Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Parc des Princes where Paris Saint-Germain play host to FC Nantes. A crowd of 17,809 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Paris Saint-Germain are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Nantes appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Jambay.
The pitch is in good condition.
Paris Saint-Germain are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Nantes appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Jambay.
0.00
0-0Paris Saint-Germain start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.18
0-0Noel Brand deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gaetano De Palma. Gaetano De Palma knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tobias Kurth.
8.23
1-0Oliver Gerlach knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Suarez. Pedro Suarez shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
12.26
1-0Steffen Freund comes in with a late challenge on Tryggvi Adalbjarnarson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tryggvi Adalbjarnarson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
14.44
Christian Touzani makes a simple pass to Callum Niven. Callum Niven deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Reimers. David Reimers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.47
1-0David Reimers flicks a high ball forward to Callum Niven who takes it down. Callum Niven controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
21.29
1-0Noel Brand sees Gary Cleland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Cleland runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gary Cleland shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
22.24
Tryggvi Adalbjarnarson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Tryggvi Adalbjarnarson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.02
Tryggvi Adalbjarnarson flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Gerlach controls it well on his chest. Oliver Gerlach shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
27.30
Bradley Cooney makes a simple pass to Oliver Gerlach. Oliver Gerlach plays a one-two with Pedro Suarez and rushes in on goal... Oliver Gerlach tries a spectacular strike. Eoin Hurst gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
34.08
Noel Brand controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adel Née. Adel Née chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Cleland. Gary Cleland skips past Christian Touzani! Gary Cleland makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
36.13
1-0Without breaking stride, Alexandre Bento plays the ball forward to Steffen Freund. Steffen Freund makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Cleland. Gary Cleland makes a pass forward but Adel Née makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
38.04
Callum Niven kicks a strong pass forward to Tryggvi Adalbjarnarson. Tryggvi Adalbjarnarson whips in a cross ball towards Callum Niven. Callum Niven jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Eoin Hurst manages to keep it out.
39.36
Noel Brand picks a pass forward to Gary Cleland. Gary Cleland knocks in a cross ball towards Adel Née. Adel Née finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Fouzi Bouchiba gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
40.21
David Reimers sees space and advances. David Reimers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Eoin Hurst gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Paris Saint-Germain appear unchanged since the first half. FC Nantes also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Nantes players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
FC Nantes start the second half!
47.12
1-0Gary Cleland clumsily knocks into Amine Bouyoucef. The referee brings Gary Cleland to one side and gives him a warning! Amine Bouyoucef stretches but gets up unharmed.
47.12
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
49.35
Noel Brand makes a probing pass to Gaetano De Palma. Gaetano De Palma knocks in a cross ball towards Adel Née. Adel Née makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
53.47
Steffen Freund flicks a high pass forward. Adel Née controls it well on his chest. Adel Née whips in a cross ball towards Gaetano De Palma. Gaetano De Palma jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
57.56
Hamilton Segura passes the ball forward to Callum Niven. Callum Niven makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tryggvi Adalbjarnarson. Tryggvi Adalbjarnarson tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
59.17
Kelvin Gascoigne threads a neat ball through to Noel Brand. Noel Brand chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Cleland. Gary Cleland lofts in a cross ball towards Steffen Freund. With a superhuman jump, Steffen Freund connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Fouzi Bouchiba. Excellent save.
61.23
With vision, Christian Touzani plays the ball forward to Callum Niven. Callum Niven makes an attacking run forward. Callum Niven plays a scrappy one-two with Tryggvi Adalbjarnarson and advances towards the goal... Callum Niven makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
63.54
Tryggvi Adalbjarnarson makes a simple pass to Oliver Gerlach. Oliver Gerlach whips in a cross ball towards David Reimers. David Reimers heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
66.23
Hamilton Segura knocks the ball forward to Amine Bouyoucef. Amine Bouyoucef passes the ball forward to Oliver Gerlach. Oliver Gerlach lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Niven. Callum Niven makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.42
2-0Kelvin Gascoigne threads a neat ball through to Noel Brand. Noel Brand threads a neat ball through to Gaetano De Palma. Gaetano De Palma cuts inside the box! Gaetano De Palma comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by Tobias Kurth. Excellent block.
77.24
2-0Paris Saint-Germain have made a substitution with Jaouad Eloi replacing Bradley Cooney .
79.06
David Reimers decides to run forward with the ball. David Reimers whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Gerlach. Oliver Gerlach outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Eoin Hurst had no chance!! Goal for Paris Saint-Germain!
83.06
Alexandre Bento kicks a strong pass forward to Noel Brand. Noel Brand controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steffen Freund. Steffen Freund runs straight at the defence! Steffen Freund strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Oliver Gerlach of Paris Saint-Germain |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Fouzi Bouchiba (GK)
7
2. Amine Bouyoucef (DEF)
6
3. Hamilton Segura (DEF)
6
4. Christian Touzani (DEF)
6
5. Tobias Kurth (DEF)
6
6. David Reimers (MID)
8
7. Callum Niven (MID)
9
8. Tryggvi Adalbjarnarson (MID)
6
9. Pedro Suarez (ATT)
7
10. Bradley Cooney (ATT)
6
11. Oliver Gerlach (ATT)
9
12. Nicolas Hanssen (GK)
0
13. Juan-Carlos Cabrera (MID)
0
14. Jaouad Eloi (MID)
6
1. Eoin Hurst (GK)
7
2. Miguel Marques (DEF)
6
3. Dominic Morrison (DEF)
6
4. Kelvin Gascoigne (DEF)
6
5. Alexandre Bento (DEF)
6
6. Steffen Freund (MID)
7
7. Noel Brand (MID)
7
8. Gianpaolo Marangon (ATT)
6
9. Gary Cleland (ATT)
6
10. Gaetano De Palma (ATT)
6
11. Adel Née (ATT)
6
12. Wayne Rankin (DEF)
0
13. Oswaldo Catherine (ATT)
0
14. Steven Dabo (GK)
0