Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Parc Olympique Lyonnais where Olympique Lyonnais play host to FC Gueugnon. A crowd of 18,751 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Olympique Lyonnais are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Gueugnon appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Mansour Bruno.


0.00
Olympique Lyonnais start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.31
Sebastien Masudi hacks Guerino Ruotolo from behind! Sebastien Masudi is shown the yellow card! Guerino Ruotolo stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.19
Sebastien Masudi barges into David Platt. Sebastien Masudi is warned by the referee! David Platt runs off the knock.
8.47
David Platt surges forward with the ball. David Platt flicks a high pass forward to Hamed Azzopardi who brings the ball under control. Hamed Azzopardi passes the ball forward but Fabrice Raschke is offside!
9.30
Marama Brogno flicks a high pass forward. Ruel Croft holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ruel Croft knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Davidson who gathers it comfortably.
14.44
Reynald Sabin kicks a strong pass forward to Fabrice Raschke. Fabrice Raschke runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Fabrice Raschke provides some space. He shoots at goal. ƒtienne Pahlplatz comfortably gets down and covers it.
15.27
Michel Paviot advances with the ball. Michel Paviot threads a neat ball through to Sebastien Masudi. Sebastien Masudi shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Gavin Davidson. Excellent save.
18.28
Domenico Gueguen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Jesus. Antonio Jesus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Orlando Cheyrou.
28.15
Geoffrey Regragui clumsily knocks into Reginald Desailly. The referee brings Geoffrey Regragui to one side and gives him a warning! Reginald Desailly runs off the knock.
30.10
Matthieu Martel clumsily knocks into Fabrice Raschke. The referee warns Matthieu Martel to calm down! Fabrice Raschke stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.10
Free kick to FC Gueugnon just outside the area...
33.20
Reginald Desailly takes a stuttering run up and curls a wicked ball around the wall. It clips the inside post and goes in. What a cracker! ƒtienne Pahlplatz had no chance!!
39.24
David Dittmann surges forward with the ball. David Dittmann whips in a cross ball towards Fabrice Raschke. Fabrice Raschke makes a convincing header. Magnificent block by Tchiressoua Toyes!
40.28
Orlando Cheyrou takes it forward alone. With a delightful solo run, Orlando Cheyrou stretches the opposition's defence. Orlando Cheyrou whips in a cross ball towards Regis Sibille. Regis Sibille directs the ball goalwards with his head. ƒtienne Pahlplatz punches it away to safety.
42.13
Seeing a gap ahead, Geoffrey Regragui plays the ball forward to Michel Paviot. Michel Paviot runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Michel Paviot plays a one-two with Sebastien Masudi and advances towards the goal... Michel Paviot shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Tchiressoua Toyes flicks a high pass forward. Erwan Colleau controls it well on his chest. Erwan Colleau hits a low pass to Antonio Jesus. Antonio Jesus runs straight at the defence! Antonio Jesus shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique Lyonnais appear unchanged since the first half. FC Gueugnon have changed their lineup with Lauren Bisan-E. Capron replacing David Dittmann.

45.00
The second half starts with FC Gueugnon kicking off!
47.08
Marama Brogno sees a break and surges forward. Marama Brogno makes a probing pass to Ruel Croft but he's offside!
48.36
Matthieu Martel knocks the ball forward to Michel Paviot. Michel Paviot sees Ruel Croft in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruel Croft whips in a cross ball towards Sebastien Masudi. Sebastien Masudi heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Gavin Davidson.
49.37
Corner kick to Olympique Lyonnais. Marama Brogno chips it to the near post. Domenico Gueguen rockets a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
54.14
Lauren Bisan-E. Capron advances with the ball. Lauren Bisan-E. Capron shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.05
Lauren Bisan-E. Capron flicks a high pass forward. Reginald Desailly controls it well on his chest. Reginald Desailly shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
60.54
FC Gueugnon have made a substitution with Joao Pinto replacing Fabrice Jay .
63.35
Geoffrey Regragui surges forward with the ball. Geoffrey Regragui sees a break and surges forward. Geoffrey Regragui skips past Joao Pinto! Geoffrey Regragui cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
66.43
Guerino Ruotolo flicks the ball to his team mate, Lauren Bisan-E. Capron. Lauren Bisan-E. Capron knocks the ball forward to Reginald Desailly. Reginald Desailly shoots from distance but ƒtienne Pahlplatz reads it well. Excellent save!
73.46
Guerino Ruotolo chips the ball to his team mate, Reynald Sabin. Reynald Sabin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabrice Raschke. Fabrice Raschke finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
85.41
Reynald Sabin comes in with a late challenge on Michel Paviot. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Michel Paviot hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.56
Reynald Sabin makes a beautiful solo run. Reynald Sabin cuts inside the box! Reynald Sabin tries a spectacular strike but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Joao Pinto takes it forward alone. Joao Pinto flicks a high pass forward. Regis Sibille controls it well on his chest. Regis Sibille skips past Geoffrey Regragui! Regis Sibille side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
23.7%
44.7%
31.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Geoffrey Regragui of Olympique Lyonnais

Match Ratings