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 Barcelona in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Olympique Lyonnais are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Olympique Lyonnais are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Olympique Lyonnais kicking off!
10.12
0-0Alan Mckay surges forward with the ball. Alan Mckay passes the ball forward to Del Wallwork. Del Wallwork shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.17
0-0Simon Mike deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuel Espinoza. Samuel Espinoza lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Velasco. Marcos Velasco fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Luis Soto. Excellent save.
16.40
0-0Rodolfo Rodriguez barges into Richard Naysmith. The referee calls over Rodolfo Rodriguez and shows him a yellow card! Richard Naysmith stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.30
0-0Juan-Carlos Andres controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martijn Gentile. Martijn Gentile puts a great ball through but Eddie Woodcock is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
21.41
Richard Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Del Wallwork. Del Wallwork lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Espinoza. Samuel Espinoza powers a header at goal. Luis Soto didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
22.58
0-0Johannes Fritsch chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Crespo. Luis Crespo rushes past Neil McNeill! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Luis Crespo provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Eugenio Ibanez!
26.50
0-0Simon Mike deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Del Wallwork. Del Wallwork whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Velasco. David Burley catches Marcos Velasco on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
38.14
Richard Naysmith plays the ball forward to Del Wallwork. Del Wallwork knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Velasco. Marcos Velasco makes a convincing header but it's a woeful effort!
39.33
Neil McNeill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Naysmith. Richard Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Marcos Velasco. Marcos Velasco shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
44.19
Eddie Woodcock clumsily knocks into Eugenio Ibanez. Eddie Woodcock is shown the yellow card! Eugenio Ibanez runs off the knock.
45.00
0-0Eddie Woodcock hacks Eugenio Ibanez from behind! The referee calls over Eddie Woodcock and warns him to calm down! Eugenio Ibanez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
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. Barcelona also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Barcelona kicking off!
47.47
0-0Eugenio Ibanez makes a probing pass to Richard Naysmith. Richard Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Del Wallwork. Del Wallwork knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.24
1-0Richard Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Velasco collects the pass. Marcos Velasco plays a scrappy one-two with Ásgeir Lárusson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Marcos Velasco shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marcos Velasco!
51.13
Richard Naysmith flicks the ball to his team mate, Ásgeir Lárusson. Ásgeir Lárusson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
59.45
Johannes Fritsch hits a low pass to Martijn Gentile. Martijn Gentile passes the ball forward but Luis Crespo is offside!
60.56
1-0Barcelona have made a substitution with Francisco Bento replacing Luis Crespo .
63.54
Neil McNeill takes the throw-in. Kubilay Sükür flicks a high pass forward. Richard Naysmith collects the pass. Richard Naysmith advances with the ball. Richard Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Del Wallwork. Del Wallwork fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Luis Soto gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
66.39
Richard Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Velasco controls it well on his chest. Marcos Velasco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis Soto who gathers it comfortably.
67.10
Simon Mike flicks a high pass forward. Ásgeir Lárusson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ásgeir Lárusson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis Soto who gathers it comfortably.
69.18
1-0David Burley catches Ásgeir Lárusson on the ankles. The referee brings David Burley to one side and gives him a warning! Ásgeir Lárusson stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.29
Juan-Carlos Andres makes an attacking run forward. Juan-Carlos Andres knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexander Agudelo who gathers it comfortably.
81.16
Rodolfo Rodriguez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rodolfo Rodriguez rushes past Kubilay Sükür! Rodolfo Rodriguez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
87.48
Eugenio Ibanez knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Naysmith. Richard Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Del Wallwork. Del Wallwork whips in a cross ball towards Ásgeir Lárusson. Ásgeir Lárusson beats his man to it with a header. Luis Soto 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
Richard Naysmith hits a low pass to Del Wallwork. Del Wallwork shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Luis Soto.
90.00
1-0Richard Naysmith takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Luis Soto gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
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 Richard Naysmith of Olympique Lyonnais |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alexander Agudelo (GK)
6
2. Eugenio Ibanez (DEF)
6
3. Kubilay Sükür (DEF)
6
4. Neil McNeill (DEF)
6
5. Alan Mckay (DEF)
6
6. Simon Mike (MID)
6
7. Richard Naysmith (MID)
9
8. Samuel Espinoza (ATT)
6
9. Ásgeir Lárusson (ATT)
7
10. Del Wallwork (ATT)
7
11. Marcos Velasco (ATT)
8
12. Yohann Fournel (DEF)
0
13. Rodrigue Revillet (MID)
0
14. Francois Senoussi (ATT)
0
1. Luis Soto (GK)
9
2. Martin Marquez (DEF)
6
3. David Burley (DEF)
6
4. Ezio Del Prete (DEF)
6
5. Sebastian Soler (DEF)
6
6. Johannes Fritsch (MID)
6
7. Rodolfo Rodriguez (MID)
6
8. Juan-Carlos Andres (MID)
6
9. Eddie Woodcock (ATT)
5
10. Luis Crespo (ATT)
6
11. Martijn Gentile (ATT)
6
12. Jason Nicholls (ATT)
0
13. Paolo Chadwick (ATT)
0
14. Francisco Bento (ATT)
6