Match Report


FC Nantes     FC Kaiserslautern
Computer Player Ian Donaldson
B. MalickiGcaptain1captainGM. McStay
A. StewartD2DF. Viana
G. MckinlayD3DK. Francke
L. DuclouxD4DA. Navarro
M. FerreiraM5DW. Bomers
O. DelarocheM6MR. Suarez
R. DeblockM7MM. Marquitos
S. WillM8MJ. Gainza
M. BowerA9AJ. Davies
M. DevineauA10AM. Meidt
V. El IdrisiA11AA. Perez
 
M. PromentG12GL. Vidal
R. AbardonadoM13DS. Kuzorra
E. CatherineD14MS. Geis

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Match Report

Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at La Beaujoire-Louis Fonteneau where FC Nantes play FC Kaiserslautern in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Nantes are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Kaiserslautern appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Mendes.


0.00
FC Kaiserslautern get the match underway!
8.30
Manuel Ferreira knocks the ball forward to Mick Bower. Mick Bower knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt McStay who gathers it comfortably.
14.24
Arturo Navarro plays the ball forward to Jose Fortes Gainza. Jose Fortes Gainza finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
15.58
Simon Will controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Reynald Deblock. Reynald Deblock tries a spectacular long range effort but Matt McStay is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
21.30
Ricardo Suarez catches Reynald Deblock on the ankles. The referee calls over Ricardo Suarez and warns him to calm down! Reynald Deblock runs off the knock.
24.56
Arturo Navarro flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Suarez. Ricardo Suarez kicks a strong pass forward to Jacob Davies. Jacob Davies lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Gainza. Jose Fortes Gainza makes a deft header but it is miles over!
36.08
Arturo Navarro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Suarez. Ricardo Suarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Gainza. Jose Fortes Gainza makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
38.02
Kevin Francke threads the ball through to Mauricio Marquitos. Mauricio Marquitos flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Perez controls it well on his chest. Arturo Perez lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Suarez. Ricardo Suarez directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Kaiserslautern!
44.42
Manuel Ferreira sees a break and surges forward. Manuel Ferreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Mauricio Marquitos flicks a high pass forward. Marc Meidt collects the pass. Marc Meidt knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Marquitos. Mauricio Marquitos flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Benoit Malicki with no chance!! Goal for FC Kaiserslautern!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nantes appear unchanged since the first half. FC Kaiserslautern also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Nantes kick off!
49.32
Kevin Francke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauricio Marquitos. Mauricio Marquitos advances with the ball. Mauricio Marquitos shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
53.41
Gary Mckinlay flicks a high ball forward to Adam Stewart who takes it down. Adam Stewart kicks a strong pass forward to Reynald Deblock. Reynald Deblock makes a great pass forward. Victor El Idrisi runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
54.10
Wilfred Bomers makes a beautiful solo run. Wilfred Bomers threads the ball through to Ricardo Suarez. Ricardo Suarez knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Gainza. Jose Fortes Gainza powers a header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.08
Gary Mckinlay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mick Bower. Mick Bower makes a simple pass to Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.28
Mauricio Marquitos makes a probing pass to Arturo Perez. Arturo Perez shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
59.02
Ludovic Ducloux flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Mckinlay. Gary Mckinlay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Will. Simon Will knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frederico Viana.
60.04
Reynald Deblock flicks a high ball forward to Mick Bower who takes it down. Mick Bower shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.28
With vision, Ludovic Ducloux picks a pass forward to Reynald Deblock. Reynald Deblock chips the ball to his team mate, Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.37
Wilfred Bomers sees a break and surges forward. Wilfred Bomers kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Suarez. Ricardo Suarez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
66.35
Kevin Francke advances with the ball. Without breaking stride, Kevin Francke plays the ball forward to Ricardo Suarez. Ricardo Suarez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adam Stewart.
67.55
Mauricio Marquitos hacks Orlando Delaroche from behind! Mauricio Marquitos is warned by the referee! Orlando Delaroche runs off the knock.
79.40
Gary Mckinlay sees a break and surges forward. Gary Mckinlay decides to run forward with the ball. Gary Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball towards Orlando Delaroche. Orlando Delaroche outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.57
Mauricio Marquitos sees Arturo Perez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arturo Perez sees Marc Meidt just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Marc Meidt shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
84.45
Mick Bower flicks a high pass forward. Victor El Idrisi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Victor El Idrisi knocks in a cross ball towards Orlando Delaroche. Orlando Delaroche connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it rises well off target!
89.10
Kevin Francke threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Marquitos. Mauricio Marquitos flicks a high ball forward to Jacob Davies who takes it down. Jacob Davies shoots from outside the area. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
 

FC Nantes

FC Kaiserslautern
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 50 vs 50
Play Area
Home team third: 25.00%, Midfield: 43.75%, Away team third: 31.25%

Scorers
Ricardo Suarez 38
Mauricio Marquitos 45
Jacob Davies 89

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mauricio Marquitos of FC Kaiserslautern

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Benoit Malicki (GK)
6
2. Adam Stewart (DEF)
6
3. Gary Mckinlay (DEF)
7
4. Ludovic Ducloux (DEF)
6
5. Manuel Ferreira (MID)
6
6. Orlando Delaroche (MID)
6
7. Reynald Deblock (MID)
6
8. Simon Will (MID)
6
9. Mick Bower (ATT)
6
10. Maxence Devineau (ATT)
6
11. Victor El Idrisi (ATT)
6

12. Michael Proment (GK)
0
13. Rodrigue Abardonado (MID)
0
14. Eric Catherine (DEF)
0

1. Matt McStay (GK)
6
2. Frederico Viana (DEF)
6
3. Kevin Francke (DEF)
7
4. Arturo Navarro (DEF)
6
5. Wilfred Bomers (DEF)
7
6. Ricardo Suarez (MID)
8
7. Mauricio Marquitos (MID)
9
8. Jose Fortes Gainza (MID)
6
9. Jacob Davies (ATT)
8
10. Marc Meidt (ATT)
7
11. Arturo Perez (ATT)
7

12. Luis Vidal (GK)
0
13. Samir Kuzorra (DEF)
0
14. Simon Geis (MID)
0