Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade Océane where Le Havre AC play host to Olympique Lyonnais. A crowd of 19,297 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Le Havre AC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Olympique Lyonnais appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jean-Louis Benon.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Le Havre AC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Olympique Lyonnais appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jean-Louis Benon.
0.00
0-0Olympique Lyonnais kick off and get the first half underway!
2.31
0-0Matt Thomson sees Nenad Meyrieu in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nenad Meyrieu kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Breyer. Paul Breyer shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
3.57
0-0Paul Breyer comes in with a late challenge on Guy Fabbra. The referee calls over Paul Breyer and shows him a yellow card! Guy Fabbra stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.27
Mohamed Zouaoui receives the ball from a throw-in from Nenad Meyrieu. Mohamed Zouaoui flicks a high pass forward. Paul Breyer collects the pass. Paul Breyer skips past Michael Lama! Paul Breyer shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
9.24
0-0Nenad Meyrieu makes a probing pass to Paul Breyer. Paul Breyer knocks in a cross ball towards Jean Francois Mettomo. Jean Francois Mettomo fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Tony Fugier clears it off the line with his head!
12.10
0-0Lilian Fischer knocks the ball to his team mate, Nenad Meyrieu. Nenad Meyrieu runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nenad Meyrieu controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Corentin Mamouni effortlessly gets down and covers it.
16.45
Mohamed Zouaoui controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nenad Meyrieu. Nenad Meyrieu threads the ball through to Jean Francois Mettomo. Jean Francois Mettomo whips in a cross ball towards Paul Breyer. Paul Breyer makes a looping header on goal but Corentin Mamouni reads it well. Quality keeping!
18.04
Manuel Quaresma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Regi Vrede. Regi Vrede whips in a cross ball towards Paul Breyer. Paul Breyer makes a looping header on goal but it's well over the bar!
20.32
0-0Michael Lama kicks a strong pass forward to Johnny Loko. Johnny Loko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.06
0-0Guy Fabbra clumsily knocks into Ruben Antunes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ruben Antunes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
26.01
Pape Macquet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pape Gaillot. Pape Gaillot controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Johnny Loko. Johnny Loko shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
27.55
0-1Mohamed Zouaoui decides to run forward with the ball. Mohamed Zouaoui brings the ball forward. Mohamed Zouaoui lofts in a cross ball towards Jean Francois Mettomo. Jean Francois Mettomo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.56
0-1Mohamed Zouaoui makes a beautiful solo run. Mohamed Zouaoui runs straight at the opposition's defence. Mohamed Zouaoui skips past Tony Fugier! Pape Macquet hacks Mohamed Zouaoui from behind! Penalty not given!!
38.20
Without breaking stride, Michael Lama plays the ball forward to Johnny Loko. Johnny Loko finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
39.34
With imagination, Matt Thomson picks a pass forward to Ruben Antunes. Ruben Antunes threads a neat ball through to Lilian Fischer. Lilian Fischer lofts in a cross ball towards Jean Francois Mettomo. Jean Francois Mettomo makes a deft header. Corentin Mamouni didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
42.49
Lilian Fischer surges forward with the ball. Lilian Fischer finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Corentin Mamouni manages to keep it out.
44.58
Lilian Fischer makes a probing pass to Jean Francois Mettomo. Jean Francois Mettomo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Matt Thomson makes a simple pass to Mohamed Zouaoui. Mohamed Zouaoui makes an attacking run forward. Mohamed Zouaoui whips in a cross ball towards Ruben Antunes. Ruben Antunes heads the ball goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Le Havre AC appear unchanged since the first half. Olympique Lyonnais also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Le Havre AC kick off!
47.26
0-1Olympique Lyonnais are dictating the run of play here today.
48.34
Manuel Quaresma knocks the ball forward to Nenad Meyrieu. Nenad Meyrieu knocks the ball to his team mate, Regi Vrede. Regi Vrede knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Quaresma. With a superhuman jump, Manuel Quaresma connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
53.53
Manuel Quaresma knocks the ball forward to Jean Francois Mettomo. Jean Francois Mettomo lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Antunes. Ruben Antunes makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.11
0-2Olympique Lyonnais have made 2 substitutions with Francisco Gil replacing Jean Francois Mettomo and Anthony Rankin replacing Manuel Quaresma .
66.37
Ruben Antunes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ruben Antunes knocks in a cross ball towards Regi Vrede. Regi Vrede beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
69.16
Guy Fabbra chips the ball to his team mate, Johnny Loko. Johnny Loko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.40
Matt Thomson flicks a high pass forward to Regi Vrede who brings the ball under control. Regi Vrede sees a break and surges forward. Regi Vrede shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
81.51
Jean-No‘l Deschamps makes a probing pass to Adel Lucas. Adel Lucas whips in a cross ball towards Jean-No‘l Deschamps. Jean-No‘l Deschamps makes a convincing header but it flies just wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
9
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
33.3%
66.7%
Play Area
32.1%
41%
26.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mohamed Zouaoui of Olympique Lyonnais |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Corentin Mamouni (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Tony Fugier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pape Macquet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rudy Baticle (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eric Abbas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Guy Fabbra (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Michael Lama (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Adel Lucas (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Pape Gaillot (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jean-No‘l Deschamps (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Johnny Loko (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Youl Wallème (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Didier Elzéard (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kees Hamming (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Mika Schmidt (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Octavian Negura (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matt Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mohamed Zouaoui (DEF) | 9 | |
| 5. | Lilian Fischer (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Manuel Quaresma (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nenad Meyrieu (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ruben Antunes (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Jean Francois Mettomo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Paul Breyer (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Regi Vrede (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Francisco Gil (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Anthony Rankin (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Dennis Pearce (DEF) | 0 | |