Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Parc Olympique Lyonnais where Olympique Lyonnais play host to Angers SCO. A crowd of 15,116 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Olympique Lyonnais are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Angers SCO appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jason Marche.
The pitch is in good condition.
Olympique Lyonnais are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Angers SCO appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jason Marche.
0.00
0-0Olympique Lyonnais kick off!
3.56
0-0Ruben Antunes knocks the ball forward to Manuel Quaresma. Manuel Quaresma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.43
0-0With imagination, John Jones picks a pass forward to Simon Schramm. Simon Schramm whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Bierhoff. Oliver Bierhoff is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
12.27
0-0Dennis Pearce pushes up the pitch. Dennis Pearce sees space and advances. Dennis Pearce kicks a strong pass forward to Marco Lauret but the referee indicates it's offside!
18.56
0-0Tobias Nordwald clumsily knocks into Lilian Fischer. Tobias Nordwald is given a warning by the referee! Lilian Fischer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.54
Marco Lauret comes in with a late challenge on Tobias Nordwald. Marco Lauret is given a warning by the referee! Tobias Nordwald hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.44
Anthony Rankin hits a low pass to Jean Francois Mettomo. Jean Francois Mettomo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
27.20
0-0Romain Anolfo makes a simple pass to Marco Boinaheri. Marco Boinaheri plays a quick one-two with Marco Lauret and rushes in on goal... Marco Boinaheri comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but somehow Gavin Hansen happens to be in the right place to block it.
28.31
John Jones flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Bierhoff collects the pass. Oliver Bierhoff tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
32.31
John Jones knocks the ball forward to Oliver Bierhoff. Oliver Bierhoff skips past Dennis Pearce! Oliver Bierhoff looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
33.50
Stephen Souness makes a probing pass to Oliver Bierhoff. Oliver Bierhoff kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Schramm but the referee indicates it's offside!
40.18
Fernando Mario Le Frapper kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Schramm. Simon Schramm puts a great ball through but Oliver Bierhoff is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
42.04
Anthony Rankin passes the ball forward to Jean Francois Mettomo. Jean Francois Mettomo threads the ball through to Marco Lauret but he's offside!
44.28
Guy Collen hits a low pass to Stephen Souness. Stephen Souness flicks a high pass forward. Simon Schramm holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Schramm shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique Lyonnais appear unchanged since the first half. Angers SCO also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Angers SCO kick off!
47.53
Guy Collen knocks the ball forward to John Jones. John Jones sees space and advances. John Jones knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jaime Valente who gathers it comfortably.
48.28
1-0Manuel Quaresma surges forward with the ball. Manuel Quaresma knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Lauret. Marco Lauret is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
53.13
With imagination, Marco Lauret plays the ball forward to Jean Francois Mettomo. Jean Francois Mettomo shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
57.56
Karim Rahmani sees space and advances. Karim Rahmani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruben Antunes. Ruben Antunes runs straight at the defence! Ruben Antunes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Jean-Luc Gallon is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.03
2-0Angers SCO have made a substitution with Fabien Ducloux replacing Tobias Nordwald .
65.59
2-0Manuel Quaresma hits a low pass to Jean Francois Mettomo. Jean Francois Mettomo plays a scrappy one-two with Marco Lauret and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jean Francois Mettomo strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from Jean-Luc Gallon keeps it out!
66.39
John Jones flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Mario Le Frapper holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fernando Mario Le Frapper whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Bierhoff. Oliver Bierhoff jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
71.32
Fabien Ducloux flicks the ball to his team mate, Cedric Lamouchi. Cedric Lamouchi passes the ball forward to Simon Schramm. Simon Schramm shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
73.44
Romain Anolfo threads a neat ball through to Manuel Quaresma. Manuel Quaresma threads the ball through to Anthony Rankin. Anthony Rankin deftly passes the ball to Lilian Fischer, releasing him through on goal. Lilian Fischer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jean-Luc Gallon with no chance!! Goal for Olympique Lyonnais!
77.52
Angers SCO have made a substitution with Cauê César replacing Cedric Lamouchi .
81.43
Stephen Souness threads a neat ball through to Simon Schramm. Simon Schramm whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Bierhoff. Oliver Bierhoff knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
83.24
Karim Rahmani advances with the ball. Karim Rahmani knocks the ball to his team mate, Marco Boinaheri. Marco Boinaheri skips past Stephen Souness! Marco Boinaheri strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
89.55
Karim Rahmani flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean Francois Mettomo. Jean Francois Mettomo knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Lauret. Marco Lauret makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
7
0
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.8%
47.2%
Play Area
25%
43.1%
31.9%
Scorers
| Marco Lauret 48, 90 Ruben Antunes 58 Lilian Fischer 73 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marco Lauret of Olympique Lyonnais |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jaime Valente (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Romain Anolfo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dennis Pearce (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Karim Rahmani (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Lilian Fischer (MID) |  | 7 |
| 6. | Manuel Quaresma (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Anthony Rankin (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ruben Antunes (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Jean Francois Mettomo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Marco Lauret (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Marco Boinaheri (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Simon Moore (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Francisco Gil (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Meziane Klouchi (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jean-Luc Gallon (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Guy Collen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gavin Hansen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tobias Nordwald (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Gilles Luccin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | John Jones (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Stephen Souness (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Cedric Lamouchi (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Simon Schramm (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Oliver Bierhoff (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Fernando Mario Le Frapper (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Fabien Ducloux (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Cauê César (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alain Gouaméné (GK) | 0 | |