Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Parc Olympique Lyonnais where Olympique Lyonnais play host to Paris Saint-Germain. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Olympique Lyonnais are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Paris Saint-Germain appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Teemu Chavériat.
The pitch is in great condition.
Olympique Lyonnais are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Paris Saint-Germain appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Teemu Chavériat.
0.00
0-0Paris Saint-Germain start the match!
2.30
0-0Rodrigo Quaresma chips the ball to his team mate, Edouard Wolsky. Edouard Wolsky knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.38
Rodrigo Quaresma makes a simple pass to Edouard Wolsky. Edouard Wolsky knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arno Trustfull.
15.14
0-0Craig Sullivan takes a short throw-in bringing Silvio Neves into play. Silvio Neves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Sebastien Blanc. Without breaking stride, Jean-Sebastien Blanc plays the ball forward to Silvio Neves. Silvio Neves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Damir Vilatte but he's offside!
20.01
0-0Silvio Neves receives the ball from a throw-in from Purrel Bosman. Silvio Neves kicks a strong pass forward to Paulo Martins. Paulo Martins shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Luke Galli. Excellent save.
21.13
Rodrigo Quaresma flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Johnstone who brings the ball neatly under control. Gavin Johnstone threads a neat ball through to Martin Micoud. Martin Micoud knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kader Grimaldi.
22.21
Rodrigo Quaresma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Gemmill. Andy Gemmill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomasz Strgeon. Tomasz Strgeon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.05
Rodrigo Quaresma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Claude Deflandre. Jean-Claude Deflandre flicks a high pass forward. Edouard Wolsky collects the pass. Edouard Wolsky knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.10
0-0Kader Grimaldi kicks a strong pass forward to Purrel Bosman. Purrel Bosman knocks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Martins. Paulo Martins plays a one-two with George Elzinga and advances towards the goal... Paulo Martins side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.11
Silvio Neves flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Blanc. Jean-Sebastien Blanc shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
36.35
Daniel Correa flicks a high pass forward. Martin Micoud controls it well on his chest. Martin Micoud whips in a cross ball towards Craig Haynes. Craig Haynes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
44.14
With a delightful solo run, Purrel Bosman stretches the opposition's defence. Purrel Bosman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Correa.
45.00
Gavin Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Claude Deflandre holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean-Claude Deflandre advances with the ball. Jean-Claude Deflandre shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
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. Paris Saint-Germain also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Olympique Lyonnais kick off and get the second half underway!
49.49
Gavin Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Martin Micoud holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Micoud makes a probing pass to Tomasz Strgeon but he's offside!
51.51
Kader Grimaldi threads a neat ball through to Purrel Bosman. Purrel Bosman passes the ball forward to Damir Vilatte. Damir Vilatte shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Luke Galli. What a great pair of hands!
54.53
Arno Trustfull makes a simple pass to Jean-Sebastien Blanc. Jean-Sebastien Blanc makes a simple pass to George Elzinga. George Elzinga tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
60.18
0-0Olympique Lyonnais have made 2 substitutions with Hassan Michel replacing Purrel Bosman and Medhi Vrielynck replacing Paulo Martins .
61.25
Daniel Correa flicks a high pass forward to Craig Haynes who brings the ball under control. Craig Haynes flicks a high pass forward to Martin Micoud who brings the ball under control. Martin Micoud lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Haynes. Craig Haynes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.32
0-0Paris Saint-Germain are dictating the run of play here today.
67.15
0-1Craig Haynes chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-Claude Deflandre. Jean-Claude Deflandre knocks in a cross ball towards Edouard Wolsky. Edouard Wolsky makes a deft header. It's there!! Karim Lettieri has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.29
Craig Haynes knocks the ball forward to Tomasz Strgeon. Tomasz Strgeon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.53
Olympique Lyonnais have made a substitution with John Law replacing Damir Vilatte .
78.61
Arno Trustfull chips the ball to his team mate, George Elzinga. George Elzinga makes a probing pass to John Law. John Law finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.06
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
85.16
0-1John Law comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Johnstone. John Law is warned by the referee! Gavin Johnstone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.57
Silvio Neves flicks a high pass forward. George Elzinga holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. George Elzinga finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Rodrigo Quaresma knocks the ball to his team mate, Edouard Wolsky. Edouard Wolsky makes a great pass forward. Martin Micoud runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.5%
59.5%
Play Area
27.4%
45.2%
27.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jean-Claude Deflandre of Paris Saint-Germain |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Karim Lettieri (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Eduardo Varela (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Craig Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kader Grimaldi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arno Trustfull (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Silvio Neves (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jean-Sebastien Blanc (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Purrel Bosman (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | George Elzinga (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Paulo Martins (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Damir Vilatte (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Hassan Michel (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Medhi Vrielynck (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | John Law (ATT) | 5 | |
| 1. | Luke Galli (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Daniel Correa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paolo Charlton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rodrigo Quaresma (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Jean-Claude Deflandre (MID) | 9 | |
| 6. | Craig Haynes (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Andy Gemmill (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gavin Johnstone (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Tomasz Strgeon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Martin Micoud (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Edouard Wolsky (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Hannes Kaiser (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Abel Soares (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nigel Smith (ATT) | 0 | |