Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Parc Olympique Lyonnais where Olympique Lyonnais play host to Guingamp. A crowd of 7,776 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Olympique Lyonnais are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Guingamp appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by JŽrŽmie Zanotti.


0.00
The whistle blows and Olympique Lyonnais kick off!
4.43
Ted-Kelton Philippe flicks a high pass forward. Sylvain Dean collects the pass. Sylvain Dean deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dave Hall. Dave Hall knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Camille Zidane.
8.46
Teemu Francois flicks a high pass forward. Shabani Benkouar controls it well on his chest. Shabani Benkouar shoots from distance. Solid save from Aboubacar Fichaux.
12.07
Teemu Francois controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gregory Duchesne. Gregory Duchesne passes the ball forward to Shabani Benkouar. Shabani Benkouar comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. What a cracker!! Aboubacar Fichaux had no chance!! Goal for Guingamp!
16.45
Sylvain Dean flicks a high pass forward. Benoit Emeran collects the pass. Benoit Emeran plays a one-two with Dave Hall and advances towards the goal... Benoit Emeran shoots from just inside the box but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
18.49
Stephen Davidson receives the ball from a throw-in from Teemu Francois. Stephen Davidson makes an attacking run forward. Stephen Davidson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.19
Matthieu Correa flicks a high pass forward. Gregory Duchesne controls it well on his chest. Gregory Duchesne knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ted-Kelton Philippe.
22.25
Anthony Ramond kicks a strong pass forward to Alassan Ferreira. Alassan Ferreira hits a low pass to Benoit Emeran. Benoit Emeran strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
24.36
Camille Zidane knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthieu Correa. Matthieu Correa flicks the ball to his team mate, Gregory Duchesne. Gregory Duchesne shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
34.13
Stephen Davidson sees Gregory Duchesne in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gregory Duchesne whips in a cross ball towards Shabani Benkouar. Shabani Benkouar jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.44
Teemu Francois picks a pass forward to Benjamin Castro. Benjamin Castro shoots from 25 yards but Aboubacar Fichaux is on top of it.
42.56
Fausto Altomare threads a neat ball through to Shabani Benkouar. Shabani Benkouar rushes past Ted-Kelton Philippe! Shabani Benkouar shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Aboubacar Fichaux had no chance!! Goal for Guingamp! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique Lyonnais appear unchanged since the first half. Guingamp also appear unchanged since the first half. The Guingamp players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Guingamp start the second half!
47.47
With imagination, Ted-Kelton Philippe picks a pass forward to Sylvain Dean. Sylvain Dean makes a simple pass to Benoit Emeran. Benoit Emeran plays a scrappy one-two with Uwe Dörner and advances towards the goal... Benoit Emeran comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it rises well off target!
48.04
Showing composure, Camille Nonda laces a weighted ball forward to Teemu Francois. Teemu Francois makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Benjamin Castro. Benjamin Castro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
49.21
Sylvain Dean comes in with a late challenge on Fausto Altomare. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fausto Altomare carries on, but is struggling a bit.
54.35
Stephen Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Shabani Benkouar collects the pass. Shabani Benkouar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.31
Manuel Lima comes in with a late challenge on Benjamin Castro. The referee calls over Manuel Lima and warns him to calm down! Benjamin Castro gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.13
Sylvain Dean knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Hall. Dave Hall passes the ball forward to Benoit Emeran. Benoit Emeran cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.43
Sylvain Dean sees a break and surges forward. Sylvain Dean shoots from 20 yards but somehow Bertrand Abbas manages to keep it out.
63.45
Sylvain Dean knocks the ball to his team mate, Alassan Ferreira. Alassan Ferreira shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Bertrand Abbas manages to gather it effortlessly.
67.31
Matthieu Correa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Shabani Benkouar. Shabani Benkouar edges inside the box! Shabani Benkouar cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Aboubacar Fichaux had no chance!! Goal for Guingamp!
73.59
Jose Dossantos comes in with a late challenge on Benjamin Castro. Jose Dossantos is shown the yellow card! Benjamin Castro is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
78.30
Stephen Davidson makes an attacking run forward. Stephen Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Shabani Benkouar. Shabani Benkouar directs the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
85.39
With imagination, Sylvain Dean plays the ball forward to Alassan Ferreira. Alassan Ferreira skips past Moussa Bourgeois! Some silky footwork from Alassan Ferreira provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
89.15
Ted-Kelton Philippe flicks a high ball forward to Anthony Ramond who takes it down. Anthony Ramond threads the ball through to Dave Hall. Dave Hall plays a one-two with Alassan Ferreira and advances towards the goal... Camille Nonda catches Dave Hall on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44%
56%
Play Area
35.7%
44%
20.2%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Shabani Benkouar of Guingamp

Match Ratings
1.Aboubacar Fichaux (GK)
6
2.Leon Dean (DEF)
6
3.Ted-Kelton Philippe (DEF)
6
4.Manuel Lima (DEF)
6
5.Jose Dossantos (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Anthony Ramond (MID)
6
7.Sylvain Dean (MID)yellow card
7
8.Uwe Dörner (MID)
6
9.Alassan Ferreira (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Benoit Emeran (ATT)
6
11.Dave Hall (ATT)
6
 
12.Fritz Wallemme (MID)
0
13.Joao Soares (MID)
0
14.Pierre G. Tacchini (DEF)
0