Match Report
| Olympique Lyonnais | Olympique Lyonnais |  |  | FC Metz | FC Metz | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Demetrius Lamouchi | D. Lamouchi |  | 51 | G |  | 1 | | G | 55 |  | Ross Hapgood | R. Hapgood | |||||||||
| Schumann Fujen | S. Fujen | | 67 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 71 | | Adnan Morestin | A. Morestin | |||||||||
| Andre Moullec | A. Moullec | | 67 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 | | Ferdinand Mondragon | F. Mondragon | |||||||||
| Michael Reveillére | M. Reveillére | | 66 | D | | 4 | | D | 62 | | Armindo Trapasso | A. Trapasso | |||||||||
| Bernard Loko | B. Loko | | 62 | D | | 5 | | D | 61 | | Romarin Pavon | R. Pavon | |||||||||
| Chris Blinker | C. Blinker |  | 78 | M | | 6 | | M | 57 | | Maryn Massa | M. Massa | |||||||||
| Joaquín Sensini | J. Sensini |  | 69 | M | | 7 | | M | 57 | | Erwan Bolivard | E. Bolivard | |||||||||
| Christophe Barthez | C. Barthez | | 64 | M | | 8 | | M | 55 | | Steed Bossis | S. Bossis | |||||||||
| Urvin Ditewig | U. Ditewig | | 66 | A | | 9 | | A | 57 | | Cyrille Brando | C. Brando | |||||||||
| Florian Riou | F. Riou | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 | | Jean-Marie Neveu | J. Neveu | |||||||||
| Daniel Zamora | D. Zamora |  | 57 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 | | Herve Maqua | H. Maqua | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Parc Olympique Lyonnais where Olympique Lyonnais play host to FC Metz. A crowd of 9,395 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Olympique Lyonnais and FC Metz are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Olympique Lyonnais and FC Metz are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Metz get the match underway!
2.05
0-0Armindo Trapasso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maryn Massa. Maryn Massa threads the ball through to Jean-Marie Neveu. Jean-Marie Neveu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Demetrius Lamouchi who gathers it comfortably.
6.23
Maryn Massa chips the ball to his team mate, Herve Maqua. Herve Maqua knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.51
0-0Christophe Barthez comes in with a late challenge on Maryn Massa. The referee calls over Christophe Barthez and warns him to calm down! Maryn Massa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.51
0-0Steed Bossis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Herve Maqua. Herve Maqua tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.31
Maryn Massa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cyrille Brando. Cyrille Brando knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andre Moullec.
27.36
0-0Christophe Barthez kicks a strong pass forward to Urvin Ditewig. Urvin Ditewig threads the ball through to Florian Riou but he's offside!
30.37
0-1Erwan Bolivard knocks the ball forward to Cyrille Brando. Cyrille Brando sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
34.06
0-1Michael Reveillére threads the ball through to Christophe Barthez. Christophe Barthez threads the ball through to Urvin Ditewig. Urvin Ditewig shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Ross Hapgood!
38.48
Michael Reveillére kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Blinker. Chris Blinker takes it forward alone. Chris Blinker goes all the way! Chris Blinker makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Ross Hapgood had no chance!! Goal for Olympique Lyonnais!
44.22
Maryn Massa kicks a strong pass forward to Herve Maqua. Herve Maqua knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Michael Reveillére.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Olympique Lyonnais kick off!
48.23
1-1Joaquín Sensini comes in with a late challenge on Erwan Bolivard. Joaquín Sensini is shown the yellow card! Erwan Bolivard gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
53.01
Ferdinand Mondragon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Erwan Bolivard. Erwan Bolivard knocks the ball forward to Herve Maqua. Herve Maqua shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
54.34
Maryn Massa knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Marie Neveu. Jean-Marie Neveu shoots from outside the area but Demetrius Lamouchi is on top of it.
55.36
Schumann Fujen makes a simple pass to Joaquín Sensini. Joaquín Sensini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Florian Riou. Florian Riou knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Zamora. Daniel Zamora directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Ross Hapgood.
59.03
Andre Moullec chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Blinker. Chris Blinker makes a probing pass to Urvin Ditewig. Urvin Ditewig goes all the way! Urvin Ditewig rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.26
Ferdinand Mondragon flicks the ball to his team mate, Erwan Bolivard. Erwan Bolivard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Herve Maqua. Herve Maqua shoots from 20 yards. Demetrius Lamouchi easily smothers it.
63.54
Joaquín Sensini chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Zamora. Daniel Zamora knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adnan Morestin.
65.26
Christophe Barthez chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Zamora. Daniel Zamora shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
72.44
Michael Reveillére threads the ball through to Chris Blinker. Chris Blinker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Florian Riou. Florian Riou whips in a cross ball towards Urvin Ditewig. Urvin Ditewig connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.52
1-1Florian Riou catches Armindo Trapasso on the ankles. The referee calls over Florian Riou and shows him a yellow card! Armindo Trapasso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.26
Chris Blinker advances with the ball. Chris Blinker knocks in a cross ball towards Florian Riou. Florian Riou heads the ball goalwards but Ross Hapgood is on top of it.
85.54
Erwan Bolivard makes a probing pass to Cyrille Brando. Cyrille Brando shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
Chris Blinker makes a beautiful solo run. Chris Blinker threads the ball through to Florian Riou. Florian Riou shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.8%
48.2%
Play Area
24.7%
45.9%
29.4%
Scorers