Match Report


Olympique LyonnaisOlympique Lyonnais     AuxerreAuxerre
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Demetrius Le FrapperD. Le Frapper68
G
1captain
G
71Juan-Carlos RomanJ. Roman
Celestine KanuC. Kanu72
D
2
D
76Jose MerinoJ. Merino
Dave ClaphamD. Clapham70
D
3
D
70Gerhard NahrstedtG. Nahrstedt
Aldo BotticellaA. Botticella69
D
4
D
69Luis SabinL. Sabin
Callum HutchisonC. Hutchison72
M
5
D
61Oliver BehrensO. Behrens
Domenico GueguenD. Gueguen70
M
6
M
66Emmanuel LamaE. Lama
Michel PaviotM. Paviot67
M
captain7
M
65Alejandro SanzA. Sanz
Geoffroy MacéG. Macé67
M
8
M
64Fernando MarcosF. Marcos
Ruel CroftR. Croft81
A
9
A
75Hubert DuclouxH. Ducloux
Gavin GemmellG. Gemmell73
A
10
A
71Armindo Ben AskarA. Ben Askar
Lars DiakiteL. Diakite71
A
11
A
64Roberto PostigaR. Postiga
 
Djibrill HuardD. Huard63
G
12
M
64Fernando Mario FlorentinF. Florentin
Gerard EggimannG. Eggimann62
D
13
G
62Goran VillechalaneG. Villechalane
Jason LachuerJ. Lachuer59
D
14
G
59Malte NordwaldM. Nordwald

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Parc Olympique Lyonnais where Olympique Lyonnais play host to Auxerre. A crowd of 18,427 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Olympique Lyonnais are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Auxerre appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Mario Lama.


0.00
Olympique Lyonnais start the match!
4.00
Fernando Marcos sees Roberto Postiga in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Postiga knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Celestine Kanu.
6.35
Fernando Marcos flicks a high pass forward. Armindo Ben Askar controls it well on his chest. Armindo Ben Askar shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
8.38
Luis Sabin gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Hubert Ducloux knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.33
Domenico Gueguen sees Gavin Gemmell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Gemmell skips past Jose Merino! Some silky footwork from Gavin Gemmell provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Juan-Carlos Roman manages to keep it out.
18.01
Fernando Marcos passes the ball forward to Hubert Ducloux. Hubert Ducloux whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
21.07
Geoffroy Macé flicks a high pass forward to Ruel Croft who brings the ball under control. Ruel Croft rushes past Jose Merino! Ruel Croft rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Juan-Carlos Roman!
28.38
Aldo Botticella sees Michel Paviot in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Michel Paviot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lars Diakite. Lars Diakite controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper, Juan-Carlos Roman, sees it late!! Goal for Olympique Lyonnais!
32.07
Ruel Croft comes in with a late challenge on Jose Merino. The referee brings Ruel Croft to one side and gives him a warning! Jose Merino hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.50
Emmanuel Lama flicks a high ball forward to Armindo Ben Askar who takes it down. Armindo Ben Askar plays a one-two with Hubert Ducloux and advances towards the goal... Armindo Ben Askar muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
38.10
Geoffroy Macé flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Gemmell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Gemmell tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
39.58
Geoffroy Macé flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Gemmell who takes it down. Gavin Gemmell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oliver Behrens.
44.37
Without breaking stride, Michel Paviot plays the ball forward to Ruel Croft. Ruel Croft hits a low pass to Lars Diakite. Lars Diakite shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique Lyonnais appear unchanged since the first half. Auxerre also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Auxerre kick off!
47.04
Fernando Marcos makes a simple pass to Hubert Ducloux. Hubert Ducloux lofts in a cross ball towards Armindo Ben Askar. Armindo Ben Askar makes a convincing header. Armindo Ben Askar scores for Auxerre!!
51.54
Michel Paviot flicks a high pass forward to Ruel Croft who brings the ball neatly under control. Ruel Croft makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Gemmell but he's offside!
53.50
Emmanuel Lama knocks the ball to his team mate, Armindo Ben Askar. Armindo Ben Askar knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Demetrius Le Frapper who gathers it comfortably.
55.49
Callum Hutchison threads the ball through to Lars Diakite. Lars Diakite rushes past Luis Sabin! Lars Diakite cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
59.22
Callum Hutchison passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Gavin Gemmell. Gavin Gemmell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oliver Behrens.
60.06
Hubert Ducloux hacks Dave Clapham from behind! Hubert Ducloux is shown the yellow card! Dave Clapham runs off the knock.
66.29
Fernando Marcos comes in with a late challenge on Domenico Gueguen. The referee brings Fernando Marcos to one side and gives him a warning! Domenico Gueguen runs off the knock.
69.11
Michel Paviot changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Michel Paviot shoots from outside the area but somehow Juan-Carlos Roman manages to keep it out.
71.17
Callum Hutchison sees Lars Diakite in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With great vision, Lars Diakite plays the ball forward to Gavin Gemmell who has made a great run into the box. Gavin Gemmell muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Juan-Carlos Roman manages to gather it.
81.45
Aldo Botticella flicks a high pass forward. Callum Hutchison comfortably collects the pass. Callum Hutchison makes a simple pass to Ruel Croft. Ruel Croft knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.32
Alejandro Sanz surges forward with the ball. Alejandro Sanz shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
89.27
Dave Clapham chips the ball to his team mate, Geoffroy Macé. Geoffroy Macé passes the ball forward to Lars Diakite. Lars Diakite finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Olympique Lyonnais

Auxerre
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.8%
34.2%
Play Area
22.4%
42.1%
35.5%

Scorers
Lars Diakite 28
Roberto Postiga 8
Armindo Ben Askar 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Juan-Carlos Roman of Auxerre

Match Ratings