Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Parc Olympique Lyonnais where Olympique Lyonnais play host to AS Nancy. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Olympique Lyonnais are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AS Nancy appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by William Moustaïd.
The pitch is in good condition.
Olympique Lyonnais are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AS Nancy appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by William Moustaïd.
0.00
0-0Olympique Lyonnais get the match underway!
3.19
0-0Richard Naysmith changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Richard Naysmith shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.31
0-0Tomˆs ten Brink makes a probing pass to Damien Barthez. Damien Barthez plays a one-two with Teemu Armand and rushes in on goal... Jón Ingólfsson barges into Damien Barthez. Damien Barthez appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
12.12
0-0Adolfo Rodriquez comes in with a late challenge on Lamine Aidoud. The referee calls over Adolfo Rodriquez and shows him a yellow card! Lamine Aidoud runs off the knock.
14.55
0-0Neil McNeill breaks forward. Neil McNeill threads the ball through to Samuel Espinoza. Samuel Espinoza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodney Van Dalen who gathers it comfortably.
18.25
Richard Naysmith threads the ball through to Samuel Espinoza. Samuel Espinoza whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Velasco. Marcos Velasco makes a looping header on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
20.42
Richard Naysmith plays the ball forward to Del Wallwork. Del Wallwork knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Espinoza. Samuel Espinoza rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies wide!
22.53
Seeing a gap ahead, Wilfried Caillet plays the ball forward to Albert Torres. Albert Torres sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
24.35
Kubilay Sükür controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lamine Aidoud. Lamine Aidoud flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Velasco collects the pass. Marcos Velasco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Dickov.
26.45
With a delightful solo run, Lamine Aidoud stretches the opposition's defence. Lamine Aidoud knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Shields. Gavin Shields heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
27.22
1-0Jón Ingólfsson threads a neat ball through to Richard Naysmith. Richard Naysmith hits a low pass to Marcos Velasco. Marcos Velasco plays a perfect one-two with Del Wallwork and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Marcos Velasco provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Rodney Van Dalen with no chance!! Goal for Olympique Lyonnais!
30.16
1-0Richard Naysmith makes a probing pass to Samuel Espinoza. Samuel Espinoza lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Velasco. Marcos Velasco jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Rodney Van Dalen gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
36.33
Kubilay Sükür sees a break and surges forward. With great vision, Kubilay Sükür plays the ball forward to Gavin Shields. Gavin Shields knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Espinoza. Samuel Espinoza whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
39.48
Showing composure, Tomˆs ten Brink plays the ball forward to Albert Torres. Albert Torres rushes past Eugenio Ibanez! Albert Torres strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Alexander Agudelo is on top of it.
45.00
Jón Ingólfsson flicks a high ball forward to Lamine Aidoud who takes it down. Lamine Aidoud darts forward. Lamine Aidoud shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique Lyonnais appear unchanged since the first half. AS Nancy also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
AS Nancy kick off the second half!
47.16
Lamine Aidoud flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Velasco comfortably collects the pass. Marcos Velasco knocks in a cross ball towards Del Wallwork. With a superhuman jump, Del Wallwork connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Olympique Lyonnais!
55.40
Richard Naysmith hits a low pass to Gavin Shields. Gavin Shields knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Espinoza. Samuel Espinoza makes a deft header. Rodney Van Dalen is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.34
4-0Olympique Lyonnais have made a substitution with Ásgeir Lárusson replacing Marcos Velasco .
63.30
Richard Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Del Wallwork. Del Wallwork knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.07
4-0Richard Naysmith comes in with a late challenge on Tomˆs ten Brink. The referee brings Richard Naysmith to one side and gives him a warning! Tomˆs ten Brink gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
71.36
Tomˆs ten Brink makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albert Torres. Albert Torres shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.53
Lamine Aidoud makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samuel Espinoza. Samuel Espinoza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodney Van Dalen who gathers it comfortably.
79.12
Richard Naysmith flicks a high pass forward to Del Wallwork who brings the ball under control. Del Wallwork knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Dickov.
83.45
Lamine Aidoud flicks a high pass forward to Ásgeir Lárusson who brings the ball under control. Ásgeir Lárusson whips in a cross ball towards Del Wallwork. Del Wallwork gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.07
4-0Lamine Aidoud makes a simple pass to Samuel Espinoza. Samuel Espinoza knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Gavin Shields is offside!
87.09
Richard Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Ásgeir Lárusson. Ásgeir Lárusson shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
90.00
Mohammed Kopa makes a probing pass to Wilfried Caillet. Wilfried Caillet darts forward. Wilfried Caillet shoots from long range but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.8%
34.2%
Play Area
16.4%
46.6%
37%
Scorers
| Marcos Velasco 27 Samuel Espinoza 36, 55 Del Wallwork 47 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Samuel Espinoza of Olympique Lyonnais |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alexander Agudelo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Eugenio Ibanez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kubilay Sükür (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Neil McNeill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jón Ingólfsson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lamine Aidoud (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Richard Naysmith (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Samuel Espinoza (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Gavin Shields (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Del Wallwork (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Marcos Velasco (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Alan Mckay (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Simon Mike (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ásgeir Lárusson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Rodney Van Dalen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stuart Dickov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Victor Delmotte (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Hauke Müller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mohammed Kopa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tomˆs ten Brink (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Wilfried Caillet (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Adolfo Rodriquez (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Teemu Armand (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Damien Barthez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Albert Torres (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Linus Reimers (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kaci Paisley (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Samuel Postiga (MID) | 0 | |