Welcome to the match between Nimes athletic and Rennes town

1'

Paschal Deniau tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Lothaire De la Fontaine found himself in the way of the ball.

2'

Patrice Rey dribbled past Gaétan Chevalier.

Patrice Rey tried to cross the ball low but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Jean-marie Deniel.

3'

Lothaire De la Fontaine made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Theirn Langlois intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

5'

Gervais Granger put some curve on the shot from long range. Lothaire De la Fontaine couldn't reach it.

The ball missed to the right of the goal ... It was a poor effort from Gervais Granger. He was lacking match sharpness.

6'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Gaétan Chevalier before Patrice Rey could take a shot from long range.

7'

Irénée Desrosiers made an attempt to pass the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Gervais Granger.

8'

Gervais Granger played a perfect pass for Sylvestre Sartre, Lothaire De la Fontaine failed to intercept the pass.

Sylvestre Sartre hit the ball forward to Joël Deniau, Joël Deniau took possession of the ball before Irénée Desrosiers could intercept.

Joël Deniau made space for himself and attempted a thunderous drive. Kevin Deniaud approached too late to tackle him.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

11'

Gervais Granger looked to play the ball high to Sylvestre Cloutier, Sylvestre Cloutier took an excellent first touch before Irénée Desrosiers could reach it.

Sylvestre Cloutier found himself in some space and struck the ball with fury. Guy Thibault failed to charge down the shot.

Sylvestre Cloutier sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... It was a poor effort from Sylvestre Cloutier. He was lacking match sharpness.

12'

Theirn Langlois had the strength to hold off Lothaire De la Fontaine.

Theirn Langlois made an attempt to move the ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Irénée Desrosiers.

14'

Joël Deniau tried to pass the ball forward but Irénée Desrosiers came close and blocked it.

16'

Jean-marie Deniel played a lovely ball for Gaétan Chevalier, Rodrigue Robert failed to intercept the pass.

Gaétan Chevalier put a float cross over Patrice Rey.

Guy Thibault climbed above Paschal Deniau and the ball was cleared.

17'

Jean-marie Deniel played a wonderful ball for Gaétan Chevalier, Gaétan Chevalier took it in his stride before Rodrigue Robert could intercept.

Gaétan Chevalier tried to swing in a float cross but Patrice Rey intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

18'

Albert Porcher tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but Jules Leclair came close and blocked it.

20'

Jean-marie Deniel tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Patrice Rey did well to spot and intercept the pass.

22'

Albert Porcher tried to score from long range but Kevin Deniaud made a crucial intervention!.

23'

Abel Simon had a crack from the freekick. But it went over the bar.

24'

Gervais Granger tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Irénée Desrosiers.

25'

Jules Leclair attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Sylvestre Cloutier.

27'

Jean-marie Deniel searched out Abel Simon, the ball was picked up by Abel Simon before Irénée Desrosiers could reach it.

Abel Simon tried to move the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Guy Thibault.

28'

Theirn Langlois hit a long ball forward to Abel Simon, Abel Simon took possession of the ball before Irénée Desrosiers could intercept.

Abel Simon attempted a thunderous drive! but Kevin Deniaud hoofed the ball clear.

30'

Gervais Granger tried to play it past Lothaire De la Fontaine but Lothaire De la Fontaine robbed Gervais Granger.

32'

Patrice Rey received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Kevin Deniaud, the ball was picked up by Patrice Rey before Gaétan Chevalier could cut it out.

Patrice Rey tried to sprint past Jean-marie Deniel but Jean-marie Deniel blocked Patrice Rey.

33'

Richard Durand moved the ball forward for Jules Leclair, Jules Leclair picked up on the ball before Albert Porcher could cut it out.

Sylvestre Cloutier executed a block tackle on Jules Leclair before Jules Leclair could pass the ball.

35'

Gaétan Chevalier tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Richard Durand showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

37'

Didier Couture tried to knock a long ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Theirn Langlois.

38'

Jules Leclair sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

39'

Patrice Rey directed the ball nicely to Rodrigue Robert, Rodrigue Robert latched onto the ball before Gaétan Chevalier could intercept.

Rodrigue Robert sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards. Jean-marie Deniel failed to charge down the shot.

Gaël Reyer tipped the ball acrobatically over the bar.

43'

Gervais Granger lost the ball to Lothaire De la Fontaine's block tackle before Gervais Granger attempted to pass the ball.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which and we are all square. .Nimes athletic had 57% possession in the match, while Rennes town had 43%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Didier Couture played a high ball into the area looking for Roland Lane, Roland Lane controlled the ball when bringing it down before Gaétan Chevalier could reach it.

Roland Lane took his chance shooting from a very tight angle but Sylvestre Sartre managed to block the shot.

47'

Rodrigue Robert tried to take the ball past Jean-marie Deniel but Jean-marie Deniel nicked the ball from the toes of Rodrigue Robert.

48'

Rodrigue Robert tried to skip past the challenge of Theirn Langlois but Rodrigue Robert lost the ball to Theirn Langlois.

50'

Richard Durand searched out Jules Leclair, Jules Leclair took it in his stride before Sylvestre Cloutier could cut it out.

Jules Leclair found himself with plenty of time and flicked it goalwards. Sylvestre Sartre didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Gaël Reyer had no chance ... Jules Leclair scored !!! ... The fans chanted Jules Leclair's name !

Nimes athletic 0 - 1 Rennes town

53'

Gervais Granger twisted past Lothaire De la Fontaine.

Gervais Granger blasted the ball towards the top corner from a distance but Irénée Desrosiers cleared the ball to safety.

54'

Gervais Granger tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Irénée Desrosiers.

55'

Patrice Rey made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Gaétan Chevalier.

57'

Jules Leclair hit a lovely long ball forward,Sylvestre Cloutier tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Kevin Deniaud moved onto the ball and attempted a half volley, Sylvestre Sartre approached too late to block it.

Gaël Reyer failed to stop the ball ... Kevin Deniaud finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Nimes athletic 0 - 2 Rennes town

58'

Albert Porcher made an attempt to move the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Roland Lane.

65'

Gaétan Chevalier sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

67'

Irénée Desrosiers hit the ball forward to Lothaire De la Fontaine, Gervais Granger couldn't reach it.

Lothaire De la Fontaine dribbled past Theirn Langlois.

Lothaire De la Fontaine tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Sylvestre Sartre coolly intercepted the pass.

69'

Jean-marie Deniel made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Rodrigue Robert.

70'

Abel Simon's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

71'

Jean-marie Deniel was struggling and had to go off.

Gwenaël Girard replaced the injured Jean-marie Deniel.

Rodrigue Robert attempted to chip the ball forward but The ball bounced off Gaétan Chevalier.

72'

Abel Simon tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Rodrigue Robert.

73'

Sylvestre Cloutier passed the ball to Albert Porcher, Lothaire De la Fontaine tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Albert Porcher crossed into the box from the wing, Jules Leclair missed his interception.

Gervais Granger got ahead of Kevin Deniaud to win the ball, then nodded the ball forward.

Gwenaël Girard shot on the ball. Guy Thibault failed to charge down the shot.

Lazare Linville got back in time to make the save.

74'

Gaétan Chevalier tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

75'

Gwenaël Girard tried to use his skill to go past Guy Thibault but Guy Thibault nicked the ball from the toes of Gwenaël Girard.

76'

Gwenaël Girard played a lovely ball for Gaétan Chevalier, Rodrigue Robert failed to reach the ball.

Gaétan Chevalier tried to curl one in from long range. Patrice Rey didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Lazare Linville did well to tip it over the bar.

77'

Rodrigue Robert struck the freekick through the wall. But Rodrigue Robert put it wide.

78'

Irénée Desrosiers played a lovely ball for Lothaire De la Fontaine, the ball was picked up by Lothaire De la Fontaine before Gervais Granger could cut it out.

Lothaire De la Fontaine was pressed by Theirn Langlois but he evaded the challenge and blasted a banana shot from outside of the area.

Gaël Reyer gathered the ball safely.

79'

Gwenaël Girard faked a shot before cutting Rodrigue Robert in a different direction.

Gwenaël Girard hit the ball from long range. Patrice Rey approached too late to block it.

But Gwenaël Girard put it narrowly over ... He should never have missed that one.

82'

Sylvestre Cloutier blocked Richard Durand in a good, clean tackle before Richard Durand tried to get onto the pass.

83'

Jules Leclair was outmuscled by Gwenaël Girard.

Gwenaël Girard played it confidently past Rodrigue Robert.

Gwenaël Girard delivered the ball to Abel Simon, Abel Simon latched onto the ball before Kevin Deniaud could intercept.

Abel Simon chipped the ball goalwards but Guy Thibault got himself between the ball and goal.

84'

Irénée Desrosiers passed the ball to Rodrigue Robert, Rodrigue Robert picked up on the ball before Theirn Langlois could cut it out.

Rodrigue Robert tried to get onto the pass but Gervais Granger did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

87'

Gwenaël Girard tried to hit a long ball forward but The ball struck Lothaire De la Fontaine.

90'

Irénée Desrosiers hit the ball forward to Lothaire De la Fontaine, the ball was picked up by Lothaire De la Fontaine before Abel Simon could reach it.

Lothaire De la Fontaine passed the ball to Patrice Rey, Patrice Rey picked up on the ball before Theirn Langlois could intercept.

Patrice Rey made space for himself and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Joël Deniau wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

You would have needed two keepers to save that one!! ... Patrice Rey scored. Super finish !!! ... The fans were ecstatic !

Nimes athletic 0 - 3 Rennes town

91'

Richard Durand dribbled past Gaétan Chevalier.

Richard Durand stepped away from Gwenaël Girard and blasted a banana shot from outside of the area.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Richard Durand ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

93'

Richard Durand tried to get onto the pass but Sylvestre Cloutier got in the way of the ball.

End Match Nimes athletic 0 - 3 Rennes town