Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Parc Olympique Lyonnais where Olympique Lyonnais play host to Chateauroux. A crowd of 17,519 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Olympique Lyonnais are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chateauroux appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Amara Bonilla.
The pitch is in good condition.
Olympique Lyonnais are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chateauroux appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Amara Bonilla.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Chateauroux kicking off!
2.12
1-0Celestine Kanu flicks a high pass forward to Michel Paviot who brings the ball under control. Michel Paviot flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Gemmell who takes it down. Gavin Gemmell whips in a cross ball towards Ruel Croft. Ruel Croft connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.40
1-0Camille Muller hits a low pass to Arnold De Haan. Arnold De Haan shoots from 25 yards but somehow Demetrius Le Frapper manages to keep it out.
9.40
Aldo Botticella hits a low pass to Domenico Gueguen. Domenico Gueguen knocks the ball forward to Ruel Croft. Ruel Croft sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Stuart Granville manages to keep it out.
12.19
1-0Geoffroy Macé threads a neat ball through to Lars Diakite. Lars Diakite shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
21.37
Domenico Gueguen advances with the ball. Domenico Gueguen knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Gemmell. Gavin Gemmell makes a looping header on goal. Solid save from Stuart Granville.
27.12
Mirco Bocchetti hits a low pass to Alex Rae. Alex Rae flicks a high pass forward. Eric Nafti collects the pass. Eric Nafti shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
36.24
1-0Arnold De Haan comes in with a late challenge on Celestine Kanu. The referee warns Arnold De Haan to calm down! Celestine Kanu stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.12
1-0Olympique Lyonnais are in full control of this game.
42.44
Aloisio Debeve flicks a high ball forward to Miguael Collet who takes it down. Miguael Collet flicks a high pass forward. Julien Hervé holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julien Hervé plays a scrappy one-two with Eric Nafti and advances towards the goal... Julien Hervé comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique Lyonnais appear unchanged since the first half. Chateauroux also appear unchanged since the first half. The Chateauroux players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Olympique Lyonnais kick off!
47.02
Geoffroy Macé decides to run forward with the ball. Geoffroy Macé knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Gemmell. Gavin Gemmell finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
48.16
1-0Camille Muller hacks Domenico Gueguen from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Domenico Gueguen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.25
1-0Aloisio Debeve flicks a high pass forward. Camille Muller controls it well on his chest. Camille Muller flicks the ball to his team mate, Julien Hervé. Julien Hervé knocks the ball forward to Arnold De Haan but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
53.13
Aloisio Debeve takes a quick throw-in, which Mirco Bocchetti takes on the chest. Mirco Bocchetti makes a simple pass to Miguael Collet. Miguael Collet flicks a high pass forward. Julien Hervé collects the pass. Julien Hervé edges inside the box! Julien Hervé side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Chateauroux!
57.56
Alex Rae knocks the ball forward to Julien Hervé. Julien Hervé lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Nafti. Eric Nafti finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Demetrius Le Frapper gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
60.41
Celestine Kanu knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Hutchison. Callum Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Gemmell controls it well on his chest. Gavin Gemmell knocks in a cross ball towards Ruel Croft. Ruel Croft jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Stuart Granville manages to keep it out.
63.35
Michel Paviot hits a low pass to Ruel Croft. Ruel Croft advances inside the box! Ruel Croft tries a spectacular strike. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
65.17
1-1Aloisio Debeve controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguael Collet. Miguael Collet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arnold De Haan. Arnold De Haan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.49
Aldo Botticella threads a neat ball through to Domenico Gueguen. Domenico Gueguen flicks a high pass forward. Ruel Croft holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ruel Croft controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Stuart Granville easily gets down and covers it.
67.56
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
72.39
Domenico Gueguen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lars Diakite. Lars Diakite skips past Aloisio Debeve! Lars Diakite rockets a shot on goal. Lars Diakite scores for Olympique Lyonnais!!
77.20
Aloisio Debeve sees Miguael Collet in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Miguael Collet flicks the ball to his team mate, Eric Nafti. Eric Nafti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
79.41
Alex Rae darts forward. Alex Rae whips in a cross ball towards Julien Hervé. Julien Hervé connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.28
Dave Clapham chips the ball to his team mate, Domenico Gueguen. Domenico Gueguen flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Gemmell who brings the ball under control. Gavin Gemmell knocks the ball forward to Ruel Croft but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
84.57
Eric Nafti clumsily knocks into Dave Clapham. The referee warns Eric Nafti to calm down! Dave Clapham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.56
Michel Paviot flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Croft. Ruel Croft threads the ball through to Gavin Gemmell but he's offside!
89.25
Camille Muller takes it forward alone. Camille Muller kicks a strong pass forward to Arnold De Haan but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
29.5%
38.5%
32.1%
Scorers
| Ruel Croft 2 Lars Diakite 72 | Julien Hervé 53, 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Julien Hervé of Chateauroux |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Demetrius Le Frapper (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Celestine Kanu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dave Clapham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Aldo Botticella (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Callum Hutchison (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Domenico Gueguen (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Michel Paviot (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Geoffroy Macé (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Ruel Croft (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Gavin Gemmell (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Lars Diakite (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Djibrill Huard (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gerard Eggimann (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jason Lachuer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Stuart Granville (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Louis Laros (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mirco Bocchetti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Aloisio Debeve (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Domenico Frey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alex Rae (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Miguael Collet (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Camille Muller (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Julien Hervé (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Arnold De Haan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Eric Nafti (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Richard Marr (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ricardo Fernandes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Emmerick Matingou (ATT) | 0 | |