Match Report


FC IstresFC Istres     Olympique LyonnaisOlympique Lyonnais
Computer Player Computer Player Jamie Comery Jamie Comery
Khalid KachloulK. Kachloul80
G
captain1
G
80Mika SchmidtM. Schmidt
Didier CoulibalyD. Coulibaly86
D
2
D
85Octavian NeguraO. Negura
Doru MirceaD. Mircea81
D
3
D
81Matt ThomsonM. Thomson
Daizo IharaD. Ihara81
D
4
D
80Mohamed ZouaouiM. Zouaoui
Alberto LaquaitA. Laquait77
D
5
M
88Lilian FischerL. Fischer
Thomas DegnT. Degn92
M
6
M
82Manuel QuaresmaM. Quaresma
Fouad El-KarkouriF. El-Karkouri89
M
7
M
88Nenad MeyrieuN. Meyrieu
Kenichi KobayashiK. Kobayashi86
A
8
M
82Ruben AntunesR. Antunes
Morris MarrM. Marr85
A
9
A
82Jean Francois MettomoJ. Mettomo
Jordi CasJ. Cas85
A
10
A
83Paul BreyerP. Breyer
Luis-Clemente IsmaëlL. Ismaël83
A
11captain
A
95Regi VredeR. Vrede
 
Stanislas GousséS. Goussé87
M
12
A
79Francisco GilF. Gil
Malte ZieglerM. Ziegler83
M
13
M
82Anthony RankinA. Rankin
Georg HuberG. Huber83
A
14
D
79Kader HistillolesK. Histilloles

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Bernard-Bardin where FC Istres play host to Olympique Lyonnais. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Istres are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Olympique Lyonnais appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jason Marche.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Istres get the match underway!
2.13
Octavian Negura flicks a high pass forward to Nenad Meyrieu who brings the ball under control. Nenad Meyrieu knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Breyer. Paul Breyer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Olympique Lyonnais!
6.00
Octavian Negura deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nenad Meyrieu. Nenad Meyrieu plays the ball forward to Paul Breyer. Paul Breyer knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Regi Vrede is offside!
8.46
Daizo Ihara barges into Regi Vrede. The referee calls over Daizo Ihara and warns him to calm down! Regi Vrede stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.33
Mohamed Zouaoui makes a high pass forward. Ruben Antunes shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Ruben Antunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Breyer. Paul Breyer shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
14.56
Doru Mircea makes a simple pass to Fouad El-Karkouri. Fouad El-Karkouri controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Thomas Degn through on goal. Thomas Degn cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
15.57
Jean Francois Mettomo hacks Thomas Degn from behind! Jean Francois Mettomo is given a warning by the referee! Thomas Degn runs off the knock.
16.13
Daizo Ihara surges forward with the ball. Daizo Ihara plays the ball forward to Kenichi Kobayashi. Kenichi Kobayashi shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
21.48
With vision, Alberto Laquait plays the ball forward to Fouad El-Karkouri. Fouad El-Karkouri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jordi Cas. Jordi Cas shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
22.36
Doru Mircea laces a weighted ball forward to Thomas Degn. Thomas Degn makes a probing pass to Luis-Clemente Ismaël. Luis-Clemente Ismaël knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mika Schmidt who gathers it comfortably.
28.18
Lilian Fischer threads a neat ball through to Jean Francois Mettomo. Jean Francois Mettomo advances inside the box! Jean Francois Mettomo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.43
Alberto Laquait brings the ball forward. Alberto Laquait makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kenichi Kobayashi. Kenichi Kobayashi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Thomson.
34.58
Nenad Meyrieu chips the ball to his team mate, Regi Vrede. Regi Vrede knocks in a cross ball towards Jean Francois Mettomo. Jean Francois Mettomo connects with a diving header. It's there!! Khalid Kachloul has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
38.45
Nenad Meyrieu flicks a high pass forward to Jean Francois Mettomo who brings the ball under control. Jean Francois Mettomo lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Breyer. Paul Breyer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.29
Matt Thomson sees a break and surges forward. Matt Thomson threads a neat ball through to Regi Vrede. Regi Vrede knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Doru Mircea.
45.00
Matt Thomson hacks Morris Marr from behind! The referee calls over Matt Thomson and shows him a yellow card! Morris Marr stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Istres have changed their lineup with Malte Ziegler replacing Thomas Degn and Georg Huber replacing Jordi Cas. Olympique Lyonnais appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Olympique Lyonnais kick off!
47.30
Daizo Ihara plays the ball forward to Fouad El-Karkouri. Fouad El-Karkouri flicks the ball to his team mate, Malte Ziegler. Malte Ziegler knocks in a cross ball towards Luis-Clemente Ismaël. Luis-Clemente Ismaël rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Mika Schmidt!
48.38
Manuel Quaresma runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Manuel Quaresma cuts inside the box! Manuel Quaresma shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.05
Didier Coulibaly passes the ball forward to Fouad El-Karkouri. Fouad El-Karkouri passes the ball forward to Georg Huber. Georg Huber lofts in a cross ball towards Fouad El-Karkouri. Fouad El-Karkouri gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Mika Schmidt picks it out of the air!
54.38
Mohamed Zouaoui controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nenad Meyrieu. Nenad Meyrieu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean Francois Mettomo. Jean Francois Mettomo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daizo Ihara.
59.19
Lilian Fischer threads a neat ball through to Regi Vrede. Regi Vrede knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.18
FC Istres appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Olympique Lyonnais have made 2 substitutions with Francisco Gil replacing Jean Francois Mettomo and Anthony Rankin replacing Manuel Quaresma .
63.02
Octavian Negura flicks a high pass forward. Nenad Meyrieu controls it well on his chest. Nenad Meyrieu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Regi Vrede. Regi Vrede knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Khalid Kachloul who gathers it comfortably.
65.57
Daizo Ihara barges into Nenad Meyrieu. Daizo Ihara is given another warning by the referee! Nenad Meyrieu stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.39
Anthony Rankin threads a neat ball through to Regi Vrede. Regi Vrede knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Didier Coulibaly.
67.59
Ruben Antunes chips the ball to his team mate, Nenad Meyrieu. Nenad Meyrieu knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Gil. Francisco Gil makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
73.35
Nenad Meyrieu flicks a high pass forward. Regi Vrede holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Regi Vrede knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Breyer. Paul Breyer whips the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Khalid Kachloul manages to keep it out.
75.22
Anthony Rankin brings the ball forward. Anthony Rankin flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Gil who brings the ball under control. Francisco Gil knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.41
Nenad Meyrieu threads the ball through to Regi Vrede. Regi Vrede lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Breyer. Paul Breyer whips the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.02
Anthony Rankin chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Gil. Francisco Gil lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Rankin. Anthony Rankin powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
81.36
Daizo Ihara catches Regi Vrede on the ankles. Daizo Ihara is given yet another warning by the referee! Regi Vrede hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.11
Didier Coulibaly threads a neat ball through to Fouad El-Karkouri. Fouad El-Karkouri flicks a high pass forward to Luis-Clemente Ismaël who brings the ball under control. Luis-Clemente Ismaël lofts in a cross ball towards Morris Marr. Morris Marr makes a deft header but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Anthony Rankin sees a break and surges forward. Anthony Rankin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Khalid Kachloul who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Istres

Olympique Lyonnais
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.1%
61.9%
Play Area
36.9%
41.7%
21.4%

Scorers
Paul Breyer 2, 38
Jean Francois Mettomo 28, 35
Francisco Gil 68

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jean Francois Mettomo of Olympique Lyonnais

Match Ratings
1.Khalid Kachloul (GK)
6
2.Didier Coulibaly (DEF)
6
3.Doru Mircea (DEF)
6
4.Daizo Ihara (DEF)
6
5.Alberto Laquait (DEF)
6
6.Thomas Degn (MID)
6
7.Fouad El-Karkouri (MID)
7
8.Kenichi Kobayashi (ATT)
6
9.Morris Marr (ATT)
6
10.Jordi Cas (ATT)
6
11.Luis-Clemente Ismaël (ATT)
6
 
12.Stanislas Goussé (MID)
0
13.Malte Ziegler (MID)
6
14.Georg Huber (ATT)
6

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