Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Parc Olympique Lyonnais where Olympique Lyonnais play host to Stade Rennais. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Olympique Lyonnais and Stade Rennais are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Denis Ait Atmane.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Olympique Lyonnais and Stade Rennais are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Denis Ait Atmane.
0.00
0-0Stade Rennais kick off and get the match underway!
2.20
0-0Jorge Veloso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edward Smithe. Edward Smithe shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Stephen Mcallister.
3.18
0-0Kevin White takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Carlos Lopes gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
6.40
0-1Kevin White knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Hansen. Showing wonderful composure, Matt Hansen picks a pass forward to Jorge Veloso. Jorge Veloso advances inside the box! Jorge Veloso looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jorge Veloso!
9.15
Kevin White threads a neat ball through to Martin Dublin. Martin Dublin sees space and advances. Martin Dublin runs straight at the defence! Martin Dublin rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Martin Dublin!
12.34
Stephen Meiklejohn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Segarra. Hugo Segarra lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Meiklejohn. Billy Meiklejohn powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Billy Meiklejohn!
18.04
1-2Lucien Mouret catches Jorge Veloso on the ankles. Lucien Mouret is shown the yellow card! Jorge Veloso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.48
1-2Matt Hansen hacks Andre Van Loenhout from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andre Van Loenhout gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
26.07
1-2Eugenio Ferrer takes it forward alone. Eugenio Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Veloso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jorge Veloso makes a pass forward but Matt Hansen makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
33.58
Tiago Valente catches Trevor Priestley on the ankles. The referee calls over Tiago Valente and shows him a yellow card! Trevor Priestley stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.40
Eugenio Ferrer sees Edward Smithe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edward Smithe knocks the ball forward to Victor Mora. Victor Mora advances inside the box! Victor Mora side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
36.40
1-2Christian Carrera catches Martin Dublin on the ankles. Christian Carrera is warned by the referee! Martin Dublin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.09
Hugo Segarra flicks a high ball forward to Andres Iglesias who takes it down. Andres Iglesias lofts in a cross ball towards Lucien Mouret. Lucien Mouret is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique Lyonnais appear unchanged since the first half. Stade Rennais also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stade Rennais players seem much more motivated whilst the Olympique Lyonnais players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Olympique Lyonnais get the second half underway!
47.42
2-2Victor Mora threads the ball through to Jorge Veloso. Jorge Veloso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen Mcallister who gathers it comfortably.
48.28
Hugo Segarra hits a low pass to Andres Iglesias. Andres Iglesias knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Segarra. Hugo Segarra makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.52
Carlos Lopes knocks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Valente. Tiago Valente advances with the ball. Tiago Valente whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
57.05
Carlos Lopes threads the ball through to Andres Iglesias. Andres Iglesias whips in a cross ball towards Christian Carrera. Christian Carrera heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
60.46
3-2Stade Rennais have made 2 substitutions with Arnauld Carotti replacing Edward Smithe and Anthony Butt replacing Victor Mora .
61.48
Matt Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Butt. Anthony Butt plays a one-two with Trevor Priestley and rushes in on goal... Anthony Butt rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.45
3-3Neil Niven makes a simple pass to Martin Dublin. Martin Dublin surges forward with the ball. Martin Dublin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
66.45
Anthony Butt barges into Alioune Flauto. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alioune Flauto stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.37
With a delightful solo run, Neil Niven stretches the opposition's defence. Neil Niven passes the ball forward to Kevin White. Kevin White looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Stephen Mcallister effortlessly smothers it!
71.33
Oswaldo Toursel knocks the ball forward to Trevor Priestley. Trevor Priestley plays the ball forward to Jorge Veloso. Jorge Veloso puts a great ball through. Martin Dublin races clear but the linesman lifts his flag. Offside by the narrowest of margins!
73.41
With great vision, Trevor Priestley plays the ball forward to Anthony Butt. Anthony Butt whips in a cross ball towards Matt Hansen. Matt Hansen heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Stephen Mcallister. Excellent save.
77.20
Alioune Flauto threads a neat ball through to Carlos Lopes. Carlos Lopes advances with the ball. Carlos Lopes whips in a cross ball towards Christian Carrera. With a superhuman jump, Christian Carrera connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
79.20
Stade Rennais have made a substitution with Rene Claes replacing Neil Niven .
83.33
Eugenio Ferrer plays the ball forward to Arnauld Carotti. Arnauld Carotti knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Hansen. Matt Hansen passes the ball forward but Kevin White is offside!
85.49
Alioune Flauto flicks the ball to his team mate, Lucien Mouret. Lucien Mouret lofts in a cross ball towards Andres Iglesias. Andres Iglesias flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
87.56
Oswaldo Toursel threads a neat ball through to Kevin White. Kevin White flicks a high pass forward. Matt Hansen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Hansen plays a one-two with Trevor Priestley and advances towards the goal... Matt Hansen tries a spectacular strike but it flies just wide!
90.00
Stephen Meiklejohn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lucien Mouret. Lucien Mouret tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
3
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
30.6%
69.4%
Play Area
26.4%
41.7%
31.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Hugo Segarra of Olympique Lyonnais |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stephen Mcallister (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Carlos Lopes (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Alioune Flauto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tiago Valente (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Hugo Segarra (MID) |  | 9 |
| 6. | Christian Carrera (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Andre Van Loenhout (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Stephen Meiklejohn (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Lucien Mouret (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Andres Iglesias (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Billy Meiklejohn (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Adrien Barckay (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Massimiliano Casale (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Benito Barban (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Marvin Lumsdon (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Neil Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eugenio Ferrer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Oswaldo Toursel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Trevor Priestley (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Edward Smithe (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kevin White (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Martin Dublin (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | Victor Mora (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Matt Hansen (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Jorge Veloso (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Rene Claes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Arnauld Carotti (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Anthony Butt (ATT) | | 7 |