Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Stade Marcel Picot where AS Nancy play host to RC Strasbourg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both AS Nancy and RC Strasbourg are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Duchemin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both AS Nancy and RC Strasbourg are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Duchemin.
0.00
0-0RC Strasbourg kick off!
2.26
0-0Eric Danic plays the ball forward to Pascal Ngom. With a delightful solo run, Pascal Ngom stretches the opposition's defence. Pascal Ngom lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Kopa. Marco Kopa directs the ball goalwards with his head but Aaron van den Heuvel is on top of it.
3.56
0-0Pascal Ngom advances with the ball. Pascal Ngom whips in a cross ball towards Mehdi Ait-Ouarab. Mehdi Ait-Ouarab rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
4.40
Ahmed Benon chips the ball to his team mate, Ferdinando Terrevoli. Ferdinando Terrevoli cuts inside the box! Ferdinando Terrevoli side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies wide!
8.26
0-0Pedro Marques knocks the ball forward to Yoann Mendy. Yoann Mendy knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eric Danic.
9.06
Ignacio Den Turk threads a neat ball through to Yoann Mendy. Yoann Mendy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to George Gascoigne who gathers it comfortably.
18.34
0-0Henk Vandenbroeck flicks a high pass forward. Andy Mcinnes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Mcinnes makes a probing pass to Yoann Mendy but he's offside!
28.41
Matt Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Marques holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Marques hits a low pass to Andy Mcinnes. Andy Mcinnes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Max Mann.
33.23
Matt Caldwell hits a low pass to Henk Vandenbroeck. Henk Vandenbroeck threads a neat ball through to Andy Mcinnes. Andy Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Booth. Gary Booth flicks the ball with his head. George Gascoigne didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
34.11
Marcello Kelban knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Thirlwell. Gary Thirlwell changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gary Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Max Mann.
38.15
0-1Oleg Lineker plays the ball forward to Marco Kopa. Marco Kopa plays the ball forward to Ferdinando Terrevoli who has made a great run into the box. Ferdinando Terrevoli shoots from just inside the box. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
44.02
Matt Caldwell flicks a high pass forward to Ignacio Den Turk who brings the ball under control. Ignacio Den Turk sees Andy Mcinnes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Nancy have changed their lineup with Alberto Nieto replacing Andy Mcinnes. RC Strasbourg appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
The whistle blows and AS Nancy get the second half underway!
47.09
Henk Vandenbroeck kicks a strong pass forward to Yoann Mendy. Yoann Mendy knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Booth. Gary Booth rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.27
Seeing a gap ahead, Max Mann plays the ball forward to Oleg Lineker. Oleg Lineker makes an attacking run forward. Oleg Lineker knocks in a cross ball towards Ferdinando Terrevoli. Ferdinando Terrevoli flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
53.08
Ahmed Benon threads a neat ball through to Mehdi Ait-Ouarab. Mehdi Ait-Ouarab plays a scrappy one-two with Ferdinando Terrevoli and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Mehdi Ait-Ouarab provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
57.29
Ignacio Den Turk takes a quick throw-in. Pedro Marques kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Booth. Gary Booth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.53
Max Mann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oleg Lineker. Oleg Lineker sees a break and surges forward. Oleg Lineker lofts in a cross ball towards Mehdi Ait-Ouarab. Mehdi Ait-Ouarab heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
61.53
1-2AS Nancy have made 2 substitutions with Camel Vrielynck replacing Marcello Anelka and Jean-Michel Deflandre replacing Gary Thirlwell and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
63.36
J-David Dordevic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ahmed Benon. Ahmed Benon threads a neat ball through to Ferdinando Terrevoli. Ferdinando Terrevoli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.58
Ahmed Benon knocks the ball to his team mate, Marco Kopa. Marco Kopa knocks in a cross ball towards Ferdinando Terrevoli. Ferdinando Terrevoli makes a convincing header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.34
With great vision, Henk Vandenbroeck plays the ball forward to Yoann Mendy. Yoann Mendy whips in a cross ball towards Gary Booth. Gary Booth is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving George Gascoigne with no chance!! Goal for AS Nancy!
75.20
Oleg Lineker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ferdinando Terrevoli. Ferdinando Terrevoli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.01
Henk Vandenbroeck threads a neat ball through to Alberto Nieto. Alberto Nieto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
84.07
Pedro Marques plays the ball forward to Ignacio Den Turk. Ignacio Den Turk hits a low pass to Alberto Nieto. Alberto Nieto shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but George Gascoigne manages to gather it.
85.15
Matt Caldwell sees Ignacio Den Turk in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ignacio Den Turk knocks the ball forward to Yoann Mendy. Yoann Mendy shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from George Gascoigne keeps it out!
89.16
2-2Matt Caldwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Henk Vandenbroeck. Henk Vandenbroeck hits a low pass to Gary Booth. Gary Booth knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Nieto. Alberto Nieto makes a looping header on goal but somehow Max Mann happens to be in the right place to block it.
90.00
Tobias Frieser knocks the ball to his team mate, Marco Kopa. Marco Kopa edges inside the box! Marco Kopa rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Aaron van den Heuvel has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Gary Booth 47, 66 | Ferdinando Terrevoli 38 Mehdi Ait-Ouarab 60 Marco Kopa 90 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Aaron van den Heuvel (GK)
7
2. Marcello Kelban (DEF)
6
3. Marcello Anelka (DEF)
6
4. Matt Caldwell (DEF)
7
5. Pedro Marques (MID)
6
6. Ignacio Den Turk (MID)
6
7. Henk Vandenbroeck (MID)
7
8. Gary Thirlwell (MID)
6
9. Gary Booth (ATT)
9
10. Yoann Mendy (ATT)
7
11. Andy Mcinnes (ATT)
6
12. Camel Vrielynck (DEF)
6
13. Jean-Michel Deflandre (ATT)
6
14. Alberto Nieto (DEF)
6
1. George Gascoigne (GK)
7
2. Max Mann (DEF)
6
3. J-David Dordevic (DEF)
6
4. Eric Danic (DEF)
6
5. Pascal Ngom (MID)
7
6. Ahmed Benon (MID)
6
7. Oleg Lineker (MID)
8
8. Tobias Frieser (MID)
6
9. Ferdinando Terrevoli (ATT)
8
10. Mehdi Ait-Ouarab (ATT)
8
11. Marco Kopa (ATT)
9
12. Guy Colucci (DEF)
0
13. Younes Pontal (MID)
0
14. Christian Watier (DEF)
0