Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stade Louis II where AS Monaco play host to Olympique Lyonnais. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
AS Monaco 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 Nicolas Cool.
The pitch is in great condition.
AS Monaco 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 Nicolas Cool.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and AS Monaco kick off!
2.01
0-0Callum Glass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andres Iglesias. Andres Iglesias makes a simple pass to Andre Van Loenhout. Andre Van Loenhout plays a one-two with Mauricio Carcedo and rushes in on goal... Andre Van Loenhout shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Ignacio Osomo reads it well. Nice keeping!
9.16
0-0Andre Van Loenhout advances with the ball. Andre Van Loenhout knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ignacio Osomo who gathers it comfortably.
12.56
Leon Bramble sees Andre Van Loenhout in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andre Van Loenhout knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.24
1-0Alfred Bowyer runs forward with the ball. Alfred Bowyer sees Jose Fortes Galadames in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Fortes Galadames makes a probing pass between the defence to Warren Coppinger. Some world-class footwork from Warren Coppinger provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Warren Coppinger scores for AS Monaco!!
20.28
Azziz Vrielynck passes the ball forward to Xavier Kopa. Xavier Kopa whips in a cross ball towards Graham Joachim. With a superhuman jump, Graham Joachim connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Stephen Mcallister!
26.24
Eduardo Hidalgo flicks a high pass forward. Andres Iglesias controls it well on his chest. Andres Iglesias whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Carcedo. Mauricio Carcedo beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
27.43
Graham Joachim flicks the ball to his team mate, Marek Rzasa. Marek Rzasa runs straight at the defence! Marek Rzasa comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AS Monaco!
32.04
Leon Bramble changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Leon Bramble lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Segarra. Hugo Segarra makes a convincing header. It's there!! Ignacio Osomo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
39.53
2-1Graham Joachim comes in with a late challenge on Andre Van Loenhout. The referee calls over Graham Joachim and warns him to calm down! Andre Van Loenhout gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
42.34
2-1Mauricio Carcedo sees a break and surges forward. Mauricio Carcedo knocks in a cross ball towards Andres Iglesias. Andres Iglesias flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.28
2-1Mauricio Carcedo comes in with a late challenge on Warren Coppinger. The referee calls over Mauricio Carcedo and shows him a yellow card! Warren Coppinger runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Monaco appear unchanged since the first half. Olympique Lyonnais also appear unchanged since the first half. The Olympique Lyonnais players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Olympique Lyonnais kicking off!
47.01
Aron Hilmarsson chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Joachim. Graham Joachim flicks a high pass forward. Warren Coppinger controls it well on his chest. Warren Coppinger knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Joachim. With a superhuman jump, Graham Joachim connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Stephen Mcallister manages to gather it comfortably.
49.22
Warren Coppinger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Azziz Vrielynck. Azziz Vrielynck skips past Callum Glass! Azziz Vrielynck cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
53.36
Alassandro Rivalta knocks the ball to his team mate, Azziz Vrielynck. Azziz Vrielynck runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Azziz Vrielynck lofts in a cross ball towards Marek Rzasa. Marek Rzasa is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Stephen Mcallister. Excellent save.
55.24
Tiago Valente runs forward with the ball. Tiago Valente hits a low pass to Mauricio Carcedo. Mauricio Carcedo shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
61.14
Jonathan Jack plays the ball forward to Andre Van Loenhout. Andre Van Loenhout advances with the ball. Andre Van Loenhout whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Carcedo. Mauricio Carcedo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.19
Warren Coppinger barges into Tiago Valente. The referee calls over Warren Coppinger and shows him a yellow card! Tiago Valente hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.53
Leon Bramble makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andres Iglesias. Andres Iglesias shoots from 25 yards. Ignacio Osomo gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
73.58
Callum Glass flicks the ball to his team mate, Andres Iglesias. Andres Iglesias knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Raimond Goossen.
75.29
Azziz Vrielynck chips the ball to his team mate, Xavier Kopa. Xavier Kopa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen Mcallister who gathers it comfortably.
77.49
3-2AS Monaco have made a substitution with Alassan Decroix replacing Marek Rzasa .Olympique Lyonnais have made 2 substitutions with Daniel Blake replacing Bas Vierklau and Adrien Barckay replacing Andre Van Loenhout and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
81.47
Aron Hilmarsson flicks a high pass forward. Alassandro Rivalta holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alassandro Rivalta flicks a high ball forward to Azziz Vrielynck who takes it down. Azziz Vrielynck whips in a cross ball towards Xavier Kopa. Xavier Kopa flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
85.03
Raimond Goossen passes the ball forward to Warren Coppinger. Warren Coppinger knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Galadames. Jose Fortes Galadames shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
87.25
Leon Bramble passes the ball forward to Adrien Barckay. Adrien Barckay knocks in a cross ball towards Andres Iglesias. Andres Iglesias jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
89.02
Callum Glass hits a low pass to Mauricio Carcedo. Mauricio Carcedo kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Bramble. Leon Bramble knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfred Bowyer.
90.00
4-2With a delightful solo run, Graham Joachim stretches the opposition's defence. Graham Joachim knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Galadames. Callum Glass comes in with a late challenge on Jose Fortes Galadames. Penalty not given!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.4%
55.6%
Play Area
25.9%
42%
32.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Azziz Vrielynck of AS Monaco |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ignacio Osomo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alassandro Rivalta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Aron Hilmarsson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Raimond Goossen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alfred Bowyer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Graham Joachim (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Warren Coppinger (MID) |   | 8 |
| 8. | Azziz Vrielynck (MID) | | 10 |
| 9. | Jose Fortes Galadames (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Xavier Kopa (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Marek Rzasa (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Vesa Brander (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Joachim Dalla Bona (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alassan Decroix (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Stephen Mcallister (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jonathan Jack (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tiago Valente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Callum Glass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hugo Segarra (MID) | | 7 |
| 6. | Leon Bramble (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Mauricio Carcedo (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Andre Van Loenhout (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Eduardo Hidalgo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Bas Vierklau (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Andres Iglesias (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Adrien Barckay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Daniel Blake (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Phil Fletcher (GK) | 0 | |