Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stade de lAube where Troyes Aube Champagne play host to Olympique Lyonnais. A crowd of 18,097 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Troyes Aube Champagne are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Olympique Lyonnais appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Romarin Grossmann.


0.00
The whistle blows and Troyes Aube Champagne get the match underway!
4.52
Mathieur Kerhuiel knocks the ball forward to Teemu Lecour. Teemu Lecour knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert Hunt.
6.45
With intelligent imagination, Kader Grimaldi plays the ball forward to Jean-Sebastien Blanc. Jean-Sebastien Blanc chips the ball to his team mate, John Law. John Law tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
9.36
Hassan Michel chips the ball to his team mate, Purrel Bosman. Purrel Bosman whips in a cross ball towards Paulo Martins. Paulo Martins knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.25
Hassan Michel threads a neat ball through to Jean-Sebastien Blanc. Jean-Sebastien Blanc shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
15.50
Jean-Sebastien Blanc makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paulo Martins. Paulo Martins knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Silvio Lopez who gathers it comfortably.
16.04
John Rae flicks a high ball forward to Teemu Lecour who takes it down. Teemu Lecour shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
20.38
Purrel Bosman threads the ball through to Jean-Sebastien Blanc. Jean-Sebastien Blanc knocks in a cross ball towards John Law. John Law connects with a diving header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.20
Kader Grimaldi makes a simple pass to Jean-Sebastien Blanc. Jean-Sebastien Blanc flicks a high ball forward to Purrel Bosman who takes it down. Purrel Bosman passes the ball forward to John Law. John Law looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
28.57
John Rae threads the ball through to Mathieur Kerhuiel. Mathieur Kerhuiel makes a probing pass to Teemu Lecour. Teemu Lecour lofts in a cross ball towards Hannes Helmer. Hannes Helmer directs the ball goalwards with his head but Karim Lettieri is on top of his game. Great keeping!
32.19
Kader Grimaldi comes in with a late challenge on Teemu Lecour. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Teemu Lecour grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
33.54
Jean-Sebastien Blanc chips the ball to his team mate, John Law. John Law shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
34.01
John Law comes in with a late challenge on John Rae. John Law is warned by the referee! John Rae stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.41
Hamada Nonda threads the ball through to Teemu Lecour. Teemu Lecour knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arno Trustfull.
40.50
Felipe Ruiz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hannes Helmer. Hannes Helmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.35
John Rae flicks a high pass forward to Hamada Nonda who brings the ball under control. Hamada Nonda knocks in a cross ball towards Teemu Lecour. Teemu Lecour knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Karim Lettieri punches it away to safety.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Troyes Aube Champagne appear unchanged since the first half. Olympique Lyonnais also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Olympique Lyonnais kick off!
48.28
Jean-Sebastien Blanc knocks the ball forward to George Elzinga. George Elzinga rushes past Titus Hunt! George Elzinga comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent save by Silvio Lopez!
53.13
Kader Grimaldi flicks the ball to his team mate, Hassan Michel. Hassan Michel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, George Elzinga. George Elzinga controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.16
Jean-Sebastien Blanc knocks the ball forward to Paulo Martins. Paulo Martins knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Silvio Lopez who gathers it comfortably.
60.58
Olympique Lyonnais have made 2 substitutions with Jo‘l Revillet replacing Hassan Michel and Medhi Vrielynck replacing George Elzinga .
61.63
Younes Erceau flicks a high pass forward. Hamada Nonda collects the pass. Hamada Nonda knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kader Grimaldi.
65.33
Medhi Vrielynck passes the ball forward to Paulo Martins. Paulo Martins knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gregory Wiart.
67.41
Titus Hunt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Rae. John Rae flicks a high pass forward to Teemu Lecour who brings the ball under control. Teemu Lecour finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
72.20
Jean-Sebastien Blanc makes a simple pass to John Law. John Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.53
Purrel Bosman makes a simple pass to John Law. John Law lofts in a cross ball towards Medhi Vrielynck. Medhi Vrielynck rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
79.16
Paulo Martins hacks Felipe Ruiz from behind! The referee calls over Paulo Martins and shows him a yellow card! Felipe Ruiz carries on, but is struggling a bit.
81.31
John Rae kicks a strong pass forward to Teemu Lecour. Teemu Lecour finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
84.25
Arno Trustfull clumsily knocks into Younes Erceau. Arno Trustfull is shown the yellow card! Younes Erceau runs off the knock.
87.20
Seeing a gap ahead, Mathieur Kerhuiel plays the ball forward to John Rae. John Rae shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
89.45
Purrel Bosman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Medhi Vrielynck. Medhi Vrielynck shoots from distance but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
4
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.1%
45.9%
Play Area
31.8%
44.7%
23.5%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to George Elzinga of Olympique Lyonnais

Match Ratings
1.Silvio Lopez (GK)
6
2.Gregory Wiart (DEF)
6
3.Titus Hunt (DEF)
6
4.Felipe Ruiz (DEF)
7
5.Mamar Mendes (DEF)
6
6.Younes Erceau (MID)
7
7.John Rae (MID)
7
8.Hamada Nonda (MID)
7
9.Mathieur Kerhuiel (MID)
6
10.Hannes Helmer (ATT)
6
11.Teemu Lecour (ATT)
6
 
12.Alberto Djorkaeff (MID)
0
13.Eoin Stockdale (GK)
0
14.Diego Bourgeois (GK)
0

1.Karim Lettieri (GK)
7
2.Eduardo Varela (DEF)
6
3.Robert Hunt (DEF)
6
4.Kader Grimaldi (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Arno Trustfull (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Purrel Bosman (MID)
7
7.Jean-Sebastien Blanc (MID)
8
8.Hassan Michel (MID)
7
9.George Elzinga (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Paulo Martins (ATT)yellow card
5
11.John Law (ATT)
6
 
12.Jo‘l Revillet (MID)
6
13.Silvio Neves (MID)
0
14.Medhi Vrielynck (ATT)
6