Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Parc Olympique Lyonnais where Olympique Lyonnais play host to Lille OSC. A crowd of 18,642 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Olympique Lyonnais are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Lille OSC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicolas Cool.
The pitch is in good condition.
Olympique Lyonnais are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Lille OSC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicolas Cool.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Olympique Lyonnais kick off!
2.10
0-0Adelmajid Charvet knocks the ball to his team mate, David Druon. David Druon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Cottee.
3.10
0-0Damian Molinier passes the ball forward to Massimiliano Casale. Massimiliano Casale threads a neat ball through to Leon Bramble. Paolo Gorgone clumsily knocks into Leon Bramble. Leon Bramble appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
4.36
0-0Billy Meiklejohn advances with the ball. Billy Meiklejohn whips in a cross ball towards Leon Bramble. Leon Bramble knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
6.43
David Druon flicks a high pass forward. Adelmajid Charvet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adelmajid Charvet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.27
0-0Andre Van Loenhout kicks a strong pass forward to Massimiliano Casale. Massimiliano Casale whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Segarra. Hugo Segarra connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
10.45
0-0Billy Meiklejohn advances with the ball. Billy Meiklejohn plays a quick one-two with Massimiliano Casale and rushes in on goal... Billy Meiklejohn makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is deflected wide by Graeme Cope.
11.44
It's a corner kick. Andre Van Loenhout loops the ball over to the far post. Graeme Cope reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
12.40
1-0Adrien Barckay flicks a high pass forward. Joao Nascimento collects the pass. Joao Nascimento skips past Edouard Calabuig! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Joao Nascimento provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Joao Nascimento scores for Olympique Lyonnais!!
15.49
With great vision, Graeme Cope plays the ball forward to David Mccall. David Mccall threads a neat ball through to Federico Alessi. Federico Alessi lofts in a cross ball towards David Mccall. David Mccall gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Stephen Mcallister picks it out of the air!
16.56
Tiago Valente controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Massimiliano Casale. Massimiliano Casale controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Meiklejohn. Billy Meiklejohn lofts in a cross ball towards Joao Nascimento. Joao Nascimento is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Dado Verschave!
18.42
David Mccall sees Martin Rösler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Rösler lofts in a cross ball towards David Mccall. David Mccall heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.12
Adrien Barckay chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Meiklejohn. Billy Meiklejohn finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.01
John Cottee threads a neat ball through to Leon Bramble. Leon Bramble controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Massimiliano Casale. Massimiliano Casale shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
32.09
Antonio Marquitos makes a probing pass to Federico Alessi. Federico Alessi knocks in a cross ball towards Adelmajid Charvet. Adelmajid Charvet powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
45.00
Antonio Marquitos flicks a high pass forward to David Druon who brings the ball under control. David Druon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen Mcallister who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique Lyonnais appear unchanged since the first half. Lille OSC have changed their lineup with Leonardo Velasco replacing David Druon. The Lille OSC players seem much more motivated whilst the Olympique Lyonnais players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Lille OSC start the second half!
47.16
Seeing a gap ahead, Graeme Cope plays the ball forward to Federico Alessi. Federico Alessi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Velasco. Leonardo Velasco lofts in a cross ball towards Federico Alessi. Federico Alessi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
48.04
Adelmajid Charvet flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Velasco controls it well on his chest. Leonardo Velasco whips in a cross ball towards David Mccall. David Mccall flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
49.58
Leon Bramble makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Massimiliano Casale. Massimiliano Casale knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dado Verschave who gathers it comfortably.
55.24
Paolo Gorgone sees David Mccall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Rösler. Martin Rösler whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Marquitos. Antonio Marquitos whips the ball goalwards with his head. Stephen Mcallister easily punches it away to safety.
60.54
2-0Lille OSC appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
61.15
Joao Nascimento sees a break and surges forward. Joao Nascimento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.10
Paolo Gorgone knocks the ball to his team mate, Federico Alessi. Federico Alessi chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Marquitos. Antonio Marquitos shoots from 25 yards but somehow Stephen Mcallister manages to keep it out.
69.27
Andre Van Loenhout makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Meiklejohn. Billy Meiklejohn shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
71.17
Paolo Gorgone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Marquitos. Antonio Marquitos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.35
Paolo Gorgone flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Marquitos who takes it down. Antonio Marquitos runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Antonio Marquitos lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Rösler. Martin Rösler heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.35
2-1Lille OSC have made a substitution with Abubakari de Koning replacing David Mccall .
78.18
John Cottee knocks the ball forward to Joao Nascimento. Joao Nascimento knocks the ball to his team mate, Leon Bramble. Leon Bramble shoots from outside the area but Dado Verschave is on top of it.
81.09
Paolo Gorgone threads a neat ball through to Antonio Marquitos. Antonio Marquitos hits a low pass to Leonardo Velasco. Leonardo Velasco lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Rösler. Martin Rösler jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.7%
55.3%
Play Area
25%
46.1%
28.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Billy Meiklejohn of Olympique Lyonnais |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stephen Mcallister (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | John Cottee (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Damian Molinier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tiago Valente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hugo Segarra (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Joao Nascimento (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Leon Bramble (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Andre Van Loenhout (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Adrien Barckay (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Massimiliano Casale (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Billy Meiklejohn (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Eduardo Hidalgo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Bas Vierklau (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Andres Iglesias (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Dado Verschave (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alex Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paolo Gorgone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Graeme Cope (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Edouard Calabuig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Antonio Marquitos (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | David Mccall (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Federico Alessi (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Adelmajid Charvet (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Martin Rösler (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | David Druon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Steve Foulon (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Abubakari de Koning (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Leonardo Velasco (GK) | 6 | |