Commentary:
90+6' Both teams could have won today but Reims just managed to carve out the victory
90+6' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+6' Ball possession: Reims: 46%, Nantes: 54%.
90+6' Kader Bamba swings in a cross from the free kick.
90+6' The referee signals a free kick as Mathieu Cafaro from Reims trips Pedro Chirivella
90+6' Reims take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+5' Dennis Appiah from Nantes passes the ball in the box, but Predrag Rajkovic comes out to smother the ball.
90+5' A shot by Abdoulaye Toure is blocked.
90+5' Poor play by Marshall Munetsi as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
90+4' Abdoulaye Toure puts in a cross...
90+4' Nantes take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+4' Nantes take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+4' Goal kick for Reims.
90+3' Kader Bamba from Nantes sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
90+3' Reims take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+2' Boulaye Dia is penalised for pushing Abdoulaye Toure.
90+2' Wout Faes relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+1' Dennis Appiah puts in a cross...
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Andrei Girotto shoots from outside the box, but Predrag Rajkovic has it under control
90' Dennis Appiah puts in a cross...
90' Ball possession: Reims: 47%, Nantes: 53%.
90' Nantes take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90' Nantes take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90' Goal kick for Reims.
89' Today's game will be played behind closed doors, due to Coronavirus outbreak safety precautions.
89' The away team are really starting to put pressure the opposition now.
89' Dennis Appiah from Nantes tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
88' A shot by Kader Bamba is blocked.
87' Nantes take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
87' Reims start a counter attack.
87' Abdoulaye Toure from Nantes crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
87' Mathieu Cafaro hand-balls.
86' Dennis Appiah from Nantes passes the ball in the box, but Predrag Rajkovic comes out to smother the ball.
86' A shot by Abdoulaye Toure is blocked.
85' Nantes is trying to create something here.
85' Ball possession: Reims: 49%, Nantes: 51%.
84' Reims take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
84' Charles Traore relieves the pressure with a clearance
84' Konan puts in a cross...
83' Charles Traore hand-balls.
83' Reims take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
82' Thomas Foket relieves the pressure with a clearance
82' Imran Louza puts in a cross...
82' Nantes take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
82' Arber Zeneli is leaving the field to be replaced by Moussa Doumbia in a tactical substitution.
82' Valon Berisha is leaving the field to be replaced by Xavier Chavalerin in a tactical substitution.
81' Imran Louza from Nantes tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
80' Ludovic Blas is leaving the field to be replaced by Kader Bamba in a tactical substitution.
79' Randal Kolo Muani is leaving the field to be replaced by Renaud Emond in a tactical substitution.
79' Imran Louza is leaving the field to be replaced by Pedro Chirivella in a tactical substitution.
79' Ball possession: Reims: 51%, Nantes: 49%.
79' G O O O A A A L - Ludovic Blas reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away!79' Poor play by Marshall Munetsi as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
79' Dennis Appiah puts in a cross...
78' Nantes is trying to create something here.
78' Alban Lafont saved a certain goal there! Marshall Munetsi found himself in a great scoring position but Alban Lafont denied him with a great save
78' Could be a good chance here as Valon Berisha from Reims cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
78' Nantes take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
76' El Bilal Toure is leaving the field to be replaced by Marshall Munetsi in a tactical substitution.
76' Marcus Regis Coco is penalised for pushing Moreto Cassama.
76' Ball possession: Reims: 51%, Nantes: 49%.
75' Arber Zeneli provided the assist for the goal.
75' G O O O A A A L - Mathieu Cafaro with the goal!75' Arber Zeneli puts in a cross...
75' Arber Zeneli from Reims takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
75' Reims start a counter attack.
74' Dennis Appiah could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
74' Reims is in control of the ball.
73' Moses Simon is leaving the field to be replaced by Marcus Regis Coco in a tactical substitution.
72' After having handled the ball, Charles Traore is booked.
72' G O O O A A A L - Boulaye Dia from Reims puts it away from the penalty spot!72' PENALTY! - Charles Traore handles the ball in the penalty box! Heavy protests from Charles Traore but the ref is uninterested.
72' After VAR check, the referee changed the call and decided to award a penalty for Reims!
71' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
71' Ball possession: Reims: 51%, Nantes: 49%.
70' Mathieu Cafaro has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
70' Arber Zeneli from Reims directs a ball squarely in the box.
70' Arber Zeneli from Reims takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
70' Reims start a counter attack.
69' Safe hands from Alban Lafont as he comes out and claims the ball
69' Thomas Foket puts in a cross...
68' Mathieu Cafaro provided the assist for the goal.
68' G O O O A A A L - El Bilal Toure from Reims heads the ball home!68' Mathieu Cafaro from Reims puts in a great cross...
68' Reims is trying to create something here.
68' Reims take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
67' The game is restarted.
67' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
67' Reims is trying to create something here.
66' Wout Faes relieves the pressure with a clearance
66' Moses Simon from Nantes swings in the corner from the left.
66' It's a good hit from long range by Ludovic Blas who forces a save from Predrag Rajkovic. Corner kick.
65' Imran Louza from Nantes takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
65' Nantes start a counter attack.
65' Reims take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
65' Ball possession: Reims: 52%, Nantes: 48%.
64' Reims take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
64' The game is restarted.
63' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
63' The referee signals a free kick as Thomas Foket from Reims trips Charles Traore
63' Reims take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
62' Ludovic Blas hand-balls.
62' Goal kick for Nantes.
62' A chance presents itself to Yunis Abdelhamid from Reims but his header goes wide
62' Valon Berisha from Reims swings in the corner from the right.
61' Jean-Charles Castelletto clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
61' Reims take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
61' Ball possession: Reims: 52%, Nantes: 48%.
61' Kaj Sierhuis is leaving the field to be replaced by Mathieu Cafaro in a tactical substitution.
61' Nicolas Pallois relieves the pressure with a clearance
60' Moreto Cassama puts in a cross...
60' A shot by Boulaye Dia is blocked.
60' Moreto Cassama of Reims passes the ball to a team mate.
60' Ball possession: Reims: 52%, Nantes: 48%.
60' Reims is trying to create something here.
59' Wout Faes relieves the pressure with a clearance
59' Dennis Appiah from Nantes sends a deflected cross into the box.
59' Nantes is trying to create something here.
58' Moreto Cassama commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
58' Dangerous challenge by Moreto Cassama from Reims. Imran Louza on the receiving end of that.
57' A shot by Arber Zeneli is blocked.
57' Reims take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
56' Randal Kolo Muani shoots from outside the box, but Predrag Rajkovic has it under control
56' Konan could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
56' Reims is in control of the ball.
56' Nantes is trying to create something here.
55' Ball possession: Reims: 52%, Nantes: 48%.
55' Goal kick for Reims.
55' Imran Louza fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
55' Goal kick for Nantes.
54' Goal kick for Nantes.
54' Reims take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
53' The game is restarted.
53' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
53' Valon Berisha from Reims find his team mate with a neat back heel pass.
52' Reims is trying to create something here.
52' Yunis Abdelhamid relieves the pressure with a clearance
52' Imran Louza from Nantes swings in the corner from the right.
51' Ludovic Blas sees his shot deflected off target
51' Dennis Appiah of Nantes passes the ball to a team mate.
51' Nantes start a counter attack.
51' Arber Zeneli could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
51' Ball possession: Reims: 51%, Nantes: 49%.
51' Charles Traore from Nantes crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
51' Nantes is trying to create something here.
50' Safe hands from Predrag Rajkovic as he comes out and claims the ball
50' Ludovic Blas puts in a cross...
49' Randal Kolo Muani from Nantes makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
49' Great skill from Randal Kolo Muani as he dribbles past his opponents
49' Could be a good chance here as Imran Louza from Nantes cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
49' Nantes start a counter attack.
49' Reims take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
49' Goal kick for Nantes.
48' Ludovic Blas fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
48' Wout Faes relieves the pressure with a clearance
48' Ludovic Blas from Nantes directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
48' Ludovic Blas from Nantes takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
48' Yunis Abdelhamid relieves the pressure with a clearance
47' Dennis Appiah puts in a cross...
47' Moses Simon from Nantes passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
47' Ludovic Blas of Nantes passes the ball to a team mate.
47' Dennis Appiah of Nantes passes the ball to a team mate.
47' Nantes is trying to create something here.
46' Safe hands from Alban Lafont as he comes out and claims the ball
46' Valon Berisha sends a long ball upfield.
46' Reims take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' Fabio is leaving the field to be replaced by Dennis Appiah in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' The two sides have been very evenly matched in the 1st half
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Reims: 55%, Nantes: 45%.
45+2' Andrei Girotto shoots from outside the box, but Predrag Rajkovic has it under control
45+1' The referee signals a free kick as Kaj Sierhuis from Reims trips Imran Louza
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Nantes take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' Nantes take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45' Goal kick for Nantes.
45' Ball possession: Reims: 56%, Nantes: 44%.
45' A chance presents itself to Kaj Sierhuis from Reims but his header goes wide
44' Valon Berisha from Reims swings in the corner from the right.
44' Jean-Charles Castelletto clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
44' Thomas Foket from Reims passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
44' Valon Berisha puts in a cross...
44' What a game. It's an intense and good playing game from both sides.
43' Wout Faes relieves the pressure with a clearance
43' Randal Kolo Muani puts in a cross...
43' Safe hands from Alban Lafont as he comes out and claims the ball
43' Poor play by Randal Kolo Muani as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
43' Ludovic Blas from Nantes directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
42' Jean-Charles Castelletto hand-balls.
42' Goal kick for Nantes.
42' Valon Berisha fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
42' Poor play by Nicolas Pallois as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
42' Valon Berisha from Reims passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
42' El Bilal Toure of Reims passes the ball to a team mate.
41' Konan puts in a cross...
41' Imran Louza is penalised for pushing Valon Berisha.
40' Dangerous challenge by Kaj Sierhuis from Reims. Andrei Girotto on the receiving end of that.
40' Nantes take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
40' Ball possession: Reims: 57%, Nantes: 43%.
39' Nantes take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
39' A chance opens up as Valon Berisha from Reims successfully finds a team mate in the area...
39' Arber Zeneli of Reims passes the ball to a team mate.
39' Arber Zeneli from Reims takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
38' Jean-Charles Castelletto relieves the pressure with a clearance
38' Valon Berisha swings in a cross from the free kick.
38' The referee signals a free kick as Fabio from Nantes trips Arber Zeneli
37' Ludovic Blas is penalised for pushing Wout Faes.
37' Great skill from Ludovic Blas as he dribbles past his opponents
37' Wout Faes relieves the pressure with a clearance
37' Andrei Girotto from Nantes tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
37' Imran Louza swings in a cross from the free kick.
36' Yunis Abdelhamid from Reims goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Randal Kolo Muani
36' Reims take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
35' Ball possession: Reims: 54%, Nantes: 46%.
35' Safe hands from Predrag Rajkovic as he comes out and claims the ball
35' Charles Traore puts in a cross...
35' Reims take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
34' Konan relieves the pressure with a clearance
34' Imran Louza from Nantes swings in the corner from the right.
34' Danger averted there as Wout Faes from Reims clears the danger with a good tackle
34' Randal Kolo Muani from Nantes passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
34' Randal Kolo Muani from Nantes takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
33' Nantes start a counter attack.
33' Reims take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
33' Nicolas Pallois relieves the pressure with a clearance
33' Konan from Reims directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
33' Arber Zeneli from Reims swings in the corner from the left.
32' Nicolas Pallois clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
32' Valon Berisha swings in a cross from the free kick.
32' The referee signals a free kick as Jean-Charles Castelletto from Nantes trips El Bilal Toure
31' Goal kick for Nantes.
31' Goal kick for Nantes.
31' Moreto Cassama fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
31' Nicolas Pallois relieves the pressure with a clearance
31' Valon Berisha puts in a cross...
30' Ball possession: Reims: 53%, Nantes: 47%.
30' Nantes take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
29' Jean-Charles Castelletto is penalised for pushing Predrag Rajkovic.
29' Safe hands from Predrag Rajkovic as he comes out and claims the ball
29' Moses Simon from Nantes swings in the corner from the left.
29' Moses Simon forces a good save from Predrag Rajkovic who turns the ball behind for a corner!
29' Moses Simon from Nantes takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
28' Nantes is in control of the ball.
28' Nantes is in control of the ball.
27' Goal kick for Reims.
27' Nantes take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
27' Goal kick for Reims.
26' Ludovic Blas from Nantes sends an effort wide of target
26' Nicolas Pallois from Nantes find his team mate with a neat back heel pass.
26' Imran Louza swings in a cross from the free kick.
26' Ball possession: Reims: 56%, Nantes: 44%.
26' The referee signals a free kick as El Bilal Toure from Reims trips Imran Louza
25' Goal kick for Nantes.
25' Moreto Cassama from Reims crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
24' Jean-Charles Castelletto relieves the pressure with a clearance
24' Arber Zeneli puts in a cross...
24' Valon Berisha relieves the pressure with a clearance
24' Charles Traore from Nantes takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
23' Goal kick for Reims.
23' A chance presents itself to Nicolas Pallois from Nantes but his header goes wide
23' Imran Louza from Nantes swings in the corner from the right.
22' Yunis Abdelhamid clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
22' Poor play by Konan as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
22' Abdoulaye Toure puts in a cross...
22' Goal kick for Reims.
22' How did he miss that? Jean-Charles Castelletto has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
21' Andrei Girotto from Nantes heads the ball to a team mate.
21' Abdoulaye Toure from Nantes swings in the corner from the left.
21' Wout Faes clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
20' El Bilal Toure from Reims is ruled offside.
20' Ball possession: Reims: 60%, Nantes: 40%.
20' Reims take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
20' Imran Louza is penalised for pushing Konan.
19' Nantes take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
19' Nantes take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
19' Nantes take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
19' El Bilal Toure from Reims is ruled offside.
17' Imran Louza provided the assist for the goal.
17' G O O O A A A L - Nicolas Pallois from Nantes heads the ball home!17' Imran Louza swings in a cross from the free kick.
17' Valon Berisha hand-balls.
17' Reims take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
17' Goal kick for Reims.
17' Abdoulaye Toure goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
16' Nantes is trying to create something here.
16' Nantes is in control of the ball.
16' Nantes take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
16' Reims is in control of the ball.
15' Thomas Foket from Reims passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
15' Valon Berisha of Reims passes the ball to a team mate.
15' Ball possession: Reims: 60%, Nantes: 40%.
15' Reims take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
15' Boulaye Dia from Reims tries to play a 1-2 with Kaj Sierhuis, but the ball is intercepted.
14' Reims is trying to create something here.
14' Reims take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
13' Reims take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
13' Ludovic Blas is penalised for pushing Konan.
12' Valon Berisha from Reims goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Randal Kolo Muani
12' Goal kick for Nantes.
11' Ball possession: Reims: 56%, Nantes: 44%.
11' Safe hands from Predrag Rajkovic as he comes out and claims the ball
11' Moses Simon swings in a cross from the free kick.
11' El Bilal Toure from Reims goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Andrei Girotto
10' Reims take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
9' Nantes is trying to create something here.
9' Nantes take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
8' Nantes is in control of the ball.
8' Wout Faes relieves the pressure with a clearance
8' Imran Louza swings in a cross from the free kick.
8' The game is restarted.
8' Ludovic Blas is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
8' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
7' Konan commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
7' Reckless challenge there. Konan commits a rough foul on Ludovic Blas
6' Goal kick for Nantes.
6' Arber Zeneli goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
6' Ball possession: Reims: 82%, Nantes: 18%.
5' After a tactical foul, Fabio sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
5' Fabio is penalised for pushing Arber Zeneli.
5' Wout Faes sends a long ball upfield.
5' Reims is in control of the ball.
4' Arber Zeneli from Reims is ruled offside.
4' Could be a good chance here as El Bilal Toure from Reims cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
3' Nantes is in control of the ball.
3' Reims take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3' Reims take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
2' El Bilal Toure from Reims is ruled offside.
2' Moreto Cassama sends a long ball upfield.
2' Reims take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
2' Nantes is in control of the ball.
1' Nantes take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' Reims kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
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