Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stade des Alpes where Grenoble Foot 38 play Olympique Lyonnais in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Grenoble Foot 38 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Olympique Lyonnais appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Blondeau.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Grenoble Foot 38 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Olympique Lyonnais appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Blondeau.
0.00
0-0Olympique Lyonnais get the match underway!
3.38
0-0Manuel Quaresma threads the ball through to Jean Francois Mettomo. Jean Francois Mettomo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.50
0-1Manuel Quaresma knocks the ball forward to Jean Francois Mettomo. Jean Francois Mettomo edges inside the box! Jean Francois Mettomo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Hamed Chimbonda with no chance!! Goal for Olympique Lyonnais!
10.56
With vision, Zoltan Castro plays the ball forward to Sabri Tano. Sabri Tano decides to run forward with the ball. Sabri Tano lofts in a cross ball towards Zoltan Castro. Zoltan Castro directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Jaime Valente had no chance!! Goal for Grenoble Foot 38!
15.52
1-1Thomas Charvet brings the ball forward. Thomas Charvet flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Martins who takes it down. Antonio Martins rushes past Karim Rahmani! Antonio Martins makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Jaime Valente. Excellent save.
18.24
Zoltan Castro threads a neat ball through to Marc Brunswijk. Marc Brunswijk sees space and advances. Marc Brunswijk threads a neat ball through to Jocelyn Frétard. Jocelyn Frétard takes a shot at goal. Jaime Valente gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
21.52
1-1Karim Rahmani kicks a strong pass forward to Lilian Fischer. Lilian Fischer runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Lilian Fischer whips in a cross ball towards Jean Francois Mettomo. Jean Francois Mettomo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is shockingly off target!
27.14
1-1Paul Di Rocco catches Christian Nyarko on the ankles. The referee calls over Paul Di Rocco and shows him a yellow card! Christian Nyarko hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.13
Paul Di Rocco kicks a strong pass forward to Sabri Tano. Sabri Tano knocks in a cross ball towards Jocelyn Frétard. Jocelyn Frétard connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
32.18
Christian Nyarko knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean Francois Mettomo. Jean Francois Mettomo rushes past Thomas Charvet! Jean Francois Mettomo takes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
34.29
Marc Brunswijk knocks the ball forward to Zoltan Castro. Zoltan Castro whips in a cross ball towards Jocelyn Frétard. Jocelyn Frétard rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
42.46
Manuel Quaresma flicks a high pass forward to Simon Moore who brings the ball under control. Simon Moore flicks a high ball forward to Marco Lauret who takes it down. Marco Lauret finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Grenoble Foot 38 appear unchanged since the first half. Olympique Lyonnais also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Grenoble Foot 38 start the second half!
48.29
Zoltan Castro clumsily knocks into Lilian Fischer. The referee calls over Zoltan Castro and shows him a yellow card! Lilian Fischer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.09
Simon Moore deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Gil. Francisco Gil knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.25
Christian Nyarko knocks the ball forward to Francisco Gil. Francisco Gil flicks the ball to his team mate, Marco Lauret. Marco Lauret rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Hamed Chimbonda. Excellent save.
59.55
Zoltan Castro threads a neat ball through to Antonio Martins. Antonio Martins cuts inside the box! Antonio Martins tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
60.35
1-1Olympique Lyonnais have made 2 substitutions with Regi Vrede replacing Francisco Gil and Anthony Rankin replacing Christian Nyarko .
66.37
Simon Moore threads a neat ball through to Jean Francois Mettomo. Jean Francois Mettomo lofts in a cross ball towards Regi Vrede. Regi Vrede directs the ball goalwards with his head. Regi Vrede scores for Olympique Lyonnais!!
69.43
Manuel Quaresma sees Marco Lauret in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marco Lauret whips in a cross ball towards Jean Francois Mettomo. Jean Francois Mettomo rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
73.54
With a delightful solo run, Jocelyn Frétard stretches the opposition's defence. Jocelyn Frétard edges inside the box! Jocelyn Frétard strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but Jaime Valente is on top of it.
77.46
1-3Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
78.42
Dennis Pearce flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Quaresma. Manuel Quaresma threads a neat ball through to Jean Francois Mettomo. Jean Francois Mettomo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hamed Chimbonda who gathers it comfortably.
79.03
Anthony Rankin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Regi Vrede. Regi Vrede whips in a cross ball towards Jean Francois Mettomo. Jean Francois Mettomo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
81.51
Manuel Quaresma flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean Francois Mettomo. Jean Francois Mettomo shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Hamed Chimbonda easily smothers it!
87.42
Dennis Pearce sees a break and surges forward. Dennis Pearce chips the ball to his team mate, Jean Francois Mettomo. Jean Francois Mettomo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hamed Chimbonda who gathers it comfortably.
89.49
Anthony Rankin kicks a strong pass forward to Dennis Pearce. Dennis Pearce makes a probing pass to Marco Lauret. Marco Lauret whips in a cross ball towards Jean Francois Mettomo. With a superhuman jump, Jean Francois Mettomo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Hamed Chimbonda with no chance!! Goal for Olympique Lyonnais!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.1%
56.9%
Play Area
29.2%
45.8%
25%
Scorers
| Zoltan Castro 11 | Jean Francois Mettomo 6, 69, 89 Regi Vrede 66 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jean Francois Mettomo of Olympique Lyonnais |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Hamed Chimbonda (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Msaddeck Brogno (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Helder Barros (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Thomas Charvet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tjalle Bakboord (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul Di Rocco (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Marc Brunswijk (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Zoltan Castro (MID) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Sabri Tano (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Antonio Martins (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jocelyn Frétard (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | John Morton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gerard Goossen (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Duarte Nunes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jaime Valente (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Karim Rahmani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dennis Pearce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kader Histilloles (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lilian Fischer (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Manuel Quaresma (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Christian Nyarko (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Simon Moore (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Francisco Gil (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marco Lauret (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Jean Francois Mettomo (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Anthony Rankin (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Regi Vrede (ATT) | | 7 |
| 14. | Meziane Klouchi (DEF) | 0 | |