Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Parc Olympique Lyonnais where Olympique Lyonnais play host to Montpellier HSC. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Olympique Lyonnais and Montpellier HSC are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Guy Philippe.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Olympique Lyonnais and Montpellier HSC are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Guy Philippe.
0.00
0-0Montpellier HSC kick off and get the match underway!
2.24
0-0Arthur Gordon makes a probing pass to Mike Hitchcock. Mike Hitchcock whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Medri. Roberto Medri is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Stephen Mcallister gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
3.36
Joao Nascimento sees Hugo Segarra in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hugo Segarra controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
4.23
0-0Leon Bramble hacks Gavin Moore from behind! Leon Bramble is shown the yellow card! Gavin Moore hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.28
0-0Angelo Peyrelade catches Andre Van Loenhout on the ankles. The referee calls over Angelo Peyrelade and shows him a yellow card! Andre Van Loenhout carries on, but is struggling a bit.
9.11
John Cottee passes the ball forward to Joao Nascimento. Joao Nascimento threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Hidalgo. Eduardo Hidalgo finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
10.11
1-0Jonathan Jack knocks the ball to his team mate, Joao Nascimento. Joao Nascimento whips in a cross ball towards Bas Vierklau. Bas Vierklau connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
16.27
Roberto Medri catches Eduardo Hidalgo on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eduardo Hidalgo stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.52
1-0Roberto Medri flicks a high ball forward to Hugo Suarez who takes it down. Hugo Suarez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen Mcallister who gathers it comfortably.
21.45
Jan Vennegoor Berger flicks a high pass forward. Arthur Gordon collects the pass. Arthur Gordon flicks a high pass forward to Mike Hitchcock who brings the ball under control. Mike Hitchcock knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen Mcallister who gathers it comfortably.
30.25
1-0John Cottee clumsily knocks into Mike Hitchcock. John Cottee is given a warning by the referee! Mike Hitchcock runs off the knock.
34.48
Tiago Valente barges into Hugo Suarez. The referee calls over Tiago Valente and shows him a yellow card! Hugo Suarez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
40.19
1-0Jonathan Jack knocks the ball forward to Joao Nascimento. Joao Nascimento flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Hidalgo controls it well on his chest. Eduardo Hidalgo knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Bas Vierklau is offside!
42.44
1-0Leon Bramble sees a break and surges forward. Leon Bramble knocks in a cross ball towards Massimiliano Casale. Massimiliano Casale heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.13
Leon Bramble plays the ball forward to Massimiliano Casale. Massimiliano Casale tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
45.00
Gavin Moore threads the ball through to Hugo Suarez. Hugo Suarez skips past Jonathan Jack! Hugo Suarez rockets a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
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. Montpellier HSC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Olympique Lyonnais players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Olympique Lyonnais kick off!
47.44
Angelo Peyrelade brings the ball forward. Angelo Peyrelade lofts in a cross ball towards Mike Hitchcock. Mike Hitchcock beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.40
Nicolas Vidal knocks the ball to his team mate, Arthur Gordon. Arthur Gordon shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
54.07
Sherif Souchard comes in with a late challenge on John Cottee. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Cottee carries on, but is struggling a bit.
57.43
Joao Nascimento threads a neat ball through to Hugo Segarra. Hugo Segarra knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Bramble. Leon Bramble is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Adnan Adam manages to keep it out.
59.07
Eduardo Hidalgo flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Segarra collects the pass. Hugo Segarra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.39
Gavin Moore flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Suarez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hugo Suarez lofts in a cross ball towards Sherif Souchard. With a superhuman jump, Sherif Souchard connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's there!! Stephen Mcallister has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
62.39
1-2Olympique Lyonnais have made a substitution with Andres Iglesias replacing Massimiliano Casale .
63.52
Roberto Medri receives the ball from a throw-in from Angelo Peyrelade. Roberto Medri flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Suarez collects the pass. Hugo Suarez finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Stephen Mcallister. Excellent save.
65.24
Leon Bramble runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Leon Bramble knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.24
Leon Bramble controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joao Nascimento. Joao Nascimento rushes past Nicolas Vidal! Joao Nascimento muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Adnan Adam had no chance!! Goal for Olympique Lyonnais!
77.46
2-2Hugo Suarez slams into Tiago Valente with his studs up. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Tiago Valente stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.56
Tiago Valente chips the ball to his team mate, Leon Bramble. Leon Bramble passes the ball forward to Joao Nascimento. Joao Nascimento whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Segarra. Hugo Segarra outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's there!! Adnan Adam has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
83.01
Hugo Segarra knocks the ball to his team mate, Bas Vierklau. Bas Vierklau controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Adnan Adam.
89.05
Xavier Rascle knocks the ball forward to Arthur Gordon. Arthur Gordon lofts in a cross ball towards Sherif Souchard. Sherif Souchard jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
With a delightful solo run, Joao Nascimento stretches the opposition's defence. Joao Nascimento lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Hidalgo. Eduardo Hidalgo connects with a diving header. Adnan Adam is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Joao Nascimento of Olympique Lyonnais |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stephen Mcallister (GK)
6
2. Jonathan Jack (DEF)
6
3. Tiago Valente (DEF)
6
4. John Cottee (DEF)
6
5. Hugo Segarra (MID)
7
6. Joao Nascimento (MID)
9
7. Leon Bramble (MID)
7
8. Andre Van Loenhout (MID)
6
9. Eduardo Hidalgo (ATT)
7
10. Massimiliano Casale (ATT)
6
11. Bas Vierklau (ATT)
7
12. Adrien Barckay (ATT)
0
13. Andres Iglesias (ATT)
6
14. Phil Fletcher (GK)
0
1. Adnan Adam (GK)
7
2. Xavier Rascle (DEF)
6
3. Nicolas Vidal (DEF)
6
4. Jan Vennegoor Berger (DEF)
6
5. Angelo Peyrelade (MID)
6
6. Arthur Gordon (MID)
6
7. Gavin Moore (MID)
6
8. Roberto Medri (MID)
6
9. Mike Hitchcock (ATT)
7
10. Sherif Souchard (ATT)
6
11. Hugo Suarez (ATT)
4
12. Mauricio Moreno (ATT)
0
13. Ahmed Petereyns (DEF)
0
14. Allan Dufresne (DEF)
0