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 FC Metz. A crowd of 19,824 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Olympique Lyonnais are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Djimi Assati.
The pitch is in good condition.
Olympique Lyonnais are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Djimi Assati.
0.00
0-0FC Metz get the match underway!
2.28
0-0Peter Gascoigne plays the ball forward to Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabien Burle. Fabien Burle whips in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Anthony Rankin happens to be in the right place to block it.
4.32
0-0Dennis Pearce brings the ball forward. Dennis Pearce knocks the ball forward to Manuel Quaresma. Manuel Quaresma skips past Sherif Dadi! Manuel Quaresma comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It curls slightly but Tomislav Bergkamp manages to gather it.
8.54
0-0Fabien Burle hacks Meziane Klouchi from behind! The referee calls over Fabien Burle and shows him a yellow card! Meziane Klouchi runs off the knock.
12.43
Eddie King flicks a high ball forward to Fabian N. Giampà who takes it down. Fabian N. Giampà whips in a cross ball towards Fabien Burle. Fabien Burle outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
15.32
0-1Peter Gascoigne chips the ball to his team mate, Dirk Nok. Dirk Nok passes the ball forward to Eddie King. Eddie King lofts in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.43
Peter Gascoigne laces a through ball forward to Eddie King. Eddie King threads a neat ball through to Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland threads a neat ball through to Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.56
Eddie King makes an attacking run forward. Eddie King lofts in a cross ball towards Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Mika Schmidt easily punches it away to safety.
27.11
0-2Bakary Scheffler runs straight at the opposition's defence. Bakary Scheffler whips in a cross ball towards Fabien Burle. Fabien Burle beats his man to it with a header but it is shockingly off target!
33.25
Manuel Quaresma sees Paul Breyer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Breyer tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
36.11
Eddie King flicks a high ball forward to Alec Cleland who takes it down. Alec Cleland threads the ball through to Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.50
Sherif Dadi threads the ball through to Eddie King. Showing great composure, Eddie King laces a weighted ball forward to Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy lofts in a cross ball towards Fabien Burle. Fabien Burle directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Meziane Klouchi's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
45.00
0-3It's a corner kick. Sherif Dadi loops the ball in to towards the near post. Mika Schmidt punches the ball out of the danger area!
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. FC Metz also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Olympique Lyonnais kick off!
47.45
Sherif Dadi chips the ball to his team mate, Bakary Scheffler. Bakary Scheffler lofts in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent block by Dennis Pearce!
48.25
0-3Meziane Klouchi threads the ball through to Ruben Antunes. Ruben Antunes makes a simple pass to Jean Francois Mettomo. Jean Francois Mettomo passes the ball forward but Paul Breyer is offside!
53.20
Peter Gascoigne passes the ball forward to Eddie King. Eddie King flicks a high pass forward. Fabien Burle collects the pass. Fabien Burle plays a scrappy one-two with Fabian N. Giampà and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Fabien Burle provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Mika Schmidt.
55.23
With a delightful solo run, Eddie King stretches the opposition's defence. Eddie King shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Mika Schmidt.
57.58
Dirk Nok controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie King. Eddie King threads a neat ball through to Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland knocks in a cross ball towards Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy heads the ball goalwards but Mika Schmidt is on top of his game. He makes it look easy!
59.10
Karim Rahmani makes a strong solo run forward. Karim Rahmani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruben Antunes. Ruben Antunes shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
60.52
0-3Olympique Lyonnais have made 2 substitutions with Francisco Gil replacing Jean Francois Mettomo and Christian Nyarko replacing Anthony Rankin .
66.06
With a delightful solo run, Meziane Klouchi stretches the opposition's defence. Meziane Klouchi runs straight at the defence! Meziane Klouchi cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.56
Fabien Burle makes a beautiful solo run. Fabien Burle plays a perfect one-two with Eddie King and rushes in on goal... Fabien Burle comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent save by Mika Schmidt!
75.56
Sherif Dadi sees Bakary Scheffler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bakary Scheffler flicks a high pass forward. Alec Cleland collects the pass. Alec Cleland shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.14
Ruben Antunes passes the ball forward to Manuel Quaresma. Manuel Quaresma flicks the ball to his team mate, Regi Vrede. Regi Vrede muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Regi Vrede scores for Olympique Lyonnais!!
81.22
Meziane Klouchi makes a simple pass to Manuel Quaresma. Manuel Quaresma flicks a high pass forward. Christian Nyarko collects the pass. Christian Nyarko knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Gil. Francisco Gil flicks the ball with his head. Tomislav Bergkamp manages to gather it comfortably.
83.28
Peter Gascoigne hacks Lilian Fischer from behind! The referee calls over Peter Gascoigne and shows him a yellow card! Lilian Fischer stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.29
Meziane Klouchi flicks a high pass forward to Manuel Quaresma who brings the ball under control. Manuel Quaresma controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Gil. Francisco Gil cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Francisco Gil provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Tomislav Bergkamp manages to gather it.
90.00
2-3Without breaking stride, Sherif Dadi plays the ball forward to Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland flicks a high pass forward to Aaron Bellamy who brings the ball under control. Aaron Bellamy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mika Schmidt who gathers it comfortably.
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
| Meziane Klouchi 66 Regi Vrede 77 | Fabian N. Giampà 15, 18 Alec Cleland 36 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mika Schmidt (GK)
7
2. Karim Rahmani (DEF)
7
3. Dennis Pearce (DEF)
6
4. Meziane Klouchi (DEF)
8
5. Lilian Fischer (MID)
6
6. Manuel Quaresma (MID)
7
7. Anthony Rankin (MID)
6
8. Ruben Antunes (MID)
6
9. Jean Francois Mettomo (ATT)
6
10. Paul Breyer (ATT)
6
11. Regi Vrede (ATT)
7
12. Francisco Gil (ATT)
6
13. Mohamed Zouaoui (DEF)
0
14. Christian Nyarko (MID)
6
1. Tomislav Bergkamp (GK)
7
2. Dirk Nok (DEF)
6
3. Sherif Dadi (DEF)
6
4. Peter Gascoigne (DEF)
6
5. Dominic Burley (DEF)
6
6. Bakary Scheffler (MID)
6
7. Eddie King (MID)
8
8. Alec Cleland (MID)
8
9. Fabian N. Giampà (ATT)
9
10. Fabien Burle (ATT)
6
11. Aaron Bellamy (ATT)
6
12. Guillaume Jaurès (ATT)
0
13. Jimmy Cabrol (MID)
0
14. Hugo Valente (DEF)
0