Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at La Romareda where Real Zaragoza play Olympique Lyonnais in this Champions League game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Zaragoza are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Olympique Lyonnais appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by John Mokoena.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Zaragoza are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Olympique Lyonnais appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by John Mokoena.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Real Zaragoza kick off!
3.40
0-1Simon Mike sees a break and surges forward. Simon Mike whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Espinoza. Samuel Espinoza heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
6.59
0-1Sebastien Blanc kicks a strong pass forward to Tomasz Kozminski. Tomasz Kozminski knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kubilay Sükür.
10.36
0-1Roberto Del Sol passes the ball forward to Augustine Enyinnaya. Augustine Enyinnaya edges inside the box! Augustine Enyinnaya muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Alexander Agudelo!
14.42
Lamine Aidoud chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Burley. Alex Burley whips in a cross ball towards Ásgeir Lárusson. Ásgeir Lárusson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Jaakko Gadd. Excellent save.
15.10
Sebastien Blanc flicks a high pass forward to Jonathan Gascoigne who brings the ball under control. Jonathan Gascoigne sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
16.54
0-1Tomás Rivera threads the ball through to Simon Mike. Simon Mike decides to run forward with the ball. Simon Mike plays a one-two with Del Wallwork and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Simon Mike provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Gregorio Medina.
20.33
Oscar Romero knocks the ball forward to Sebastien Blanc. Sebastien Blanc makes a probing pass to Horacio Sosa. Horacio Sosa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alan Mckay.
21.33
Alpay Kayis makes a strong solo run forward. Alpay Kayis threads a neat ball through to Tomasz Kozminski. Tomasz Kozminski tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Alexander Agudelo!
22.15
Lamine Aidoud knocks the ball forward to Alex Burley. Alex Burley lofts in a cross ball towards Ásgeir Lárusson. Ásgeir Lárusson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Jaakko Gadd punches it away to safety.
26.56
Tomás Rivera flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Mike. Simon Mike flicks a high pass forward to Del Wallwork who brings the ball under control. Del Wallwork whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Espinoza. Samuel Espinoza directs the ball goalwards with his head but Jaakko Gadd is on top of it.
28.41
Lamine Aidoud controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Del Wallwork. Del Wallwork knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oscar Romero.
33.52
Sebastien Blanc passes the ball forward to Augustine Enyinnaya. Augustine Enyinnaya lofts in a cross ball towards Tomasz Kozminski. Tomasz Kozminski is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
38.12
Lamine Aidoud hits a low pass to Ásgeir Lárusson. Ásgeir Lárusson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.40
1-1Simon Mike brings the ball forward. Simon Mike lofts in a cross ball towards Del Wallwork. Del Wallwork makes a looping header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
44.40
1-1Oscar Romero clumsily knocks into Del Wallwork. The referee calls over Oscar Romero and shows him a yellow card! Del Wallwork hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Simon Mike flicks the ball to his team mate, Del Wallwork. Del Wallwork knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oscar Romero.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Zaragoza appear unchanged since the first half. Olympique Lyonnais also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Zaragoza players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Olympique Lyonnais kick off the second half!
48.42
1-1Tomás Rivera threads the ball through to Lamine Aidoud. Lamine Aidoud surges forward with the ball. Lamine Aidoud knocks the ball forward to Alex Burley but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
53.52
Gregorio Medina threads a neat ball through to Roberto Del Sol. Roberto Del Sol chips the ball to his team mate, Horacio Sosa. Horacio Sosa knocks in a cross ball towards Augustine Enyinnaya. Augustine Enyinnaya flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Alexander Agudelo had no chance!! Goal for Real Zaragoza!
59.49
Gregorio Medina flicks a high ball forward to Sebastien Blanc who takes it down. Sebastien Blanc makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonathan Gascoigne. Jonathan Gascoigne lofts in a cross ball towards Tomasz Kozminski. Tomasz Kozminski powers a header at goal. Alexander Agudelo gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
65.06
Lamine Aidoud flicks a high ball forward to Del Wallwork who takes it down. Del Wallwork deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ásgeir Lárusson but the linesman indicates offside!
67.31
Sebastien Blanc picks a pass forward to Horacio Sosa. Horacio Sosa knocks in a cross ball towards Augustine Enyinnaya. Augustine Enyinnaya powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Alan Mckay is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
68.14
2-1Sebastien Blanc takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Samuel Espinoza reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
72.20
Tomás Rivera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lamine Aidoud. Lamine Aidoud darts forward. Lamine Aidoud lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Espinoza. Samuel Espinoza gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
75.01
Oscar Romero flicks a high ball forward to Sebastien Blanc who takes it down. Sebastien Blanc plays the ball forward to Horacio Sosa. Horacio Sosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.44
Lamine Aidoud brings the ball forward. Lamine Aidoud knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oscar Romero.
83.40
Augustine Enyinnaya comes in with a late challenge on Kubilay Sükür. The referee calls over Augustine Enyinnaya and shows him a yellow card! Kubilay Sükür hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.58
Oscar Romero flicks a high pass forward. Sebastien Blanc holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastien Blanc runs straight at the opposition's defence. Sebastien Blanc lofts in a cross ball towards Augustine Enyinnaya. Augustine Enyinnaya makes a convincing header but is denied by Alexander Agudelo. Excellent save.
87.25
Roberto Del Sol flicks a high pass forward. Tomasz Kozminski controls it well on his chest. Tomasz Kozminski puts a great ball through. Jonathan Gascoigne runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
Youri Shoukov sees Sebastien Blanc in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastien Blanc changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Sebastien Blanc whips in a cross ball towards Tomasz Kozminski. Tomasz Kozminski connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Alexander Agudelo manages to gather it easily.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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 Samuel Espinoza of Olympique Lyonnais |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jaakko Gadd (GK)
6
2. Gregorio Medina (DEF)
6
3. Alpay Kayis (DEF)
6
4. Oscar Romero (DEF)
6
5. Youri Shoukov (DEF)
6
6. Roberto Del Sol (MID)
6
7. Sebastien Blanc (MID)
8
8. Tomasz Kozminski (ATT)
7
9. Jonathan Gascoigne (ATT)
6
10. Augustine Enyinnaya (ATT)
8
11. Horacio Sosa (ATT)
6
12. Eduardo Baez (ATT)
0
13. Anders Olesen (MID)
0
14. Sebastian Gil (MID)
0
1. Alexander Agudelo (GK)
7
2. Eugenio Ibanez (DEF)
6
3. Kubilay Sükür (DEF)
6
4. Tomás Rivera (DEF)
6
5. Alan Mckay (DEF)
6
6. Simon Mike (MID)
8
7. Lamine Aidoud (MID)
8
8. Samuel Espinoza (ATT)
9
9. Ásgeir Lárusson (ATT)
6
10. Del Wallwork (ATT)
6
11. Alex Burley (ATT)
6
12. Neil McNeill (DEF)
0
13. Richard Naysmith (MID)
0
14. Anthony Gerrard (ATT)
0