Match Report


Olympique LyonnaisOlympique Lyonnais     Sedan-ArdennesSedan-Ardennes
Bob HardakerBob Hardaker Computer Player Computer Player
Stephen McallisterS. Mcallister72
G
1
G
70Chris FormonC. Formon
Tiago ValenteT. Valente71
D
2
D
67Gregorio IbanezG. Ibanez
Benito BarbanB. Barban72
D
captain3
D
61Linus SchöllL. Schöll
Carlos LopesC. Lopes68
D
4
D
61Noel HamiltonN. Hamilton
Bertrand SachyB. Sachy72
M
5
D
58Callum HutchisonC. Hutchison
Rudy KingR. King75
M
6
M
70Eddie BrownE. Brown
Boudewijn DavidsB. Davids67
M
7
M
59Torsten ArndtT. Arndt
Stephen MeiklejohnS. Meiklejohn72
M
8
M
53Thibault NéeT. Née
Lucien MouretL. Mouret66
A
9
A
72Frederico CarmonaF. Carmona
Massimiliano CasaleM. Casale76
A
10captain
A
68Kader AndreaniK. Andreani
Billy MeiklejohnB. Meiklejohn72
A
11
A
65Eugenio GazzoliE. Gazzoli
 
Adrien BarckayA. Barckay64
A
12
G
68Jean-Pierre SavignyJ. Savigny
Andres IglesiasA. Iglesias65
A
13
A
61Msaddeck MarsigliaM. Marsiglia
Guy Le GarrecG. Le Garrec75
D
14
A
61Eddie JobsonE. Jobson

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Parc Olympique Lyonnais where Olympique Lyonnais play host to Sedan-Ardennes. A crowd of 19,402 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Olympique Lyonnais are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sedan-Ardennes appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by J-David Beye.


0.00
The whistle blows and Olympique Lyonnais get the match underway!
2.52
Carlos Lopes comes in with a late challenge on Eugenio Gazzoli. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eugenio Gazzoli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.48
Noel Hamilton makes a simple pass to Eddie Brown. Eddie Brown chips the ball to his team mate, Kader Andreani. Kader Andreani lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Gazzoli. Eugenio Gazzoli is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Stephen Mcallister!
9.08
Without breaking stride, Stephen Meiklejohn plays the ball forward to Bertrand Sachy. Bertrand Sachy finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
10.24
Stephen Meiklejohn knocks the ball forward to Boudewijn Davids. Boudewijn Davids knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Meiklejohn. Billy Meiklejohn fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.44
Carlos Lopes brings the ball forward. Carlos Lopes runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Carlos Lopes whips in a cross ball towards Lucien Mouret. Lucien Mouret beats his man to it with a header. Chris Formon is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
18.29
Bertrand Sachy passes the ball forward to Rudy King. Rudy King whips in a cross ball towards Lucien Mouret. Lucien Mouret connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
21.39
Thibault Née takes it forward alone. Thibault Née lofts in a cross ball towards Kader Andreani. Kader Andreani jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.40
Carlos Lopes threads a neat ball through to Tiago Valente. Tiago Valente flicks a high pass forward. Lucien Mouret controls it well on his chest. Lucien Mouret sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Chris Formon.
27.21
Linus Schöll hacks Boudewijn Davids from behind! The referee calls over Linus Schöll and shows him a yellow card! Boudewijn Davids gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
32.19
Eugenio Gazzoli flicks a high pass forward. Kader Andreani holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kader Andreani shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
33.44
Noel Hamilton flicks a high pass forward. Torsten Arndt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Torsten Arndt runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Torsten Arndt hits a low pass to Eugenio Gazzoli. Benito Barban hacks Eugenio Gazzoli from behind! Eugenio Gazzoli appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
36.56
Stephen Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Massimiliano Casale holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Massimiliano Casale cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Massimiliano Casale provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Chris Formon is on top of it.
39.33
Eddie Brown flicks a high pass forward to Frederico Carmona who brings the ball neatly under control. Frederico Carmona shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
40.25
Stephen Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Massimiliano Casale collects the pass. Massimiliano Casale lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Meiklejohn. Billy Meiklejohn flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Olympique Lyonnais!
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. Sedan-Ardennes also appear unchanged since the first half. The Olympique Lyonnais players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Sedan-Ardennes kick off!
47.29
Gregorio Ibanez sees Eddie Brown in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eddie Brown changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eddie Brown tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
51.10
Boudewijn Davids controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.34
Gregorio Ibanez plays the ball forward to Eddie Brown. Eddie Brown knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Gazzoli. Eugenio Gazzoli lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Carmona. Frederico Carmona outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball strikes Tiago Valente's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
60.32
Eddie Brown takes a quick corner, playing it short to Thibault Née. Thibault Née muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball strikes Benito Barban's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
61.34
Eddie Brown takes a quick corner, playing it short to Frederico Carmona. Frederico Carmona chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Stephen Mcallister scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
67.16
Tiago Valente flicks a high ball forward to Carlos Lopes who takes it down. Carlos Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Rudy King collects the pass. Rudy King knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.24
Tiago Valente plays the ball forward to Boudewijn Davids. Boudewijn Davids flicks a high pass forward to Rudy King who brings the ball under control. Rudy King lofts in a cross ball towards Lucien Mouret. Lucien Mouret is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Chris Formon reads it well. Quality keeping!
72.30
Kader Andreani knocks the ball forward to Eugenio Gazzoli. Eugenio Gazzoli whips in a cross ball towards Kader Andreani. Kader Andreani makes a deft header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
73.27
Boudewijn Davids kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Meiklejohn. Billy Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.36
Benito Barban threads a neat ball through to Bertrand Sachy. Bertrand Sachy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Massimiliano Casale. Massimiliano Casale lofts in a cross ball towards Lucien Mouret. Lucien Mouret jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.32
Tiago Valente knocks the ball to his team mate, Benito Barban. Benito Barban makes a simple pass to Lucien Mouret. Lucien Mouret shoots from 20 yards but Chris Formon reads it well. Good save!
84.28
Torsten Arndt clumsily knocks into Boudewijn Davids. The referee brings Torsten Arndt to one side and gives him a warning! Boudewijn Davids hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.00
Stephen Meiklejohn clumsily knocks into Frederico Carmona. The referee brings Stephen Meiklejohn to one side and gives him a warning! Frederico Carmona stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.04
Linus Schöll threads the ball through to Thibault Née. Thibault Née surges forward with the ball. Thibault Née shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Noel Hamilton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Torsten Arndt. Without breaking stride, Torsten Arndt plays the ball forward to Kader Andreani. Kader Andreani lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Brown. Eddie Brown rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Stephen Mcallister manages to gather it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Olympique Lyonnais

Sedan-Ardennes
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
9
5
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.1%
54.9%
Play Area
25.6%
43.9%
30.5%

Scorers
Billy Meiklejohn 10, 40
Lucien Mouret 14, 78
Stephen Meiklejohn 51
Kader Andreani 21

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Lucien Mouret of Olympique Lyonnais

Match Ratings