Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Parc Olympique Lyonnais where Olympique Lyonnais play host to Chamois Niortais. A crowd of 18,668 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Olympique Lyonnais are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chamois Niortais appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jason Marche.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Olympique Lyonnais are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chamois Niortais appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jason Marche.
0.00
0-0Olympique Lyonnais kick off!
2.27
1-0Ruben Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Jean Francois Mettomo collects the pass. Jean Francois Mettomo threads a neat ball through to Manuel Quaresma. Manuel Quaresma knocks in a cross ball towards Jean Francois Mettomo. Jean Francois Mettomo rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Olympique Lyonnais!
6.50
1-0Nenad Meyrieu sees Ruben Antunes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruben Antunes plays a one-two with Jean Francois Mettomo and advances towards the goal... Ruben Antunes side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
8.09
1-0Ulrich Claes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alcaly Moustaïd. Alcaly Moustaïd knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Octavian Negura.
12.16
1-0Nestor Modesto hacks Ruben Antunes from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ruben Antunes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.28
Marama Jaurès knocks the ball forward to Nestor Modesto. Nestor Modesto passes the ball forward to Alcaly Moustaïd. Alcaly Moustaïd plays a scrappy one-two with Alec Campbell and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alcaly Moustaïd shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Mika Schmidt had no chance!! Goal for Chamois Niortais!
21.59
1-1Lilian Fischer threads a neat ball through to Regi Vrede. Regi Vrede whips in a cross ball towards Jean Francois Mettomo. Cesar Ramos hacks Jean Francois Mettomo from behind! Penalty not given!!
22.41
Manuel Quaresma threads a neat ball through to Nenad Meyrieu. Seeing a gap ahead, Nenad Meyrieu plays the ball forward to Jean Francois Mettomo. Jean Francois Mettomo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.19
1-1Marama Jaurès threads the ball through to Giuseppe Iannuzzi. Giuseppe Iannuzzi shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
27.15
1-1Ulrich Claes flicks the ball to his team mate, Giuseppe Iannuzzi. Giuseppe Iannuzzi makes a probing pass to Alec Campbell but he's offside!
30.37
Manuel Quaresma makes a beautiful solo run. Manuel Quaresma kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Breyer but the referee indicates it's offside!
32.11
Nenad Meyrieu hits a low pass to Jean Francois Mettomo. Jean Francois Mettomo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
33.35
Nestor Modesto threads a neat ball through to Emanuele Conticchio. Emanuele Conticchio deftly passes the ball to Alcaly Moustaïd, releasing him through on goal. Alcaly Moustaïd muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
40.51
Emanuele Conticchio catches Matt Thomson on the ankles. The referee calls over Emanuele Conticchio and shows him a yellow card! Matt Thomson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.30
1-1Alcaly Moustaïd chips the ball to his team mate, Giuseppe Iannuzzi. Giuseppe Iannuzzi runs straight at the defence! Giuseppe Iannuzzi rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Ruben Antunes.
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. Chamois Niortais also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Chamois Niortais kick off!
49.55
Emanuele Conticchio flicks a high pass forward. Nestor Modesto controls it well on his chest. Nestor Modesto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
53.58
Róbinson Gonzalez plays the ball forward to Ulrich Claes. Ulrich Claes hits a low pass to Giuseppe Iannuzzi. Giuseppe Iannuzzi shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
54.10
Octavian Negura sees Jean Francois Mettomo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean Francois Mettomo flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Breyer. Paul Breyer whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Quaresma. Manuel Quaresma heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
57.15
Octavian Negura hits a low pass to Ruben Antunes. Ruben Antunes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Regi Vrede. Regi Vrede cuts inside the box! Regi Vrede tries a spectacular strike but Marama Jaurès is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
59.16
Ulrich Claes threads a neat ball through to Giuseppe Iannuzzi. Giuseppe Iannuzzi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Octavian Negura.
60.39
2-1Olympique Lyonnais have made 2 substitutions with Francisco Gil replacing Jean Francois Mettomo and Anthony Rankin replacing Manuel Quaresma .
61.44
Emanuele Conticchio flicks a high pass forward to Ulrich Claes who brings the ball under control. Ulrich Claes makes a great pass forward. Alcaly Moustaïd runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
63.01
2-1Nestor Modesto comes in with a late challenge on Nenad Meyrieu. The referee warns Nestor Modesto to calm down! Nenad Meyrieu gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
65.25
Regi Vrede flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Gil collects the pass. Francisco Gil lofts in a cross ball towards Nenad Meyrieu. Nenad Meyrieu outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Habib Besson. Excellent save.
66.18
Anthony Rankin flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Gil. Francisco Gil lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Breyer. Paul Breyer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Habib Besson gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
71.36
Nenad Meyrieu threads a neat ball through to Regi Vrede. Regi Vrede knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mustapha Montanier.
72.06
Cesar Ramos passes the ball forward to Ulrich Claes. Ulrich Claes takes it forward alone. Ulrich Claes makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Giuseppe Iannuzzi. Giuseppe Iannuzzi muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
75.37
2-1Alec Campbell barges into Lilian Fischer. Alec Campbell is warned by the referee! Lilian Fischer stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.36
Anthony Rankin knocks the ball to his team mate, Regi Vrede. Regi Vrede controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
79.19
With a delightful solo run, Mohamed Zouaoui stretches the opposition's defence. Mohamed Zouaoui shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.16
Nenad Meyrieu sees Regi Vrede in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Regi Vrede lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Gil. Francisco Gil is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.45
Regi Vrede sees Francisco Gil in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Gil knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mustapha Montanier.
89.29
Lilian Fischer makes a simple pass to Regi Vrede. Regi Vrede shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
9
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
25%
46.4%
28.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Manuel Quaresma of Olympique Lyonnais |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Mika Schmidt (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Octavian Negura (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matt Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mohamed Zouaoui (DEF) |  | 8 |
| 5. | Lilian Fischer (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Manuel Quaresma (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Nenad Meyrieu (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ruben Antunes (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jean Francois Mettomo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Paul Breyer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Regi Vrede (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Francisco Gil (ATT) | | 8 |
| 13. | Anthony Rankin (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Kader Histilloles (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Habib Besson (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Mustapha Montanier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Róbinson Gonzalez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marama Jaurès (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Cesar Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nestor Modesto (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Emanuele Conticchio (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Ulrich Claes (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alec Campbell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alcaly Moustaïd (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Giuseppe Iannuzzi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jean-Claude Aulanier (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Thierry Barbosa (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dambou Lebrun (GK) | 0 | |