Match Report


Olympique LyonnaisOlympique Lyonnais     GuingampGuingamp
Bob HardakerBob Hardaker Mark Richardson Mark Richardson
Stephen McallisterS. Mcallister73
G
1
G
79David GutierrezD. Gutierrez
John CotteeJ. Cottee68
D
2
D
75Claudio VergesC. Verges
Matt GemmellM. Gemmell74
D
captain3
D
74Liam Di SoleL. Di Sole
Tiago ValenteT. Valente74
D
4
D
76Seyni VanvyncktS. Vanvynckt
Hugo SegarraH. Segarra74
M
5
D
72Muller LécluseM. Lécluse
Joao NascimentoJ. Nascimento81
M
6captain
M
79Arno RitzingerA. Ritzinger
Boudewijn DavidsB. Davids68
M
7
M
79J-Clau ArmandJ. Armand
Andre Van LoenhoutA. Van Loenhout75
M
8
M
72Duncan BurleyD. Burley
Eduardo HidalgoE. Hidalgo75
A
9
A
74Herve FanniH. Fanni
Massimiliano CasaleM. Casale77
A
10
A
74Steffen RöhnerS. Röhner
Billy MeiklejohnB. Meiklejohn73
A
11
A
75Alfredo VidalA. Vidal
 
Andres IglesiasA. Iglesias66
A
12
A
73George OwenG. Owen
Phil FletcherP. Fletcher70
G
13
M
69Gavin BradyG. Brady
Sebastien BoumnijelS. Boumnijel28
A
14
M
70Pascal HeijeP. Heije

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Parc Olympique Lyonnais where Olympique Lyonnais play host to Guingamp. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Olympique Lyonnais are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Guingamp appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Regis Murati.


0.00
Guingamp kick off and get the first half underway!
3.10
With imagination, Duncan Burley laces a weighted ball forward to Arno Ritzinger. Arno Ritzinger flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Burley who gracefully takes it down. Duncan Burley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Cottee.
4.33
Joao Nascimento threads a neat ball through to Boudewijn Davids. Boudewijn Davids tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by David Gutierrez.
5.27
Andre Van Loenhout takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. David Gutierrez drops low and scoops up the ball.
6.43
J-Clau Armand flicks a high ball forward to Herve Fanni who takes it down. Herve Fanni lofts in a cross ball towards Steffen Röhner. Steffen Röhner powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
8.34
John Cottee controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Boudewijn Davids. Boudewijn Davids deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Meiklejohn. Billy Meiklejohn whips in a cross ball towards Boudewijn Davids. Boudewijn Davids is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
10.30
Seyni Vanvynckt clumsily knocks into Eduardo Hidalgo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eduardo Hidalgo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.26
Andre Van Loenhout sees Joao Nascimento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joao Nascimento plays a quick one-two with Eduardo Hidalgo and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from Joao Nascimento provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.23
Seyni Vanvynckt hits a low pass to Alfredo Vidal. Alfredo Vidal shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
16.32
Andre Van Loenhout takes it forward alone. Andre Van Loenhout whips in a cross ball towards Boudewijn Davids. Boudewijn Davids flicks the ball with his head. David Gutierrez didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
18.32
Duncan Burley hits a low pass to Alfredo Vidal. Alfredo Vidal knocks in a cross ball towards Steffen Röhner. Steffen Röhner powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.46
Joao Nascimento takes it forward alone. Joao Nascimento controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but David Gutierrez is on top of it.
27.39
Arno Ritzinger flicks a high pass forward to Steffen Röhner who brings the ball under control. Steffen Röhner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.04
Liam Di Sole comes in with a late challenge on Massimiliano Casale. Liam Di Sole is shown the yellow card! Massimiliano Casale hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.33
Liam Di Sole deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arno Ritzinger. Arno Ritzinger passes the ball forward to Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Cottee.
32.51
Eduardo Hidalgo flicks a high ball forward to Massimiliano Casale who takes it down. Massimiliano Casale shoots from 20 yards but David Gutierrez reads it well. Good save!
34.31
Hugo Segarra catches Seyni Vanvynckt on the ankles. The referee calls over Hugo Segarra and warns him to calm down! Seyni Vanvynckt grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
36.19
Joao Nascimento threads the ball through to Massimiliano Casale. Massimiliano Casale shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.44
Tiago Valente knocks the ball to his team mate, Boudewijn Davids. Boudewijn Davids threads a neat ball through to Andre Van Loenhout. Andre Van Loenhout whips in a cross ball towards Boudewijn Davids. Boudewijn Davids finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Boudewijn Davids!
44.05
J-Clau Armand hits a low pass to Arno Ritzinger. Arno Ritzinger controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Stephen Mcallister!
45.00
Massimiliano Casale surges forward with the ball. Massimiliano Casale knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Meiklejohn. Billy Meiklejohn heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
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. Guingamp also appear unchanged since the first half. The Guingamp 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!
48.49
Herve Fanni knocks the ball forward to Alfredo Vidal. Alfredo Vidal rushes past Tiago Valente! Alfredo Vidal rockets a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
51.06
With a delightful solo run, Joao Nascimento stretches the opposition's defence. Joao Nascimento lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Meiklejohn. Billy Meiklejohn beats his man to it with a header. The ball comes off Claudio Verges and the loose ball is cleared up field.
55.12
Arno Ritzinger comes in with a late challenge on Andre Van Loenhout. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andre Van Loenhout carries on, but is struggling a bit.
59.08
John Cottee deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Boudewijn Davids. Boudewijn Davids knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Gutierrez who gathers it comfortably.
61.48
With a delightful solo run, J-Clau Armand stretches the opposition's defence. J-Clau Armand knocks the ball to his team mate, Herve Fanni. Herve Fanni rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
65.35
Tiago Valente darts forward. Tiago Valente threads the ball through to Billy Meiklejohn. Billy Meiklejohn advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Billy Meiklejohn provides some space. He shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
66.48
Seeing a gap ahead, J-Clau Armand plays the ball forward to Steffen Röhner. Steffen Röhner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
67.47
Massimiliano Casale runs straight at the opposition's defence. Massimiliano Casale cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Massimiliano Casale provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.02
Guingamp have made 3 substitutions with George Owen replacing Herve Fanni, Gavin Brady replacing J-Clau Armand and Pascal Heije replacing Duncan Burley .
83.07
Liam Di Sole knocks the ball forward to Gavin Brady. Gavin Brady flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Vidal holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alfredo Vidal sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
87.41
Seyni Vanvynckt threads the ball through to Arno Ritzinger. Arno Ritzinger changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Arno Ritzinger lofts in a cross ball towards George Owen. George Owen makes a convincing header. Stephen Mcallister comfortably picks it out of the air!
89.24
Seyni Vanvynckt threads a neat ball through to Steffen Röhner. Steffen Röhner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Gavin Brady controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arno Ritzinger. Arno Ritzinger shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Stephen Mcallister manages to gather it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Olympique Lyonnais

Guingamp
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
10
4
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
23.5%
44.4%
32.1%

Scorers
Joao Nascimento 12
Massimiliano Casale 36, 67
Boudewijn Davids 39

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Massimiliano Casale of Olympique Lyonnais

Match Ratings