Elite FA Cup Group Match, Lyon vs. FC Porto (Thu Sep 04)


                                 Lyon  |  FC Porto
                            4-4-1-1 A  |  4-1-3-2 N
                          Neil Abbott  |  Shaun Winzor
                                       |
                          A_Guaita GK  |  GK D_Marshall
                         S_Bassong DF  |  DF M_Laursen
                     Fernando_Mera DF  |  DF B_Moore
                        C_Mongongu DF  |  DF H_Almeida
                      D_Bornosuzov DF  |  DF L_Squillaci
                        A_Isaksson MF  |  DM G_Fofana
                         A_Andanov MF  |  MF K_Kong
                     T_Huddlestone MF  |  MF Di_Maria
                          T_Cruise MF  |  MF J_R_Riquelme
                          G_Cooper AM  |  FW E_Adebayor
                           Stefano FW  |  FW J_Rodriguez
                                       |
                           C_Zotti SUB |  SUB C_Clark
                         C_Luciano SUB |  SUB D_McGrain
                     K_Katsouranis SUB |  SUB R_Nomvethe
                     Pichu_Atienza SUB |  SUB Romagnoli
                         A_Ribbery SUB |  SUB R_v_Nistelroy

Referee: W_Stark (Germany)


Min. 1  :(fcp) B_Moore is clutching his leg!
          ...  He gets to his feet
          ...  It looks like he will try to run it off
Min. 6  :(lyn) D_Marshall miss-kicks!
          ...  Stefano is through!
          ...  A left-footer by Stefano !
          ...  It takes a deflection!
          ...  But hits the side netting!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  T_Cruise chips the ball in towards the far post!
          ...  D_Marshall jumps well to claim it!
Min. 9  :(lyn) A_Andanov loses G_Fofana
          ...  A_Andanov with a low drive through the rain!
          ...  D_Marshall with a fantastic point blank save
          ...  When he's on his game he's one of the best in the league
Min. 10 :(lyn) C_Mongongu makes himself available
          ...  B_Moore slices it
          ...  D_Marshall moves quickly!!
          ...  He can't get there!
          ...  It inches just wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  T_Cruise chips the ball in towards the back post!
          ...  The danger is dealt with by E_Adebayor
Min. 10 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme bursts into the box and cuts the ball back to E_Adebayor
          ...  Stefano with a clumsy challenge
          ...  Shown a YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on
Min. 15 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme backtracks with the ball
          ...  He hoofs the ball up field
          ...  J_Rodriguez gets on the end of it
          ...  G_Cooper with a perfectly timed tackle
Min. 18 :(lyn) T_Cruise turns past the defender
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He plays the ball through to A_Isaksson
          ...  A_Isaksson looks to see where D_Marshall is!
          ...  He shoots!
          ...  D_Marshall can't get to it!
          ...  OH! It has gone just over the bar!
          ...  D_Marshall makes a cocky smile
          ...  Did he know that was going over?
Min. 19 :(lyn) A_Andanov controls it well
          ...  He nutmegs K_Kong
          ...  He puts in Fernando_Mera!
          ...  Fernando_Mera with the diving header !
          ...  He had to be brave there
          ...  It's going over!
          ...  It dips dramatically!!
          ...  And D_Marshall reacts well to tip it over
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  T_Huddlestone swings it in!
          ...  It goes straight into the arms of D_Marshall
Min. 20 :(fcp) The manager shouting something towards his players
          ...  It looks like he's turning things round a bit
          ...  FC Porto will now play E
Min. 20 :(fcp) G_Fofana with a penetrating pass to E_Adebayor
          ...  Well executed sliding challenge from S_Bassong
          ...  It goes out of play
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  M_Laursen drives it into the box!
          ...  A_Guaita comes out and claims it!
Min. 24 :(lyn) G_Cooper flicks it past the defender
          ...  He runs forward
          ...  G_Cooper hits the ball first time!
          ...  He could have let that bounce
          ...  D_Marshall gets up well to catch that one
Min. 25 :(lyn) Stefano lobs it over the defender
          ...  The cross hits Stefano on the butt and rebounds towards goal !
          ...  The net bulges!
          ...  OH!! He has hit the side netting
          ...  Goal kick given
Min. 25 :(fcp) Di_Maria brings it under control
          ...  He takes on D_Bornosuzov
          ...  He gets past him!
          ...  He puts in H_Almeida!
          ...  S_Bassong anticipates the pass and cuts it out
Min. 27 :(lyn) T_Huddlestone volleys it forward. He finds Stefano
          ...  Stefano pounds a rocket on goal !
          ...  But it goes just over
Min. 29 :(fcp) The ball runs loose!
          ...  J_Rodriguez seizes control of it and thinks about the shot
          ...  D_Bornosuzov had better start being careful if he continues to tackle like that
          ...  W_Stark called him over for a strong verbal warning
Min. 33 :(lyn) G_Cooper backtracks with the ball
          ...  He hits the ball up field
          ...  T_Cruise latches onto the end of it
          ...  T_Cruise hits a crisp volley!
          ...  But he miskicks and puts it well off target
          ...  The FC Porto fans taunt him about that effort
Min. 34 :(fcp) J_Rodriguez cuts through the defence
          ...  J_Rodriguez has his eyes on the goal!
          ...  He fires the ball goal ward!
          ...  But A_Guaita punches it away
          ...  He was lucky to get to that one
Min. 36 :(lyn) T_Cruise controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
          ...  He plays the ball into the middle!
          ...  Stefano gets onto the end of the pass!
          ...  Stefano bears down on goal!
          ...  He couldn't have struck it more sweetly!!
          ...  But it sails past the post !!
          ...  D_Marshall never had a chance!
Min. 36 :(fcp) Di_Maria with a glorious 60-yard pass to E_Adebayor
          ...  A_Guaita with a bad challenge
          ...  The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He was unlucky to be booked for that
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  It is in a good position!
          ...  K_Kong drives it under the wall
          ...  But he puts it wide
Min. 38 :(fcp) The assistant manager is out on the touchline shouting orders
          ...  It seems FC Porto will now be playing C
Min. 38 :(lyn) G_Cooper with the deft touch
          ...  He takes it past B_Moore
          ...  He knocks it to Fernando_Mera!
          ...  H_Almeida brings him down from behind!
          ...  But the ref gives nothing!
Min. 41 :(fcp) E_Adebayor brings it under control
          ...  He takes on Fernando_Mera
          ...  He gets past him!
          ...  He puts in M_Laursen!
          ...  M_Laursen cracks a laser towards goal !
          ...  A_Guaita makes a fine save
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 44 :(lyn) A_Andanov turns past M_Laursen
          ...  He has created space for himself now
          ...  A_Andanov has his eyes on the goal!
          ...  He shoots!
          ...  D_Marshall has it covered
          ...  It takes a bobble!
          ...  D_Marshall reacts well to save!!!
Min. 47 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme shoves A_Andanov in the chest!!
          ...  W_Stark has seen it!
          ...  He deserves punishment for that!
          ...  W_Stark calls him over
          ...  The ref is taking his time with him!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 48 :(fcp) J_Rodriguez sidesteps S_Bassong
          ...  S_Bassong recovers to win the ball back
Min. 48 :(lyn) A_Andanov with a smart pass to G_Cooper
          ...  E_Adebayor is called for the holding foul
          ...  Looked like a fair jump
          ...  The referee got it wrong
          ...  He's lucky to be let off for that one
          ...  Shaun Winzor looks relieved
          ...  Neil Abbott is far from happy with that decision

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Lyon 0-0 FC Porto

Min. 46 :(fcp) Di_Maria looks around for some movement
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He hits the ball up to J_R_Riquelme
          ...  J_R_Riquelme tries to beat A_Guaita from outside the area!
          ...  A_Guaita watches it sail safely wide!
Min. 48 :(lyn) S_Bassong runs forward
          ...  He only has going for the goal in mind!
          ...  E_Adebayor read the danger and stops the pass
Min. 52 :(fcp) FC Porto switch to playing P
Min. 54 :(lyn) T_Huddlestone has it now
          ...  He takes on M_Laursen
          ...  He gets past him!
          ...  He puts in Stefano!
          ...  Stefano shoots towards goal !
          ...  D_Marshall turns it behind for a corner
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Swung in by A_Isaksson
          ...  D_Marshall jumps well to claim it!
Min. 55 :(fcp) K_Kong is taking a throw in
          ...  He sees a team mate loosing his marker
          ...  He throws it to E_Adebayor
          ...  E_Adebayor blasts it at the goal !
          ...  A_Guaita blocks the shot with his legs
          ...  It goes clear!
Min. 61 :(lyn) T_Cruise beats G_Fofana
          ...  T_Cruise tries to place it in the corner !
          ...  D_Marshall with a fantastic point blank save
          ...  He gave the striker no chance
Min. 65 :(fcp) D_McGrain will replace the useless H_Almeida and will play DF
Min. 65 :(fcp) a big roar from the crowd as R_Nomvethe comes on for G_Fofana to play DM
Min. 68 :(fcp) R_v_Nistelroy is going to be brought on
          ...  E_Adebayor is leaving the pitch
          ...  He applauds the crowd
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 69 :(lyn) A_Isaksson has the ball
          ...  He knocks the ball past D_McGrain
          ...  He puts in T_Cruise!
          ...  T_Cruise tries to lob the keeper !
          ...  D_Marshall saves, but he fumbles
          ...  But he gathers at the second attempt!
Min. 69 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme with the first time pass to J_Rodriguez
          ...  J_Rodriguez with the drive!
          ...  A_Guaita makes himself big
          ...  Superb Stop !
          ...  Well that one would have delighted him
Min. 70 :(lyn) There's going to be a change
          ...  A_Ribbery will come on for Stefano and play FW
Min. 70 :(lyn) K_Katsouranis replaces Fernando_Mera and will play MF
Min. 70 :(lyn) There's going to be a change
          ...  Pichu_Atienza will come on for A_Andanov and play MF
Min. 70 :(fcp) FC Porto are switching their playing style to C
Min. 70 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme will now play as AM
Min. 71 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme with a pinpoint pass to J_Rodriguez
          ...  D_Bornosuzov muscles him off the ball
          ...  Looked like a good tackle but the referee has awarded them a free kick
Min. 72 :(lyn) T_Cruise gets the ball on the wing
          ...  He cuts inside J_R_Riquelme!
          ...  He has some space now!
          ...  Superbly timed tackle by D_McGrain
          ...  He made it look easy
Min. 73 :(fcp) J_Rodriguez brings the ball into the opposing area
          ...  J_Rodriguez sights up the goal
          ...  He shoots!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Hammered into the top corner!
          ...  He salutes the FC Porto fans!!
          ...  That's given FC Porto the advantage!
          ...  Lyon 0-1 FC Porto ...
Min. 74 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme changes position to fill a MF slot
Min. 75 :(fcp) R_v_Nistelroy runs at C_Mongongu
          ...  The defender slips and falls over
          ...  A_Isaksson fouls badly
          ...  There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge
          ...  W_Stark calls him over
          ...  W_Stark is taking his time with him!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 76 :(fcp) K_Kong moves out wide
          ...  He plays the ball through to B_Moore
          ...  But S_Bassong wins the ball
Min. 79 :(fcp) R_v_Nistelroy takes advantage of a mistake by C_Mongongu
          ...  He runs towards goal
          ...  But he loses control of it
          ...  S_Bassong takes possession
Min. 80 :(lyn) Lyon will now play L after the order comes from the dugout
Min. 80 :(fcp) R_Nomvethe controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
          ...  He plays the ball into the middle!
          ...  R_v_Nistelroy gets onto the end of the pass!
          ...  R_v_Nistelroy with a graceful, looping effort !
          ...  It takes a deflection!
          ...  But sails wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Di_Maria crosses it in!
          ...  The ball comes to J_Rodriguez
          ...  He knocks it goalward
          ...  But A_Guaita punches it away
          ...  That's gone out for a throw in
Min. 82 :(fcp) M_Laursen takes control of the loose ball
          ...  He plays the ball across to D_McGrain
          ...  A_Isaksson seizes control of the ball
          ...  He hoists it forward
Min. 85 :(fcp) Di_Maria hoists the ball across to L_Squillaci
          ...  K_Katsouranis with an ugly foul
          ...  I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
          ...  W_Stark will just give him a speaking to
Min. 87 :(lyn) A_Ribbery plays a clever one-two with his team mate
          ...  He heads towards the goal
          ...  He slides it past the defender!
          ...  Fine tackle by D_McGrain
          ...  But he can't prevent the corner
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme turns well with ball
          ...  He has some space now
          ...  J_R_Riquelme goes for goal !
          ...  A_Guaita beats the ball away
Min. 90 :(lyn) K_Katsouranis holds up the ball
          ...  He plays the ball to G_Cooper
          ...  M_Laursen reads it well
          ...  This boy is a quality defender
          ...  The crowd sing his praises
Min. 92 :(lyn) T_Huddlestone holds the ball up and waits for support
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He hits the ball up to A_Ribbery
          ...  A_Ribbery with a thundering volley!
          ...  D_Marshall makes a great save
          ...  But he can't hold onto it!
          ...  It goes wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  G_Cooper crosses it in!
          ...  D_Marshall catches it!

*************  FULL TIME  ****************


Match Details
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Venue                : Stade de Gerland
Attendance           : 60,000
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Lyon Match Info
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Best player          : T_Cruise
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : Stefano (10), A_Guaita (36), A_Isaksson (75)
Injured              : N/A
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FC Porto Match Info
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Best player          : D_Marshall (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : J_Rodriguez (73)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : J_R_Riquelme (47)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                               Lyon       |     FC Porto
Attempts on Goal     :          14        |       10
Off target           :           6        |       3
On target            :           8        |       7
Possession           :          46        |       54
Corners              :           5        |       2
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           3        |       1
Subs Used            :           3        |       3
Fouls                :          14        |       9
Key Tackles          :           7        |       6
Key Passes           :          11        |       13
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Final Score          : Lyon 0 - 1 FC Porto
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Player Statistics - Lyon
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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A_Guaita       GK  31   3   2   2  29 |  97   7   0   0   0   0   0   1   0  23   0   0   0
S_Bassong      DF   2  25  11   6  30 |  97   0   5   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  80 -20 -20
Fernando_Mera  DF   4  25   8   8  27 |  73   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   5
C_Mongongu     DF   2  24   8   6  36 |  97   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Bornosuzov   DF   2  24   4   8  39 |  97   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Isaksson     MF   1   8  26   4  31 |  97   0   1   1   0   1   0   1   0   0  18   8  -1
A_Andanov      MF   2   6  26   7  25 |  73   0   0   2   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  20  10
T_Huddlestone  MF   1   9  24  10  19 |  97   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
T_Cruise       MF   2   9  24   8  39 |  97   0   0   2   0   3   0   0   0   0   0  20  11
G_Cooper       AM   4   7  25  13  27 |  97   0   1   2   0   1   0   0   0   0  20  20   5
Stefano        FW   2   9   8  27  39 |  73   0   0   0   0   5   0   1   0   0  -2  -2   7
C_Zotti        GK  23   4   2   3  15 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
C_Luciano      DF   2  23   7   7  31 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
K_Katsouranis  MF   1   3  26   1  34 |  24   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
Pichu_Atienza  MF   1  14  23   6  33 |  24   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Ribbery      FW   2   5   8  23  21 |  24   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0 -20 -20 -15

Player Statistics - FC Porto
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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D_Marshall     GK  35   7   5   7  14 |  97  12   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 100   0   0   0
M_Laursen      DF   2  26   8   6  30 |  97   0   1   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  40  30  25
B_Moore        DF   2  25  12  11  20 |  97   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
H_Almeida      DF   2  25  11  10  29 |  68   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
L_Squillaci    DF   4  23  10   7  37 |  97   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
G_Fofana       DM   1  15  23   7  21 |  68   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  30  20
K_Kong         MF   1   6  28   9  18 |  97   0   0   2   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  20   1
Di_Maria       MF   1   6  26   5  37 |  97   0   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0
J_R_Riquelme   MF   3   5  24  20  34 |  97   0   0   3   0   2   0   1   0   0  -2  28   4
E_Adebayor     FW   2   7   7  26  35 |  71   0   2   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  40  10   5
J_Rodriguez    FW   2   4   7  23  23 |  97   0   0   0   0   4   1   0   0   0   0   0  35
C_Clark        GK  27   4   2   3  38 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_McGrain      DF   1  24  12   7  24 |  29   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  80   0   0
R_Nomvethe     DM   2  18  22   6  28 |  29   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
Romagnoli      MF   3   6  24  12  26 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
R_v_Nistelroy  FW   1   4   2  40  25 |  26   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   1
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