Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Parc Olympique Lyonnais where Olympique Lyonnais play Parma in this Champions League 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 Parma appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Barbosa.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Olympique Lyonnais are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Parma appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Barbosa.
0.00
0-0Parma kick off!
2.41
0-0Lamine Aidoud 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 Spencer Brand who gathers it comfortably.
3.28
1-0Tomás Rivera makes a simple pass to Lamine Aidoud. Lamine Aidoud threads a neat ball through to Ásgeir Lárusson. Ásgeir Lárusson edges inside the box! Ásgeir Lárusson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
8.11
With imagination, Lamine Aidoud plays the ball forward to Alex Burley. Alex Burley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.36
1-0Lamine Aidoud threads a neat ball through to Del Wallwork. Del Wallwork lofts in a cross ball towards Ásgeir Lárusson. Ásgeir Lárusson rises majestically and gets a header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
12.29
Gianni Vicari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicky Perry. Nicky Perry advances inside the box! Nicky Perry cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's there!! Alexander Agudelo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.45
Gianni Vicari sees space and advances. Gianni Vicari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.41
1-1Eugenio Ibanez makes a probing pass to Lamine Aidoud. Lamine Aidoud darts forward. Lamine Aidoud whips in a cross ball towards Del Wallwork. Del Wallwork outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Wonderful reactions from Spencer Brand keeps it out!
20.58
Gianni Vicari changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gianni Vicari shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
22.13
Lamine Aidoud threads a neat ball through to Del Wallwork. Del Wallwork lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Burley. Alex Burley outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Spencer Brand didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
24.25
Lee Lofthouse surges forward with the ball. Lee Lofthouse lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Clarke. Nigel Clarke connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
26.04
Kubilay Sükür chips the ball to his team mate, Lamine Aidoud. Lamine Aidoud sees Del Wallwork in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Del Wallwork shoots from long range. Solid save from Spencer Brand.
27.25
With imagination, Eduardo Semedo plays the ball forward to Nicky Perry. Nicky Perry shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
30.49
Gianni Vicari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ronnie Adams. Ronnie Adams controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Alexander Agudelo.
31.20
Gianni Vicari takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Some silky footwork from Nicky Perry provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.18
Lamine Aidoud hits a low pass to Del Wallwork. Del Wallwork lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Burley. Alex Burley knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Spencer Brand.
33.47
1-2Richard Naysmith takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Lamine Aidoud. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Lamine Aidoud provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it slams into the crowd!
38.02
Lamine Aidoud deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ásgeir Lárusson. Ásgeir Lárusson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rudy Fugier.
39.28
Lee Lofthouse controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ronnie Adams. Ronnie Adams plays a one-two with Nicky Perry and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Ronnie Adams provides some space. He shoots at goal. Good keeping from Alexander Agudelo as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
40.28
It's a corner kick. Gianni Vicari kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Some silky footwork from Nicky Perry provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from Alexander Agudelo keeps it out!
44.49
Kubilay Sükür sees a break and surges forward. Kubilay Sükür flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Burley. Alex Burley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. Parma also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Olympique Lyonnais kick off the second half!
47.01
1-2Gianni Vicari threads a neat ball through to Nigel Clarke. Nigel Clarke knocks the ball forward to Ronnie Adams but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
49.36
Rudy Fugier flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Semedo controls it well on his chest. Eduardo Semedo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicky Perry. Nicky Perry whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Clarke. Nigel Clarke finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.47
Kubilay Sükür sees a break and surges forward. Kubilay Sükür makes a probing pass to Alex Burley. Alex Burley lofts in a cross ball towards Del Wallwork. Del Wallwork connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
53.54
Lamine Aidoud sees Samuel Espinoza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samuel Espinoza puts a great ball through but Del Wallwork is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
72.09
1-2Olympique Lyonnais are keeping most of the possession.
73.20
1-2Gianni Vicari barges into Lamine Aidoud. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lamine Aidoud runs off the knock.
77.30
1-2Tomás Rivera comes in with a late challenge on Nigel Clarke. Tomás Rivera is given a warning by the referee! Nigel Clarke runs off the knock.
78.19
Gianni Vicari makes a simple pass to Nigel Clarke. Nigel Clarke advances inside the box! Nigel Clarke shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
83.56
Richard Naysmith 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 towards Alex Burley. Alex Burley rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Spencer Brand manages to keep it out.
85.21
Kubilay Sükür hits a low pass to Richard Naysmith. Without breaking stride, Richard Naysmith plays the ball forward to Ásgeir Lárusson. Ásgeir Lárusson shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
Michael Mcgovern threads a neat ball through to Nicky Perry. Nicky Perry cuts inside the box! Nicky Perry strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Ásgeir Lárusson 3 | Nicky Perry 12, 31 Nigel Clarke 78 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alexander Agudelo (GK)
7
2. Eugenio Ibanez (DEF)
6
3. Kubilay Sükür (DEF)
7
4. Tomás Rivera (DEF)
6
5. Alan Mckay (DEF)
6
6. Richard Naysmith (MID)
6
7. Lamine Aidoud (MID)
8
8. Samuel Espinoza (ATT)
6
9. Ásgeir Lárusson (ATT)
7
10. Del Wallwork (ATT)
6
11. Alex Burley (ATT)
6
12. Neil McNeill (DEF)
0
13. Ricardo Lopes (MID)
0
14. Anthony Gerrard (ATT)
0
1. Spencer Brand (GK)
7
2. Titus Makin (DEF)
6
3. Rudy Fugier (DEF)
6
4. Edgar Postiga (DEF)
6
5. Michael Mcgovern (MID)
6
6. Gianni Vicari (MID)
8
7. Eduardo Semedo (MID)
6
8. Lee Lofthouse (MID)
6
9. Nicky Perry (ATT)
9
10. Ronnie Adams (ATT)
6
11. Nigel Clarke (ATT)
7
12. Graziano Poggi (GK)
0
13. Sandro Guidoni (DEF)
0
14. Scott Dalglish (ATT)
0