Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Parc Olympique Lyonnais where Olympique Lyonnais play host to FC Metz. A crowd of 17,339 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Olympique Lyonnais are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Olympique Lyonnais are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0FC Metz start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.37
0-0Julien Coulot kicks a strong pass forward to Marcello Clayton. Marcello Clayton knocks the ball to his team mate, Stanislas Nogueira. Stanislas Nogueira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Hauke Koschmieder manages to gather it comfortably.
4.06
0-0Antonino Magoni knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Fabrie. Roberto Fabrie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Devanir Marchand. Devanir Marchand knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.38
0-0Tarik Gagnier kicks a strong pass forward to Andre Blanchard. Andre Blanchard shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
8.39
Tarik Gagnier knocks the ball forward to Marc Vander. Marc Vander whips in a cross ball towards Ga‘l Chanelet. Ga‘l Chanelet is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Jean Francois Rascle easily smothers it.
9.25
Stuart McGrory flicks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Valente. Edgar Valente finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.50
Dianbobo Molinier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Vander. Marc Vander plays a perfect one-two with Ga‘l Chanelet and rushes in on goal... Marc Vander makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
20.57
Stuart McGrory knocks the ball forward to Edgar Valente. Edgar Valente knocks in a cross ball towards Devanir Marchand. Devanir Marchand connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.16
Marcello Clayton knocks the ball to his team mate, Devanir Marchand. Devanir Marchand knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kaci Fellahi.
24.49
0-0Roberto Fabrie comes in with a late challenge on Fernando Battles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fernando Battles runs off the knock.
28.38
Roberto Fabrie chips the ball to his team mate, Stanislas Nogueira. Stanislas Nogueira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sylvain Laurent.
30.22
Roberto Fabrie threads the ball through to Devanir Marchand. Devanir Marchand goes all the way! Devanir Marchand tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.36
Antonino Magoni passes the ball forward to Roberto Fabrie. Roberto Fabrie decides to run forward with the ball. Roberto Fabrie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.42
Julien Coulot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Geoffroy Jezierski. Geoffroy Jezierski kicks a strong pass forward to Devanir Marchand. Devanir Marchand knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.22
Roberto Fabrie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stanislas Nogueira. Stanislas Nogueira lofts in a cross ball towards Devanir Marchand. Devanir Marchand directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.58
1-0Marcello Clayton threads the ball through to Devanir Marchand. Devanir Marchand lofts in a cross ball towards Edgar Valente. Edgar Valente is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Edgar Valente scores for Olympique Lyonnais!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Olympique Lyonnais kick off!
47.44
Ga‘l Chanelet clumsily knocks into Antonino Magoni. The referee calls over Ga‘l Chanelet and shows him a yellow card! Antonino Magoni runs off the knock.
48.22
Stuart McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Valente. Edgar Valente lofts in a cross ball towards Devanir Marchand. Devanir Marchand heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
57.11
Marcello Clayton makes a simple pass to Devanir Marchand. Devanir Marchand knocks in a cross ball towards Stanislas Nogueira. Stanislas Nogueira heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
60.25
Julien Coulot chips the ball to his team mate, Geoffroy Jezierski. Geoffroy Jezierski passes the ball forward to Edgar Valente. Edgar Valente plays a perfect one-two with Stanislas Nogueira and rushes in on goal... Edgar Valente shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
61.14
Arnauld Roche makes a simple pass to Tarik Gagnier. Tarik Gagnier takes it forward alone. Tarik Gagnier sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
65.16
Antonino Magoni passes the ball forward to Stuart McGrory. Stuart McGrory knocks the ball forward to Devanir Marchand. Devanir Marchand knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hauke Koschmieder who gathers it comfortably.
69.03
Sylvain Laurent makes a probing pass to Tarik Gagnier. Tarik Gagnier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Vander. Marc Vander knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.52
Roberto Fabrie threads the ball through to Stanislas Nogueira. Stanislas Nogueira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sylvain Laurent.
72.02
Yves-A. Michel passes the ball forward to Dianbobo Molinier. Dianbobo Molinier knocks the ball forward to Andre Blanchard. Andre Blanchard plays a perfect one-two with Marc Vander and rushes in on goal... Andre Blanchard shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.45
Geoffroy Jezierski deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edgar Valente. Edgar Valente knocks in a cross ball towards Devanir Marchand. Devanir Marchand connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
78.35
1-1FC Metz are easily keeping Olympique Lyonnais at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
79.23
Fernando Battles makes a simple pass to Marc Vander. Marc Vander knocks in a cross ball towards Andre Blanchard. Andre Blanchard heads the ball goalwards. Jean Francois Rascle easily picks it out of the air!
81.10
Antonino Magoni advances with the ball. Antonino Magoni makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Devanir Marchand. Devanir Marchand tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
83.14
Marcello Clayton flicks the ball to his team mate, Devanir Marchand. Devanir Marchand plays a perfect one-two with Stanislas Nogueira and rushes in on goal... Devanir Marchand cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Hauke Koschmieder!
84.38
Julien Coulot threads the ball through to Roberto Fabrie. Roberto Fabrie knocks the ball to his team mate, Stanislas Nogueira. Stanislas Nogueira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Kaci Fellahi makes a probing pass to Tarik Gagnier. Tarik Gagnier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ga‘l Chanelet. Ga‘l Chanelet flicks the ball to his team mate, Andre Blanchard. Andre Blanchard rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Jean Francois Rascle easily smothers it!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
9
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.7%
35.3%
Play Area
24.7%
42.4%
32.9%
Scorers