Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Roazhon Park where Stade Rennais 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 Stade Rennais and Olympique Lyonnais are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by J-David Beye.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stade Rennais and Olympique Lyonnais are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by J-David Beye.
0.00
0-0Stade Rennais start the game by kicking off the first half!
10.27
0-0Tiago Valente brings the ball forward. Tiago Valente knocks in a cross ball towards Andre Van Loenhout. Andre Van Loenhout whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Adolfo Cortes!
12.50
0-0Edward Smithe flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Del Sol who takes it down. Fernando Del Sol shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
15.46
0-1Matt Gemmell receives the ball from a throw-in from Tiago Valente. Matt Gemmell hits a low pass to Joao Nascimento. Joao Nascimento hits a low pass to Massimiliano Casale. Massimiliano Casale whips in a cross ball towards Andre Van Loenhout. With a superhuman jump, Andre Van Loenhout connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
21.39
Boudewijn Davids passes the ball forward to Massimiliano Casale. Massimiliano Casale plays a one-two with Eduardo Hidalgo and rushes in on goal... Massimiliano Casale side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
28.03
Eugenio Ferrer passes the ball forward to Arnauld Carotti. Arnauld Carotti changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Arnauld Carotti finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.29
1-2Kevin Hutchison hits a low pass to Fernando Del Sol. Fernando Del Sol threads a neat ball through to Arnauld Carotti. Arnauld Carotti knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Nicolas Soto is offside!
33.04
Eugenio Ferrer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edward Smithe. Edward Smithe flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Soto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicolas Soto plays a one-two with Victor Mora and rushes in on goal... Nicolas Soto cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.17
1-2Boudewijn Davids flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Segarra controls it well on his chest. Hugo Segarra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Hutchison.
38.31
Tiago Valente flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Segarra controls it well on his chest. Hugo Segarra kicks a strong pass forward to Massimiliano Casale. Massimiliano Casale knocks the ball forward to Andre Van Loenhout but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
40.56
1-2Boudewijn Davids flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Hidalgo who takes it down. Eduardo Hidalgo whips in a cross ball towards Andre Van Loenhout. Andre Van Loenhout heads the ball goalwards but it is deflected wide by Neil Niven.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stade Rennais appear unchanged since the first half. Olympique Lyonnais 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
Olympique Lyonnais kick off and get the second half underway!
48.10
Eugenio Ferrer threads the ball through to Neil Niven. Neil Niven threads a neat ball through to Matt Hansen. Matt Hansen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.58
Kevin Hutchison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor Mora. Victor Mora flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Soto comfortably collects the pass. Nicolas Soto shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
57.39
Kevin Hutchison knocks the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Carotti. Arnauld Carotti flicks a high pass forward to Matt Hansen who brings the ball under control. Matt Hansen rushes past Tiago Valente! Matt Hansen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
59.50
1-2Joao Nascimento barges into Kevin Hutchison. The referee warns Joao Nascimento to calm down! Kevin Hutchison hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.47
1-2Stade Rennais have made 2 substitutions with Martin Dublin replacing Edward Smithe and Jorge Veloso replacing Matt Hansen .
66.14
Kevin Hutchison sees a break and surges forward. Kevin Hutchison sees Martin Dublin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Dublin lofts in a cross ball towards Arnauld Carotti. Arnauld Carotti connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Stephen Mcallister.
67.48
1-2Corner kick to Stade Rennais. Alec Souness plays it to the far post. Andre Van Loenhout reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
69.24
Tiago Valente makes a beautiful solo run. Tiago Valente flicks a high ball forward to Billy Meiklejohn who takes it down. Billy Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball towards Joao Nascimento. Joao Nascimento gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.32
Massimiliano Casale kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Segarra. Hugo Segarra knocks in a cross ball towards Joao Nascimento. With a superhuman jump, Joao Nascimento connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Adolfo Cortes reads it well. Good keeping!
77.29
Stade Rennais have made a substitution with Guillermo Diez replacing Kevin Hutchison .
79.09
Victor Mora plays the ball forward to Nicolas Soto. Nicolas Soto tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Stephen Mcallister effortlessly smothers it!
81.46
With some swift thinking, Arnauld Carotti plays the ball forward to Alec Souness. Alec Souness shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
87.35
Damian Molinier takes it forward alone. Damian Molinier lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Segarra. Hugo Segarra jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Adolfo Cortes. Excellent save.
90.00
Tiago Valente takes it forward alone. Tiago Valente hits a low pass to Joao Nascimento. Joao Nascimento knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Hidalgo. Eduardo Hidalgo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Adolfo Cortes effortlessly picks it out of the air!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
26.8%
45.1%
28.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Massimiliano Casale of Olympique Lyonnais |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Adolfo Cortes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Neil Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eugenio Ferrer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Kevin Hutchison (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Alec Souness (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Arnauld Carotti (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Edward Smithe (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Fernando Del Sol (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Victor Mora (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nicolas Soto (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Matt Hansen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Guillermo Diez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Martin Dublin (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jorge Veloso (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Stephen Mcallister (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Damian Molinier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matt Gemmell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tiago Valente (DEF) | 9 | |
| 5. | Hugo Segarra (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Joao Nascimento (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Boudewijn Davids (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Andre Van Loenhout (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Eduardo Hidalgo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Massimiliano Casale (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Billy Meiklejohn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Adrien Barckay (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Bas Vierklau (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Andres Iglesias (ATT) | 0 | |