Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Parc Olympique Lyonnais where Olympique Lyonnais play host to Stade Rennais. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Olympique Lyonnais are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Stade Rennais appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pierre Biancarelli.
The pitch is in good condition.
Olympique Lyonnais are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Stade Rennais appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pierre Biancarelli.
0.00
0-0Olympique Lyonnais kick off the first half!
2.46
0-0Eugenio Ibanez kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Naysmith. Richard Naysmith flicks a high ball forward to Del Wallwork who takes it down. Del Wallwork shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Roger Zimmerman manages to gather it.
3.45
Richard Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Igor Karpin. Igor Karpin lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Espinoza. Samuel Espinoza is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Superb reactions from Roger Zimmerman. What a save!
8.14
0-0Yohann Fournel advances with the ball. With imagination, Yohann Fournel laces a weighted ball forward to Ásgeir Lárusson. Ásgeir Lárusson rushes past Peter Stewart! Ásgeir Lárusson shoots from just inside the box but somehow Peter Stewart happens to be in the right place to block it.
9.55
0-0Simon Mike hits a low pass to Igor Karpin. Igor Karpin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.33
0-0Jean-Pierre Gautier comes in with a late challenge on Yohann Fournel. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Yohann Fournel runs off the knock.
16.17
1-0Richard Naysmith sees Igor Karpin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Igor Karpin plays a one-two with Del Wallwork and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Igor Karpin provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Roger Zimmerman with no chance!! Goal for Olympique Lyonnais!
21.42
1-0Yohann Fournel brings the ball forward. Yohann Fournel makes a probing pass to Del Wallwork. Del Wallwork sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.47
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
24.20
Peter Stewart runs forward with the ball. Peter Stewart flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Semedo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tiago Semedo plays a quick one-two with Jean-Pierre Gautier and rushes in on goal... Tiago Semedo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Alexander Agudelo manages to gather it effortlessly.
26.01
Simon Mike laces a through ball forward to Igor Karpin. Igor Karpin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.39
Simon Mike knocks the ball forward to Samuel Espinoza. Samuel Espinoza shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
28.23
Yohann Fournel laces a through ball forward to Simon Mike. Simon Mike flicks a high pass forward. Ásgeir Lárusson controls it well on his chest. Ásgeir Lárusson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.54
Helder Pinto sees Daniel Neves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Neves makes a simple pass to Luis Costa. Luis Costa plays a one-two with Tiago Semedo and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Luis Costa provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Alan Mckay.
32.45
1-0Richard Naysmith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuel Espinoza. Samuel Espinoza makes a pass forward but Del Wallwork makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
34.17
Richard Naysmith makes a simple pass to Del Wallwork. Del Wallwork whips in a cross ball towards Igor Karpin. Igor Karpin gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Roger Zimmerman!
36.23
Seeing a gap ahead, Davy Wolters laces a weighted ball forward to Luis Costa. Luis Costa cuts inside the box! Luis Costa rockets a shot on goal. Luis Costa scores for Stade Rennais!!
40.24
Eddie Lua-Lua flicks a high ball forward to Tiago Semedo who takes it down. Tiago Semedo advances inside the box! Tiago Semedo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
42.32
Daniel Neves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Pierre Gautier. Jean-Pierre Gautier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tiago Semedo but he's offside!
44.16
Yohann Fournel flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Mike. Simon Mike threads a neat ball through to Ásgeir Lárusson. Ásgeir Lárusson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Standing.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique Lyonnais appear unchanged since the first half. Stade Rennais also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stade Rennais players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Stade Rennais kick off!
53.44
Davy Wolters kicks a strong pass forward to Tiago Semedo. Tiago Semedo shoots from distance but it flies wide!
54.51
Eddie Lua-Lua deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Costa. Luis Costa whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Pierre Gautier. Jean-Pierre Gautier connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.21
Seeing Simon Mike's attacking run, Richard Naysmith quickly throws the ball into his path. Simon Mike makes a probing pass to Ásgeir Lárusson. Ásgeir Lárusson lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Espinoza. Samuel Espinoza directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Olympique Lyonnais!
61.21
2-2Stade Rennais have made 2 substitutions with Gareth Joachim replacing Juan-Carlos Rodriquez and Kevin Van Der Elst replacing Tiago Semedo .
63.49
Richard Naysmith sees Ásgeir Lárusson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ásgeir Lárusson shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Roger Zimmerman.
64.35
2-2Corner kick to Olympique Lyonnais. Richard Naysmith chips it to the near post. Ásgeir Lárusson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
65.11
Eddie Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward to Jean-Pierre Gautier who brings the ball under control. Jean-Pierre Gautier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.56
Davy Wolters takes a quick throw-in, which Eddie Lua-Lua takes on the chest. Eddie Lua-Lua chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Van Der Elst. Kevin Van Der Elst passes the ball forward but Luis Costa is offside!
67.47
Gareth Joachim knocks the ball forward to Luis Costa. Luis Costa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eugenio Ibanez.
75.50
Richard Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Espinoza collects the pass. Samuel Espinoza lofts in a cross ball towards Igor Karpin. Igor Karpin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Roger Zimmerman had no chance!! Goal for Olympique Lyonnais!
83.30
Richard Naysmith sees a break and surges forward. Richard Naysmith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Roger Zimmerman.
84.26
3-2Richard Naysmith takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Alan Mckay. Alan Mckay deftly flicks the ball on. Roger Zimmerman scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
85.49
Simon Mike makes a probing pass to Del Wallwork. Del Wallwork knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Standing.
87.16
Showing composure, Simon Mike laces a through ball forward to Samuel Espinoza. Samuel Espinoza knocks in a cross ball towards Del Wallwork. Del Wallwork is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies well off target!
89.26
Richard Naysmith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Igor Karpin. Igor Karpin puts a great ball through. Samuel Espinoza runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
Richard Standing threads a neat ball through to Daniel Neves. Daniel Neves darts forward. Daniel Neves controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Alexander Agudelo comfortably smothers it!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Igor Karpin 16, 76 Samuel Espinoza 59 | Luis Costa 36 Jean-Pierre Gautier 55 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Igor Karpin of Olympique Lyonnais |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alexander Agudelo (GK)
6
2. Eugenio Ibanez (DEF)
6
3. Kubilay Sükür (DEF)
6
4. Yohann Fournel (DEF)
7
5. Alan Mckay (DEF)
6
6. Simon Mike (MID)
7
7. Richard Naysmith (MID)
8
8. Samuel Espinoza (ATT)
8
9. Ásgeir Lárusson (ATT)
7
10. Del Wallwork (ATT)
6
11. Igor Karpin (ATT)
9
12. Alexei Belloso (DEF)
0
13. Rodrigue Revillet (MID)
0
14. Philippe Ettori (ATT)
0
1. Roger Zimmerman (GK)
7
2. Helder Pinto (DEF)
6
3. Peter Stewart (DEF)
6
4. Richard Standing (DEF)
6
5. Daniel Neves (MID)
7
6. Davy Wolters (MID)
6
7. Eddie Lua-Lua (MID)
6
8. Juan-Carlos Rodriquez (MID)
6
9. Tiago Semedo (ATT)
6
10. Luis Costa (ATT)
8
11. Jean-Pierre Gautier (ATT)
7
12. Ruben Lima (DEF)
0
13. Gareth Joachim (MID)
6
14. Kevin Van Der Elst (ATT)
6