Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Allianz Riviera where OGC Nice play host to Girondins de Bordeaux. A crowd of 8,696 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
OGC Nice are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Girondins de Bordeaux appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Pierluigi Accursi.


0.00
OGC Nice get the match underway!
2.38
Chris Milburn flicks the ball to his team mate, Manfa Besson. Manfa Besson plays the ball forward to Abdelmalek Ribeiro. Abdelmalek Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball towards David Bassila. David Bassila makes a convincing header but is denied by Dado Chagot. Excellent block.
15.16
With vision, Manfa Besson plays the ball forward to Demetrius Haise. Demetrius Haise shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
20.08
Ousmane Fanni threads a neat ball through to Demetrius Haise. Demetrius Haise knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Johann Dugarry.
24.09
Manfa Besson flicks a high pass forward. Mario Cloarec holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mario Cloarec tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.37
Showing composure, Milan Berck Versteeg laces a weighted ball forward to Ousmane Fanni. Ousmane Fanni threads a neat ball through to Abdelmalek Ribeiro. Abdelmalek Ribeiro shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.44
Teemu Serredszum flicks the ball to his team mate, Franois Pierre-Fanfan. Franois Pierre-Fanfan knocks in a cross ball towards Camel Proment. Camel Proment finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
34.43
Manfa Besson flicks a high ball forward to Mario Cloarec who takes it down. Mario Cloarec lofts in a cross ball towards Abdelmalek Ribeiro. Abdelmalek Ribeiro powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
40.35
Teemu Serredszum makes a simple pass to Franois Pierre-Fanfan. Franois Pierre-Fanfan lofts in a cross ball towards Camel Proment. Camel Proment outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. OGC Nice appear unchanged since the first half. Girondins de Bordeaux also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Girondins de Bordeaux get the second half underway!
47.47
Ga‘l Tatarian barges into Chris Milburn. The referee calls over Ga‘l Tatarian and warns him to calm down! Chris Milburn runs off the knock.
48.17
Ferdinand Francois catches Manfa Besson on the ankles. Ferdinand Francois is warned by the referee! Manfa Besson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.21
Teemu Serredszum makes a simple pass to Franois Pierre-Fanfan. Franois Pierre-Fanfan knocks in a cross ball towards Ga‘l Tatarian. Ga‘l Tatarian finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
60.35
Johann Dugarry clumsily knocks into Abdelmalek Ribeiro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Abdelmalek Ribeiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.25
Mamar Fischer clumsily knocks into Franois Pierre-Fanfan. The referee warns Mamar Fischer to calm down! Franois Pierre-Fanfan runs off the knock.
69.43
Manfa Besson darts forward. Manfa Besson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
71.08
Wilco Drent deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Franois Pierre-Fanfan. Franois Pierre-Fanfan cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Franois Pierre-Fanfan provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
72.33
Teemu Serredszum kicks a strong pass forward to Camel Proment. Camel Proment knocks in a cross ball towards Ga‘l Tatarian. Ga‘l Tatarian connects with a diving header but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.04
Dado Chagot makes a simple pass to Wilco Drent. Wilco Drent flicks a high pass forward to Ga‘l Tatarian who brings the ball under control. Ga‘l Tatarian shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
79.12
Bertrand Agasson chips the ball to his team mate, Ferdinand Francois. Ferdinand Francois brings the ball forward. Ferdinand Francois knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Navarro.
83.13
Ousmane Fanni knocks the ball to his team mate, Abdelmalek Ribeiro. Abdelmalek Ribeiro shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Carl Lemasson manages to gather it easily.
85.27
Wilco Drent flicks a high pass forward. Franois Pierre-Fanfan controls it well on his chest. Franois Pierre-Fanfan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Milan Berck Versteeg.
89.36
Dado Chagot hits a low pass to Teemu Serredszum. Teemu Serredszum hits a low pass to Ga‘l Tatarian. Ga‘l Tatarian lofts in a cross ball towards Franois Pierre-Fanfan. Franois Pierre-Fanfan rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper, Raouf Debaets, sees it late!! Goal for OGC Nice!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 47.0588235294118 vs 52.9411764705882
Play Area
Home team third: 23.53%, Midfield: 48.53%, Away team third: 27.94%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Abdelmalek Ribeiro of Girondins de Bordeaux

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
3. Dado Chagot (DEF)
6
5
6. Wilco Drent (MID)
6
6
10. Camel Proment (ATT)
7

12. Alexei Heaumet (DEF)
0
14. Sabri Landais (DEF)
0

6
6
3. Chris Milburn (DEF)
6
5. Mamar Fischer (DEF)
5
6. Manfa Besson (MID)
7
7. Ousmane Fanni (MID)
7
8. David Bassila (ATT)
6
10. Demetrius Haise (ATT)
6
11. Mario Cloarec (ATT)
6

12. Craig Hopkin (MID)
0
13. Silvio Valente (DEF)
0
14. Damien Rodgers (MID)
0