Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Parc Olympique Lyonnais where Olympique Lyonnais play host to Angers SCO. 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 4-3-3 formation while Angers SCO appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kaci Govou.
The pitch is in good condition.
Olympique Lyonnais are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Angers SCO appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kaci Govou.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Angers SCO kick off!
2.37
0-0Takis Christodoulakis comes in with a late challenge on Barket Koné. The referee calls over Takis Christodoulakis and shows him a yellow card! Barket Koné grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
3.13
0-0João Ybarra chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Guardiola. Juan Guardiola flicks a high pass forward to Takis Christodoulakis who brings the ball under control. Takis Christodoulakis lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Zilic. Marco Zilic gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies well off target!
6.49
0-0Enrique Ramirez makes a probing pass to Lionel Vairelles. Lionel Vairelles knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Faria who gathers it comfortably.
8.27
Takis Christodoulakis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Guardiola. Juan Guardiola knocks in a cross ball towards Gregorio Rodriguez. Gregorio Rodriguez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
9.29
Francis Sibierski brings the ball forward. Francis Sibierski lofts in a cross ball towards Lionel Vairelles. Lionel Vairelles jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
14.25
Enrique Ramirez threads the ball through to Mehdi Meniri. Mehdi Meniri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.47
Takis Christodoulakis hits a low pass to Carmelo Evangelisti. Carmelo Evangelisti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yann Grossmann who gathers it comfortably.
18.25
Eduardo Alvarez decides to run forward with the ball. Eduardo Alvarez sees space and advances. Eduardo Alvarez knocks in a cross ball towards Takis Christodoulakis. Takis Christodoulakis makes a deft header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
21.42
0-0Eduardo Alvarez chips the ball to his team mate, Mervin Craddock. Mervin Craddock flicks a high pass forward. Takis Christodoulakis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Takis Christodoulakis lofts in a cross ball towards Carmelo Evangelisti. Carmelo Evangelisti jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Yann Grossmann didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
30.45
0-0Pietro Valtolina hacks Vladimir Tomas from behind! Pietro Valtolina is given a warning by the referee! Vladimir Tomas stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.20
João Ybarra threads the ball through to Gregorio Rodriguez. Without breaking stride, Gregorio Rodriguez plays the ball forward to Mervin Craddock. Mervin Craddock sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
44.14
With wonderful imagination, João Ybarra plays the ball forward to Mervin Craddock. Mervin Craddock threads a neat ball through to Gregorio Rodriguez. Some silky footwork from Gregorio Rodriguez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Solid save from Yann Grossmann.
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. Angers SCO 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
Olympique Lyonnais kick off and get the second half underway!
47.49
Francis Sibierski chips the ball to his team mate, Lionel Vairelles. Lionel Vairelles knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Szepan. Julian Szepan makes a deft header. Jose Faria picks it out of the air!
48.25
1-0Eduardo Alvarez threads the ball through to Mervin Craddock. With great vision, Mervin Craddock plays the ball forward to Juan Guardiola. Juan Guardiola knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Zilic. Marco Zilic knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.01
Duncan Brady takes it forward alone. Duncan Brady tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Jose Faria manages to keep it out.
59.53
Eduardo Alvarez darts forward. Eduardo Alvarez kicks a strong pass forward to Gregorio Rodriguez. Gregorio Rodriguez shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
61.38
1-0João Ybarra clumsily knocks into Lionel Vairelles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lionel Vairelles hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.39
Mehdi Meniri comes in with a late challenge on Juan Guardiola. The referee brings Mehdi Meniri to one side and gives him a warning! Juan Guardiola stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.34
Takis Christodoulakis threads the ball through to Carmelo Evangelisti. Carmelo Evangelisti whips in a cross ball towards Takis Christodoulakis. Takis Christodoulakis is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Takis Christodoulakis!
73.48
Takis Christodoulakis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marco Zilic. Marco Zilic lofts in a cross ball towards Takis Christodoulakis. Takis Christodoulakis makes a looping header on goal. Yann Grossmann gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
77.33
2-0Olympique Lyonnais have made 3 substitutions with Billy Jackson replacing Vladimir Tomas, Ron Meijndershagen replacing Juan Guardiola and Giannis Stefanopoulos replacing Gregorio Rodriguez .Angers SCO have made a substitution with Carlos Watier replacing Barket Koné .
87.39
Takis Christodoulakis barges into Francis Sibierski. The referee warns Takis Christodoulakis to calm down! Francis Sibierski gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
89.39
Takis Christodoulakis chips the ball to his team mate, Giannis Stefanopoulos. Giannis Stefanopoulos edges inside the box! Giannis Stefanopoulos tries a spectacular strike. Fantastic reaction save from Yann Grossmann!
90.00
Duncan Brady kicks a strong pass forward to Mehdi Meniri. Mehdi Meniri lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Brady. With a superhuman jump, Duncan Brady connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Jose Faria gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his 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 Takis Christodoulakis of Olympique Lyonnais |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jose Faria (GK)
7
2. Gianpaolo Madonna (DEF)
6
3. Vladimir Tomas (DEF)
6
4. João Ybarra (DEF)
6
5. Eduardo Alvarez (DEF)
8
6. Juan Guardiola (MID)
7
7. Mervin Craddock (MID)
6
8. Takis Christodoulakis (MID)
9
9. Marco Zilic (ATT)
8
10. Carmelo Evangelisti (ATT)
7
11. Gregorio Rodriguez (ATT)
6
12. Billy Jackson (DEF)
6
13. Ron Meijndershagen (MID)
6
14. Giannis Stefanopoulos (ATT)
6
1. Yann Grossmann (GK)
8
2. Barket Koné (DEF)
6
3. Pietro Valtolina (DEF)
6
4. Luis Molowny (DEF)
6
5. Francis Sibierski (MID)
7
6. Enrique Ramirez (MID)
6
7. Mehdi Meniri (MID)
6
8. Duncan Brady (MID)
7
9. Nuno Sousa (ATT)
6
10. Julian Szepan (ATT)
6
11. Lionel Vairelles (ATT)
6
12. Richard Sibierski (MID)
0
13. Didier Diatta (DEF)
0
14. Carlos Watier (DEF)
6