Match Report


Olympique LyonnaisOlympique Lyonnais     BastiaBastia
Alex SamsonAlex Samson Computer Player Computer Player
Alexander AgudeloA. Agudelo82
G
captain1
G
69Craig ClelandC. Cleland
Eugenio IbanezE. Ibanez79
D
2
D
70Mustapha BérenguerM. Bérenguer
Kubilay SükürK. Sükür75
D
3
D
61Quim PinheiroQ. Pinheiro
Tomás RiveraT. Rivera77
D
4
D
60Ludovic DuchesneL. Duchesne
Alan MckayA. Mckay75
D
5captain
M
76Mohamed RocheM. Roche
Simon MikeS. Mike81
M
6
M
71Edouard ChristanvalE. Christanval
Richard NaysmithR. Naysmith79
M
7
M
69Jean Pierre JanotJ. Janot
Samuel EspinozaS. Espinoza75
A
8
M
68Ricardo AriasR. Arias
Ásgeir LárussonÁ. Lárusson79
A
9
A
71John SilvestreJ. Silvestre
Del WallworkD. Wallwork73
A
10
A
56Marcos CrespoM. Crespo
Alex BurleyA. Burley81
A
11
A
55Reynald AgassonR. Agasson
 
Neil McNeillN. McNeill72
D
12
M
68Cedric PiquionneC. Piquionne
Lamine AidoudL. Aidoud80
M
13
M
62Arnaud AbidalA. Abidal
Anthony GerrardA. Gerrard68
A
14
M
60Tomas BentoT. Bento

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Parc Olympique Lyonnais where Olympique Lyonnais play host to Bastia. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Olympique Lyonnais are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Bastia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by William Moustaïd.


0.00
Bastia kick off the first half!
2.43
Richard Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Espinoza collects the pass. Samuel Espinoza knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mustapha Bérenguer.
3.45
Alan Mckay flicks a high pass forward. Richard Naysmith comfortably collects the pass. Richard Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Alex Burley. Alex Burley knocks in a cross ball towards Ásgeir Lárusson. Ásgeir Lárusson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but is denied by Mustapha Bérenguer. Excellent block.
4.35
Edouard Christanval passes the ball forward to John Silvestre. John Silvestre shoots from long range but Alexander Agudelo is on top of it.
8.36
Showing composure, Richard Naysmith picks a pass forward to Del Wallwork. Del Wallwork knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Quim Pinheiro.
12.07
Edouard Christanval chips the ball to his team mate, Marcos Crespo. Marcos Crespo shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
15.10
Quim Pinheiro runs forward with the ball. Quim Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward. Reynald Agasson collects the pass. Reynald Agasson tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
21.26
Tomás Rivera flicks a high pass forward to Richard Naysmith who brings the ball under control. Richard Naysmith hits a low pass to Ásgeir Lárusson. Ásgeir Lárusson knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Espinoza. Samuel Espinoza makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Craig Cleland had no chance!! Goal for Olympique Lyonnais!
27.27
Jean Pierre Janot comes in with a late challenge on Richard Naysmith. The referee calls over Jean Pierre Janot and shows him a yellow card! Richard Naysmith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.02
Mustapha Bérenguer flicks a high pass forward. Edouard Christanval holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seeing a gap ahead, Edouard Christanval plays the ball forward to John Silvestre. John Silvestre sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
33.01
Edouard Christanval threads the ball through to John Silvestre. John Silvestre tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Alexander Agudelo manages to keep it out.
34.33
Simon Mike clumsily knocks into Edouard Christanval. The referee calls over Simon Mike and shows him a yellow card! Edouard Christanval runs off the knock.
36.14
Ricardo Arias knocks the ball forward to Reynald Agasson. Reynald Agasson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Alexander Agudelo.
38.57
Edouard Christanval flicks a high pass forward. John Silvestre controls it well on his chest. John Silvestre puts a great ball through. Reynald Agasson runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
39.05
Jean Pierre Janot sees a break and surges forward. Jean Pierre Janot controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Alexander Agudelo is on top of it.
40.53
Mohamed Roche flicks a high pass forward. John Silvestre collects the pass. John Silvestre cuts inside the box! John Silvestre shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Alexander Agudelo effortlessly gets down and covers it.
42.49
With imagination, Edouard Christanval laces a through ball forward to Reynald Agasson. Reynald Agasson runs straight at the defence! Reynald Agasson tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
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. Bastia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Olympique Lyonnais kick off the second half!
47.42
Mustapha Bérenguer clumsily knocks into Samuel Espinoza. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Samuel Espinoza grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
48.53
Richard Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Ásgeir Lárusson. Ásgeir Lárusson knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Espinoza. Ludovic Duchesne hacks Samuel Espinoza from behind! Samuel Espinoza appeals for a penalty! Given!!
48.53
The referee points to the spot..
50.20
Alex Burley steps up. It's in!! Craig Cleland had no chance!!
53.06
Richard Naysmith sees Samuel Espinoza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samuel Espinoza lofts in a cross ball towards Ásgeir Lárusson. Ásgeir Lárusson heads the ball goalwards. Craig Cleland picks it out of the air!
54.42
Edouard Christanval makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Reynald Agasson. Reynald Agasson plays a quick one-two with John Silvestre and rushes in on goal... Reynald Agasson tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
59.12
Richard Naysmith comes in with a late challenge on Edouard Christanval. The referee warns Richard Naysmith to calm down! Edouard Christanval stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.12
Jean Pierre Janot makes a probing pass to John Silvestre. John Silvestre knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tomás Rivera.
63.23
Kubilay Sükür sees a break and surges forward. Kubilay Sükür flicks a high pass forward. Alex Burley controls it well on his chest. Alex Burley shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
66.03
Kubilay Sükür flicks a high ball forward to Simon Mike who takes it down. Simon Mike threads the ball through to Del Wallwork. Del Wallwork whips in a cross ball towards Ásgeir Lárusson. Ásgeir Lárusson beats his man to it with a header. Solid save from Craig Cleland.
67.31
Kubilay Sükür makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Mike. Simon Mike makes a simple pass to Alex Burley. Alex Burley chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Espinoza. Some good footwork from Samuel Espinoza provides some space. He shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.50
Tomás Rivera knocks the ball forward to Richard Naysmith. Richard Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Burley. Alex Burley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.02
Mustapha Bérenguer threads the ball through to Edouard Christanval. Edouard Christanval flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Crespo collects the pass. Marcos Crespo tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Alexander Agudelo!
85.09
Mustapha Bérenguer flicks a high pass forward. Jean Pierre Janot controls it well on his chest. Jean Pierre Janot passes the ball forward to John Silvestre. John Silvestre finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Alexander Agudelo.
86.36
Mohamed Roche takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Tomás Rivera reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
90.00
Quim Pinheiro receives the ball from a throw-in from Ludovic Duchesne. Quim Pinheiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Edouard Christanval. Edouard Christanval advances with the ball. Edouard Christanval rushes past Tomás Rivera! Edouard Christanval tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Olympique Lyonnais

Bastia
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
9
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.8%
58.2%
Play Area
31.9%
45.1%
23.1%

Scorers
Samuel Espinoza 21
Alex Burley 50 (p)

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alexander Agudelo of Olympique Lyonnais

Match Ratings
1.Alexander Agudelo (GK)
9
2.Eugenio Ibanez (DEF)
6
3.Kubilay Sükür (DEF)
7
4.Tomás Rivera (DEF)
7
5.Alan Mckay (DEF)
6
6.Simon Mike (MID)yellow card
6
7.Richard Naysmith (MID)
7
8.Samuel Espinoza (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Ásgeir Lárusson (ATT)
7
10.Del Wallwork (ATT)
6
11.Alex Burley (ATT)goal scored
6
 
12.Neil McNeill (DEF)
0
13.Lamine Aidoud (MID)
0
14.Anthony Gerrard (ATT)
0

1.Craig Cleland (GK)
6
2.Mustapha Bérenguer (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Quim Pinheiro (DEF)
7
4.Ludovic Duchesne (DEF)
6
5.Mohamed Roche (MID)
6
6.Edouard Christanval (MID)
8
7.Jean Pierre Janot (MID)yellow card
6
8.Ricardo Arias (MID)
6
9.John Silvestre (ATT)
7
10.Marcos Crespo (ATT)
6
11.Reynald Agasson (ATT)
6
 
12.Cedric Piquionne (MID)
0
13.Arnaud Abidal (MID)
0
14.Tomas Bento (MID)
0