Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stade Vélodrome where Olympique de Marseille play host to Olympique Lyonnais. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Olympique Lyonnais appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Aziz Bérenguer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Olympique Lyonnais appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Aziz Bérenguer.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Olympique Lyonnais get the match underway!
14.30
0-0Alioune Flauto pushes up the pitch. Alioune Flauto sees Bertrand Sachy in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bertrand Sachy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.15
0-0Albert Flores surges forward with the ball. Albert Flores makes a simple pass to Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez finds some space and shoots from distance. Stephen Mcallister easily gets down and covers it.
18.53
0-0Andre Van Loenhout makes a probing pass to Adrien Barckay. Adrien Barckay knocks in a cross ball towards Andres Iglesias. Andres Iglesias knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.54
1-0Youssouf Baghdad flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Pierre Garcia. Jean-Pierre Garcia darts forward. Jean-Pierre Garcia plays a quick one-two with Vikash Jay and rushes in on goal... Jean-Pierre Garcia muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.53
Andre Van Loenhout threads a neat ball through to Andres Iglesias. Andres Iglesias knocks in a cross ball towards Adrien Barckay. With a superhuman jump, Adrien Barckay connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Mauricio Rodriguez manages to gather it.
38.35
Tiago Valente chips the ball to his team mate, Boudewijn Davids. Boudewijn Davids flicks a high pass forward. Lucien Mouret controls it well on his chest. Lucien Mouret knocks in a cross ball towards Adrien Barckay. Adrien Barckay whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
42.58
1-1Tiago Valente passes the ball forward to Boudewijn Davids. Boudewijn Davids makes a beautiful solo run. Boudewijn Davids kicks a strong pass forward to Andres Iglesias but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique de Marseille appear unchanged since the first half. Olympique Lyonnais also appear unchanged since the first half. The Olympique Lyonnais players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Olympique de Marseille kicking off!
54.13
Boudewijn Davids controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adrien Barckay. Adrien Barckay makes a probing pass between the defence to Andre Van Loenhout. Andre Van Loenhout rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.51
Peter Hofland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Pierre Garcia. Jean-Pierre Garcia threads a neat ball through to Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
63.05
1-2Tiago Valente catches Carlos Suarez on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carlos Suarez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
65.13
1-2Alioune Flauto catches Jean-Pierre Garcia on the ankles. The referee warns Alioune Flauto to calm down! Jean-Pierre Garcia runs off the knock.
72.58
Andre Van Loenhout flicks a high pass forward. Adrien Barckay collects the pass. Adrien Barckay shoots from long range but Mauricio Rodriguez reads it well. Superb keeping!
73.38
1-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
75.10
Seeing a gap ahead, Benito Barban plays the ball forward to Andre Van Loenhout. Andre Van Loenhout flicks a high pass forward. Lucien Mouret collects the pass. Lucien Mouret knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Albert Flores.
77.14
Andre Van Loenhout chips the ball to his team mate, Andres Iglesias. Andres Iglesias sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
78.23
Albert Flores makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Martin Rubio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Rubio lofts in a cross ball towards Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
81.09
Carlos Suarez makes a simple pass to Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio plays a one-two with Carlos Suarez and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Martin Rubio provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
87.56
Olympique de Marseille are in full control of this game.
89.10
Benito Barban threads the ball through to Boudewijn Davids. Boudewijn Davids threads the ball through to Adrien Barckay. Adrien Barckay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Rudy King catches Peter Hofland on the ankles. The referee brings Rudy King to one side and gives him a warning! Peter Hofland runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.3%
45.7%
Play Area
32.9%
45.7%
21.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Adrien Barckay of Olympique Lyonnais |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Mauricio Rodriguez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Youssouf Baghdad (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Albert Flores (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Peter Hofland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Danijel Histilloles (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mathieu Proment (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Carlos Suarez (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Jean-Pierre Garcia (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Arnar Freyr Jakobsson (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Vikash Jay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Martin Rubio (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | David Mason (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Piotr Deyna (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alexander Schäfer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Stephen Mcallister (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Benito Barban (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alioune Flauto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tiago Valente (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Bertrand Sachy (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rudy King (MID) | 5 | |
| 7. | Boudewijn Davids (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Andre Van Loenhout (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Adrien Barckay (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Andres Iglesias (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Lucien Mouret (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Billy Meiklejohn (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Massimiliano Casale (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carlos Lopes (DEF) | 0 | |