Match Report


Olympique LyonnaisOlympique Lyonnais     AC CannesAC Cannes
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Carlton LofthouseC. Lofthouse61
G
1
G
70Fabien EsparteroF. Espartero
Geoffrey RegraguiG. Regragui81
D
2
D
68Amdy ChavrondierA. Chavrondier
Franois ZianiF. Ziani62
D
3
D
58Alec BremnerA. Bremner
Gerard EggimannG. Eggimann62
D
4
D
57Mario MercierM. Mercier
Domenico GueguenD. Gueguen69
M
5
D
56Reynald FreyR. Frey
Michel PaviotM. Paviot66
M
6
M
67Miguael TouréM. Touré
Hannes EderH. Eder63
M
captain7
M
65Devanir HeurtebisD. Heurtebis
Marama BrognoM. Brogno57
M
8
M
65Enzo SmainoE. Smaino
Ruel CroftR. Croft80
A
9
M
59Pedro LetiziP. Letizi
Antonio JesusA. Jesus74
A
10
A
63Bernard WarmuzB. Warmuz
Gavin GemmellG. Gemmell73
A
11captain
A
61Stephane AndreaniS. Andreani
 
Djibrill HuardD. Huard61
G
12
A
58Jannick ThimothéeJ. Thimothée
Jason LachuerJ. Lachuer59
D
13
G
56Yann LandaisY. Landais
Sebastien MasudiS. Masudi59
A
14
M
56Nicolas DzodicN. Dzodic

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Parc Olympique Lyonnais where Olympique Lyonnais play host to AC Cannes. A crowd of 19,230 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Olympique Lyonnais are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AC Cannes appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Maxence Ehret.


0.00
Olympique Lyonnais kick off and get the first half underway!
2.53
Enzo Smaino barges into Domenico Gueguen. Enzo Smaino is warned by the referee! Domenico Gueguen runs off the knock.
3.23
Michel Paviot knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Gemmell. Gavin Gemmell shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
6.36
Mario Mercier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Devanir Heurtebis. Devanir Heurtebis knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephane Andreani. Stephane Andreani knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gerard Eggimann.
12.45
Devanir Heurtebis makes a simple pass to Stephane Andreani. Stephane Andreani shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Carlton Lofthouse.
16.29
Marama Brogno takes it forward alone. Marama Brogno knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Gemmell. Gavin Gemmell makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.46
Pedro Letizi catches Michel Paviot on the ankles. The referee calls over Pedro Letizi and warns him to calm down! Michel Paviot gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
27.39
Geoffrey Regragui threads the ball through to Marama Brogno. Without breaking stride, Marama Brogno plays the ball forward to Antonio Jesus. Antonio Jesus shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Fabien Espartero effortlessly smothers it!
32.58
Michel Paviot barges into Pedro Letizi. The referee calls over Michel Paviot and shows him a yellow card! Pedro Letizi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.15
Enzo Smaino brings the ball forward. Enzo Smaino lofts in a cross ball towards Stephane Andreani. Stephane Andreani knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.22
Enzo Smaino catches Hannes Eder on the ankles. The referee brings Enzo Smaino to one side and gives him another warning! Hannes Eder grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
40.09
Franois Ziani makes a probing pass to Hannes Eder. Hannes Eder knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Jesus. Antonio Jesus plays a scrappy one-two with Ruel Croft and advances towards the goal... Antonio Jesus side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
44.05
Gerard Eggimann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Domenico Gueguen. Domenico Gueguen plays the ball forward to Ruel Croft. Ruel Croft knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Michel Paviot flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Jesus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Jesus makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Ruel Croft. Ruel Croft shoots from just inside the box. Fabien Espartero gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
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. AC Cannes also appear unchanged since the first half. The AC Cannes players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
AC Cannes start the second half!
49.05
Domenico Gueguen flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Jesus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Jesus passes the ball forward but Ruel Croft is offside!
51.06
Domenico Gueguen flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Jesus controls it well on his chest. Antonio Jesus shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
54.20
Enzo Smaino barges into Michel Paviot. Enzo Smaino is given yet another warning by the referee! Michel Paviot gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
55.54
Marama Brogno kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Jesus. Antonio Jesus lofts in a cross ball towards Ruel Croft. Ruel Croft flicks the ball with his head. Amdy Chavrondier steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
57.48
Gerard Eggimann flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Eder collects the pass. Hannes Eder makes a simple pass to Gavin Gemmell. Gavin Gemmell lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Jesus. Antonio Jesus powers a header at goal but is denied by Fabien Espartero. Excellent save.
59.34
Pedro Letizi passes the ball forward to Bernard Warmuz. Bernard Warmuz lofts in a cross ball towards Stephane Andreani. Stephane Andreani connects with a diving header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
60.29
Antonio Jesus comes in with a late challenge on Amdy Chavrondier. The referee warns Antonio Jesus to calm down! Amdy Chavrondier hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.15
Franois Ziani darts forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Franois Ziani plays the ball forward to Ruel Croft. Ruel Croft shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.08
Marama Brogno threads the ball through to Ruel Croft. Ruel Croft makes a great pass forward. Gavin Gemmell runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
65.35
Devanir Heurtebis threads a neat ball through to Bernard Warmuz. Bernard Warmuz whips in a cross ball towards Stephane Andreani. Stephane Andreani rises majestically and gets a header on goal. What a cracker!! Carlton Lofthouse had no chance!! Goal for AC Cannes!
73.00
Stephane Andreani catches Geoffrey Regragui on the ankles. Stephane Andreani is shown the yellow card! Geoffrey Regragui runs off the knock.
83.02
Seeing a gap ahead, Michel Paviot plays the ball forward to Antonio Jesus. Antonio Jesus edges inside the box! Antonio Jesus cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. Solid save from Fabien Espartero. What a great pair of hands!
85.39
Hannes Eder makes a probing pass to Gavin Gemmell. Gavin Gemmell finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
87.52
Michel Paviot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Gemmell. Gavin Gemmell rushes past Reynald Frey! Gavin Gemmell cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but Amdy Chavrondier is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Olympique Lyonnais

AC Cannes
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
5
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.1%
43.9%
Play Area
23.2%
50%
26.8%

Scorers
Gavin Gemmell 16
Stephane Andreani 65

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Gemmell of Olympique Lyonnais

Match Ratings