Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Parc des Princes where Paris Saint-Germain play host to Olympique Lyonnais. A crowd of 20,894 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Paris Saint-Germain are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Olympique Lyonnais appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Denis Ait Atmane.
The pitch is in good condition.
Paris Saint-Germain are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Olympique Lyonnais appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Denis Ait Atmane.
0.00
0-0Olympique Lyonnais start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.38
0-0Andre Van Loenhout hits a low pass to Eduardo Hidalgo. Eduardo Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.27
0-0Oswaldo Toursel barges into Leon Bramble. The referee calls over Oswaldo Toursel and warns him to calm down! Leon Bramble runs off the knock.
6.22
0-0Stephen Meiklejohn threads a neat ball through to Daniel Blake. Daniel Blake whips in a cross ball towards Bas Vierklau. Bas Vierklau rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
8.29
0-0Ricardo Antunes flicks a high pass forward to Luis Alonso who brings the ball under control. Luis Alonso knocks the ball to his team mate, Giacomo Espartero. Giacomo Espartero lofts in a cross ball towards Sabri Marchand. Sabri Marchand connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
9.21
Callum Glass makes a simple pass to Andre Van Loenhout. Andre Van Loenhout sees a break and surges forward. Andre Van Loenhout knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oswaldo Toursel.
10.50
0-0Giacomo Espartero flicks a high pass forward. Neil Ritchie collects the pass. Neil Ritchie knocks the ball forward to Giacomo Espartero but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
18.35
0-0Luis Alonso makes a probing pass to Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini knocks in a cross ball towards Sabri Marchand. Sabri Marchand rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball strikes Callum Glass's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
19.01
0-0Giacomo Espartero takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Anthony Ginola cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.55
Ricardo Antunes decides to run forward with the ball. Ricardo Antunes surges forward with the ball. Ricardo Antunes lofts in a cross ball towards Wagneau Camadini. With a superhuman jump, Wagneau Camadini connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Jonathan Jack clears it off the line with his head!
24.51
Andre Van Loenhout sees space and advances. Andre Van Loenhout knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.13
0-0Andre Van Loenhout runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Andre Van Loenhout knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Blake. Oswaldo Toursel catches Daniel Blake on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
27.12
Callum Glass knocks the ball to his team mate, Leon Bramble. Leon Bramble knocks the ball forward to Andre Van Loenhout. Andre Van Loenhout threads a neat ball through to Daniel Blake. Daniel Blake side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
30.09
Tiago Valente receives the ball from a throw-in from Jonathan Jack. Seeing a gap ahead, Tiago Valente plays the ball forward to Hugo Segarra. Hugo Segarra sees Eduardo Hidalgo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eduardo Hidalgo whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
33.24
Neil Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Greg Mortensen controls it well on his chest. Greg Mortensen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.41
Giacomo Espartero flicks a high pass forward. Neil Ritchie easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Ritchie shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
39.31
Anthony Ginola flicks a high pass forward to Ricardo Antunes who brings the ball under control. Ricardo Antunes chips the ball to his team mate, Greg Mortensen. Greg Mortensen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tiago Valente.
40.18
0-1Andre Van Loenhout deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Bramble. Leon Bramble lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Hidalgo. Eduardo Hidalgo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
44.36
Luis Alonso hits a low pass to Greg Mortensen. Greg Mortensen runs straight at the defence! Greg Mortensen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Stephen Mcallister is on top of it.
45.00
Callum Glass threads the ball through to Leon Bramble. Leon Bramble lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Hidalgo. Ricardo Antunes barges into Eduardo Hidalgo. Eduardo Hidalgo appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Paris Saint-Germain have changed their lineup with Pape Clayton replacing Sabri Marchand. Olympique Lyonnais appear unchanged since the first half. The Paris Saint-Germain players seem much more motivated whilst the Olympique Lyonnais players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Paris Saint-Germain kicking off!
55.02
Callum Glass controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leon Bramble. Leon Bramble sees Andre Van Loenhout in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andre Van Loenhout knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Simonsen who gathers it comfortably.
59.02
Oswaldo Toursel powers a long ball forward. Greg Mortensen lofts in a cross ball towards Giacomo Espartero. Giacomo Espartero powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Giacomo Espartero!
67.18
Giacomo Espartero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Alonso. Luis Alonso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.26
Ricardo Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Neil Ritchie collects the pass. Neil Ritchie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Alonso. Luis Alonso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen Mcallister who gathers it comfortably.
75.20
Tiago Valente hits a low pass to Callum Glass. Without breaking stride, Callum Glass plays the ball forward to Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.03
Luis Alonso threads a neat ball through to Greg Mortensen. Greg Mortensen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Stephen Mcallister reads it well. Quality keeping!
78.39
Luis Alonso makes an attacking run forward. Luis Alonso shoots from 25 yards but somehow Stephen Mcallister manages to keep it out.
81.56
Luis Alonso makes a simple pass to Greg Mortensen. Greg Mortensen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Stephen Mcallister gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
83.53
Seeing a gap ahead, Ricardo Antunes plays the ball forward to Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
84.29
Eddie Edworthy threads a neat ball through to Luis Alonso. Luis Alonso chips the ball to his team mate, Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini threads the ball through to Pape Clayton but he's offside!
85.39
Greg Mortensen sees space and advances. Greg Mortensen threads the ball through into the box. Neil Ritchie looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Stephen Mcallister is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Giacomo Espartero surges forward with the ball. Giacomo Espartero shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
11
2
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.7%
48.3%
Play Area
23.6%
40.4%
36%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Giacomo Espartero of Paris Saint-Germain |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Michael Simonsen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Eddie Edworthy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oswaldo Toursel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ricardo Antunes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Anthony Ginola (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Giacomo Espartero (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Neil Ritchie (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Luis Alonso (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Sabri Marchand (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Wagneau Camadini (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Greg Mortensen (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Yoann Rizzetto (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marc Gerritsen (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pape Clayton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Stephen Mcallister (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Jonathan Jack (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tiago Valente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Callum Glass (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Hugo Segarra (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Leon Bramble (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Andre Van Loenhout (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Stephen Meiklejohn (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Eduardo Hidalgo (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Bas Vierklau (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Daniel Blake (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Phil Fletcher (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Adrien Barckay (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bertrand Sachy (MID) | 0 | |