Match Report


Olympique LyonnaisOlympique Lyonnais     RC LensRC Lens
Jamie ComeryJamie Comery Computer Player Computer Player
Mika SchmidtM. Schmidt80
G
1
G
72Ahmed StrgeonA. Strgeon
Octavian NeguraO. Negura85
D
2
D
73Yannick BrunoY. Bruno
Matt ThomsonM. Thomson81
D
3captain
D
71Duncan RaeD. Rae
Mohamed ZouaouiM. Zouaoui80
D
4
D
69Enrique IbanezE. Ibanez
Lilian FischerL. Fischer88
M
5
D
69Benjamin DoboB. Dobo
Manuel QuaresmaM. Quaresma82
M
6
M
70Stephane Ntumpa NsafuS. Ntumpa Nsafu
Anthony RankinA. Rankin82
M
7
M
69Fernando CostaF. Costa
Ruben AntunesR. Antunes82
M
8
A
70Shaun MustoeS. Mustoe
Jean Francois MettomoJ. Mettomo82
A
9
A
69Mario QuaresmaM. Quaresma
Paul BreyerP. Breyer83
A
10
A
67Diogo ValenteD. Valente
Regi VredeR. Vrede95
A
captain11
A
64Gerard HamedG. Hamed
 
Francisco GilF. Gil79
A
12
G
70Andre FayolleA. Fayolle
Dennis PearceD. Pearce79
D
13
G
66Juan Guerrero LopezJ. Guerrero Lopez
Kader HistillolesK. Histilloles79
D
14
M
64Pascal MinghelliP. Minghelli

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Parc Olympique Lyonnais where Olympique Lyonnais play host to RC Lens. A crowd of 19,400 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Olympique Lyonnais are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while RC Lens appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Steven Traore.


0.00
Olympique Lyonnais kick off the first half!
2.35
Fernando Costa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diogo Valente. Diogo Valente edges inside the box! Diogo Valente makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
3.20
Octavian Negura makes a simple pass to Anthony Rankin. Anthony Rankin flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Quaresma collects the pass. Manuel Quaresma whips in a cross ball towards Lilian Fischer. With a superhuman jump, Lilian Fischer connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Ahmed Strgeon!
12.20
Manuel Quaresma threads a neat ball through to Lilian Fischer. Lilian Fischer lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Breyer. Paul Breyer outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Ahmed Strgeon.
13.23
Lilian Fischer takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Gerard Hamed reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
15.18
Mohamed Zouaoui flicks a high pass forward. Regi Vrede controls it well on his chest. With great vision, Regi Vrede plays the ball forward to Jean Francois Mettomo. Jean Francois Mettomo kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Quaresma but the referee indicates it's offside!
16.41
Anthony Rankin kicks a strong pass forward to Ruben Antunes. Ruben Antunes flicks a high ball forward to Paul Breyer who gracefully takes it down. Paul Breyer lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Antunes. Ruben Antunes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Duncan Rae happens to be in the right place to block it.
20.26
Ruben Antunes makes a probing pass to Jean Francois Mettomo. Jean Francois Mettomo lofts in a cross ball towards Regi Vrede. Regi Vrede outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Ahmed Strgeon is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
27.27
Anthony Rankin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Quaresma. Manuel Quaresma finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Ahmed Strgeon!
28.48
Benjamin Dobo knocks the ball forward to Fernando Costa. Fernando Costa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephane Ntumpa Nsafu. Stephane Ntumpa Nsafu lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Costa. Fernando Costa flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.52
Matt Thomson kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Quaresma. Manuel Quaresma darts forward. Manuel Quaresma lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Breyer. Paul Breyer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Ahmed Strgeon didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
36.30
Fernando Costa knocks the ball forward to Shaun Mustoe. Shaun Mustoe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Octavian Negura.
40.50
Stephane Ntumpa Nsafu flicks a high pass forward. Gerard Hamed controls it well on his chest. Gerard Hamed knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.12
Octavian Negura threads a neat ball through to Anthony Rankin. Anthony Rankin sees Jean Francois Mettomo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean Francois Mettomo knocks in a cross ball towards Lilian Fischer. Lilian Fischer flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique Lyonnais appear unchanged since the first half. RC Lens also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
RC Lens start the second half!
47.50
Mario Quaresma sees Shaun Mustoe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Shaun Mustoe whips in a cross ball towards Gerard Hamed. Gerard Hamed directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Mika Schmidt with no chance!! Goal for RC Lens!
51.17
Duncan Rae kicks a strong pass forward to Stephane Ntumpa Nsafu. Stephane Ntumpa Nsafu flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Mustoe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Shaun Mustoe shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
53.55
Mohamed Zouaoui makes a simple pass to Paul Breyer. Paul Breyer whips in a cross ball towards Ruben Antunes. Ruben Antunes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
57.53
Gerard Hamed flicks a high pass forward. Mario Quaresma holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mario Quaresma tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
59.53
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
60.58
Olympique Lyonnais have made 2 substitutions with Francisco Gil replacing Jean Francois Mettomo and Dennis Pearce replacing Manuel Quaresma .
61.63
Regi Vrede threads the ball through to Francisco Gil. Francisco Gil shoots from long range. Ahmed Strgeon gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
63.10
Matt Thomson comes in with a late challenge on Fernando Costa. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fernando Costa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.21
Lilian Fischer threads a neat ball through to Paul Breyer. Paul Breyer lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Rankin. Anthony Rankin rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.49
Matt Thomson threads the ball through to Dennis Pearce. Dennis Pearce kicks a strong pass forward to Regi Vrede. Regi Vrede finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Ahmed Strgeon manages to keep it out.
72.48
Matt Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Pearce holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dennis Pearce chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Breyer. Paul Breyer puts a great ball through. Francisco Gil runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
75.38
Yannick Bruno barges into Paul Breyer. The referee calls over Yannick Bruno and shows him a yellow card! Paul Breyer grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
78.49
Octavian Negura advances with the ball. Octavian Negura whips in a cross ball towards Paul Breyer. Paul Breyer makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
81.16
Stephane Ntumpa Nsafu flicks a high pass forward to Shaun Mustoe who brings the ball neatly under control. Shaun Mustoe shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
83.56
Regi Vrede knocks the ball forward to Paul Breyer. Paul Breyer lofts in a cross ball towards Regi Vrede. Regi Vrede whips the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Ahmed Strgeon had no chance!! Goal for Olympique Lyonnais!
90.00
Dennis Pearce clumsily knocks into Enrique Ibanez. The referee calls over Dennis Pearce and warns him to calm down! Enrique Ibanez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Olympique Lyonnais

RC Lens
Goals
5
2
Shots on Target
13
2
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.9%
37.1%
Play Area
24.3%
40%
35.7%

Scorers
Lilian Fischer 44
Ruben Antunes 54
Anthony Rankin 65
Paul Breyer 78
Regi Vrede 84
Fernando Costa 28
Gerard Hamed 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paul Breyer of Olympique Lyonnais

Match Ratings
1.Mika Schmidt (GK)
6
2.Octavian Negura (DEF)
7
3.Matt Thomson (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Mohamed Zouaoui (DEF)
6
5.Lilian Fischer (MID)goal scored
7
6.Manuel Quaresma (MID)
6
7.Anthony Rankin (MID)goal scored
8
8.Ruben Antunes (MID)goal scored
7
9.Jean Francois Mettomo (ATT)
6
10.Paul Breyer (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Regi Vrede (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Francisco Gil (ATT)
6
13.Dennis Pearce (DEF)
6
14.Kader Histilloles (DEF)
0

1.Ahmed Strgeon (GK)
7
2.Yannick Bruno (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Duncan Rae (DEF)
6
4.Enrique Ibanez (DEF)
6
5.Benjamin Dobo (DEF)
6
6.Stephane Ntumpa Nsafu (MID)
6
7.Fernando Costa (MID)goal scored
7
8.Shaun Mustoe (ATT)
6
9.Mario Quaresma (ATT)
6
10.Diogo Valente (ATT)
6
11.Gerard Hamed (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Andre Fayolle (GK)
0
13.Juan Guerrero Lopez (GK)
0
14.Pascal Minghelli (MID)
0