Match Report


AC AjaccioAC Ajaccio     Olympique LyonnaisOlympique Lyonnais
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Duarte ReisD. Reis66
G
1
G
64ƒtienne Pahlplatzƒ. Pahlplatz
Sebastiao PinheiroS. Pinheiro70
D
captain2
D
81Geoffrey RegraguiG. Regragui
Carlos ZamoraC. Zamora64
D
3
D
68Tchiressoua ToyesT. Toyes
Jocelyn PiresJ. Pires63
D
4
D
68Matthieu MartelM. Martel
Mehdi Van AnkerenM. Van Ankeren78
M
5
M
69Domenico GueguenD. Gueguen
Eddy SopalskiE. Sopalski72
M
6
M
68Xavier ZidaneX. Zidane
Simon SchellS. Schell67
M
7captain
M
65Michel PaviotM. Paviot
Ronald PotillonR. Potillon66
M
8
M
55Erwan ColleauE. Colleau
Damir PetitD. Petit73
A
9
A
77Ruel CroftR. Croft
Billy DavidsonB. Davidson63
A
10
A
73Antonio JesusA. Jesus
Fabien CloarecF. Cloarec61
A
11
A
59Willy BrunelW. Brunel
 
Roy NeeskensR. Neeskens66
M
12
D
66Gianmarco LucchiniG. Lucchini
Miguael WiartM. Wiart66
M
13
D
62Gerard EggimannG. Eggimann
Marcel FriioM. Friio63
D
14
G
61Djibrill HuardD. Huard

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade Francois-Coty where AC Ajaccio play host to Olympique Lyonnais. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both AC Ajaccio and Olympique Lyonnais are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Mario Lama.


0.00
The whistle blows and AC Ajaccio kick off!
4.57
Jocelyn Pires flicks a high pass forward to Eddy Sopalski who brings the ball under control. Eddy Sopalski picks a pass forward to Damir Petit. Damir Petit knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Geoffrey Regragui.
6.38
Xavier Zidane knocks the ball forward to Ruel Croft. Ruel Croft plays a one-two with Willy Brunel and advances towards the goal... Ruel Croft takes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
10.39
Sebastiao Pinheiro pushes up the pitch. Sebastiao Pinheiro changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Sebastiao Pinheiro rushes past Matthieu Martel! Sebastiao Pinheiro 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. Beautiful goal!!
15.20
Geoffrey Regragui threads a neat ball through to Michel Paviot. Michel Paviot knocks the ball forward to Antonio Jesus. Antonio Jesus shoots from long range but is denied by Duarte Reis. Excellent save.
16.03
Jocelyn Pires punts the ball hopefully upfield. Fabien Cloarec knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Davidson. Billy Davidson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Billy Davidson!
20.28
Domenico Gueguen sees a break and surges forward. Domenico Gueguen flicks a high pass forward. Willy Brunel controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Willy Brunel cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
21.25
Erwan Colleau flicks a high pass forward. Willy Brunel collects the pass. Willy Brunel lofts in a cross ball towards Ruel Croft. Ruel Croft rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
24.01
Carlos Zamora flicks a high pass forward. Simon Schell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Schell flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabien Cloarec. Fabien Cloarec knocks in a cross ball towards Damir Petit. Damir Petit gets a glancing touch on the cross ball his aim is horrendously poor!
26.07
Jocelyn Pires flicks a high ball forward to Eddy Sopalski who takes it down. Eddy Sopalski flicks a high pass forward. Billy Davidson controls it well on his chest. Billy Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matthieu Martel.
27.31
Domenico Gueguen threads a neat ball through to Willy Brunel. Willy Brunel advances inside the box! Willy Brunel shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
33.08
Jocelyn Pires catches Willy Brunel on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Willy Brunel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.31
Geoffrey Regragui threads the ball through to Xavier Zidane. Xavier Zidane flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Jesus controls it well on his chest. Antonio Jesus runs straight at the defence! Some awkward footwork from Antonio Jesus provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Duarte Reis manages to gather it.
39.25
Carlos Zamora flicks a high ball forward to Simon Schell who takes it down. Simon Schell makes a simple pass to Damir Petit. Damir Petit knocks in a cross ball towards Fabien Cloarec. Fabien Cloarec makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
40.25
Carlos Zamora chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Schell. Simon Schell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Davidson. Billy Davidson edges inside the box! Billy Davidson rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! ƒtienne Pahlplatz has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Ajaccio appear unchanged since the first half. Olympique Lyonnais also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Olympique Lyonnais kick off the second half!
47.48
Eddy Sopalski threads the ball through to Billy Davidson. Billy Davidson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.35
Michel Paviot flicks a high ball forward to Ruel Croft who takes it down. Ruel Croft knocks in a cross ball towards Willy Brunel. Willy Brunel whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Willy Brunel!
53.30
Michel Paviot takes it forward alone. Michel Paviot deftly passes the ball to Antonio Jesus, releasing him through on goal. Antonio Jesus takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Duarte Reis!
55.48
Domenico Gueguen comes in with a late challenge on Simon Schell. Domenico Gueguen is warned by the referee! Simon Schell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.33
Jocelyn Pires flicks a high pass forward to Eddy Sopalski who brings the ball under control. Eddy Sopalski makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabien Cloarec. Fabien Cloarec lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Davidson. Billy Davidson whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
67.49
Erwan Colleau makes a probing pass to Willy Brunel. Willy Brunel plays a scrappy one-two with Ruel Croft and advances towards the goal... Willy Brunel tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.42
Michel Paviot knocks the ball forward to Ruel Croft. Ruel Croft shoots from long range. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.15
Simon Schell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Davidson. Billy Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Damir Petit. Damir Petit powers a header at goal but ƒtienne Pahlplatz reads it well. Good keeping!
75.12
Eddy Sopalski sees Billy Davidson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Davidson finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.02
Domenico Gueguen flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Croft. Ruel Croft controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
81.57
Erwan Colleau knocks the ball forward to Ruel Croft. Ruel Croft deftly passes the ball to Willy Brunel, releasing him through on goal. Willy Brunel rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Duarte Reis has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
84.56
Eddy Sopalski kicks a strong pass forward to Fabien Cloarec. Fabien Cloarec finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
85.35
Simon Schell flicks a high pass forward. Fabien Cloarec holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabien Cloarec tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

AC Ajaccio

Olympique Lyonnais
Goals
4
4
Shots on Target
6
9
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.6%
43.4%
Play Area
31.6%
43.4%
25%

Scorers
Sebastiao Pinheiro 10
Billy Davidson 16, 40, 59
Ruel Croft 21, 69
Willy Brunel 48, 82

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Billy Davidson of AC Ajaccio

Match Ratings
1.Duarte Reis (GK)
7
2.Sebastiao Pinheiro (DEF)goal scored
7
3.Carlos Zamora (DEF)
6
4.Jocelyn Pires (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Mehdi Van Ankeren (MID)
6
6.Eddy Sopalski (MID)
6
7.Simon Schell (MID)
6
8.Ronald Potillon (MID)
6
9.Damir Petit (ATT)
6
10.Billy Davidson (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Fabien Cloarec (ATT)
7
 
12.Roy Neeskens (MID)
0
13.Miguael Wiart (MID)
0
14.Marcel Friio (DEF)
0

1.ƒtienne Pahlplatz (GK)
6
2.Geoffrey Regragui (DEF)
6
3.Tchiressoua Toyes (DEF)
6
4.Matthieu Martel (DEF)
6
5.Domenico Gueguen (MID)
6
6.Xavier Zidane (MID)
6
7.Michel Paviot (MID)
6
8.Erwan Colleau (MID)
6
9.Ruel Croft (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
10.Antonio Jesus (ATT)
6
11.Willy Brunel (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
 
12.Gianmarco Lucchini (DEF)
0
13.Gerard Eggimann (DEF)
0
14.Djibrill Huard (GK)
0