Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Roazhon Park where Stade Rennais play host to Olympique Lyonnais. A crowd of 19,224 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Stade Rennais and Olympique Lyonnais are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Florent Wallème.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Stade Rennais and Olympique Lyonnais are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Florent Wallème.
0.00
0-0Olympique Lyonnais kick off the first half!
2.01
0-1Michel Paviot knocks the ball forward to Gavin Gemmell. Gavin Gemmell whips in a cross ball towards Ruel Croft. Ruel Croft rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Olympique Lyonnais!
9.24
Graham Robinson takes it forward alone. Graham Robinson decides to run forward with the ball. Graham Robinson lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Fernandes. Rodrigo Fernandes beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.13
1-1Domenico Gueguen takes the throw-in. With great vision, Michel Paviot plays the ball forward to Ruel Croft. Ruel Croft knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Diogo Ribeiro who gathers it comfortably.
15.08
Nuno Pinto kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Fernandes. Rodrigo Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Mansour Prso. Mansour Prso is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mansour Prso!
18.08
2-1Michel Paviot flicks a high pass forward. Ruel Croft collects the pass. Ruel Croft plays a scrappy one-two with Gavin Gemmell and advances towards the goal... Graham Robinson comes in with a late challenge on Ruel Croft. Penalty not given!!
20.03
Domenico Gueguen knocks the ball forward to Ruel Croft. Ruel Croft knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.31
With vision, Michel Paviot plays the ball forward to Gavin Gemmell. Gavin Gemmell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Graham Robinson.
24.34
2-1Callum Hutchison makes a beautiful solo run. Callum Hutchison chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Gemmell. Some silky footwork from Gavin Gemmell provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Diogo Ribeiro effortlessly smothers it!
26.34
Dave Clapham advances with the ball. Dave Clapham makes a probing pass to Gavin Gemmell. Gavin Gemmell advances inside the box! Gavin Gemmell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.04
Darren Parker threads a neat ball through to Mansour Prso. Mansour Prso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Celestine Kanu.
34.03
Aldo Botticella flicks a high ball forward to Geoffroy Macé who takes it down. Geoffroy Macé flicks a high pass forward to Lars Diakite who brings the ball under control. Lars Diakite shoots from long range. Diogo Ribeiro comfortably gets down and covers it.
39.08
Aldo Botticella makes a simple pass to Callum Hutchison. Callum Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Lars Diakite collects the pass. Lars Diakite shoots from 20 yards but Diogo Ribeiro reads it well. Excellent save!
45.00
Andy Saad deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pierre Mondragon. Pierre Mondragon knocks the ball forward to Mansour Prso. Mansour Prso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stade Rennais appear unchanged since the first half. Olympique Lyonnais also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stade Rennais players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Stade Rennais kick off the second half!
51.28
2-2Andy Saad comes in with a late challenge on Lars Diakite. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lars Diakite hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.49
2-2Pierre Mondragon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mansour Prso. Mansour Prso whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Fernandes. Rodrigo Fernandes makes a deft header but it is shockingly off target!
59.15
Dave Clapham takes a quick throw-in. Celestine Kanu flicks a high ball forward to Domenico Gueguen who gracefully takes it down. Domenico Gueguen flicks the ball to his team mate, Lars Diakite. Lars Diakite knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graham Robinson.
60.43
Nuno Pinto decides to run forward with the ball. Nuno Pinto knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Fernandes. Rodrigo Fernandes makes a looping header on goal. Djibrill Huard gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
65.21
2-2Mansour Prso comes in with a late challenge on Aldo Botticella. The referee calls over Mansour Prso and shows him a yellow card! Aldo Botticella grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
67.42
Michel Paviot passes the ball forward to Ruel Croft. Ruel Croft knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Samuel Njanka.
69.04
Darren Parker flicks a high pass forward. Nenad Bourgois holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nenad Bourgois finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
78.31
2-2Domenico Gueguen flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Gemmell who takes it down. Gavin Gemmell runs straight at the defence! Gavin Gemmell shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent block by Graham Robinson!
81.53
Pierre Mondragon knocks the ball forward to Mansour Prso. Mansour Prso threads a neat ball through to Nenad Bourgois. Nenad Bourgois strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. What a cracker!! Djibrill Huard had no chance!! Goal for Stade Rennais!
87.58
Darren Parker takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Pierre Mondragon. Pierre Mondragon makes a beautiful solo run. Pierre Mondragon shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
89.29
3-2Stade Rennais are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.7%
61.3%
Play Area
33.3%
42.7%
24%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Gemmell of Olympique Lyonnais |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Diogo Ribeiro (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Graham Robinson (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Samuel Njanka (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andy Saad (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Nuno Pinto (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pierre Mondragon (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Darren Parker (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Florian Fernandez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Mansour Prso (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Nenad Bourgois (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Rodrigo Fernandes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Jeremy Maurice (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nestor Viera (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Joseph-Desire Ndo (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Djibrill Huard (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Celestine Kanu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dave Clapham (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Aldo Botticella (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Callum Hutchison (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Domenico Gueguen (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Michel Paviot (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Geoffroy Macé (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ruel Croft (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Gavin Gemmell (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Lars Diakite (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gerard Eggimann (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jason Lachuer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Luca Poggi (DEF) | 0 | |