Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Parc Olympique Lyonnais where Olympique Lyonnais play host to RC Lens. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Olympique Lyonnais and RC Lens are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Hamada Maoulida.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Olympique Lyonnais and RC Lens are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Hamada Maoulida.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Olympique Lyonnais get the match underway!
2.36
0-0Juan Guardiola sees Gregorio Rodriguez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gregorio Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward. Juan Guardiola controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Carmelo Stendardo catches Juan Guardiola on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
4.07
0-0Martin Dahlin plays the ball forward to Gregorio Rodriguez. Gregorio Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Cabrera controls it well on his chest. Miguel Cabrera shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
6.23
0-0Nicholas Pearce knocks the ball to his team mate, Tim Scales. Tim Scales whips in a cross ball towards Nicholas Pearce. Nicholas Pearce beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
9.55
0-1Nicholas Pearce makes a beautiful solo run. Nicholas Pearce edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Nicholas Pearce provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
12.15
Dennis Gordon passes the ball forward to Nicholas Pearce. Nicholas Pearce finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
15.54
0-1Alessandro La Marca hacks Juan Guardiola from behind! The referee calls over Alessandro La Marca and shows him a yellow card! Juan Guardiola stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.26
Harvey Potts knocks the ball forward to Juan Guardiola. Juan Guardiola makes an attacking run forward. Juan Guardiola controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.01
Hoalid Ndiaye sees Noe Borbiconi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Noe Borbiconi flicks a high pass forward. Garcia Duque Minotti collects the pass. Garcia Duque Minotti makes a simple pass, allowing Nicholas Pearce to run into the box. Nicholas Pearce strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
32.30
Billy Jackson kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Guardiola. Juan Guardiola brings the ball forward. Juan Guardiola plays a quick one-two with Gregorio Rodriguez and rushes in on goal... Juan Guardiola muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Stephane Molinier!
33.08
1-1Ron Meijndershagen passes the ball forward to Takis Christodoulakis. Takis Christodoulakis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Rodriguez but the linesman indicates offside!
34.31
Billy Jackson chips the ball to his team mate, Takis Christodoulakis. Takis Christodoulakis changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Takis Christodoulakis edges inside the box! Takis Christodoulakis muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Solid save from Stephane Molinier.
40.56
Noe Borbiconi gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Tim Scales edges inside the box! Tim Scales rockets a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
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. RC Lens also appear unchanged since the first half. The Olympique Lyonnais players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
RC Lens kick off the second half!
49.18
Vladimir Tomas passes the ball forward to Ron Meijndershagen. Ron Meijndershagen runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ron Meijndershagen plays a one-two with Miguel Cabrera and rushes in on goal... Ron Meijndershagen shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Stephane Molinier manages to gather it.
53.03
Kader Baills flicks a high pass forward. Noe Borbiconi controls it well on his chest. Noe Borbiconi runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Noe Borbiconi threads the ball through to Nicholas Pearce but he's offside!
54.33
Harvey Potts sees Gregorio Rodriguez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With a delightful solo run, Gregorio Rodriguez stretches the opposition's defence. Gregorio Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball towards Steinar Håland. Steinar Håland flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
55.11
Billy Jackson chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Guardiola. Seeing a gap ahead, Juan Guardiola plays the ball forward to Gregorio Rodriguez. Gregorio Rodriguez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.23
1-1Olympique Lyonnais have made a substitution with Pablo Vera replacing Steinar Håland .
61.24
Alessandro La Marca kicks a strong pass forward to Garcia Duque Minotti. Garcia Duque Minotti shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Jose Faria.
66.54
Garcia Duque Minotti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas Pearce. Nicholas Pearce plays a scrappy one-two with Tim Scales and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nicholas Pearce cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Jose Faria!
69.55
1-1Dennis Gordon flicks the ball to his team mate, Garcia Duque Minotti. Garcia Duque Minotti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.55
Noe Borbiconi hits a low pass to Garcia Duque Minotti. Garcia Duque Minotti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Pearce. Nicholas Pearce knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Scales. Tim Scales connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
75.19
Billy Jackson takes it forward alone. Billy Jackson flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Cabrera controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Miguel Cabrera shoots from just inside the box. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
84.09
Hoalid Ndiaye passes the ball forward to Dennis Gordon. Dennis Gordon knocks the ball to his team mate, Garcia Duque Minotti. Garcia Duque Minotti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Pearce but the linesman indicates offside!
85.25
Takis Christodoulakis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Cabrera. Miguel Cabrera plays a one-two with Gregorio Rodriguez and advances towards the goal... Miguel Cabrera rockets a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
89.13
1-1Nicholas Pearce barges into Billy Jackson. Nicholas Pearce is given a warning by the referee! Billy Jackson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Juan Guardiola makes a simple pass to Pablo Vera. Pablo Vera shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Juan Guardiola of Olympique Lyonnais |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jose Faria (GK)
7
2. Harvey Potts (DEF)
7
3. Vladimir Tomas (DEF)
6
4. Billy Jackson (DEF)
7
5. Martin Dahlin (DEF)
6
6. Juan Guardiola (MID)
9
7. Takis Christodoulakis (MID)
7
8. Ron Meijndershagen (MID)
6
9. Miguel Cabrera (ATT)
6
10. Steinar Håland (ATT)
6
11. Gregorio Rodriguez (ATT)
7
12. Carmelo Evangelisti (ATT)
0
13. Pablo Vera (ATT)
6
14. Mervin Craddock (MID)
0
1. Stephane Molinier (GK)
7
2. Kader Baills (DEF)
6
3. Hoalid Ndiaye (DEF)
6
4. Carmelo Stendardo (DEF)
6
5. Rainer Sachs (DEF)
6
6. Dennis Gordon (MID)
6
7. Noe Borbiconi (MID)
7
8. Alessandro La Marca (MID)
5
9. Nicholas Pearce (ATT)
9
10. Garcia Duque Minotti (ATT)
6
11. Tim Scales (ATT)
6
12. Raouf Sankhare (DEF)
0
13. Ruel Shearer (ATT)
0
14. Adolfo Castillo (ATT)
0