Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard where AS Saint-Étienne play host to Olympique Lyonnais in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Olympique Lyonnais appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicolas Cool.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Olympique Lyonnais appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicolas Cool.
0.00
0-0AS Saint-Étienne kick off the first half!
4.10
0-0John Cottee clumsily knocks into Fabrice Bottelin. John Cottee is given a warning by the referee! Fabrice Bottelin stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.05
0-0With a delightful solo run, Leon Bramble stretches the opposition's defence. Leon Bramble shoots from outside the area but somehow Medhi Eloi manages to keep it out.
8.57
John Cottee threads the ball through to Leon Bramble. Leon Bramble flicks a high pass forward. Andres Iglesias collects the pass. Andres Iglesias knocks in a cross ball towards Bas Vierklau. With a superhuman jump, Bas Vierklau connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Good keeping from Medhi Eloi as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
10.38
0-0Corner kick to Olympique Lyonnais. Hugo Segarra chips it out wide. Frank Stuart jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
14.26
Carlos Martin kicks a strong pass forward to Warren Bastin. Warren Bastin finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Phil Fletcher.
18.55
0-0John Cottee flicks a high pass forward to Hugo Segarra who brings the ball under control. Hugo Segarra makes a simple pass to Leon Bramble. Leon Bramble knocks in a cross ball towards Bas Vierklau. Luke Upson hacks Bas Vierklau from behind! Penalty not given!!
20.09
Hugo Segarra flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Meiklejohn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Meiklejohn whips in a cross ball towards Andres Iglesias. Andres Iglesias makes a deft header. Fantastic reaction save from Medhi Eloi!
21.00
0-0Tiago Valente receives the ball from a throw-in from John Cottee. Tiago Valente decides to run forward with the ball. Tiago Valente sees space and advances. Tiago Valente knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frank Stuart.
32.57
Quim Castro darts forward. Quim Castro flicks a high pass forward. Moussa Biancarelli collects the pass. Moussa Biancarelli knocks in a cross ball towards Warren Bastin. Warren Bastin gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Solid save from Phil Fletcher.
34.00
Leon Bramble clumsily knocks into Luke Upson. Leon Bramble is given a warning by the referee! Luke Upson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Tiago Valente passes the ball forward to Mauricio Carcedo. Without breaking stride, Mauricio Carcedo plays the ball forward to Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luke Upson.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Saint-Étienne appear unchanged since the first half. Olympique Lyonnais also appear unchanged since the first half. The Olympique Lyonnais players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Olympique Lyonnais kick off!
47.43
0-0Fabrice Bottelin knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Walter. Nicolas Walter advances inside the box! Nicolas Walter side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
48.16
Quim Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Fabrice Bottelin. Fabrice Bottelin plays the ball forward to Nicolas Walter. Nicolas Walter shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Phil Fletcher. Excellent save.
53.06
Tiago Valente sees Leon Bramble in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leon Bramble passes the ball forward to Bas Vierklau. Bas Vierklau tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
57.26
Showing composure, Luke Upson plays the ball forward to Frank Stuart. Frank Stuart threads the ball through to Nicolas Walter. Nicolas Walter knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Cottee.
60.39
0-0AS Saint-Étienne have made a substitution with Alexandre Aristouy replacing Warren Bastin .
63.44
0-0Jonathan Jack flicks a high pass forward to Andres Iglesias who brings the ball under control. Andres Iglesias puts a great ball through. Eduardo Hidalgo runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
65.57
Luke Upson sees Carlos Martin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlos Martin flicks a high ball forward to Alexandre Aristouy who takes it down. Alexandre Aristouy shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. AS Saint-Étienne are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
66.30
Jonathan Jack passes the ball forward to Leon Bramble. Leon Bramble flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Hidalgo collects the pass. Eduardo Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Segarra. Hugo Segarra powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
69.07
0-1John Cottee makes a simple pass to Leon Bramble. Leon Bramble knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Hidalgo. Eduardo Hidalgo beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eduardo Hidalgo!
75.39
Jonathan Jack makes a probing pass to Mauricio Carcedo. Mauricio Carcedo sees Eduardo Hidalgo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eduardo Hidalgo whips in a cross ball towards Leon Bramble. Leon Bramble finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Medhi Eloi is on top of it.
77.51
Frank Stuart threads the ball through to Fabrice Bottelin. Fabrice Bottelin kicks a strong pass forward to Alexandre Aristouy. Alexandre Aristouy shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
78.24
Leon Bramble flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Carcedo. Mauricio Carcedo lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Hidalgo. Eduardo Hidalgo whips the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Medhi Eloi.
81.41
Leon Bramble flicks a high pass forward. Andres Iglesias holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andres Iglesias 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!
90.00
Mauricio Carcedo knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Hidalgo. Eduardo Hidalgo lofts in a cross ball towards Bas Vierklau. Bas Vierklau is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Medhi Eloi didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles 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 Eduardo Hidalgo of Olympique Lyonnais |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Medhi Eloi (GK)
8
2. Frank Stuart (DEF)
6
3. Luke Upson (DEF)
6
4. Quim Castro (DEF)
7
5. Jean-Louis Heurlié (DEF)
6
6. Fabrice Bottelin (MID)
7
7. Carlos Martin (MID)
6
8. Danijel Mamouni (MID)
6
9. Warren Bastin (ATT)
6
10. Nicolas Walter (ATT)
6
11. Moussa Biancarelli (ATT)
6
12. Arnauld Debec (MID)
0
13. Kodjo Valenconi (MID)
0
14. Alexandre Aristouy (GK)
6
1. Phil Fletcher (GK)
7
2. Jonathan Jack (DEF)
7
3. Tiago Valente (DEF)
7
4. John Cottee (DEF)
6
5. Hugo Segarra (MID)
7
6. Leon Bramble (MID)
9
7. Mauricio Carcedo (MID)
7
8. Stephen Meiklejohn (MID)
6
9. Eduardo Hidalgo (ATT)
9
10. Andres Iglesias (ATT)
6
11. Bas Vierklau (ATT)
6
12. Adrien Barckay (ATT)
0
13. Daniel Blake (ATT)
0
14. Bertrand Sachy (MID)
0