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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Parc Olympique Lyonnais where Olympique Lyonnais play host to FC Nantes. A crowd of 18,687 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Olympique Lyonnais and FC Nantes are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Guy Philippe.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Nantes get the match underway!
2.56
Matt Gemmell advances with the ball. Matt Gemmell chips the ball to his team mate, Massimiliano Casale. Massimiliano Casale chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Meiklejohn. Billy Meiklejohn cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Benoit Malicki. Excellent save.
3.16
Hugo Segarra sees Joao Nascimento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joao Nascimento lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Meiklejohn. Billy Meiklejohn makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
9.37
Tiago Valente flicks a high pass forward. Joao Nascimento controls it well on his chest. Joao Nascimento flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Hidalgo who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Hidalgo chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Meiklejohn. Some good footwork from Billy Meiklejohn provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Gary Mckinlay's outstretched leg.
15.30
Victor El Idrisi flicks a high pass forward. Maxence Devineau controls it well on his chest. Maxence Devineau knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Cottee.
16.13
Adam Stewart breaks forward. Adam Stewart deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen Mcallister who gathers it comfortably.
33.54
Adam Stewart threads a neat ball through to Gonzalo Sonzogni. Gonzalo Sonzogni makes a probing pass to Maxence Devineau. Maxence Devineau knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Bento. Fernando Bento makes a deft header 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. FC Nantes also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Olympique Lyonnais kicking off!
47.22
John Cottee threads a neat ball through to Joao Nascimento. Joao Nascimento kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Hidalgo. Eduardo Hidalgo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
48.10
Joao Nascimento makes a simple pass to Eduardo Hidalgo. Eduardo Hidalgo plays a quick one-two with Massimiliano Casale and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Eduardo Hidalgo provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
51.29
Stephen Meiklejohn catches Orlando Delaroche on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Orlando Delaroche hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.18
Gonzalo Sonzogni plays the ball forward to Rodrigue Abardonado. Rodrigue Abardonado kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Bento. Fernando Bento knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen Mcallister who gathers it comfortably.
54.01
Joao Nascimento clumsily knocks into Rodrigue Abardonado. The referee calls over Joao Nascimento and shows him a yellow card! Rodrigue Abardonado hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.07
Rodrigue Abardonado passes the ball forward to Victor El Idrisi. Victor El Idrisi shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.28
Tiago Valente hits a low pass to Boudewijn Davids. Boudewijn Davids hits a low pass to Massimiliano Casale. Massimiliano Casale knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Mckinlay.
59.18
Joao Nascimento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eduardo Hidalgo. Eduardo Hidalgo threads the ball through to Billy Meiklejohn but he's offside!
60.08
Boudewijn Davids chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Segarra. Hugo Segarra knocks in a cross ball towards Massimiliano Casale. Massimiliano Casale connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Benoit Malicki!
61.07
Adam Stewart threads a neat ball through to Reynald Deblock. Reynald Deblock threads a neat ball through to Fernando Bento. Fernando Bento shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
65.53
Matt Gemmell passes the ball forward to Boudewijn Davids. Boudewijn Davids decides to run forward with the ball. Boudewijn Davids whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Hidalgo. Eduardo Hidalgo heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
67.48
Tiago Valente knocks the ball to his team mate, Joao Nascimento. Joao Nascimento hits a low pass to Massimiliano Casale. Massimiliano Casale shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.10
Without breaking stride, Tiago Valente plays the ball forward to Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn passes the ball forward to Joao Nascimento. Joao Nascimento sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Benoit Malicki smothers it!
73.26
Matt Gemmell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Segarra. Hugo Segarra whips in a cross ball towards Massimiliano Casale. Massimiliano Casale finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Benoit Malicki with no chance!! Goal for Olympique Lyonnais!
77.36
Boudewijn Davids flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Meiklejohn. Billy Meiklejohn lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Hidalgo. Eduardo Hidalgo knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
89.24
John Cottee deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joao Nascimento. Joao Nascimento flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Hidalgo who takes it down. Eduardo Hidalgo whips in a cross ball towards Massimiliano Casale. Massimiliano Casale flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
90.00
John Cottee plays the ball forward to Hugo Segarra. Hugo Segarra chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Meiklejohn. Billy Meiklejohn lofts in a cross ball towards Joao Nascimento. Joao Nascimento beats his man to it with a header. Good keeping from Benoit Malicki as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
90.00
It's a corner kick. Hugo Segarra loops the ball in to towards the near post. Matt Gemmell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Olympique Lyonnais are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
10
1
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
22.5%
40%
37.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eduardo Hidalgo of Olympique Lyonnais

Match Ratings