Match Report


AS MonacoAS Monaco     Olympique LyonnaisOlympique Lyonnais
Shaun ReganShaun Regan Computer Player Computer Player
Matthew AppiahM. Appiah73
G
1
G
64ƒtienne Pahlplatzƒ. Pahlplatz
Jack Van Der MeydeJ. Van Der Meyde71
D
2
D
81Geoffrey RegraguiG. Regragui
Romero P. RamosR. Ramos68
D
3
D
68Tchiressoua ToyesT. Toyes
Arek LatoA. Lato82
D
4
D
68Matthieu MartelM. Martel
Morgan Del PieroM. Del Piero71
D
5
M
69Domenico GueguenD. Gueguen
Kevin SammerK. Sammer72
M
6
M
68Xavier ZidaneX. Zidane
Stjepan JavorcicS. Javorcic71
M
captain7captain
M
65Michel PaviotM. Paviot
Chris InceC. Ince79
M
8
M
55Erwan ColleauE. Colleau
Bjorn-Tore HolmB. Holm75
A
9
A
77Ruel CroftR. Croft
Hoalid LamouchiH. Lamouchi71
A
10
A
73Antonio JesusA. Jesus
Ismael AyazI. Ayaz73
A
11
A
59Willy BrunelW. Brunel
 
Yohan NeveuY. Neveu61
A
12
D
66Gianmarco LucchiniG. Lucchini
Alejandro QuintanillaA. Quintanilla74
M
13
D
62Gerard EggimannG. Eggimann
Johnny GuiniaJ. Guinia64
A
14
G
61Djibrill HuardD. Huard

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stade Louis II where AS Monaco play host to Olympique Lyonnais. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Monaco are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Olympique Lyonnais appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mansour Bruno.


0.00
Olympique Lyonnais get the match underway!
10.50
Erwan Colleau surges forward with the ball. Erwan Colleau knocks in a cross ball towards Ruel Croft. Ruel Croft gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Arek Lato clears it off the line with his head!
12.53
Kevin Sammer knocks the ball forward to Bjorn-Tore Holm. Bjorn-Tore Holm sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by ƒtienne Pahlplatz. Excellent save.
14.11
Michel Paviot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Willy Brunel. Willy Brunel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Jesus but he's offside!
15.51
Romero P. Ramos knocks the ball forward to Chris Ince. Chris Ince sees Bjorn-Tore Holm in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bjorn-Tore Holm shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
21.02
Matthieu Martel threads a neat ball through to Xavier Zidane. Xavier Zidane flicks a high pass forward. Willy Brunel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Willy Brunel plays a quick one-two with Ruel Croft and rushes in on goal... Willy Brunel takes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
22.21
Arek Lato knocks the ball forward to Chris Ince. Chris Ince threads the ball through to Bjorn-Tore Holm. Bjorn-Tore Holm knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to ƒtienne Pahlplatz who gathers it comfortably.
26.11
Chris Ince knocks the ball to his team mate, Bjorn-Tore Holm. Bjorn-Tore Holm plays a scrappy one-two with Ismael Ayaz and stumbles forward towards the goal... Bjorn-Tore Holm muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
27.05
Matthieu Martel flicks a high ball forward to Domenico Gueguen who takes it down. Domenico Gueguen makes a probing pass to Ruel Croft. Ruel Croft tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
32.38
Tchiressoua Toyes sees Domenico Gueguen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Domenico Gueguen threads a neat ball through to Ruel Croft. Ruel Croft shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Matthew Appiah manages to gather it.
33.56
With great vision, Geoffrey Regragui plays the ball forward to Michel Paviot. Michel Paviot makes a simple pass to Ruel Croft. Ruel Croft shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Michel Paviot barges into Kevin Sammer. The referee brings Michel Paviot to one side and gives him a warning! Kevin Sammer stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Monaco have changed their lineup with Johnny Guinia replacing Ismael Ayaz. Olympique Lyonnais appear unchanged since the first half. The AS Monaco players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and AS Monaco get the second half underway!
47.06
With imagination, Chris Ince picks a pass forward to Hoalid Lamouchi. Hoalid Lamouchi lofts in a cross ball towards Johnny Guinia. Johnny Guinia connects with a diving header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
51.00
Matthieu Martel sees Erwan Colleau in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Erwan Colleau controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Jesus. Antonio Jesus shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
53.40
Domenico Gueguen kicks a strong pass forward to Ruel Croft. Ruel Croft cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Ruel Croft provides some space. He shoots at goal but Matthew Appiah is on top of it.
55.50
Chris Ince chips the ball to his team mate, Hoalid Lamouchi. Hoalid Lamouchi lofts in a cross ball towards Bjorn-Tore Holm. Matthieu Martel hacks Bjorn-Tore Holm from behind! Bjorn-Tore Holm appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
69.29
Geoffrey Regragui plays the ball forward to Xavier Zidane. Xavier Zidane advances with the ball. Xavier Zidane shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
71.06
Geoffrey Regragui receives the ball from a throw-in from Matthieu Martel. Geoffrey Regragui threads a neat ball through to Michel Paviot. Without breaking stride, Michel Paviot plays the ball forward to Antonio Jesus. Antonio Jesus skips past Morgan Del Piero! Some good footwork from Antonio Jesus provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
73.19
Tchiressoua Toyes barges into Hoalid Lamouchi. The referee calls over Tchiressoua Toyes and shows him a yellow card! Hoalid Lamouchi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
79.38
Kevin Sammer knocks the ball forward to Bjorn-Tore Holm. Bjorn-Tore Holm cuts inside the box! Bjorn-Tore Holm side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
84.02
Arek Lato chips the ball to his team mate, Stjepan Javorcic. Stjepan Javorcic flicks a high pass forward. Hoalid Lamouchi collects the pass. Hoalid Lamouchi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Geoffrey Regragui.
89.00
Jack Van Der Meyde flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Ince. Chris Ince threads a neat ball through to Hoalid Lamouchi. Hoalid Lamouchi shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
90.00
Morgan Del Piero knocks the ball forward to Kevin Sammer. Kevin Sammer threads the ball through to Bjorn-Tore Holm. Bjorn-Tore Holm knocks in a cross ball towards Johnny Guinia. Johnny Guinia is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

AS Monaco

Olympique Lyonnais
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
26.8%
41.5%
31.7%

Scorers
Johnny Guinia 47, 91
Bjorn-Tore Holm 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Johnny Guinia of AS Monaco

Match Ratings