Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade du Moustoir where FC Lorient play host to Olympique Lyonnais. A crowd of 17,694 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Lorient are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Olympique Lyonnais appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Amara Bonilla.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Lorient are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Olympique Lyonnais appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Amara Bonilla.
0.00
0-0FC Lorient start the game by kicking off the first half!
9.02
0-1Matthieu Martel flicks a high pass forward. Domenico Gueguen controls it well on his chest. Domenico Gueguen knocks the ball forward to Antonio Jesus. Antonio Jesus edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Antonio Jesus provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Antonio Jesus scores for Olympique Lyonnais!!
12.47
0-1Victor Del Sol threads the ball through to Antonio Jesus. Antonio Jesus shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
21.22
0-1Michel Paviot controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Jesus. Antonio Jesus sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Jeremie Prat gets down and covers it.
22.08
0-1Oliver Arndt hacks Tchiressoua Toyes from behind! The referee warns Oliver Arndt to calm down! Tchiressoua Toyes carries on, but is struggling a bit.
24.01
0-1With a delightful solo run, Domenico Gueguen stretches the opposition's defence. Domenico Gueguen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.52
Michel Paviot sees Willy Brunel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Willy Brunel passes the ball forward to Antonio Jesus. Antonio Jesus shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.31
Gregory Vairelles makes a probing pass to Dean Craddock. Dean Craddock threads the ball through into the box. Some good footwork from Oliver Arndt provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
42.05
Domenico Gueguen threads a neat ball through to Antonio Jesus. Antonio Jesus plays a one-two with Ruel Croft and rushes in on goal... Antonio Jesus shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!! The crowd cheers as the Portuguese player celebrates his hattrick!
45.00
1-3Wahid Hugues controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fadel Debaets. Fadel Debaets flicks a high ball forward to Eugenio Hidalgo who takes it down. Eugenio Hidalgo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Craddock but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Lorient have changed their lineup with Ian Wiltord replacing Jeremie Eboki-Poh. Olympique Lyonnais appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Olympique Lyonnais kick off the second half!
47.19
With vision, Geoffrey Regragui picks a pass forward to Domenico Gueguen. Domenico Gueguen sees Willy Brunel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Willy Brunel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
48.53
Domenico Gueguen passes the ball forward to Ruel Croft. Ruel Croft sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jeremie Prat manages to gather it.
57.14
Michel Paviot plays the ball forward to Ruel Croft. Ruel Croft shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
61.05
Fadel Debaets makes a probing pass to Oliver Arndt. Oliver Arndt shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
69.10
Seeing a gap ahead, Gregory Vairelles plays the ball forward to Oliver Arndt. Oliver Arndt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Hidalgo but the linesman indicates offside!
71.36
Domenico Gueguen knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Jesus. Antonio Jesus shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.08
Matthieu Martel kicks a strong pass forward to Victor Del Sol. Victor Del Sol flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Jesus who gracefully takes it down. Antonio Jesus tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Olympique Lyonnais are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
81.51
Geoffrey Regragui flicks a high pass forward to Xavier Zidane who brings the ball under control. Xavier Zidane threads the ball through to Willy Brunel. Willy Brunel knocks the ball forward to Antonio Jesus but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
87.43
Marcel Assou breaks forward. Marcel Assou knocks the ball to his team mate, Dean Craddock. Dean Craddock plays a one-two with Oliver Arndt and advances towards the goal... Dean Craddock shoots from just inside the box. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.3%
59.7%
Play Area
31.2%
44.2%
24.7%
Scorers
| Oliver Arndt 32 | Antonio Jesus 9, 28, 42 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Antonio Jesus of Olympique Lyonnais |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jeremie Prat (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jeremie Eboki-Poh (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marcel Assou (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alberto Collet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Wahid Hugues (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Frederic Vercoutre (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gregory Vairelles (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Fadel Debaets (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Oliver Arndt (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Eugenio Hidalgo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dean Craddock (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jan Kistner (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jaime Pinheiro (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ian Wiltord (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | ƒtienne Pahlplatz (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Geoffrey Regragui (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tchiressoua Toyes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Matthieu Martel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Xavier Zidane (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Domenico Gueguen (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Michel Paviot (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Victor Del Sol (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ruel Croft (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Antonio Jesus (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Willy Brunel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gianmarco Lucchini (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gerard Eggimann (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Djibrill Huard (GK) | 0 | |