Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stade Louis II where AS Monaco play host to Olympique Lyonnais. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both AS Monaco and Olympique Lyonnais are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Reginald Ghanhouan.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both AS Monaco and Olympique Lyonnais are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Reginald Ghanhouan.
0.00
0-0AS Monaco kick off!
2.20
0-0Vladimir Tomas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Guardiola. Juan Guardiola knocks the ball forward to Mervin Craddock. Mervin Craddock sees Carmelo Evangelisti just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Carmelo Evangelisti shoots from just inside the box. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
3.18
0-0Mervin Craddock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Guardiola. Juan Guardiola threads the ball through to Carmelo Evangelisti but he's offside!
4.03
0-0Shabani Leca flicks a high pass forward. Steven Bizasene holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steven Bizasene knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.46
1-0Wilco Mariana sees a break and surges forward. Wilco Mariana whips in a cross ball towards Amara Ndiaye. Amara Ndiaye beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
9.01
Carmelo Evangelisti darts forward. Carmelo Evangelisti lofts in a cross ball towards Julio Redondo. With a superhuman jump, Julio Redondo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.23
Martin Dahlin passes the ball forward to Carmelo Evangelisti. Carmelo Evangelisti kicks a strong pass forward to Pablo Vera. Pablo Vera sees Mervin Craddock just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Mervin Craddock shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
24.01
Steven Bizasene makes a probing pass to Amara Ndiaye. Amara Ndiaye knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.08
1-1Martin Dahlin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mervin Craddock. Mervin Craddock flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Vera holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pablo Vera shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Arnauld Maqua.
30.03
Ga‘l Piton hits a long diagonal ball forward. Martial Manard knocks in a cross ball towards Amara Ndiaye. Amara Ndiaye heads the ball goalwards but somehow Jose Faria manages to keep it out.
33.55
Seeing a gap ahead, Martin Dahlin plays the ball forward to Mervin Craddock. Mervin Craddock flicks a high ball forward to Carmelo Evangelisti who takes it down. Carmelo Evangelisti plays a quick one-two with Juan Guardiola and rushes in on goal... Carmelo Evangelisti tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
34.20
1-1Msaddeck Brogno catches Juan Guardiola on the ankles. The referee warns Msaddeck Brogno to calm down! Juan Guardiola runs off the knock.
39.46
Juan Guardiola deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carmelo Evangelisti. Carmelo Evangelisti puts a great ball through. Julio Redondo runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
44.12
Billy Jackson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianpaolo Madonna. Gianpaolo Madonna kicks a strong pass forward to Pablo Vera. Pablo Vera makes a probing pass between the defence to Mervin Craddock. Mervin Craddock tries a spectacular strike but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
Billy Jackson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carmelo Evangelisti. Carmelo Evangelisti deftly passes the ball to Pablo Vera, releasing him through on goal. Pablo Vera shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Monaco appear unchanged since the first half. Olympique Lyonnais also appear unchanged since the first half. The Olympique Lyonnais players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Olympique Lyonnais kicking off!
48.06
Vladimir Tomas flicks a high pass forward. Juan Guardiola collects the pass. Juan Guardiola knocks the ball to his team mate, Julio Redondo. Julio Redondo whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Vera. Pablo Vera flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
49.53
Steven Bizasene flicks a high pass forward to Wilco Mariana who brings the ball under control. Wilco Mariana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.35
1-1Vladimir Tomas catches Steven Bizasene on the ankles. The referee calls over Vladimir Tomas and shows him a yellow card! Steven Bizasene carries on, but is struggling a bit.
54.03
59.52
Paul Lindner hits a low pass to Steven Bizasene. Steven Bizasene threads the ball through to Wilco Mariana. Wilco Mariana deftly passes the ball to Amara Ndiaye, releasing him through on goal. Amara Ndiaye comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Jose Faria reads it well. Superb keeping!
66.24
Vladimir Tomas flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Craddock controls it well on his chest. Mervin Craddock knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Julio Redondo is offside!
67.27
1-1Pablo Vera comes in with a late challenge on Nestor Heurlié. The referee calls over Pablo Vera and shows him a yellow card! Nestor Heurlié runs off the knock.
73.58
Billy Jackson sees Juan Guardiola in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Juan Guardiola threads a neat ball through to Mervin Craddock. Mervin Craddock shoots from outside the area. Fantastic reaction save from Arnauld Maqua!
75.05
Nestor Heurlié flicks a high pass forward. Martial Manard controls it well on his chest. Martial Manard shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
89.05
Nestor Heurlié makes a probing pass to Martial Manard. Martial Manard knocks in a cross ball towards Amara Ndiaye. Amara Ndiaye flicks the ball with his head but Jose Faria is on top of it.
90.00
Takis Christodoulakis advances with the ball. Takis Christodoulakis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Arnauld Maqua (GK)
7
2. Ga‘l Piton (DEF)
6
3. Paul Lindner (DEF)
6
4. Gilles Mercier (DEF)
6
5. Shabani Leca (DEF)
6
6. Nestor Heurlié (MID)
6
7. Msaddeck Brogno (MID)
5
8. Steven Bizasene (MID)
7
9. Martial Manard (ATT)
6
10. Wilco Mariana (ATT)
7
11. Amara Ndiaye (ATT)
9
12. Jerome Vellas (MID)
0
13. Orlando Pitau (DEF)
0
14. Gregory Eboki-Poh (GK)
0
1. Jose Faria (GK)
7
2. Gianpaolo Madonna (DEF)
6
3. Vladimir Tomas (DEF)
6
4. Billy Jackson (DEF)
7
5. Martin Dahlin (DEF)
6
6. Takis Christodoulakis (MID)
6
7. Juan Guardiola (MID)
8
8. Mervin Craddock (MID)
7
9. Pablo Vera (ATT)
6
10. Carmelo Evangelisti (ATT)
8
11. Julio Redondo (ATT)
9
12. Arek Bak (ATT)
0
13. Richard Royce (ATT)
0
14. Gregorio Rodriguez (ATT)
0