Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Parc Olympique Lyonnais where Olympique Lyonnais play host to FC Metz. A crowd of 17,447 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Olympique Lyonnais are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Amara Bonilla.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Olympique Lyonnais are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Amara Bonilla.
0.00
0-0Olympique Lyonnais kick off and get the first half underway!
2.51
0-0Xavier Zidane controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Jesus. Antonio Jesus lofts in a cross ball towards Willy Brunel. Willy Brunel directs the ball goalwards with his head. Kader Sarr steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
3.08
0-0Warren Carter decides to run forward with the ball. Warren Carter makes a probing pass to Dario Dadi but he's offside!
4.13
0-0Warren Carter clumsily knocks into Michel Paviot. The referee calls over Warren Carter and shows him a yellow card! Michel Paviot hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.13
0-1Warren Carter runs straight at the opposition's defence. Warren Carter plays a quick one-two with Guillaume Bruneau and rushes in on goal... Warren Carter side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The keeper, ƒtienne Pahlplatz, sees it late!! Goal for FC Metz!
20.47
With imagination, Tchiressoua Toyes plays the ball forward to Michel Paviot. Michel Paviot flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Jesus who takes it down. Antonio Jesus skips past Arnauld Grenet! Antonio Jesus tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.19
1-1Alfonso Florio hacks Erwan Colleau from behind! Alfonso Florio is warned by the referee! Erwan Colleau grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.45
1-1Warren Carter makes a probing pass to Kamal Asuar. Kamal Asuar edges inside the box! Kamal Asuar shows great control and tries a shot on goal but ƒtienne Pahlplatz is on top of his game. Great save!
34.01
Alfonso Florio sees Toifilou Forge in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Toifilou Forge knocks in a cross ball towards Dario Dadi. Dario Dadi makes a convincing header. The ball comes off Tchiressoua Toyes and the loose ball is cleared up field.
36.38
1-1Arnauld Grenet runs forward with the ball. Arnauld Grenet knocks the ball to his team mate, Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
44.31
Geoffrey Regragui threads a neat ball through to Domenico Gueguen. Domenico Gueguen flicks a high pass forward. Ruel Croft controls it well on his chest. Ruel Croft skips past Kader Sarr! Ruel Croft muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Kieron Walsh manages to keep it out.
45.00
1-1Michel Paviot flicks a high pass forward. Willy Brunel collects the pass. Willy Brunel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Terry Priestley.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique Lyonnais appear unchanged since the first half. FC Metz also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Metz kick off and get the second half underway!
48.10
Erwan Colleau deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Willy Brunel. Willy Brunel lofts in a cross ball towards Ruel Croft. Ruel Croft directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
51.41
Domenico Gueguen knocks the ball forward to Antonio Jesus. Seeing a gap ahead, Antonio Jesus plays the ball forward to Willy Brunel who has made a great run into the box. Some silky footwork from Willy Brunel provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Kieron Walsh had no chance!! Goal for Olympique Lyonnais!
54.31
Warren Carter runs straight at the opposition's defence. Warren Carter finds some space and shoots from distance but ƒtienne Pahlplatz is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
57.17
Geoffrey Regragui knocks the ball forward to Erwan Colleau. Erwan Colleau controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Jesus. Antonio Jesus shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.42
Domenico Gueguen runs straight at the opposition's defence. Domenico Gueguen shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
67.27
With a delightful solo run, Xavier Zidane stretches the opposition's defence. Xavier Zidane makes a simple pass, allowing Antonio Jesus to run into the box. Antonio Jesus tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.28
3-1Domenico Gueguen catches Warren Carter on the ankles. The referee brings Domenico Gueguen to one side and gives him a warning! Warren Carter runs off the knock.
73.08
Warren Carter surges forward with the ball. Warren Carter makes a great pass forward. Kamal Asuar runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
75.17
Michel Paviot barges into Kader Sarr. Michel Paviot is given a warning by the referee! Kader Sarr hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.05
Michel Paviot passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Antonio Jesus. Antonio Jesus tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Kieron Walsh manages to keep it out.
84.07
Michel Paviot flicks a high pass forward. Ruel Croft holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ruel Croft whips in a cross ball towards Willy Brunel. Willy Brunel outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Kieron Walsh 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
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.3%
34.7%
Play Area
24%
45.3%
30.7%
Scorers
| Antonio Jesus 20, 67 Willy Brunel 51 | Warren Carter 10 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Antonio Jesus of Olympique Lyonnais |
Match Ratings
| 1. | ƒtienne Pahlplatz (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Geoffrey Regragui (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Tchiressoua Toyes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Matthieu Martel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Xavier Zidane (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Domenico Gueguen (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Michel Paviot (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Erwan Colleau (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ruel Croft (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Antonio Jesus (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Willy Brunel (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Gianmarco Lucchini (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gerard Eggimann (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Djibrill Huard (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Kieron Walsh (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Toni Bassila (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kader Sarr (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Arnauld Grenet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Terry Priestley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alfonso Florio (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Warren Carter (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Kamal Asuar (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Guillaume Bruneau (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dario Dadi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Toifilou Forge (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Robert Bekrar (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martin Hierro (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Giovanni M. Cozza (MID) | 0 | |