Match Report


AS Saint-ÉtienneAS Saint-Étienne     Olympique LyonnaisOlympique Lyonnais
Noel HenryNoel Henry Alex Samson Alex Samson
Niche AlvarezN. Alvarez77
G
1captain
G
82Alexander AgudeloA. Agudelo
Celestine AmunikeC. Amunike82
D
2
D
79Eugenio IbanezE. Ibanez
Roberto VianaR. Viana75
D
3
D
75Kubilay SükürK. Sükür
Gavin StrachanG. Strachan84
D
4
D
73Neil McNeillN. McNeill
Petre NanuP. Nanu85
M
captain5
D
77Jón IngólfssonJ. Ingólfsson
Pedro RamosP. Ramos80
M
6
M
81Simon MikeS. Mike
John OkonJ. Okon82
M
7
M
81Richard NaysmithR. Naysmith
Antonio RegoA. Rego79
M
8
A
75Samuel EspinozaS. Espinoza
Danny OwenD. Owen75
A
9
A
79Ásgeir LárussonÁ. Lárusson
Jose MoyaJ. Moya77
A
10
A
73Del WallworkD. Wallwork
Joël DiéJ. Dié79
A
11
A
69Marcos VelascoM. Velasco
 
Dani‘l ContehD. Conteh76
M
12
D
75Alan MckayA. Mckay
Stefan Dumitru SavuS. Savu76
M
13
M
80Lamine AidoudL. Aidoud
Nigel CollymoreN. Collymore81
M
14
A
69Francois SenoussiF. Senoussi

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard where AS Saint-Étienne play host to Olympique Lyonnais in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Olympique Lyonnais appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Nicolas Legwinski.


0.00
The whistle blows and Olympique Lyonnais get the match underway!
3.43
John Okon sees Danny Owen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Danny Owen shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Alexander Agudelo.
4.34
John Okon plays the ball forward to Danny Owen. Danny Owen shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
6.36
Pedro Ramos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joël Dié. Joël Dié knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil McNeill.
8.17
Pedro Ramos passes the ball forward to Joël Dié. Joël Dié shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Alexander Agudelo smothers it!
12.22
John Okon flicks a high pass forward. Danny Owen collects the pass. Danny Owen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
14.14
John Okon makes a probing pass to Joël Dié. Joël Dié shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
18.33
Richard Naysmith knocks the ball forward to Ásgeir Lárusson. Ásgeir Lárusson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niche Alvarez who gathers it comfortably.
20.23
Antonio Rego threads a neat ball through to Danny Owen. Danny Owen shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
26.37
Pedro Ramos chips the ball to his team mate, Joël Dié. Joël Dié finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
32.50
Richard Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samuel Espinoza. Samuel Espinoza knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Strachan.
38.57
Roberto Viana threads a neat ball through to Pedro Ramos. Pedro Ramos kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Owen. Danny Owen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
40.10
Roberto Viana makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Ramos. Pedro Ramos flicks a high ball forward to Danny Owen who takes it down. Danny Owen knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Moya. Jose Moya outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Superb reactions from Alexander Agudelo. What a save!
45.00
Showing composure, Simon Mike plays the ball forward to Ásgeir Lárusson. Ásgeir Lárusson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Strachan.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Saint-Étienne appear unchanged since the first half. Olympique Lyonnais also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and AS Saint-Étienne get the second half underway!
49.07
Richard Naysmith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Del Wallwork. Del Wallwork knocks in a cross ball towards Ásgeir Lárusson. Ásgeir Lárusson connects with a diving header. Niche Alvarez gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
53.04
Antonio Rego makes a simple pass to Danny Owen. Danny Owen shoots from long range but is denied by Alexander Agudelo. Excellent save.
54.38
Eugenio Ibanez sees Richard Naysmith in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Espinoza. Samuel Espinoza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.11
Gavin Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to John Okon. Seeing a gap ahead, John Okon plays the ball forward to Jose Moya. Jose Moya shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Alexander Agudelo. What a great pair of hands!
60.51
Olympique Lyonnais have made a substitution with Francois Senoussi replacing Marcos Velasco .
66.50
Gavin Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Ramos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Ramos makes a probing pass to Danny Owen. Danny Owen finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
67.19
Celestine Amunike passes the ball forward to Petre Nanu. Petre Nanu brings the ball forward. Petre Nanu shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
71.11
Gavin Strachan breaks forward. Gavin Strachan passes the ball forward to Jose Moya. Jose Moya makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Danny Owen. Danny Owen side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
78.38
John Okon runs deep into the other half of the pitch. John Okon shoots from distance but it is miles over!
85.47
Neil McNeill darts forward. Neil McNeill threads a neat ball through to Del Wallwork. Del Wallwork whips in a cross ball towards Francois Senoussi. Francois Senoussi makes a looping header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
89.01
Jón Ingólfsson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Naysmith. Richard Naysmith sees Ásgeir Lárusson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ásgeir Lárusson plays a quick one-two with Samuel Espinoza and rushes in on goal... Ásgeir Lárusson comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball curls but is blocked by Gavin Strachan's outstretched leg.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

AS Saint-Étienne

Olympique Lyonnais
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
10
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
68.8%
31.2%
Play Area
24.7%
41.6%
33.8%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alexander Agudelo of Olympique Lyonnais

Match Ratings
1.Niche Alvarez (GK)
6
2.Celestine Amunike (DEF)
6
3.Roberto Viana (DEF)
7
4.Gavin Strachan (DEF)
8
5.Petre Nanu (MID)
6
6.Pedro Ramos (MID)
8
7.John Okon (MID)
8
8.Antonio Rego (MID)
6
9.Danny Owen (ATT)
7
10.Jose Moya (ATT)
7
11.Joël Dié (ATT)
6
 
12.Dani‘l Conteh (MID)
0
13.Stefan Dumitru Savu (MID)
0
14.Nigel Collymore (MID)
0

1.Alexander Agudelo (GK)
9
2.Eugenio Ibanez (DEF)
6
3.Kubilay Sükür (DEF)
6
4.Neil McNeill (DEF)
7
5.Jón Ingólfsson (DEF)
6
6.Simon Mike (MID)
6
7.Richard Naysmith (MID)
8
8.Samuel Espinoza (ATT)
6
9.Ásgeir Lárusson (ATT)
6
10.Del Wallwork (ATT)
6
11.Marcos Velasco (ATT)
6
 
12.Alan Mckay (DEF)
0
13.Lamine Aidoud (MID)
0
14.Francois Senoussi (ATT)
6