Match Report


AS MonacoAS Monaco     Olympique LyonnaisOlympique Lyonnais
Shaun ReganShaun Regan Computer Player Computer Player
Mads NielsenM. Nielsen77
G
1
G
61Carlton LofthouseC. Lofthouse
Jack Van Der MeydeJ. Van Der Meyde71
D
2
D
81Geoffrey RegraguiG. Regragui
Saidu A. GarbaS. Garba76
D
3
D
62Franois ZianiF. Ziani
Arek LatoA. Lato83
D
4
D
62Gerard EggimannG. Eggimann
Morgan Del PieroM. Del Piero72
D
5
M
69Domenico GueguenD. Gueguen
Kevin SammerK. Sammer72
M
6
M
66Michel PaviotM. Paviot
Stjepan JavorcicS. Javorcic71
M
captain7captain
M
63Hannes EderH. Eder
Chris InceC. Ince79
M
8
M
57Marama BrognoM. Brogno
Bjorn-Tore HolmB. Holm75
A
9
A
80Ruel CroftR. Croft
Hoalid LamouchiH. Lamouchi72
A
10
A
74Antonio JesusA. Jesus
Ismael AyazI. Ayaz74
A
11
A
73Gavin GemmellG. Gemmell
 
Cyril LegwinskiC. Legwinski72
D
12
G
61Djibrill HuardD. Huard
Moustapha FertoutM. Fertout74
A
13
D
59Jason LachuerJ. Lachuer
Johnny GuiniaJ. Guinia65
A
14
A
59Sebastien MasudiS. Masudi

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stade Louis II where AS Monaco play host to Olympique Lyonnais. A crowd of 16,844 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
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 Florent Wallème.


0.00
Olympique Lyonnais kick off and get the first half underway!
2.49
Domenico Gueguen darts forward. Domenico Gueguen lofts in a cross ball towards Ruel Croft. Ruel Croft makes a looping header on goal but Mads Nielsen is on top of it.
3.57
Gerard Eggimann sees Hannes Eder in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hannes Eder sees Ruel Croft in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruel Croft controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
6.31
Gerard Eggimann comes in with a late challenge on Hoalid Lamouchi. Gerard Eggimann is given a warning by the referee! Hoalid Lamouchi stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.49
Kevin Sammer brings the ball forward. Kevin Sammer whips in a cross ball towards Bjorn-Tore Holm. Bjorn-Tore Holm finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Franois Ziani steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
14.46
Kevin Sammer plays the ball forward to Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz lofts in a cross ball towards Hoalid Lamouchi. Hoalid Lamouchi heads the ball goalwards. Carlton Lofthouse didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
16.04
Michel Paviot clumsily knocks into Stjepan Javorcic. Michel Paviot is shown the yellow card! Stjepan Javorcic runs off the knock.
22.57
Stjepan Javorcic flicks the ball to his team mate, Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
24.56
Kevin Sammer laces a through ball forward to Bjorn-Tore Holm. Bjorn-Tore Holm shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
26.07
Chris Ince flicks a high pass forward. Hoalid Lamouchi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hoalid Lamouchi knocks in a cross ball towards Bjorn-Tore Holm. Bjorn-Tore Holm gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but is denied by Gerard Eggimann. Excellent block.
28.38
Hannes Eder makes a probing pass to Ruel Croft. Ruel Croft whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Gemmell. Gavin Gemmell rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
33.46
Hannes Eder makes a simple pass to Ruel Croft. Ruel Croft knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.07
Chris Ince threads a neat ball through to Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
36.40
Chris Ince decides to run forward with the ball. Chris Ince knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Geoffrey Regragui.
38.19
With imagination, Chris Ince plays the ball forward to Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
44.28
With great vision, Saidu A. Garba plays the ball forward to Chris Ince. Chris Ince chips the ball to his team mate, Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz whips in a cross ball towards Bjorn-Tore Holm. Bjorn-Tore Holm rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Monaco appear unchanged since the first half. Olympique Lyonnais also 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!
47.16
Marama Brogno passes the ball forward to Antonio Jesus. Antonio Jesus edges inside the box! Morgan Del Piero catches Antonio Jesus on the ankles. Antonio Jesus appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
51.40
Gerard Eggimann makes a simple pass to Marama Brogno. Marama Brogno knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Jesus. Antonio Jesus skips past Morgan Del Piero! Antonio Jesus looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
53.12
Stjepan Javorcic controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hoalid Lamouchi. Hoalid Lamouchi shoots from long range but somehow Carlton Lofthouse manages to keep it out.
59.54
Geoffrey Regragui makes a simple pass to Michel Paviot. Michel Paviot threads the ball through to Ruel Croft. Ruel Croft shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.58
AS Monaco have made a substitution with Moustapha Fertout replacing Bjorn-Tore Holm .
61.66
Jack Van Der Meyde flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Sammer controls it well on his chest. Seeing a gap ahead, Kevin Sammer plays the ball forward to Hoalid Lamouchi. Hoalid Lamouchi whips in a cross ball towards Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.52
Saidu A. Garba deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stjepan Javorcic. Stjepan Javorcic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hoalid Lamouchi. Hoalid Lamouchi plays a one-two with Moustapha Fertout and rushes in on goal... Hoalid Lamouchi tries a spectacular strike but it's drastically wayward!
66.18
Saidu A. Garba flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Sammer who takes it down. Kevin Sammer hits a low pass to Hoalid Lamouchi. Hoalid Lamouchi whips in a cross ball towards Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
71.44
Stjepan Javorcic barges into Michel Paviot. The referee warns Stjepan Javorcic to calm down! Michel Paviot stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.05
Chris Ince sees Ismael Ayaz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ismael Ayaz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Franois Ziani.
77.09
Marama Brogno makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Gemmell. Gavin Gemmell passes the ball forward but Ruel Croft is offside!
78.31
Stjepan Javorcic deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.46
Morgan Del Piero flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Sammer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Sammer kicks a strong pass forward to Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz knocks in a cross ball towards Moustapha Fertout. Moustapha Fertout directs the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Carlton Lofthouse.
89.10
Seeing a gap ahead, Chris Ince laces a weighted ball forward to Hoalid Lamouchi. Hoalid Lamouchi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Franois Ziani.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

AS Monaco

Olympique Lyonnais
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.6%
35.4%
Play Area
28%
45.1%
26.8%

Scorers
Bjorn-Tore Holm 44
Ismael Ayaz 62
Gavin Gemmell 28

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ismael Ayaz of AS Monaco

Match Ratings
1.Mads Nielsen (GK)
6
2.Jack Van Der Meyde (DEF)
6
3.Saidu A. Garba (DEF)
6
4.Arek Lato (DEF)
6
5.Morgan Del Piero (DEF)
6
6.Kevin Sammer (MID)
8
7.Stjepan Javorcic (MID)
6
8.Chris Ince (MID)
7
9.Bjorn-Tore Holm (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Hoalid Lamouchi (ATT)
8
11.Ismael Ayaz (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Cyril Legwinski (DEF)
0
13.Moustapha Fertout (ATT)
6
14.Johnny Guinia (ATT)
0

1.Carlton Lofthouse (GK)
8
2.Geoffrey Regragui (DEF)
6
3.Franois Ziani (DEF)
6
4.Gerard Eggimann (DEF)
6
5.Domenico Gueguen (MID)
7
6.Michel Paviot (MID)yellow card
5
7.Hannes Eder (MID)
6
8.Marama Brogno (MID)
6
9.Ruel Croft (ATT)
7
10.Antonio Jesus (ATT)
7
11.Gavin Gemmell (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Djibrill Huard (GK)
0
13.Jason Lachuer (DEF)
0
14.Sebastien Masudi (ATT)
0