Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at La Beaujoire-Louis Fonteneau where FC Nantes play host to Stade Rennais in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Nantes are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Stade Rennais appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Toifilou Trapasso.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Nantes are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Stade Rennais appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Toifilou Trapasso.
0.00
0-0Stade Rennais get the match underway!
2.52
0-0Menno Leiwakabessy catches Noel Brand on the ankles. The referee warns Menno Leiwakabessy to calm down! Noel Brand carries on, but is struggling a bit.
4.41
0-1Menno Leiwakabessy threads the ball through to Eddy Deroff. Eddy Deroff finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.38
0-1Menno Leiwakabessy takes it forward alone. Menno Leiwakabessy knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexandre Bento.
10.14
0-1Gary Cleland hacks Eddy Deroff from behind! The referee calls over Gary Cleland and warns him to calm down! Eddy Deroff stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.07
Khaliloul Vairelles flicks a high pass forward. Menno Leiwakabessy holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Menno Leiwakabessy threads the ball through to Reynald Zaidan. Reynald Zaidan knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Edghill. Colin Edghill outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Stade Rennais!
15.54
With imagination, Kelvin Gascoigne plays the ball forward to Noel Brand. Noel Brand flicks a high pass forward to Gaetano De Palma who brings the ball under control. Gaetano De Palma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.47
0-2Omar Piocelle makes a probing pass to Colin Edghill. Colin Edghill sees Niklas Polviander just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Niklas Polviander 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. Excellent save!
21.31
Eddy Deroff sees a break and surges forward. Eddy Deroff whips in a cross ball towards Max Kooistra. Max Kooistra makes a deft header. Eoin Hurst didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
22.44
0-2Eddy Deroff controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Edghill. Colin Edghill lofts in a cross ball towards Niklas Polviander. Niklas Polviander makes a looping header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
24.14
Eddy Deroff threads a neat ball through to Menno Leiwakabessy. Menno Leiwakabessy finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
27.19
Kelvin Gascoigne makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gaetano De Palma. Gaetano De Palma shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
32.17
Steffen Freund flicks a high ball forward to Noel Brand who takes it down. Noel Brand knocks in a cross ball towards Adel Née. Adel Née beats his man to it with a header but it misses the target by a large margin!
33.12
Menno Leiwakabessy threads a neat ball through to Max Kooistra. Max Kooistra whips in a cross ball towards Menno Leiwakabessy. Menno Leiwakabessy knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Eoin Hurst picks it out of the air!
34.21
0-2Adel Née makes a probing pass to Gaetano De Palma. Gaetano De Palma plays a one-two with Gary Cleland and rushes in on goal... Gunnar Kvarme clumsily knocks into Gaetano De Palma. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
36.21
Steffen Freund threads the ball through to Gaetano De Palma. Gaetano De Palma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.49
0-2Gunnar Kvarme threads the ball through to Max Kooistra. Max Kooistra makes a probing pass to Niklas Polviander. Niklas Polviander makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Edghill but he's offside!
42.07
Steffen Freund passes the ball forward to Adel Née. Adel Née whips in a cross ball towards Steffen Freund. Steffen Freund powers a header at goal but Yuki Takahashi is on top of his game. Great keeping!
45.00
Eddy Deroff flicks a high pass forward. Max Kooistra collects the pass. Max Kooistra plays a one-two with Reynald Zaidan and advances towards the goal... Max Kooistra shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nantes appear unchanged since the first half. Stade Rennais also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Nantes players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
FC Nantes kick off!
53.43
Noel Brand flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Freund holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seeing a gap ahead, Steffen Freund plays the ball forward to Noel Brand. Noel Brand knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.06
Noel Brand hits a low pass to Steffen Freund. Steffen Freund knocks in a cross ball towards Gaetano De Palma. Gaetano De Palma heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
63.32
Steffen Freund flicks a high pass forward. Gianpaolo Marangon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gianpaolo Marangon whips in a cross ball towards Gaetano De Palma. Gaetano De Palma is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just wide!
67.01
Steffen Freund flicks a high ball forward to Adel Née who takes it down. Adel Née knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Omar Piocelle.
69.43
Steffen Freund knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Cleland. Gary Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Adel Née. Adel Née directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Yuki Takahashi had no chance!! Goal for FC Nantes!
73.15
Kelvin Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Freund collects the pass. Steffen Freund plays the ball forward to Gianpaolo Marangon. Gianpaolo Marangon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patrick Oehrli.
75.06
Menno Leiwakabessy takes it forward alone. Menno Leiwakabessy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.52
Menno Leiwakabessy flicks a high ball forward to Colin Edghill who takes it down. Colin Edghill shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
79.12
Eddy Deroff chips the ball to his team mate, Reynald Zaidan. Reynald Zaidan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic Morrison.
84.28
Noel Brand surges forward with the ball. Noel Brand knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.47
Khaliloul Vairelles deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddy Deroff. Eddy Deroff deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Menno Leiwakabessy. Menno Leiwakabessy makes a pass forward but Colin Edghill is yards offside!
90.00
Reynald Zaidan kicks a strong pass forward to Niklas Polviander. Niklas Polviander edges inside the box! Niklas Polviander shoots from just inside the box. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
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)
8
7. Noel Brand (MID)
7
8. Gianpaolo Marangon (ATT)
6
9. Gary Cleland (ATT)
6
10. Gaetano De Palma (ATT)
7
11. Adel Née (ATT)
8
12. Wayne Rankin (DEF)
0
13. Oswaldo Catherine (ATT)
0
14. Steven Dabo (GK)
0
1. Yuki Takahashi (GK)
6
2. Patrick Oehrli (DEF)
6
3. Omar Piocelle (DEF)
6
4. Gunnar Kvarme (DEF)
6
5. Khaliloul Vairelles (DEF)
6
6. Eddy Deroff (MID)
9
7. Menno Leiwakabessy (MID)
8
8. Reynald Zaidan (ATT)
6
9. Niklas Polviander (ATT)
6
10. Colin Edghill (ATT)
8
11. Max Kooistra (ATT)
6
12. Jerome Darbelet (MID)
0
13. Ismael Sükür (ATT)
0
14. Anthony Boban (DEF)
0