0
14. Cedric Candela (MID)
0
1. Arnaud Djorkaeff (GK)
8
2. Philipe Sitruk (DEF)
6
3. Yannick Nogueira (DEF)
6
4. Jean-Luc Fournel (DEF)
6
5. Hannes Lensing (DEF)
6
6. Chritophe Ginola (MID)
6
7. Rudy Battles (MID)
6
8. Thomas Finazzi (MID)
6
9. Wes Campbell (MID)
6
10. Ronan Poulard (ATT)
6
11. Diego Ecker (ATT)
7
12. Lionel Le Garrec (MID)
0
13. Reynald Gallas (MID)
0
14. Dario Bodmer (ATT)
0