Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at La Beaujoire-Louis Fonteneau where FC Nantes play host to Olympique Lyonnais. A crowd of 17,221 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Nantes are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Olympique Lyonnais appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Djimi Assati.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Nantes are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Olympique Lyonnais appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Djimi Assati.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Nantes kick off!
3.40
0-0Regi Vrede makes a simple pass to Jean Francois Mettomo. Jean Francois Mettomo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Miguel Marques.
4.29
0-1Manuel Quaresma kicks a strong pass forward to Regi Vrede. Regi Vrede edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Regi Vrede provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
9.36
0-1Gaetano De Palma chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Cleland. Gary Cleland shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.32
0-1Dennis Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Jean Francois Mettomo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean Francois Mettomo deftly passes the ball to Paul Breyer, releasing him through on goal. Paul Breyer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Eoin Hurst reads it well. Great save!
15.50
Dennis Pearce takes it forward alone. With some swift thinking, Dennis Pearce plays the ball forward to Regi Vrede. Regi Vrede whips in a cross ball towards Jean Francois Mettomo. Jean Francois Mettomo powers a header at goal. Eoin Hurst manages to gather it effortlessly.
22.26
0-1Mohamed Zouaoui threads a neat ball through to Meziane Klouchi. Meziane Klouchi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Breyer. Paul Breyer rushes past Alexandre Bento! Paul Breyer muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but Kelvin Gascoigne is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
24.55
0-1Lilian Fischer chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Breyer. Paul Breyer makes a great pass forward. Regi Vrede runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
28.17
0-1Dominic Morrison catches Regi Vrede on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Regi Vrede carries on, but is struggling a bit.
30.21
Oswaldo Catherine kicks a strong pass forward to Gaetano De Palma. Gaetano De Palma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.17
Meziane Klouchi sees Regi Vrede in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Regi Vrede rushes past Dominic Morrison! Some good footwork from Regi Vrede provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.49
Nenad Meyrieu hits a low pass to Regi Vrede. Regi Vrede threads the ball through into the box. Jean Francois Mettomo shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
40.17
Regi Vrede knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean Francois Mettomo. Jean Francois Mettomo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eoin Hurst who gathers it comfortably.
44.46
Manuel Quaresma takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Ruben Antunes. Ruben Antunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean Francois Mettomo. Jean Francois Mettomo sees Paul Breyer just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Paul Breyer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nantes appear unchanged since the first half. Olympique Lyonnais also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Nantes players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Olympique Lyonnais kick off!
47.53
Remco Klein passes the ball forward to Noel Brand. Noel Brand deftly passes the ball to Oswaldo Catherine, releasing him through on goal. Oswaldo Catherine side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
48.57
Nenad Meyrieu flicks a high ball forward to Regi Vrede who takes it down. Regi Vrede plays a quick one-two with Paul Breyer and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from Regi Vrede provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but is denied by Eoin Hurst. Excellent save.
55.41
Manuel Quaresma flicks a high pass forward. Nenad Meyrieu holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nenad Meyrieu shoots from 25 yards but somehow Eoin Hurst manages to keep it out.
57.23
Manuel Quaresma knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean Francois Mettomo. Jean Francois Mettomo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Morrison.
59.13
Manuel Quaresma flicks a high pass forward. Regi Vrede holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Regi Vrede hits a low pass to Paul Breyer. Paul Breyer shoots from just inside the box. Solid save from Eoin Hurst.
60.53
0-3Olympique Lyonnais have made a substitution with Francisco Gil replacing Jean Francois Mettomo .
61.60
Nenad Meyrieu kicks a strong pass forward to Regi Vrede. Regi Vrede shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
63.47
Meziane Klouchi flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Quaresma. Manuel Quaresma passes the ball forward to Paul Breyer. Paul Breyer puts a great ball through. Francisco Gil runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
69.49
Dennis Pearce passes the ball forward to Ruben Antunes. Ruben Antunes threads the ball through to Francisco Gil. Francisco Gil rushes past Miguel Marques! Francisco Gil shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
71.44
Mohamed Zouaoui knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Antunes. Ruben Antunes hits a low pass to Nenad Meyrieu. Nenad Meyrieu lofts in a cross ball towards Regi Vrede. Regi Vrede powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
75.25
Noel Brand deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Remco Klein. Remco Klein runs straight at the opposition's defence. Remco Klein knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Cleland. Gary Cleland heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
78.38
Remco Klein changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Remco Klein shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
81.30
Manuel Quaresma passes the ball forward to Regi Vrede. Regi Vrede controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Francisco Gil through on goal. Some silky footwork from Francisco Gil provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's there!! Eoin Hurst has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
85.03
Paul Breyer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Gil. Francisco Gil controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
2
13
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
19.7%
80.3%
Play Area
39.5%
43.4%
17.1%
Scorers
| Gary Cleland 75 | Regi Vrede 4, 32, 71 Jean Francois Mettomo 36 Francisco Gil 81 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Regi Vrede of Olympique Lyonnais |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eoin Hurst (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Miguel Marques (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dominic Morrison (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Kelvin Gascoigne (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alexandre Bento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Noel Brand (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Remco Klein (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gianpaolo Marangon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gary Cleland (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 10. | Gaetano De Palma (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Oswaldo Catherine (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Wayne Rankin (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Steven Dabo (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Abdelmalek Legrand (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Mika Schmidt (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mohamed Zouaoui (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dennis Pearce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Meziane Klouchi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lilian Fischer (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Manuel Quaresma (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Nenad Meyrieu (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ruben Antunes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jean Francois Mettomo (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Paul Breyer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Regi Vrede (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Francisco Gil (ATT) | | 7 |
| 13. | Christian Nyarko (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Anthony Rankin (MID) | 0 | |