Match Report


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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at La Beaujoire-Louis Fonteneau where FC Nantes play host to Auxerre. A crowd of 18,241 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Nantes are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Auxerre appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Djibrill Bréchet.


0.00
FC Nantes start the match!
2.57
Jean Francois Boutoille flicks a high ball forward to Lilian Kossogonov who takes it down. Lilian Kossogonov shoots from outside the area. The ball takes a deflection leaving Simone Arricca with no chance!! Goal for FC Nantes!
6.12
Corrado Campolonghi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Florian Henin. Florian Henin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
9.54
With wonderful imagination, Jaouad Cassard laces a weighted ball forward to Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov knocks in a cross ball towards Florian Henin. Florian Henin shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.21
Jean Francois Boutoille threads a neat ball through to Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Billy Keegan provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
22.10
Ruby Aubry plays the ball forward to William Ecker. William Ecker hits a low pass to Florian Henin. Florian Henin shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
28.35
William Ecker makes a beautiful solo run. William Ecker shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
33.10
Jaouad Cassard decides to run forward with the ball. Jaouad Cassard lofts in a cross ball towards Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball takes a deflection leaving Simone Arricca with no chance!! Goal for FC Nantes!
38.04
William Ecker flicks a high pass forward. Lilian Kossogonov controls it well on his chest. Lilian Kossogonov shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
39.03
Jose Merino flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Mario Florentin who takes it down. Fernando Mario Florentin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Armindo Ben Askar. Armindo Ben Askar knocks in a cross ball towards Ole Simons. Reynald Celestini catches Ole Simons on the ankles. Ole Simons appeals for a penalty! Given!!
39.03
The referee points to the spot..
40.54
Hubert Ducloux takes a cautious run up but he scuffs the ball and it trickles wide!
44.10
Fernando Mario Florentin flicks a high ball forward to Ole Simons who takes it down. Ole Simons knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Reynald Celestini.
45.00
Corrado Campolonghi takes a long throw-in. Jaouad Cassard knocks the ball to his team mate, Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. Auxerre also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Auxerre kick off!
48.42
Fernando Marcos knocks the ball forward to Armindo Ben Askar. Armindo Ben Askar knocks in a cross ball towards Hubert Ducloux. Hubert Ducloux rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Solid save from Umberto Savino. What a great pair of hands!
49.54
Alejandro Sanz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ole Simons. Ole Simons sees Hubert Ducloux just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Hubert Ducloux takes a shot at goal. Reynald Celestini steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
51.16
Fernando Marcos kicks a strong pass forward to Armindo Ben Askar. Armindo Ben Askar puts a great ball through. Hubert Ducloux runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
54.05
Fernando Marcos hacks Jean Francois Boutoille from behind! The referee warns Fernando Marcos to calm down! Jean Francois Boutoille runs off the knock.
57.06
William Ecker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Florian Henin. Florian Henin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.15
FC Nantes have made a substitution with Alberto Dabo replacing Jean Francois Boutoille .Auxerre have made a substitution with Pierre Custovic replacing Ole Simons and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
61.19
Seeing a gap ahead, Luis Sabin laces a weighted ball forward to Filipe Valente. Filipe Valente threads the ball through to Armindo Ben Askar. Armindo Ben Askar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.09
Corrado Campolonghi changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Corrado Campolonghi tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
67.22
Jaouad Cassard threads a neat ball through to Florian Henin. Florian Henin finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
69.07
Luis Sabin threads a neat ball through to Fernando Marcos. With some swift thinking, Fernando Marcos plays the ball forward to Hubert Ducloux. Hubert Ducloux knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruby Aubry.
71.22
Youssef van Gastel sees space and advances. Youssef van Gastel threads a neat ball through to Armindo Ben Askar. Armindo Ben Askar lofts in a cross ball towards Hubert Ducloux. Hubert Ducloux makes a looping header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
73.42
Corrado Campolonghi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.54
Fernando Marcos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Armindo Ben Askar. Armindo Ben Askar knocks in a cross ball towards Hubert Ducloux. Hubert Ducloux finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Umberto Savino reads it well. Fabulous save!
77.21
FC Nantes have made a substitution with Craig McGrory replacing Reynald Celestini .
79.33
William Ecker threads a neat ball through to Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan knocks in a cross ball towards Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Youssef van Gastel's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
80.05
William Ecker takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Youssef van Gastel reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
83.37
Jose Merino makes a simple pass to Fernando Mario Florentin. Fernando Mario Florentin sees Pierre Custovic in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pierre Custovic whips in a cross ball towards Hubert Ducloux. Hubert Ducloux powers a header at goal. Solid save from Umberto Savino. What a great pair of hands!
84.54
Alejandro Sanz kicks a strong pass forward to Armindo Ben Askar. Armindo Ben Askar lofts in a cross ball towards Hubert Ducloux. Hubert Ducloux connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
85.19
Fernando Mario Florentin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Armindo Ben Askar. Armindo Ben Askar shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
89.41
Ruby Aubry flicks a high pass forward to William Ecker who brings the ball under control. William Ecker kicks a strong pass forward to Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Filipe Valente threads a neat ball through to Hubert Ducloux. Hubert Ducloux knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bjšrn Wijker.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
9
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.8%
41.2%
Play Area
24.7%
47.1%
28.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Lilian Kossogonov of FC Nantes

Match Ratings