Dieng grazes the jewel!
Superb inspiration from Dieng who tries a heel in the box! The ball is dismissed for a corner by Centonze, just in front of his line.
Joao Victor in turn in pain
The young defender is also affected. Pallois goes to the warm-up, under the acclamation of Beaujoire.
Contact between Centonze and Lafont
The Nantes goalkeeper hit his defender on a Lorient free kick played from the right towards the far post. The two men remain on the ground and are treated.
Blas in the footsteps of Sala
Only the late Emiliano Sala (42 goals) has scored more goals than Ludovic Blas (30 goals) for Nantes in Ligue 1 in the 21st century.
Dieng jostled
The Breton striker claims a free kick in front of the opposing area. Lafont has been under very little demand for long minutes.
New change in Lorient
Ponceau gives way to Doucouré for the last quarter of an hour of the match.
The Hakes do not let go of the ball
Possession is sterile for the moment in favor of the visitors, who are struggling to enter the surface.
The solid Canaries by scoring the first
Nantes are undefeated in their last 4 games after opening the scoring in Ligue 1, i.e. since September 11, 2022. The last defeat of the Canaries dates back to a trip to Lorient (2-3).
Lorient tries to react
The visitors keep the ball more from the Nantes goal. They have 20 minutes left to avoid another defeat.
Dieng comes into play
The Senegalese striker takes the place of Koné.
BUUUUUUUUUUUUUT BLAS!
Nantes takes the advantage! On the right of the surface, Blas resists Le Fée whom he bypasses before placing a winning shot, deflected, into the opposite side netting.
Ponceau unscrews against
Taking advantage of an error by Joao Victor, Lorient recovers and goes against. Ponceau ended up taking his chance on the left of the surface, while Koné claimed the ball in the axis.
Delort gives in to like it
The center-forward is replaced by Mohamed after his first tenure with Nantes. Guessand also replaces Ganago.
Double opportunity for Delort!
Upon receiving a center from Blas from the right, Delort places a countered recovery, pushed back by Mannone. He tries to score on the second ball, also stopped by the opposing goalkeeper.
Joao Victor dézone
The Nantes defender offers himself an incursion into the opposing camp at the cost of a 50-meter race. It does nothing.
The Stuck Fairy
Ponceau plays with Le Fée in the middle. He tries to enter the surface, in vain. The Hakes seem better since the game resumed.
Parade of Lafont!
This match is racing with a huge opportunity for the visitors. The captain of the Canaries makes a decisive save in front of Cathline at close range!
First change in Lorient
Faivre takes the place of Diarra.
Kombouaré s’agace
A foul not whistled on Hadjam near the surface angers the coach of the Canaries. The side remains on the ground.
Ganago hits hard
Ganago’s attempt in front of the box is repelled by Mannone with both hands. Nantes remains high.
Cathline does not fit
The attempt by the Breton winger goes well above Lafont’s goal.
dangerous hajam
The strong cross from the left side is captured by Mannone, while Delort was not far from resuming at close range.
Start of the second period
Nantes kicks off the second act. Mannone is still in his goal, despite worrying before the break.
My time!
No goal at the break between Nantes and Lorient! The Canaries created the best chances of this match without managing to deceive Mannone, author of several decisive saves. But they also lost Castelletto, who was injured five days before the match against Juventus.
2 minutes of added time
The ball is in the Nantes camp at the start of these last minutes before the break.
Lafont anticipates
Ponceau looks for Diarra deep down the right side. The Nantes goalkeeper comes out of his area to move away into touch.
Blas countered
Served on the right in counter-attack, Blas devours space and takes his chance at the end of the race. His shot is deflected by Talbi for a corner. It does nothing.
Alert for Mannone
The Hake goalkeeper seems touched, since Pollersbeck leaves for the warm-up. The game continues.
Concentrated Meite
Shifted by Blas, Centonze crosses strong in front of goal, while he has several solutions in the area. Meïté moves away in front of his goal.
Free kick for Nantes
Blas attempts a tense pass from the left. Ganago then crosses at the end of the race on the right, in vain.
Blas triggers from afar!
Blas’ fleeing shot from the right is deflected for a corner by Mannone, author of a very nice save on his line! The Lorient goalkeeper then dismisses a cross with both fists.
Cathline pushes her ball too much
Not helped by a powerful through pass on the right, Cathline fails to prevent a goal clearance.
The Canaries wait
The ball no longer leaves the feet of Nantes, who are trying to build in the opposing half. Hadjam’s cross from the left is repelled by Meïté’s header.
Trash on both sides
Fast ball losses follow one another, preventing new dangerous situations.
A little respite
The intensity of the meeting has fallen for a few minutes. FC Nantes still dominates the debates.
Mannone is reassured
After a header from Ganago at the far post, the Breton goalkeeper grabbed the ball just in front of Delort, who was prowling.
Heat in the Nantes surface
The Hakes show up with several balls in the opposing area. Lafont and then his defense finally ward off the threat.
Regal refusal
Superb dribble from Ganago on the left to get rid of two defenders. But his ball in the depth is imprecise.
A note on the stats
52% possession in favor of FC Nantes, which totals 4 shots including 1 on target. 2 attempts and 1 on target for the visitors.
Castelletto finally comes out
Touched at the start of the match, Castelletto is forced to give up his place to Joao Victor.
Lorient is doing well
Ganago is sanctioned with a foul on a slight contact with Mannone, who had missed his ball in the air. Behind, Delort pushes into the empty goal but the whistle had been given.
Blas arms a volley
Full surface, the right winger places a powerful right volley. His ball flies over the goal.
A rhythmic start
The two teams have been trying to put on some intensity from the kick-off, in a meeting with no weak time for the moment.
Ponceau grazes the post!
The Lorient midfielder takes his place far from the goal, full axis. His shot fails a few centimeters from the left upright.
Delort does not fit
Upon receiving a cross from the right and extended to the far post, Delort took his chance on the half-volley. He lacks balance and shoots over.
Nantes puts the pressure on
After a good collective effort, the Canaries recover the ball in the opposing camp through Delort.
Corner for the Canaries
Mollet looks for Ganago at the far post from the right. The danger is temporarily removed by the Hakes.
Castelletto continue
The Nantes player finally holds his place for the moment, while Joao Victor was ready to come into play.
Lafont no problem
First strike for visitors. Le Fée’s attempt lacks power and can be quietly picked up by Lafont.
Castelletto still overdue
While the game had resumed, the Nantes defender must again stop the meeting. Joao Victor should take his place.
Castelletto collapses
In the duel with Koné in the opposing area, Castelletto seems to suffer from the calf. It takes a few moments before he regains his senses.
Centonze gets a free kick
The right side is rewarded for his breakthrough. First interesting set piece to come for the Canaries.
Mollet alerte Mannone !
First attempt of the match for the Nantes rookie, in front of the box. His tense strike is repelled by Mannone, who relaxes on his left.
Let’s go between Nantes and Lorient!
Mr. Vernice kicks off, good game to all! A minute of silence was observed in tribute to the victims of the earthquake which affected Turkey and Syria.
Kick-off imminent
The two teams tread the lawn of Beaujoire. The match will start in a few moments.
An unbalanced history at Beaujoire
Nantes have lost only one of their 10 receptions from FC Lorient in Ligue 1 (5 wins, 4 draws). It was January 27, 2007 (0-2).
Hakes at ease on the move
The Bretons have scored 19 first-half away goals since the start of the season, the best total behind PSG and Monaco (23). Lorient has also found the fault during each of its trips to Ligue 1 so far.
The beautiful form of Nantes
Kombouaré’s men have lost only one of their last 10 games in all competitions, for 6 wins and 3 draws. It was against OM at home on February 1 (0-2). They have also returned 5 clean sheets in the league in 2023, the best total in the European top 5.
This week, the Canaries qualified for the quarter-finals of the Coupe de France, dismissing Angers on penalties.
In Lorient, a busy infirmary
If Nantes is deprived of Merlin and Simon, injured, the visitors must compose without Mvogo, Laporte, Innocent, Abergel and Le Bris, also affected.
The composition of the Hakes, Dieng on the bench
Mannone – Kalulu, Meite, Talbi, Yongwa – Makengo, The Fairy – Diarra, Ponceau, Cathline – Cone
The eleven of FC Nantes, first tenure for Delort
Lafont – Centonze, Castelletto, Girotto, Hadjam – Chirivella, Moutoussamy – Ganago, Mollet, Blas – Delort
Last rehearsal before Europe for the Canaries
13th in Ligue 1 with 7 lengths ahead of the relegation zone, FC Nantes approaches this meeting as a final preparation before going to Turin to challenge Juventus in the Europa League play-off next Thursday.
Opposite, FC Lorient is 8th and still in the race for European places but will have to regain victory to believe it after a defeat, a draw before elimination in the Coupe de France this week.
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Welcome to our live to follow the match between Nantes and Lorient live on behalf of the 23rd day of Ligue 1. The kick-off will be given at 5:05 p.m. at La Beaujoire.