Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stade Marcel Picot where AS Nancy play Bayer Leverkusen in this second leg MWF Europa Cup game. Bayer Leverkusen lead by 4-0 from the first leg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Nancy are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bayer Leverkusen appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Keegan.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Nancy are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bayer Leverkusen appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Keegan.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Bayer Leverkusen kicking off!
3.07
0-0Shaun Redknapp makes a simple pass to Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Alberto Marcos manages to gather it comfortably.
4.36
Guido Tagliaferri runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Guido Tagliaferri finds some space and shoots from distance. Peter van der Meer gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
6.42
0-0Mauricio Ruiz barges into Guido Tagliaferri. The referee warns Mauricio Ruiz to calm down! Guido Tagliaferri gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
8.39
1-0Stuart Smith brings the ball forward. Stuart Smith sees Samuel Jardim in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samuel Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Guido Tagliaferri controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some silky footwork from Guido Tagliaferri provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Peter van der Meer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
14.21
Nuno Reis makes a simple pass to Shaun Redknapp. Shaun Redknapp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo advances inside the box! Romero P. Hidalgo rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.07
Ian Barton makes a probing pass to Shaun Redknapp. Shaun Redknapp flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Kühn collects the pass. Thomas Kühn shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Alberto Marcos smothers it!
26.11
Guido Tagliaferri threads a neat ball through to Tomˆs Koeman. Tomˆs Koeman lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Belloso. Daniel Belloso makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
32.42
1-1Guido Tagliaferri flicks a high pass forward to Tomˆs Koeman who brings the ball under control. Tomˆs Koeman passes the ball forward but Jean-Luc Alicarte is offside!
33.46
Shaun Redknapp threads the ball through to Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo kicks a strong pass forward to Les Oakes but the referee indicates it's offside!
34.32
Jean-Luc Alicarte flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Belloso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Belloso cuts inside the box! Daniel Belloso tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
38.09
Florian Goussé controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Luc Alicarte. Jean-Luc Alicarte hits a low pass to Samuel Jardim. Samuel Jardim knocks in a cross ball towards Tomˆs Koeman. Tomˆs Koeman makes a looping header on goal. Peter van der Meer gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
44.28
1-1Oscar Fernandez comes in with a late challenge on Guido Tagliaferri. The referee brings Oscar Fernandez to one side and gives him a warning! Guido Tagliaferri hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Shaun Redknapp advances with the ball. Shaun Redknapp shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Alberto Marcos!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Nancy appear unchanged since the first half. Bayer Leverkusen also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bayer Leverkusen players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and AS Nancy kick off!
47.26
Shaun Redknapp kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio Redondo. Mauricio Redondo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn heads the ball goalwards. Alberto Marcos manages to gather it easily.
49.43
Mauricio Ruiz flicks a high ball forward to Romero P. Hidalgo who takes it down. Romero P. Hidalgo shoots from long range but is denied by Alberto Marcos. Excellent save.
51.07
1-1Nuno Reis advances with the ball. Nuno Reis plays the ball forward to Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn runs straight at the defence! Thomas Kühn comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's a lousy effort!
53.31
Stuart Smith flicks a high pass forward. Florian Goussé controls it well on his chest. Florian Goussé hits a low pass to Jean-Luc Alicarte. Jean-Luc Alicarte rushes past Ian Barton! Some good footwork from Jean-Luc Alicarte provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.37
Ian Barton chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Redondo. Mauricio Redondo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
59.25
1-1Shaun Redknapp flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Redondo controls it well on his chest. Mauricio Redondo lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but Thijs Smit blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
60.09
1-1AS Nancy have made a substitution with John Alonzo replacing Daniel Belloso .Bayer Leverkusen have made 3 substitutions with Neil Johnstone replacing Mauricio Ruiz, Salvador Traynor replacing Mauricio Redondo and Roberto Flores replacing George Owen .
65.08
Florian Goussé threads the ball through to John Alonzo. John Alonzo shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
66.16
Jean-Luc Alicarte flicks a high pass forward. Tomˆs Koeman collects the pass. Tomˆs Koeman plays a quick one-two with John Alonzo and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Tomˆs Koeman provides some space. He shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.19
1-1Salvador Traynor kicks a strong pass forward to Shaun Redknapp. With some swift thinking, Shaun Redknapp plays the ball forward to Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Marcos who gathers it comfortably.
72.53
Jean-Luc Alicarte catches Shaun Redknapp on the ankles. The referee warns Jean-Luc Alicarte to calm down! Shaun Redknapp gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
73.59
Jean-Luc Alicarte flicks a high pass forward to Samuel Jardim who brings the ball under control. Samuel Jardim plays a quick one-two with Guido Tagliaferri and rushes in on goal... Samuel Jardim rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AS Nancy!
77.08
AS Nancy have made a substitution with Craig Burley replacing Duncan Souness .
81.50
Salvador Traynor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo whips in a cross ball towards Salvador Traynor. Salvador Traynor directs the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Alberto Marcos!
84.52
Shaun Redknapp sees a break and surges forward. Shaun Redknapp flicks a high pass forward to Thomas Kühn who brings the ball under control. Thomas Kühn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.34
Stuart Smith makes a strong solo run forward. Stuart Smith changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stuart Smith plays a one-two with Samuel Jardim and advances towards the goal... Stuart Smith comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alberto Marcos (GK)
8
2. Thijs Smit (DEF)
6
3. Florian Goussé (DEF)
6
4. Stuart Smith (DEF)
8
5. Duncan Souness (DEF)
6
6. Guido Tagliaferri (MID)
9
7. Jean-Luc Alicarte (MID)
7
8. Nicolas Jung (MID)
6
9. Tomˆs Koeman (ATT)
6
10. Daniel Belloso (ATT)
6
11. Samuel Jardim (ATT)
8
12. Craig Burley (MID)
6
13. Omer Summerbell (DEF)
0
14. John Alonzo (ATT)
6
1. Peter van der Meer (GK)
7
2. Nuno Reis (DEF)
6
3. Oscar Fernandez (DEF)
5
4. Mauricio Ruiz (DEF)
6
5. Ian Barton (DEF)
6
6. Mauricio Redondo (MID)
6
7. Shaun Redknapp (MID)
8
8. George Owen (ATT)
6
9. Romero P. Hidalgo (ATT)
8
10. Les Oakes (ATT)
6
11. Thomas Kühn (ATT)
6
12. Neil Johnstone (DEF)
6
13. Salvador Traynor (MID)
6
14. Roberto Flores (ATT)
6