Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Parc Olympique Lyonnais where Olympique Lyonnais play host to AS Monaco. A crowd of 19,530 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Olympique Lyonnais are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AS Monaco appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Regis Guel.


0.00
AS Monaco kick off the first half!
2.20
Chris Ince comes in with a late challenge on Erwan Colleau. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Erwan Colleau runs off the knock.
3.06
Chris Ince flicks a high pass forward. Moustapha Fertout controls it well on his chest. Moustapha Fertout knocks in a cross ball towards Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
6.43
Saidu A. Garba sees Chris Ince in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Chris Ince knocks the ball forward to Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to ƒtienne Pahlplatz who gathers it comfortably.
9.20
Chris Ince makes a beautiful solo run. Chris Ince shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
14.43
Kevin Sammer threads the ball through to Hoalid Lamouchi. Hoalid Lamouchi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. ƒtienne Pahlplatz easily gets down and covers it.
18.08
Michel Paviot flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Jesus collects the pass. Antonio Jesus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jack Van Der Meyde.
20.30
With imagination, Arek Lato picks a pass forward to Chris Ince. Chris Ince knocks the ball to his team mate, Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matthieu Martel.
27.21
Chris Ince passes the ball forward to Bjorn-Tore Holm. Bjorn-Tore Holm controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by ƒtienne Pahlplatz. Excellent save.
30.03
Jack Van Der Meyde breaks forward. Jack Van Der Meyde flicks a high pass forward. Bjorn-Tore Holm holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bjorn-Tore Holm deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hoalid Lamouchi but the linesman indicates offside!
32.20
Chris Ince decides to run forward with the ball. Chris Ince plays a one-two with Moustapha Fertout and rushes in on goal... Chris Ince shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.23
Arek Lato hits a low pass to Kevin Sammer. Kevin Sammer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz knocks in a cross ball towards Moustapha Fertout. Moustapha Fertout rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
39.13
Tchiressoua Toyes threads a neat ball through to Domenico Gueguen. Domenico Gueguen hits a low pass to Antonio Jesus. Antonio Jesus plays a one-two with Sebastien Masudi and advances towards the goal... Antonio Jesus shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Matthew Appiah!
40.27
Chris Ince plays the ball forward to Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to ƒtienne Pahlplatz who gathers it comfortably.
42.07
Chris Ince flicks the ball to his team mate, Moustapha Fertout. Moustapha Fertout lofts in a cross ball towards Bjorn-Tore Holm. Bjorn-Tore Holm powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
44.25
Kevin Sammer flicks a high pass forward. Bjorn-Tore Holm collects the pass. Bjorn-Tore Holm knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique Lyonnais appear unchanged since the first half. AS Monaco have changed their lineup with Alejandro Quintanilla replacing Hoalid Lamouchi.

45.00
Olympique Lyonnais kick off and get the second half underway!
48.22
Arek Lato passes the ball forward to Kevin Sammer. Kevin Sammer flicks a high pass forward to Bjorn-Tore Holm who brings the ball under control. Bjorn-Tore Holm advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Bjorn-Tore Holm provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving ƒtienne Pahlplatz with no chance!! Goal for AS Monaco!
55.11
Chris Ince threads the ball through to Moustapha Fertout. Moustapha Fertout knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Geoffrey Regragui.
57.54
Morgan Del Piero comes in with a late challenge on Ruel Croft. The referee calls over Morgan Del Piero and warns him to calm down! Ruel Croft hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.08
Kevin Sammer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bjorn-Tore Holm. Bjorn-Tore Holm whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Quintanilla. Alejandro Quintanilla connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
61.38
Arek Lato powers a long ball forward. Ismael Ayaz shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
65.07
Kevin Sammer threads a neat ball through to Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz knocks in a cross ball towards Bjorn-Tore Holm. Bjorn-Tore Holm makes a convincing header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.49
Matthieu Martel makes a run forward as Tchiressoua Toyes takes the throw-in. Matthieu Martel skillfully chests the ball down. Matthieu Martel makes a probing pass to Marama Brogno. Marama Brogno makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastien Masudi. Sebastien Masudi chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Jesus. Antonio Jesus tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
72.31
Domenico Gueguen makes a simple pass to Sebastien Masudi. Sebastien Masudi shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
73.46
Arek Lato hits a low pass to Chris Ince. Chris Ince threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Quintanilla. Alejandro Quintanilla shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
77.03
AS Monaco have made a substitution with Gonzalo Frétard replacing Jack Van Der Meyde .
78.11
Kevin Sammer flicks the ball to his team mate, Moustapha Fertout. Moustapha Fertout shoots from 20 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
2
10
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.2%
63.7%
Play Area
33.8%
42.5%
23.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Moustapha Fertout of AS Monaco

Match Ratings