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 Chamois Niortais. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Olympique Lyonnais are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chamois Niortais appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Olympique Lyonnais are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chamois Niortais appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Olympique Lyonnais get the match underway!
8.31
0-0Julian Hanssen makes a simple pass to Pierre-Emmanuel Gondet. Pierre-Emmanuel Gondet advances with the ball. Pierre-Emmanuel Gondet goes all the way! Pierre-Emmanuel Gondet makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.29
0-0Emmerick Sibierski knocks the ball forward to Samuele Sulcis. Samuele Sulcis kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Ruiz. Martin Ruiz whips in a cross ball towards Madjid Revelles. Madjid Revelles directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Andres Duran.
16.33
0-0Fausto Caputi chips the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Combin. Nicholas Combin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Mckinlay.
18.04
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
20.01
0-0Arno Van De Hor threads the ball through to Sophiane Henrot. Sophiane Henrot makes a simple pass to Nicholas Combin. Nicholas Combin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Madjid Revelles but he's offside!
21.09
Fausto Caputi surges forward with the ball. Fausto Caputi tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.35
Olympique Lyonnais are easily keeping Chamois Niortais at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
40.59
Fausto Caputi knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Combin. Nicholas Combin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Andres Duran easily smothers it.
45.00
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Chamois Niortais kick off and get the second half underway!
48.49
Denis Grondin brings the ball forward. Denis Grondin shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
53.31
Steven Opschoor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Lempereur. Guillermo Lempereur shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.50
Arno Van De Hor kicks a strong pass forward to Sophiane Henrot. Sophiane Henrot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Madjid Revelles. Madjid Revelles finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Andres Duran easily smothers it!
60.20
Olympique Lyonnais are easily keeping Chamois Niortais at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
66.10
Emmerick Sibierski passes the ball forward to Fausto Caputi. Fausto Caputi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Madjid Revelles. Madjid Revelles knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.02
Arno Van De Hor makes a simple pass to Sophiane Henrot. Sophiane Henrot controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Ruiz. Martin Ruiz finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
71.22
Arno Van De Hor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sophiane Henrot. Sophiane Henrot flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Combin. Nicholas Combin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.47
Yves-A. Montanier threads the ball through to Guillermo Lempereur. Guillermo Lempereur knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arno Van De Hor.
83.10
Frederic Bayle kicks a strong pass forward to Pierre-Emmanuel Gondet. Pierre-Emmanuel Gondet passes the ball forward to Guillermo Lempereur. Guillermo Lempereur shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.34
0-0Sebastien Rouxel comes in with a late challenge on Arno Van De Hor. Sebastien Rouxel is given a warning by the referee! Arno Van De Hor hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.33
Fausto Caputi decides to run forward with the ball. Fausto Caputi knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Combin. Nicholas Combin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.5%
37.5%
Play Area
26.4%
45.8%
27.8%