FC Nantes vs. AC Ajaccio (13.11.2022)

In an eventful match on November 13, 2022, FC Nantes faced off against AC Ajaccio, and the encounter was filled with intense moments that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The battle saw multiple players on both sides earning cautions, a penalty, and critical goals that led to a gripping finish.

The first half passed with tensions running high, as Youssouf Koné of Ajaccio was booked with a yellow card at the 35-minute mark. This caution was quickly followed by Ludovic Blas from Nantes who also received a yellow card two minutes later. In the closing minute of the first half's added time, Jean-Charles Castelletto of Nantes and Riad Nouri of Ajaccio each earned themselves yellow cards, a sign of the match's competitive nature.

Ajaccio increased the pressure coming into the second half and saw Oumar Gonzalez get booked with yellow in the 51st minute. The match then took a dramatic turn when Y. Belaïli stepped up for Ajaccio and converted a penalty at the 57-minute mark, giving his team a crucial lead.

Responding to going behind, Nantes made their first substitution two minutes later, introducing E. Guessand into the fray. Andrei Girotto of Nantes didn't help matters when he was shown a yellow card at the 62-minute mark, as the tension continued to build.

However, in the 66th minute, Ajaccio's R. Hamouma found the back of the net with a normal goal, giving his side some breathing room. Nantes' fighting spirit wasn't dampened though, as Ludovic Blas scored a goal for his team in the 70th minute, bringing them back into contention.

After some strategic substitutions from both teams, aiming to freshen legs and perhaps change their tactical approach, Nantes managed to level the score late in the game when M. Simon struck a normal goal at the 89-minute mark. This goal came just after Ajaccio decided to make a double switch, introducing R. Nouri and M. Coutadeur.

The final whistle blew after Vincent Marchetti of Ajaccio received a late yellow card in the 90th minute, capping off a match that was as much about the battle of wills as it was about football. The game ended with both teams having to settle for a point apiece in what proved to be an extremely competitive fixture.

Lineup FC Nantes

Lineup AC Ajaccio

Substitutes FC Nantes

Substitutes AC Ajaccio

FC Nantes

Their nickname is Les Canaris, i.e. the canaries. It is also obvious that they will be as yellow as canaries. Yellow is the only colour in the emblem and it also dominates the home jersey, combined with elements of green. Their home stadium is the Stade de la Beaujoire, which has a seating capacity of 38 128.

AC Ajaccio

AC Ajaccio is a French football team from Corsica. Recently, they have been alternating between the first and second league. Their main competitor is SC Bastia. When they run into each other, their duel is called the Corsican derby. Their home stadium, the Stade François Coty, has a capacity of over 10,000 fans. As far as trophies are concerned, they haven't won many notable successes in their more than 100-year history. They have twice dominated the second league, but the last time was in the 2001/2002 season.

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