Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Parc Olympique Lyonnais where Olympique Lyonnais play host to Stade Lavallois. A crowd of 19,675 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Olympique Lyonnais are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stade Lavallois appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Aziz Bérenguer.
The pitch is in great condition.
Olympique Lyonnais are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stade Lavallois appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Aziz Bérenguer.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Stade Lavallois get the match underway!
2.36
0-0Luis Marques flicks a high pass forward. Alcaly De Palmas controls it well on his chest. Alcaly De Palmas sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
4.04
0-0Philippe Bouvier passes the ball forward to Alcaly De Palmas. Alcaly De Palmas shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Stephen Mcallister manages to gather it.
6.11
With vision, Luis Marques laces a through ball forward to Alcaly De Palmas. Alcaly De Palmas shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.07
Tiago Valente runs forward with the ball. Tiago Valente flicks a high pass forward. Andres Iglesias controls it well on his chest. Andres Iglesias edges inside the box! Andres Iglesias looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
16.20
Bertrand Sachy darts forward. Bertrand Sachy lofts in a cross ball towards Andres Iglesias. Andres Iglesias jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
20.12
0-0Luis Marques makes a beautiful solo run. Luis Marques knocks the ball forward to Alcaly De Palmas but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
22.30
0-0Rudy King threads a neat ball through to Andre Van Loenhout. Andre Van Loenhout knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bruno Sousa.
27.26
Christian Squillaci flicks a high ball forward to Roland Dzodic who takes it down. Roland Dzodic flicks the ball to his team mate, Philippe Bouvier. Philippe Bouvier shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Stephen Mcallister.
28.16
Philippe Bouvier takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Stephen Mcallister drops low and scoops up the ball.
32.44
Johnny Facciutto threads the ball through to Alcaly De Palmas. Alcaly De Palmas knocks the ball forward to Luis Marques but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
33.45
0-0Roland Dzodic clumsily knocks into Andre Van Loenhout. The referee calls over Roland Dzodic and shows him a yellow card! Andre Van Loenhout grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
34.06
Tiago Valente passes the ball forward to Alioune Flauto. Alioune Flauto sees space and advances. Alioune Flauto lofts in a cross ball towards Lucien Mouret. Lucien Mouret makes a deft header. James Mary gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
39.05
Showing composure, Christian Squillaci laces a through ball forward to Philippe Bouvier. Philippe Bouvier sees Luis Marques in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis Marques knocks in a cross ball towards Youssef Boulebda. Youssef Boulebda makes a convincing header but somehow Stephen Mcallister manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique Lyonnais appear unchanged since the first half. Stade Lavallois 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
Olympique Lyonnais kick off!
47.40
Roland Dzodic comes in with a late challenge on Tiago Valente. The referee warns Roland Dzodic to calm down! Tiago Valente carries on, but is struggling a bit.
48.37
Bruno Sousa pushes up the pitch. Bruno Sousa sees Luis Marques in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis Marques plays a one-two with Jean-Christophe Deschamps and advances towards the goal... Luis Marques side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
54.31
Bruno Sousa runs forward with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Bruno Sousa plays the ball forward to Jean-Christophe Deschamps. Jean-Christophe Deschamps finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
55.55
Luis Marques brings the ball forward. Luis Marques plays a one-two with Philippe Bouvier and rushes in on goal... Luis Marques comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. Stephen Mcallister easily gets down and covers it.
57.17
Demetrius Espatero threads a neat ball through to Luis Marques. Luis Marques knocks the ball forward to Roland Dzodic. Roland Dzodic knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen Mcallister who gathers it comfortably.
60.50
Christian Squillaci knocks the ball to his team mate, Youssef Boulebda. Youssef Boulebda shoots from 20 yards. Stephen Mcallister gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
61.06
0-0Luis Marques hacks Benito Barban from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Benito Barban runs off the knock.
63.36
Bruno Sousa kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Marques. Luis Marques passes the ball forward to Philippe Bouvier. Philippe Bouvier flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Marques. Luis Marques comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it whistles just wide of the post!
66.18
Rudy King runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rudy King sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by James Mary.
75.16
0-0Luis Marques makes a probing pass to Philippe Bouvier. Philippe Bouvier runs straight at the defence! Benito Barban hacks Philippe Bouvier from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
77.39
0-0Johnny Facciutto hacks Adrien Barckay from behind! The referee brings Johnny Facciutto to one side and gives him a warning! Adrien Barckay stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.22
Boudewijn Davids flicks a high pass forward. Adrien Barckay controls it well on his chest. Adrien Barckay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Christian Squillaci.
79.57
Philippe Bouvier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Marques. Luis Marques deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youssef Boulebda but the linesman indicates offside!
81.24
Jean-Christophe Deschamps controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philippe Bouvier. Philippe Bouvier puts a great ball through. Jean-Christophe Deschamps runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
83.39
Benito Barban flicks a high pass forward. Andre Van Loenhout holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andre Van Loenhout sees space and advances. Andre Van Loenhout shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.17
1-0Rudy King flicks a high pass forward. Adrien Barckay collects the pass. Adrien Barckay knocks in a cross ball towards Lucien Mouret. Lucien Mouret gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40%
60%
Play Area
32.5%
45%
22.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Mcallister of Olympique Lyonnais |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stephen Mcallister (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Benito Barban (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alioune Flauto (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Tiago Valente (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Bertrand Sachy (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rudy King (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Boudewijn Davids (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Andre Van Loenhout (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Adrien Barckay (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Andres Iglesias (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Lucien Mouret (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Billy Meiklejohn (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Massimiliano Casale (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carlos Lopes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | James Mary (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Bruno Sousa (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Johnny Facciutto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Christian Squillaci (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Demetrius Espatero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Philippe Bouvier (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jean-Christophe Deschamps (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Luis Marques (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Roland Dzodic (ATT) | | 5 |
| 10. | Youssef Boulebda (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alcaly De Palmas (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Paolo Haynes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Francis McManaman (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jose Javier Vazquez (MID) | 0 | |