Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Stade Pierre-Mauroy where Lille OSC play host to Olympique Lyonnais. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Lille OSC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Olympique Lyonnais appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Aziz Bérenguer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Lille OSC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Olympique Lyonnais appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Aziz Bérenguer.
0.00
0-0Olympique Lyonnais kick off!
2.48
0-0Hugo Segarra knocks the ball forward to Bas Vierklau. Bas Vierklau shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
3.57
With great vision, Leon Bramble plays the ball forward to Andres Iglesias. Andres Iglesias shoots from long range but Arno Nieuwenhuijzen reads it well. Excellent keeping!
8.27
0-0Joao Nascimento flicks the ball to his team mate, Andre Van Loenhout. Andre Van Loenhout lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Segarra. Hugo Segarra knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Paolo Gorgone's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
10.03
0-0Tiago Valente passes the ball forward to John Cottee. John Cottee chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Segarra. Hugo Segarra controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
12.38
Matt Gemmell chips the ball to his team mate, Tiago Valente. Tiago Valente deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andres Iglesias. Andres Iglesias skips past Graeme Cope! Andres Iglesias takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.54
0-0Federico Alessi threads a neat ball through to Adelmajid Charvet. Adelmajid Charvet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.03
Paolo Gorgone threads a neat ball through to Federico Alessi. Federico Alessi makes a simple pass to Adelmajid Charvet. Adelmajid Charvet shoots from 20 yards. Stephen Mcallister gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
27.17
Graeme Cope makes an attacking run forward. Graeme Cope shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Stephen Mcallister manages to gather it easily.
30.31
Joao Nascimento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andre Van Loenhout. Andre Van Loenhout shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.26
0-0Federico Alessi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Mccall. David Mccall threads the ball through to Martin Rösler but he's offside!
36.56
Alex Thomson flicks the ball to his team mate, Federico Alessi. Federico Alessi shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
38.52
Paolo Gorgone brings the ball forward. Paolo Gorgone flicks a high pass forward to Adelmajid Charvet who brings the ball under control. Adelmajid Charvet lofts in a cross ball towards David Druon. David Druon is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's well over the bar!
42.13
Paolo Gorgone flicks the ball to his team mate, David Mccall. David Mccall chips the ball to his team mate, David Druon. David Druon makes a probing pass to Federico Alessi but he's offside!
44.41
Matt Gemmell makes a simple pass to Andre Van Loenhout. Andre Van Loenhout makes a simple pass to Bas Vierklau. Bas Vierklau knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Hidalgo. Eduardo Hidalgo directs the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
Tiago Valente makes a probing pass to Leon Bramble. Leon Bramble surges forward with the ball. Leon Bramble lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Hidalgo. Eduardo Hidalgo whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Arno Nieuwenhuijzen. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Lille OSC have changed their lineup with Dado Verschave replacing David Druon. Olympique Lyonnais appear unchanged since the first half. 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 kick off the second half!
49.44
0-1Joao Nascimento makes a simple pass to Andre Van Loenhout. Andre Van Loenhout whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Segarra. Hugo Segarra rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Hugo Segarra!
53.04
John Cottee kicks a strong pass forward to Joao Nascimento. With a delightful solo run, Joao Nascimento stretches the opposition's defence. Joao Nascimento knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Segarra. Hugo Segarra connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.24
0-2Alex Thomson catches Bas Vierklau on the ankles. Alex Thomson is given a warning by the referee! Bas Vierklau hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.12
0-2Lille OSC appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
60.12
Paolo Gorgone chips the ball to his team mate, David Mccall. David Mccall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Federico Alessi. Federico Alessi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.05
0-2Tiago Valente hacks Antonio Marquitos from behind! Tiago Valente is given a warning by the referee! Antonio Marquitos carries on, but is struggling a bit.
66.49
Eduardo Hidalgo flicks the ball to his team mate, Leon Bramble. Leon Bramble rushes past Graeme Cope! Leon Bramble rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.01
John Cottee catches Federico Alessi on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Federico Alessi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
73.37
John Cottee flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Valente controls it well on his chest. Tiago Valente flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Hidalgo controls it well on his chest. Eduardo Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Segarra. Hugo Segarra directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
77.44
0-3Lille OSC have made a substitution with Abubakari de Koning replacing David Mccall .
81.51
Hugo Segarra flicks the ball to his team mate, Andres Iglesias. Andres Iglesias knocks 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!
85.43
Leon Bramble flicks the ball to his team mate, Joao Nascimento. Joao Nascimento knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Hidalgo. Eduardo Hidalgo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.10
Showing composure, Joao Nascimento plays the ball forward to Bas Vierklau. Bas Vierklau makes a great pass forward. Andres Iglesias runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Graeme Cope threads a neat ball through to Edouard Calabuig. Edouard Calabuig kicks a strong pass forward to Adelmajid Charvet. Adelmajid Charvet knocks in a cross ball towards Dado Verschave. With a superhuman jump, Dado Verschave connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. John Cottee steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.7%
60.3%
Play Area
33.3%
44.9%
21.8%
Scorers
| Hugo Segarra 49, 53 Leon Bramble 66 Eduardo Hidalgo 82 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Hugo Segarra of Olympique Lyonnais |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Arno Nieuwenhuijzen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alex Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paolo Gorgone (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Graeme Cope (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Edouard Calabuig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Antonio Marquitos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | David Mccall (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Federico Alessi (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Adelmajid Charvet (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Martin Rösler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | David Druon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Steve Foulon (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Abubakari de Koning (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Dado Verschave (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Stephen Mcallister (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | John Cottee (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Matt Gemmell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tiago Valente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hugo Segarra (MID) |  | 9 |
| 6. | Joao Nascimento (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Leon Bramble (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Andre Van Loenhout (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Eduardo Hidalgo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Bas Vierklau (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Andres Iglesias (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Adrien Barckay (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Billy Meiklejohn (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Massimiliano Casale (ATT) | 0 | |