Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Felix-Bollaert where RC Lens play Olympique Lyonnais in this league cup game. A crowd of 19,173 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both RC Lens and Olympique Lyonnais are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jean-Jacques Dieuze.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both RC Lens and Olympique Lyonnais are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jean-Jacques Dieuze.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Olympique Lyonnais kicking off!
2.02
0-0Noe Borbiconi flicks a high pass forward to Dennis Gordon who brings the ball under control. With a delightful solo run, Dennis Gordon stretches the opposition's defence. Dennis Gordon threads the ball through to Stephen Grondin but he's offside!
9.25
0-0Tim Scales comes in with a late challenge on João Ybarra. The referee warns Tim Scales to calm down! João Ybarra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.35
0-0Vladimir Tomas makes a simple pass to Juan Guardiola. Juan Guardiola passes the ball forward to Carmelo Evangelisti. Carmelo Evangelisti knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Vera. With a superhuman jump, Pablo Vera connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it misses the target by a large margin!
14.54
0-0Mervin Craddock hits a low pass to Giannis Stefanopoulos. Giannis Stefanopoulos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.30
João Ybarra changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. João Ybarra shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
20.05
0-1Mervin Craddock makes a probing pass to Takis Christodoulakis. Takis Christodoulakis whips in a cross ball towards Giannis Stefanopoulos. Giannis Stefanopoulos beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.43
Vladimir Tomas kicks a strong pass forward to Mervin Craddock. Mervin Craddock controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Takis Christodoulakis. Takis Christodoulakis shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.33
Dennis Gordon passes the ball forward to Tim Scales. Tim Scales controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Stephen Grondin through on goal. Stephen Grondin muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
30.40
Giannis Stefanopoulos comes in with a late challenge on Fabio Boban. The referee warns Giannis Stefanopoulos to calm down! Fabio Boban stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.41
0-2Jacques Aubry threads a neat ball through to Noe Borbiconi. Noe Borbiconi makes a probing pass to Stephen Grondin. Stephen Grondin sees Tim Scales just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Tim Scales makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Jose Faria effortlessly smothers it!
34.46
Tim Scales flicks a high pass forward. Ruel Shearer controls it well on his chest. Ruel Shearer controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Tim Scales through on goal. Tim Scales makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Jose Faria easily smothers it!
38.59
João Ybarra gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Takis Christodoulakis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.28
0-2Takis Christodoulakis clumsily knocks into Dennis Gordon. The referee calls over Takis Christodoulakis and shows him a yellow card! Dennis Gordon stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. RC Lens appear unchanged since the first half. Olympique Lyonnais also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and RC Lens get the second half underway!
48.49
Jacques Aubry makes a simple pass to Noe Borbiconi. Noe Borbiconi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Grondin. Stephen Grondin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
49.02
Vladimir Tomas comes in with a late challenge on Noe Borbiconi. Vladimir Tomas is given a warning by the referee! Noe Borbiconi stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.58
Takis Christodoulakis flicks a high pass forward. Carmelo Evangelisti controls it well on his chest. Carmelo Evangelisti shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
63.11
Seeing João Ybarra's attacking run, Vladimir Tomas quickly throws the ball into his path. João Ybarra flicks a high pass forward to Juan Guardiola who brings the ball under control. Juan Guardiola threads a neat ball through to Carmelo Evangelisti. Carmelo Evangelisti whips in a cross ball towards Juan Guardiola. Juan Guardiola gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but slams it into the crowd!
65.38
Fabio Boban knocks the ball forward to Stephen Grondin. Stephen Grondin edges inside the box! Stephen Grondin side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Jose Faria!
66.54
João Ybarra chips the ball to his team mate, Pablo Vera. Pablo Vera knocks in a cross ball towards Mervin Craddock. Mervin Craddock beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Stephane Molinier!
67.27
Carmelo Evangelisti barges into Noe Borbiconi. The referee brings Carmelo Evangelisti to one side and gives him a warning! Noe Borbiconi stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.41
Takis Christodoulakis knocks the ball forward to Juan Guardiola. Juan Guardiola knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jacques Aubry.
75.19
João Ybarra catches Stephen Grondin on the ankles. João Ybarra is warned by the referee! Stephen Grondin stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.50
Mervin Craddock darts forward. Mervin Craddock plays a one-two with Giannis Stefanopoulos and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Mervin Craddock provides some space. He shoots at goal but Stephane Molinier reads it well. He makes it look easy!
78.04
With imagination, Mervin Craddock laces a weighted ball forward to Carmelo Evangelisti. Carmelo Evangelisti knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Giannis Stefanopoulos is offside!
79.53
Vladimir Tomas takes a quick throw-in, which Gianpaolo Madonna takes on the chest. Gianpaolo Madonna threads a neat ball through to Giannis Stefanopoulos. Giannis Stefanopoulos flicks a high pass forward. Juan Guardiola collects the pass. Juan Guardiola knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Vera. Pablo Vera is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Pablo Vera scores for Olympique Lyonnais!!
84.16
Takis Christodoulakis passes the ball forward to Pablo Vera. Pablo Vera advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Pablo Vera provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.31
Aaron Greaves sees Morris Godber in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Morris Godber knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Shearer. Ruel Shearer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
90.00
Kader Baills deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruel Shearer. Ruel Shearer cuts inside the box! Ruel Shearer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
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
| Giannis Stefanopoulos 20 Takis Christodoulakis 24 Pablo Vera 80, 84 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pablo Vera of Olympique Lyonnais |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stephane Molinier (GK)
6
2. Kader Baills (DEF)
6
3. Morris Godber (DEF)
6
4. Jacques Aubry (DEF)
6
5. Aaron Greaves (DEF)
6
6. Dennis Gordon (MID)
6
7. Fabio Boban (MID)
6
8. Noe Borbiconi (MID)
6
9. Stephen Grondin (ATT)
6
10. Ruel Shearer (ATT)
6
11. Tim Scales (ATT)
6
12. Paul Summerbee (MID)
0
13. Omer Ince (ATT)
0
14. Garcia Duque Minotti (ATT)
0
1. Jose Faria (GK)
7
2. Gianpaolo Madonna (DEF)
6
3. Vladimir Tomas (DEF)
7
4. João Ybarra (DEF)
6
5. Eduardo Alvarez (DEF)
6
6. Juan Guardiola (MID)
7
7. Mervin Craddock (MID)
8
8. Takis Christodoulakis (MID)
8
9. Carmelo Evangelisti (ATT)
6
10. Giannis Stefanopoulos (ATT)
7
11. Pablo Vera (ATT)
9
12. Ron Meijndershagen (MID)
0
13. Tiziano Franzone (ATT)
0
14. Gregorio Rodriguez (ATT)
0