Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at La Beaujoire-Louis Fonteneau where FC Nantes play host to Olympique Lyonnais. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Nantes and Olympique Lyonnais are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Guy Philippe.


0.00
Olympique Lyonnais start the match!
3.26
Paul Röhner flicks a high pass forward. Saidu A. Amunike holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Saidu A. Amunike knocks the ball forward to Carlos Redondo. Carlos Redondo puts a great ball through but Samir Schnellinger is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
6.29
Rudy King flicks a high pass forward. Christian Carrera holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Christian Carrera passes the ball forward to Andres Iglesias. Andres Iglesias muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
9.19
Orlando Delaroche barges into Carlos Lopes. The referee calls over Orlando Delaroche and shows him a yellow card! Carlos Lopes stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.50
Dmitri Onopko makes a beautiful solo run. Dmitri Onopko makes an attacking run forward. Dmitri Onopko whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Redondo. Carlos Redondo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Carlos Redondo!
16.05
Without breaking stride, Sebastian Zamora plays the ball forward to Mustapha Van Den Bergh. Mustapha Van Den Bergh flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Redondo. Carlos Redondo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen Mcallister who gathers it comfortably.
21.41
Carlos Lopes flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Carrera. Christian Carrera chips the ball to his team mate, Rudy King. Rudy King knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dmitri Onopko.
24.05
Adrien Barckay sees a break and surges forward. Adrien Barckay plays a one-two with Billy Meiklejohn and advances towards the goal... Adrien Barckay shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.39
Dmitri Onopko takes it forward alone. Dmitri Onopko plays a scrappy one-two with Carlos Redondo and advances towards the goal... Dmitri Onopko shoots from just inside the box. Dmitri Onopko scores for FC Nantes!!
36.25
Alioune Flauto sees a break and surges forward. Alioune Flauto makes a beautiful solo run. Alioune Flauto lofts in a cross ball towards Adrien Barckay. Adrien Barckay is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
39.12
Tiago Valente brings the ball forward. Tiago Valente shoots from 20 yards but Benoit Malicki reads it well. Well saved!
44.44
Seeing a gap ahead, Andres Iglesias plays the ball forward to Christian Carrera. Christian Carrera knocks in a cross ball towards Andres Iglesias. Andres Iglesias fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Benoit Malicki. Excellent save.
45.00
Sebastian Zamora threads a neat ball through to Samir Schnellinger. Samir Schnellinger knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nantes 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 whistle blows and FC Nantes kick off!
47.41
Manuel Ferreira advances with the ball. Manuel Ferreira knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Redondo. Carlos Redondo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.27
Mustapha Van Den Bergh threads the ball through to Reynald Deblock. Reynald Deblock whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Redondo. Carlos Redondo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is shockingly off target!
55.17
Billy Meiklejohn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrien Barckay. Adrien Barckay knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Carrera. With a superhuman jump, Christian Carrera connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Christian Carrera!
59.33
Carlos Lopes knocks the ball forward to Tiago Valente. Tiago Valente flicks a high pass forward. Adrien Barckay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adrien Barckay finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Benoit Malicki. Excellent save.
60.10
Tiago Valente sees Christian Carrera in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christian Carrera surges forward with the ball. Christian Carrera lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Meiklejohn. Billy Meiklejohn finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Benoit Malicki is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
63.45
Stephen Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Andres Iglesias collects the pass. Andres Iglesias knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Carrera. Christian Carrera makes a looping header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
67.06
Andres Iglesias sees Billy Meiklejohn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Meiklejohn shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
69.50
Orlando Delaroche controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Reynald Deblock. Reynald Deblock lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Redondo. Carlos Redondo rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Stephen Mcallister. Excellent save.
71.27
Reynald Deblock kicks a strong pass forward to Saidu A. Amunike. Saidu A. Amunike knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Alioune Flauto is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
73.42
Sebastian Zamora controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Samir Schnellinger. Samir Schnellinger controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
75.17
Manuel Ferreira comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Meiklejohn. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Meiklejohn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.45
Paul Röhner advances with the ball. Paul Röhner makes a simple pass to Reynald Deblock. Reynald Deblock knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Lopes.
79.06
Stephen Meiklejohn barges into Manuel Ferreira. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Manuel Ferreira stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.51
With great vision, Manuel Ferreira plays the ball forward to Samir Schnellinger. Samir Schnellinger whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Stephen Mcallister.
87.51
Corner kick to FC Nantes. Saidu A. Amunike chips it out wide. Reynald Deblock shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Paul Röhner plays the ball forward to Orlando Delaroche. Orlando Delaroche passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Samir Schnellinger. Samir Schnellinger knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Redondo. Carlos Redondo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!! A hattrick for the veteran Spaniard! A roar errupts from the crowd urging their team on!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
6
Shots on Target
8
9
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.7%
46.3%
Play Area
28.4%
44.8%
26.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Christian Carrera of Olympique Lyonnais

Match Ratings