Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Parc Olympique Lyonnais where Olympique Lyonnais play Ajax Amsterdam in this first of two leg MWF Europa Cup game. A crowd of 17,740 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Olympique Lyonnais are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Savigny.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Olympique Lyonnais are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Savigny.
0.00
0-0Olympique Lyonnais start the match!
2.13
0-0Sander Cruyff flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Götz. Julian Götz whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Suarez. Meziane Klouchi barges into Claudio Suarez. Claudio Suarez appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
3.27
0-0Kader Histilloles flicks a high pass forward to Manuel Quaresma who brings the ball under control. Manuel Quaresma sees Regi Vrede in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Regi Vrede skips past Corrado Vicari! Regi Vrede cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Gabriel Carrasco. Excellent save.
6.02
Manuel Quaresma knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Rankin. Anthony Rankin shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
12.57
0-0Sander Cruyff surges forward with the ball. Sander Cruyff plays a one-two with Maryn Bourgois and advances towards the goal... Kader Histilloles barges into Sander Cruyff. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
14.04
0-0Julian Götz brings the ball forward. Julian Götz flicks a high pass forward. Maryn Bourgois holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Maryn Bourgois knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Karim Rahmani.
18.49
Sander Cruyff flicks a high pass forward to Julian Götz who brings the ball under control. Julian Götz lofts in a cross ball towards Shabani Garrault. Shabani Garrault rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Thomas Konsel!
21.59
0-0Meziane Klouchi passes the ball forward to Francisco Gil. Francisco Gil flicks a high ball forward to Marco Lauret who takes it down. Marco Lauret sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
22.57
Kader Histilloles makes a probing pass to Manuel Quaresma. Manuel Quaresma passes the ball forward to Marco Lauret. Marco Lauret knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.21
0-0Sander Cruyff laces a through ball forward to Shabani Garrault. Shabani Garrault knocks the ball forward to Maryn Bourgois but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
26.21
Corrado Vicari threads a neat ball through to Julian Götz. Julian Götz flicks a high ball forward to Claudio Suarez who takes it down. Claudio Suarez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.27
Claudio Suarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
28.32
1-0With imagination, Meziane Klouchi plays the ball forward to Francisco Gil. Francisco Gil knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Antunes. Ruben Antunes runs straight at the defence! Ruben Antunes takes a shot at goal. Ruben Antunes scores for Olympique Lyonnais!!
36.47
Ruben Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Marco Lauret comfortably collects the pass. Marco Lauret finds some space and shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Gabriel Carrasco. What a save!
39.05
Karim Rahmani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Quaresma. Manuel Quaresma flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Rankin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anthony Rankin finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique Lyonnais appear unchanged since the first half. Ajax Amsterdam have changed their lineup with Nicolas Fernandez replacing Julian Götz. The Ajax Amsterdam players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Ajax Amsterdam start the second half!
48.37
1-0Corrado Vicari hacks Manuel Quaresma from behind! The referee brings Corrado Vicari to one side and gives him a warning! Manuel Quaresma stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.34
Ólafur Ríkhardsson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Suarez. Claudio Suarez shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
53.45
Ólafur Ríkhardsson hits a low pass to Claudio Suarez. Claudio Suarez knocks the ball forward, putting Maryn Bourgois through on goal. Maryn Bourgois tries a spectacular strike. Fantastic reaction save from Thomas Konsel!
55.46
Nicolas Fernandez threads a neat ball through to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
57.30
Shabani Garrault takes it forward alone. Shabani Garrault lofts in a cross ball towards Sander Cruyff. Sander Cruyff powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
59.50
Ólafur Ríkhardsson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Suarez. Claudio Suarez shoots from distance but somehow Thomas Konsel manages to keep it out.
60.40
1-0Olympique Lyonnais have made 2 substitutions with Jean Francois Mettomo replacing Marco Lauret and Christian Nyarko replacing Manuel Quaresma .
63.22
Corrado Vicari brings the ball forward. Corrado Vicari lofts in a cross ball towards Shabani Garrault. Shabani Garrault connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
66.24
Sander Cruyff threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Fernandez. Nicolas Fernandez plays a scrappy one-two with Helder Lopes and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nicolas Fernandez shoots from just inside the box. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
79.58
Sander Cruyff passes the ball forward to Shabani Garrault. Shabani Garrault knocks in a cross ball towards Maryn Bourgois. Maryn Bourgois knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Thomas Konsel!
83.25
Ruben Antunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Gil. Francisco Gil whips in a cross ball towards Christian Nyarko. Christian Nyarko finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gabriel Carrasco with no chance!! Goal for Olympique Lyonnais!
87.39
Ruben Antunes flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Gil who brings the ball under control. Francisco Gil shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
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Possession
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Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ruben Antunes of Olympique Lyonnais |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Thomas Konsel (GK)
8
2. Karim Rahmani (DEF)
6
3. Kader Histilloles (DEF)
6
4. Meziane Klouchi (DEF)
6
5. Lilian Fischer (MID)
6
6. Anthony Rankin (MID)
6
7. Manuel Quaresma (MID)
7
8. Ruben Antunes (MID)
9
9. Marco Lauret (ATT)
6
10. Francisco Gil (ATT)
8
11. Regi Vrede (ATT)
6
12. Jean Francois Mettomo (ATT)
6
13. Daniel Dekker (DEF)
0
14. Christian Nyarko (MID)
8
1. Gabriel Carrasco (GK)
8
2. Gavin Johnstone (DEF)
6
3. Corrado Vicari (DEF)
6
4. Ólafur Ríkhardsson (DEF)
6
5. Jason Shearer (DEF)
6
6. Julian Götz (MID)
7
7. Sander Cruyff (MID)
8
8. Claudio Suarez (ATT)
6
9. Helder Lopes (ATT)
6
10. Maryn Bourgois (ATT)
6
11. Shabani Garrault (ATT)
7
12. Nicolas Fernandez (MID)
8
13. Ioannis Vakouftsis (MID)
0
14. Alpay Abdullah (ATT)
0