Match Report


Olympique LyonnaisOlympique Lyonnais     Angers SCOAngers SCO
Bob HardakerBob Hardaker Computer Player Computer Player
Stephen McallisterS. Mcallister73
G
1captain
G
80Leonardo IrlesL. Irles
John CotteeJ. Cottee68
D
2
D
70Ghislain LimaG. Lima
Tiago ValenteT. Valente73
D
captain3
D
60Francisco BlancoF. Blanco
Matt GemmellM. Gemmell74
D
4
D
58Charles-Edward AgatheC. Agathe
Hugo SegarraH. Segarra74
M
5
M
70Terry GowerT. Gower
Joao NascimentoJ. Nascimento81
M
6
M
66Nenad FrétardN. Frétard
Boudewijn DavidsB. Davids68
M
7
M
61Patrice EchouafniP. Echouafni
Andre Van LoenhoutA. Van Loenhout75
M
8
M
60Peter SabléP. Sablé
Eduardo HidalgoE. Hidalgo75
A
9
A
66Paul HuardP. Huard
Massimiliano CasaleM. Casale77
A
10
A
64Barket PoilB. Poil
Billy MeiklejohnB. Meiklejohn73
A
11
A
62Adrian SchenardiA. Schenardi
 
Adrien BarckayA. Barckay64
A
12
G
68Roberto LorieriR. Lorieri
Andres IglesiasA. Iglesias65
A
13
M
57Ruud HulshoffR. Hulshoff
Bas VierklauB. Vierklau71
A
14
M
57Patricio NunezP. Nunez

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Parc Olympique Lyonnais where Olympique Lyonnais play host to Angers SCO. A crowd of 17,453 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Olympique Lyonnais and Angers SCO are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Aziz Bérenguer.


0.00
Olympique Lyonnais kick off and get the match underway!
2.39
Hugo Segarra makes a simple pass to Joao Nascimento. Joao Nascimento whips in a cross ball towards Massimiliano Casale. Massimiliano Casale beats his man to it with a header. Leonardo Irles didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
4.08
Boudewijn Davids kicks a strong pass forward to Andre Van Loenhout. Andre Van Loenhout shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
6.23
Eduardo Hidalgo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andre Van Loenhout. Andre Van Loenhout knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.05
Hugo Segarra passes the ball forward to Massimiliano Casale. Massimiliano Casale lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Meiklejohn. Billy Meiklejohn connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
9.28
John Cottee deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Boudewijn Davids. Boudewijn Davids makes a probing pass to Massimiliano Casale. Massimiliano Casale lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Meiklejohn. Billy Meiklejohn gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Billy Meiklejohn!
12.51
Ghislain Lima controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nenad Frétard. Nenad Frétard passes the ball forward to Peter Sablé. Peter Sablé deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrian Schenardi but the linesman indicates offside!
14.55
Eduardo Hidalgo hacks Francisco Blanco from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Francisco Blanco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.47
Francisco Blanco breaks forward. Francisco Blanco threads a neat ball through to Nenad Frétard. Nenad Frétard shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.02
Boudewijn Davids sees Billy Meiklejohn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Meiklejohn shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
28.23
Joao Nascimento passes the ball forward to Hugo Segarra. Hugo Segarra tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.33
Ghislain Lima threads a neat ball through to Terry Gower. Terry Gower makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nenad Frétard. Nenad Frétard knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Schenardi. Adrian Schenardi powers a header at goal but is denied by Stephen Mcallister. Excellent save.
32.27
Matt Gemmell makes a simple pass to Boudewijn Davids. Boudewijn Davids flicks a high pass forward. Massimiliano Casale controls it well on his chest. Massimiliano Casale knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ghislain Lima.
38.07
John Cottee flicks a high pass forward to Boudewijn Davids who brings the ball under control. Boudewijn Davids flicks a high pass forward. Andre Van Loenhout holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andre Van Loenhout whips in a cross ball towards Boudewijn Davids. Boudewijn Davids directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Leonardo Irles has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
Patrice Echouafni plays the ball forward to Terry Gower. Terry Gower tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique Lyonnais appear unchanged since the first half. Angers SCO have changed their lineup with Patricio Nunez replacing Paul Huard.

45.00
The whistle blows and Angers SCO kick off!
48.05
Matt Gemmell makes a probing pass to Billy Meiklejohn. Billy Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Joao Nascimento collects the pass. Joao Nascimento whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Segarra. Hugo Segarra connects with a diving header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.34
Tiago Valente makes a simple pass to Billy Meiklejohn. Showing composure, Billy Meiklejohn laces a through ball forward to Massimiliano Casale. Without breaking stride, Massimiliano Casale plays the ball forward to Eduardo Hidalgo who has made a great run into the box. Eduardo Hidalgo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
54.44
Eduardo Hidalgo sees space and advances. Eduardo Hidalgo lofts 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 Leonardo Irles with no chance!! Goal for Olympique Lyonnais!
57.33
John Cottee flicks the ball to his team mate, Andre Van Loenhout. Andre Van Loenhout flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Hidalgo controls it well on his chest. Eduardo Hidalgo lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Meiklejohn. Billy Meiklejohn makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
59.01
Seeing a gap ahead, Matt Gemmell plays the ball forward to Andre Van Loenhout. Andre Van Loenhout plays the ball forward to Billy Meiklejohn. Billy Meiklejohn whips in a cross ball towards Andre Van Loenhout. Andre Van Loenhout powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Andre Van Loenhout!
61.01
Angers SCO have made a substitution with Ruud Hulshoff replacing Nenad Frétard .
63.05
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
65.28
Matt Gemmell makes a simple pass to Tiago Valente. Tiago Valente flicks a high pass forward to Billy Meiklejohn who brings the ball under control. Billy Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.13
With a delightful solo run, Patrice Echouafni stretches the opposition's defence. Patrice Echouafni knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Schenardi. Adrian Schenardi directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by John Cottee. Excellent block.
72.18
Adrian Schenardi comes in with a late challenge on John Cottee. Adrian Schenardi is shown the yellow card! John Cottee hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.03
Joao Nascimento kicks a strong pass forward to Massimiliano Casale. Massimiliano Casale knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ghislain Lima.
78.33
Andre Van Loenhout flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Hidalgo controls it well on his chest. Eduardo Hidalgo shoots from distance. Solid save from Leonardo Irles.
81.02
Francisco Blanco pushes up the pitch. Francisco Blanco flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Schenardi controls it well on his chest. Adrian Schenardi knocks in a cross ball towards Barket Poil. Barket Poil directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
83.55
Boudewijn Davids knocks the ball forward to Hugo Segarra. Hugo Segarra plays a one-two with Billy Meiklejohn and rushes in on goal... Hugo Segarra makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.11
Hugo Segarra kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Hidalgo. Eduardo Hidalgo shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
89.36
Joao Nascimento flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Hidalgo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Hidalgo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Olympique Lyonnais

Angers SCO
Goals
6
0
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
72.5%
27.5%
Play Area
21.7%
40.6%
37.7%

Scorers
Billy Meiklejohn 9
Boudewijn Davids 38
Hugo Segarra 48, 84
Massimiliano Casale 54
Andre Van Loenhout 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hugo Segarra of Olympique Lyonnais

Match Ratings