Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard where AS Saint-Étienne play host to Olympique Lyonnais in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Saint-Étienne 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 Karim Collot.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Saint-Étienne 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 Karim Collot.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Olympique Lyonnais kicking off!
9.24
0-1Xavier Zidane brings the ball forward. Xavier Zidane skips past Dianbobo Louiron! Xavier Zidane cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.44
From the throw-in, Domenico Gueguen picks out Xavier Zidane. Xavier Zidane flicks a high pass forward. Ruel Croft controls it well on his chest. Ruel Croft whips in a cross ball towards Willy Brunel. Willy Brunel jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
16.34
Matthieu Martel threads a neat ball through to Michel Paviot. Michel Paviot plays the ball forward to Willy Brunel. Willy Brunel finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.01
0-3Shabani Laspalles knocks the ball forward to Chritophe Sommeil. Chritophe Sommeil shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
24.49
Michel Paviot runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Michel Paviot chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Jesus. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Antonio Jesus provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. Sebastiao Mendes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
28.17
0-4Dianbobo Louiron pushes mid-way up the pitch. Dianbobo Louiron makes a beautiful solo run. Dianbobo Louiron finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.15
0-4Luis Lauret clumsily knocks into Michel Paviot. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Michel Paviot stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.05
Shabani Laspalles threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Paisley. Nicholas Paisley knocks in a cross ball towards Chritophe Sommeil. Chritophe Sommeil makes a deft header. The ball takes a deflection leaving ƒtienne Pahlplatz with no chance!! Goal for AS Saint-Étienne against the run of play!
44.15
Matthieu Martel flicks a high pass forward. Erwan Colleau holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Erwan Colleau passes the ball forward to Antonio Jesus. Antonio Jesus shoots from 20 yards but Sebastiao Mendes is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Saint-Étienne appear unchanged since the first half. Olympique Lyonnais also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with AS Saint-Étienne kicking off!
47.22
1-4Dianbobo Louiron makes a probing pass to Rafael Viana. Rafael Viana chips the ball to his team mate, Chritophe Sommeil. Chritophe Sommeil knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to ƒtienne Pahlplatz who gathers it comfortably.
51.57
Hamada Mane controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antoine Sanz. Antoine Sanz flicks a high ball forward to Nicholas Paisley who takes it down. Nicholas Paisley finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by ƒtienne Pahlplatz!
53.02
Matthieu Martel flicks a high pass forward. Xavier Zidane controls it well on his chest. Xavier Zidane kicks a strong pass forward to Ruel Croft. Ruel Croft knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Jesus. Antonio Jesus makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Sebastiao Mendes.
54.55
It's a corner kick. Xavier Zidane loops the ball over to the far post. Sebastiao Mendes scoops up the ball.
57.58
Xavier Zidane advances with the ball. Xavier Zidane finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
60.51
Michel Paviot flicks a high pass forward. Ruel Croft controls it well on his chest. Ruel Croft finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
61.36
Hamada Mane threads the ball through to Luis Lauret. Luis Lauret changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Luis Lauret plays a scrappy one-two with Chritophe Sommeil and stumbles forward towards the goal... Luis Lauret comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it curls horrendously wide!
63.27
Dianbobo Louiron knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Viana. Rafael Viana controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicholas Paisley. Nicholas Paisley shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.19
1-4Komian Vilda makes a beautiful solo run. Komian Vilda makes a simple pass to Nicholas Paisley. Nicholas Paisley knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Chritophe Sommeil is offside!
71.35
1-4Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
77.24
1-4AS Saint-Étienne have made a substitution with Pablo Galadames replacing Antoine Sanz and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
83.30
Rafael Viana threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Paisley. Nicholas Paisley shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
84.19
Matthieu Martel makes a simple pass to Erwan Colleau. Erwan Colleau controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Jesus. Antonio Jesus shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
85.05
Dianbobo Louiron flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Viana who takes it down. Rafael Viana knocks the ball forward to Nicholas Paisley. Nicholas Paisley shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
89.34
Domenico Gueguen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruel Croft. Ruel Croft controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
90.00
Erwan Colleau threads a neat ball through to Ruel Croft. Ruel Croft plays a one-two with Willy Brunel and advances towards the goal... Ruel Croft rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.8%
47.2%
Play Area
31.9%
45.8%
22.2%
Scorers
| Chritophe Sommeil 39 | Xavier Zidane 9 Willy Brunel 12, 16 Antonio Jesus 24 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Xavier Zidane of Olympique Lyonnais |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Sebastiao Mendes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Komian Vilda (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ted Dujeux (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Hamada Mane (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dianbobo Louiron (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Luis Lauret (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Shabani Laspalles (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Rafael Viana (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Antoine Sanz (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Chritophe Sommeil (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Nicholas Paisley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Pablo Galadames (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Devanir Martel (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tony Brogno (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | ƒtienne Pahlplatz (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Geoffrey Regragui (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tchiressoua Toyes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Matthieu Martel (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Domenico Gueguen (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Xavier Zidane (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Michel Paviot (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Erwan Colleau (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ruel Croft (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Antonio Jesus (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Willy Brunel (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Gianmarco Lucchini (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gerard Eggimann (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Djibrill Huard (GK) | 0 | |