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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at La Beaujoire-Louis Fonteneau where FC Nantes play host to Olympique Lyonnais. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Nantes and Olympique Lyonnais are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Youl Alidor Fenillat.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Nantes and Olympique Lyonnais are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Youl Alidor Fenillat.
0.00
0-0FC Nantes kick off the first half!
4.44
1-0Samba Bardon threads the ball through to William Ecker. William Ecker passes the ball forward to Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan whips in a cross ball towards Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov makes a deft header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Djibrill Huard with no chance!! Goal for FC Nantes!
9.08
1-0Callum Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Lars Diakite controls it well on his chest. Lars Diakite sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
15.11
1-0Callum Hutchison makes a probing pass to Gavin Gemmell. Gavin Gemmell knocks the ball forward to Lars Diakite but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
16.53
Michel Paviot controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Gemmell. Gavin Gemmell passes the ball forward but Ruel Croft is offside!
18.49
Aldo Botticella knocks the ball forward to Domenico Gueguen. Domenico Gueguen makes an attacking run forward. Domenico Gueguen rushes past Samba Bardon! Domenico Gueguen strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
22.06
Michel Paviot hits a low pass to Lars Diakite. Lars Diakite advances inside the box! Lars Diakite rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
27.07
Eddy Fernandez flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Djibrill Huard has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.11
2-1Reynald Celestini flicks the ball to his team mate, William Ecker. William Ecker hits a low pass to Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Djibrill Huard is on top of it.
34.56
Samba Bardon makes a simple pass to Linus Fromm. Linus Fromm sees Lilian Kossogonov in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lilian Kossogonov passes the ball forward to Billy Keegan. Some superb footwork from Billy Keegan provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
44.46
Domenico Gueguen changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Domenico Gueguen plays a sublime one-two with Ruel Croft and races in on goal... Domenico Gueguen side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Paolo Berretta is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nantes appear unchanged since the first half. Olympique Lyonnais also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Olympique Lyonnais get the second half underway!
47.41
Samba Bardon flicks a high pass forward. William Ecker holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. William Ecker chips the ball to his team mate, Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Djibrill Huard.
48.07
3-2Linus Fromm takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Celestine Kanu steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
53.11
Domenico Gueguen runs straight at the opposition's defence. Domenico Gueguen rushes past Reynald Celestini! Domenico Gueguen tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
54.03
3-2Celestine Kanu hacks Lilian Kossogonov from behind! The referee calls over Celestine Kanu and shows him a yellow card! Lilian Kossogonov grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
57.15
Domenico Gueguen runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Domenico Gueguen plays a one-two with Gavin Gemmell and advances towards the goal... Domenico Gueguen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Domenico Gueguen scores for Olympique Lyonnais!! That brings them back into the game!
60.29
3-3FC Nantes have made a substitution with Alassandro Cinetto replacing William Ecker .
67.44
3-3Linus Fromm comes in with a late challenge on Domenico Gueguen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Domenico Gueguen stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.14
Dave Clapham flicks a high pass forward. Michel Paviot collects the pass. Michel Paviot flicks a high pass forward to Lars Diakite who brings the ball under control. Lars Diakite shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Paolo Berretta smothers it!
77.37
Callum Hutchison knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Croft. Ruel Croft controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
78.14
Eddy Fernandez threads a neat ball through to Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan plays a quick one-two with Lilian Kossogonov and rushes in on goal... Billy Keegan side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
79.36
Samba Bardon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Linus Fromm. Linus Fromm flicks a high ball forward to Andy Ritchie who takes it down. Andy Ritchie shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.52
Samba Bardon sees Eddy Fernandez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eddy Fernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
84.44
Michel Paviot flicks a high ball forward to Lars Diakite who takes it down. Lars Diakite sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Paolo Berretta. Excellent save.
90.00
3-3Samba Bardon flicks a high ball forward to Linus Fromm who takes it down. Linus Fromm makes a probing pass to Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.6%
56.4%
Play Area
35.9%
41%
23.1%
Scorers
| Lilian Kossogonov 4 Andy Ritchie 27 Billy Keegan 35 | Lars Diakite 22 Domenico Gueguen 44, 57 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Domenico Gueguen of Olympique Lyonnais |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Paolo Berretta (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Reynald Celestini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Louis Macé (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Samba Bardon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | William Ecker (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eddy Fernandez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Linus Fromm (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | John Jager (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Billy Keegan (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Lilian Kossogonov (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Andy Ritchie (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Florian Henin (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alberto Dabo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alassandro Cinetto (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Djibrill Huard (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Celestine Kanu (DEF) | | 5 |
| 3. | Dave Clapham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Aldo Botticella (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Callum Hutchison (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Domenico Gueguen (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Michel Paviot (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Geoffroy Macé (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ruel Croft (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gavin Gemmell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Lars Diakite (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Gerard Eggimann (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jason Lachuer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Luca Poggi (DEF) | 0 | |