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 Clermont. 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 4-3-2-1 formation while Clermont appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jean-Jacques Dieuze.
The pitch is in good condition.
Olympique Lyonnais are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Clermont appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jean-Jacques Dieuze.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Olympique Lyonnais kick off!
2.06
1-0Takis Christodoulakis chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Guardiola. Juan Guardiola plays a quick one-two with Takis Christodoulakis and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Juan Guardiola provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alexandre Ramos with no chance!! Goal for Olympique Lyonnais!
10.44
1-0Billy Jackson plays the ball forward to Mervin Craddock. Mervin Craddock flicks a high pass forward. Carmelo Evangelisti controls it well on his chest. Carmelo Evangelisti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Alexandre Ramos gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
12.24
1-0Billy Jackson sees space and advances. Billy Jackson makes a probing pass to Juan Guardiola but he's offside!
14.00
1-0Jacques Raguel flicks a high ball forward to Tieme Van Der Schaaf who takes it down. Tieme Van Der Schaaf shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
15.45
Mervin Craddock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carmelo Evangelisti. Carmelo Evangelisti whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Vera. Pablo Vera powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alexandre Ramos with no chance!! Goal for Olympique Lyonnais!
21.12
Billy Jackson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pablo Vera. Pablo Vera shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
22.31
Takis Christodoulakis flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan Guardiola. Juan Guardiola threads the ball through into the box. Mervin Craddock comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but somehow Alexandre Ramos manages to keep it out.
26.40
Wilson Jemmali advances with the ball. Wilson Jemmali plays a scrappy one-two with Jean-Jacques Mouret and advances towards the goal... Wilson Jemmali takes a shot at goal. Jose Faria gets down and covers it.
34.33
With vision, Takis Christodoulakis plays the ball forward to Juan Guardiola. Juan Guardiola plays a scrappy one-two with Giannis Stefanopoulos and advances towards the goal... Juan Guardiola side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Alexandre Ramos is on top of it.
38.54
Vladimir Tomas runs forward with the ball. Vladimir Tomas knocks the ball to his team mate, Carmelo Evangelisti. Carmelo Evangelisti knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Vera. Pablo Vera heads the ball goalwards. Alexandre Ramos manages to gather it comfortably.
39.03
2-0Gianpaolo Madonna knocks the ball forward to Mervin Craddock. Mervin Craddock chips the ball to his team mate, Takis Christodoulakis. Takis Christodoulakis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Abel Soares.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique Lyonnais appear unchanged since the first half. Clermont also appear unchanged since the first half. The Clermont players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Clermont get the second half underway!
47.19
Abel Soares kicks a strong pass forward to Wilson Jemmali. With a delightful solo run, Wilson Jemmali stretches the opposition's defence. Wilson Jemmali lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Jacques Mouret. Jean-Jacques Mouret connects with a diving header but somehow Jose Faria manages to keep it out.
49.30
Takis Christodoulakis flicks the ball to his team mate, Giannis Stefanopoulos. Giannis Stefanopoulos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
53.32
Giannis Stefanopoulos makes a beautiful solo run. Giannis Stefanopoulos kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Guardiola but the referee indicates it's offside!
54.54
2-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
55.51
2-0Carmelo Evangelisti flicks a high pass forward to Giannis Stefanopoulos who brings the ball under control. Giannis Stefanopoulos cuts inside the box! Giannis Stefanopoulos cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but Tobias Breitner blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
57.55
Billy Jackson flicks a high pass forward. Juan Guardiola controls it well on his chest. Juan Guardiola passes the ball forward to Carmelo Evangelisti. Carmelo Evangelisti lofts in a cross ball towards Giannis Stefanopoulos. Giannis Stefanopoulos jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Alexandre Ramos. Excellent save.
59.27
Federico Antonioli knocks the ball to his team mate, Tieme Van Der Schaaf. Tieme Van Der Schaaf controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.21
Wilson Jemmali makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Jacques Mouret. Jean-Jacques Mouret shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
63.04
Billy Jackson flicks the ball to his team mate, Takis Christodoulakis. Takis Christodoulakis flicks the ball to his team mate, Carmelo Evangelisti. Carmelo Evangelisti advances inside the box! Carmelo Evangelisti strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.58
Wilson Jemmali hits a low pass to Johann Tronche. Johann Tronche knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.31
Gianpaolo Madonna makes a simple pass to Takis Christodoulakis. Takis Christodoulakis knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Vera. Pablo Vera makes a probing pass to Juan Guardiola but he's offside!
71.18
Takis Christodoulakis threads the ball through to Mervin Craddock. Mervin Craddock shoots from outside the area but Alexandre Ramos reads it well. Excellent save!
72.54
2-0Abel Soares clumsily knocks into Takis Christodoulakis. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Takis Christodoulakis runs off the knock.
77.25
Abel Soares knocks the ball to his team mate, Tobias Breitner. Tobias Breitner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Jacques Mouret. Jean-Jacques Mouret lofts in a cross ball towards Wilson Jemmali. Wilson Jemmali is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Jose Faria didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
78.38
Pablo Vera catches Tobias Breitner on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tobias Breitner stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.47
Abel Soares plays the ball forward to Johann Tronche. Johann Tronche knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Faria who gathers it comfortably.
81.05
Vladimir Tomas hits a low pass to Mervin Craddock. Mervin Craddock controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giannis Stefanopoulos. Giannis Stefanopoulos shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
84.14
2-0Pablo Vera hacks Tobias Breitner from behind! The referee calls over Pablo Vera and warns him to calm down! Tobias Breitner stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.33
2-0Billy Jackson flicks a high pass forward. Takis Christodoulakis collects the pass. Takis Christodoulakis knocks the ball forward to Mervin Craddock. Mervin Craddock lofts in a cross ball towards Giannis Stefanopoulos. Federico Antonioli barges into Giannis Stefanopoulos. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
90.00
Juan Guardiola plays the ball forward to Giannis Stefanopoulos. Giannis Stefanopoulos threads a neat, attacking ball through to Pablo Vera. Pablo Vera rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Alexandre Ramos manages to gather it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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. Gianpaolo Madonna (DEF)
6
3. Vladimir Tomas (DEF)
7
4. Billy Jackson (DEF)
7
5. Eduardo Alvarez (DEF)
6
6. Juan Guardiola (MID)
9
7. Mervin Craddock (MID)
7
8. Takis Christodoulakis (MID)
8
9. Carmelo Evangelisti (ATT)
8
10. Giannis Stefanopoulos (ATT)
7
11. Pablo Vera (ATT)
7
12. Ron Meijndershagen (MID)
0
13. Tiziano Franzone (ATT)
0
14. Gregorio Rodriguez (ATT)
0
1. Alexandre Ramos (GK)
8
2. Abel Soares (DEF)
6
3. Federico Antonioli (DEF)
6
4. Tobias Breitner (DEF)
6
5. Jacques Raguel (MID)
6
6. Wilson Jemmali (MID)
7
7. Johann Tronche (MID)
6
8. Stuart Owen (MID)
6
9. Pierre-Emmanuel Audard (ATT)
6
10. Jean-Jacques Mouret (ATT)
6
11. Tieme Van Der Schaaf (ATT)
6
12. Markus Krüger (GK)
0
13. Lennart Beckenbauer (ATT)
0
14. Jonas Hamann (DEF)
0