Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Parc Olympique Lyonnais where Olympique Lyonnais play host to OGC Nice. A crowd of 20,256 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Olympique Lyonnais are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while OGC Nice appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Olympique Lyonnais are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while OGC Nice appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Olympique Lyonnais start the match!
2.44
0-0Demlaba Jezierski knocks the ball to his team mate, Azziz Nicaise. Azziz Nicaise shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
3.24
0-0Kwami Pericard sees a break and surges forward. Kwami Pericard passes the ball forward but Martin Ruiz is offside!
9.47
Bernard Bonnard makes a simple pass to Gerard Duchesne. Gerard Duchesne tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
12.08
0-0Sophiane Henrot passes the ball forward to Nicholas Combin. Nicholas Combin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Valerien Charrieras.
14.53
Arno Van De Hor knocks the ball to his team mate, Kwami Pericard. Kwami Pericard makes a beautiful solo run. Kwami Pericard kicks a strong pass forward to Nicholas Combin but the referee indicates it's offside!
18.25
Bernard Bonnard passes the ball forward to Gerard Duchesne. Gerard Duchesne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.41
0-0Emmerick Sibierski barges into Menno Dreef. Emmerick Sibierski is warned by the referee! Menno Dreef stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.06
Shaun Potts makes a simple pass to Demlaba Jezierski. Demlaba Jezierski chips the ball to his team mate, Gerard Duchesne. Gerard Duchesne controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.58
Fausto Caputi kicks a strong pass forward to Nicholas Combin. Nicholas Combin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Ruiz but he's offside!
26.32
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
30.14
Shaun Potts kicks a strong pass forward to Bernard Bonnard. Bernard Bonnard makes a beautiful solo run. Bernard Bonnard shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
34.39
0-0Yazid Bolivard makes a simple pass to Sophiane Henrot. Sophiane Henrot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Madjid Revelles. Madjid Revelles goes all the way! Madjid Revelles shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Roberto Castro!
39.37
Emmerick Sibierski knocks the ball forward to Fausto Caputi. Fausto Caputi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Madjid Revelles. Madjid Revelles shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Roberto Castro manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
0-0Menno Dreef comes in with a late challenge on Kwami Pericard. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kwami Pericard hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
OGC Nice kick off and get the second half underway!
49.45
Emmerick Sibierski deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kwami Pericard. Kwami Pericard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas Combin. Nicholas Combin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.54
Gerard Duchesne hacks Emmerick Sibierski from behind! Gerard Duchesne is given a warning by the referee! Emmerick Sibierski runs off the knock.
53.42
Bernard Bonnard hacks Fausto Caputi from behind! Bernard Bonnard is given a warning by the referee! Fausto Caputi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.23
Kwami Pericard threads the ball through to Madjid Revelles. Madjid Revelles plays a perfect one-two with Martin Ruiz and rushes in on goal... Madjid Revelles shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Roberto Castro!
57.16
Demlaba Jezierski deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerard Duchesne. Gerard Duchesne knocks in a cross ball towards Azziz Nicaise. Azziz Nicaise connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Neil Dickov is on top of it.
61.16
Moritz Vogel knocks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Simons. Patrick Simons threads the ball through to Azziz Nicaise. Azziz Nicaise knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.31
Fausto Caputi knocks the ball to his team mate, Madjid Revelles. Madjid Revelles tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.16
Sophiane Henrot barges into Demlaba Jezierski. Sophiane Henrot is warned by the referee! Demlaba Jezierski stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.39
Sophiane Henrot knocks the ball forward to Madjid Revelles. Madjid Revelles goes all the way! Madjid Revelles tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Roberto Castro!
71.09
OGC Nice are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
73.06
Arno Van De Hor decides to run forward with the ball. Arno Van De Hor makes a probing pass to Nicholas Combin. Nicholas Combin threads the ball through to Martin Ruiz but he's offside!
81.45
Kwami Pericard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Ruiz. Martin Ruiz knocks in a cross ball towards Madjid Revelles. Madjid Revelles is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Roberto Castro easily smothers it.
85.32
Kwami Pericard knocks the ball forward to Nicholas Combin. Nicholas Combin goes all the way! Nicholas Combin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
5
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.5%
39.5%
Play Area
23.3%
46.5%
30.2%