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New signing Bamba Dieng scored on his debut against Strasbourg, and is set to start in his second match against Nantes.
Nantes

Fabian Centonze is out of action following a knee injury, which has seen Douglas Augusto afforded more game time recently.
Johann Lepenant has been starting behind Matthis Albline in recent games.
Veteran Nicolas Pallois made his return to the side gainast Reims and will look to continue at centre-back.
LIVE Text Commentary
90+5'

The referee checks his watch and blows his whistle to signal the end of this match.
90+3'

Zinedine Ferhat (Angers) takes the corner, but the opposition's defence is ready and clears the ball to safety.
90+1'

The corner from Zinedine Ferhat (Angers) is hurriedly cleared.
90+1'

The free kick from long range, taken by Angers, is intercepted by one of the defenders. The ball is out of play. Angers win a corner kick.
90

We will have 4 min. of added time.
90'

Kelvin Amian (Nantes) deprives his opponent of the ball, but the referee blows his whistle for a foul. He's not happy with the decision!
89'

Nantes failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.
89'

Moses Simon (Nantes) tries to slide the ball through to a teammate but it's well blocked by a defender. Nantes have been awarded a corner kick.
87'

Yellow card. Nicolas Pallois (Nantes) goes into the referee's book after a bad challenge.
84'

Here is a change. Carlens Arcus is going off and Alexandre Dujeux gives the last tactical orders to Lilian Rao-Lisoa (Angers).
83'

Kelvin Amian (Nantes) commits a rough challenge and Mathieu Vernice blows his whistle for a foul.
82'

Antoine Kombouare has decided to make a change. Jean-Philippe Gbamin (Nantes) replaces Pedro Chirivella.
82'

Substitution. Dehmaine Assoumani (Nantes) has come on for Matthis Abline.
79'

Mathieu Vernice couldn't ignore the rough tackle by Matthis Abline (Nantes) and blew his whistle.
76'

Today's match ends for Bamba Dieng who will be replaced by Esteban Lepaul (Angers).
76'

Alexandre Dujeux prepares a substitution. Jim Allevinah is replaced by Zinedine Ferhat (Angers).
75'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Yassine Belkhdim (Angers) comes onto the pitch for Jean-Eudes Aholou.
74'

The Angers players are exchanging some short passes.
72'

Moses Simon (Nantes) attempts to find a teammate with the corner, but the effort is snuffed out by the goalkeeper.
70'

Alexandre Dujeux has decided to substitute Farid El Melali and he is replaced by Sidiki Cherif (Angers).
67'

Mathieu Vernice shows a yellow card to Mostafa Mohamed (Nantes) for his blatant foul.
67'

Matthis Abline (Nantes) latches on to a precise pass and one-on-one with the keeper slams the ball towards the roof of the net. Yahia Fofana is alert, though, and leaps like a salmon to deny him.
62'

A corner kick by Nantes is thwarted by the well prepared Yahia Fofana (Angers).
61'

It is time for a substitution. Mostafa Mohamed is on for Douglas Augusto (Nantes).
61'

Antoine Kombouare has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Nicolas Cozza (Nantes) replacing Jean-Kevin Duverne.
61'

A fantastic block by a defender means that the corner from Nantes comes to nothing.
60'

It's time for a substitution. Sorba Thomas (Nantes) comes on in place of Tino Kadewere.
60'

Moses Simon (Nantes) reacts well to get to the rebound and takes a shot from the edge of the box, but he fails to get the ball through the players standing between him and the goal. The referee signals a corner kick to Nantes.
57'

The game is interrupted. One of the players from Nantes is cautioned for aggressive play.
56'

Himad Abdelli (Angers) breaks into the box and goes over after a challenge from an opposition player, but the ref signals NO penalty!
54'

Jean-Kevin Duverne (Nantes) has tested the patience of referee Mathieu Vernice and goes into the book for a previous late challenge.
53'

A player from Angers commits a rough challenge. Mathieu Vernice blows for a foul and keeps the game under control.
51'

Kelvin Amian (Nantes) escapes without any punishment from the referee after using excessive force to foul his opponent.
50'

Some great controlled play and passing in the middle of the pitch from Nantes.
46'

The second half has just started.
45+3'

The referee blows his whistle to end the first half and the players are now heading to their respective dressing rooms.
45+1'

It must be a yellow card. It is. Jim Allevinah (Angers) receives the caution after an awful tackle.
45

2 additional min. will be played.
42'

Mathieu Vernice blows his whistle. Himad Abdelli (Angers) commits a foul after dangerous play.
40'

One of the Angers players commits a holding foul and the referee reaches for his whistle.
37'

Douglas Augusto (Nantes) leaps to meet the corner from Moses Simon, but plants his header a whisker wide of the left post from close range. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Angers.
37'

Moses Simon (Nantes) looks like he will be the one to take the corner kick.
36'

Bamba Dieng (Angers) is obviously not following the Golden Rule: "Treat others as you want to be treated.“ He makes a bad challenge and leaves Mathieu Vernice with no other option than to blow for a foul.
35'

Jean-Eudes Aholou (Angers) moves forward and unleashes a thunderous shot from distance that flies well over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Nantes.
32'

Douglas Augusto (Nantes) is arguing with the referee and is given a caution.
29'

Kelvin Amian (Nantes) gives away a foul for a fierce tackle on an opponent.
27'

Carlens Arcus (Angers) was too forceful with his tackle and Mathieu Vernice interrupted the game to signal a free kick.
24'

Goal! Himad Abdelli (Angers) wins the battle of wills and sends an unstoppable penalty past Alban Lafont into right side of the goal.
24'

Himad Abdelli (Angers) is going to take the penalty!
23'

Here comes the VAR decision: PENALTY to Angers!
22'

Play continues despite the shouts by some Angers players for a penalty. Wait! Referee Mathieu Vernice interrupts the game right now and he will review that decision using VAR! Let's see what happens.
21'

Farid El Melali (Angers) goes down under a challenge in the box, but the ref immediately waves away the appeals from all players.
20'

48:52 – the latest ball possession ratio.
18'

It's in the back of the net! Moses Simon picks out Johann Lepenant (Nantes) with a sweet pass, and he latches on to it deep inside the box and beats the goalkeeper. 0:1.
16'

Nantes seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.
14'

The corner is swung in but Angers can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.
13'

Jim Allevinah (Angers) attempts to find his teammate with a pass from outside the box, but the opposition's defence is quick to react and thwarts the attack. The referee points to the corner flag and Angers will take a corner.
10'

Mathieu Vernice interrupts the game. One of the players from Nantes won the ball, but his effort is adjudged unfair.
10'

Jean-Eudes Aholou (Angers) shoots from distance but it's wayward and goes high over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Nantes will have a goal kick.
9'

Moses Simon (Nantes) is quickest to the rebound and shoots towards the middle of the net, but the goalkeeper pulls off a comfortable save to deny him. Nantes will have a chance to score from a corner kick.
8'

Nantes have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.
6'

A player from Nantes commits a rough challenge. Mathieu Vernice blows for a foul and keeps the game under control.
4'

Douglas Augusto (Nantes) brings his opponent down. Mathieu Vernice has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle for a foul.
2'

Great teamplay by Nantes as they control the ball with a lot of short passes. Patience is the key if they want to find a gap in the defence to score.
1'

The first half of this match is about to start.

The players are on the pitch and Angers will have the kick-off.

Let us introduce today's referee to you, and it's Mathieu Vernice.

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