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Season 34 Archive: Elite FA Cup,

Lyon 1 - 2 Celtic FC

Elite FA Cup Group Match, Lyon vs. Celtic FC (Wed Jun 29)


                                 Lyon  |  Celtic FC
                          4-1-3-1-1 C  |  5-4-1 A
                     Kristoffer Peace  |  Stuart Neilson
                                       |
                          G_Bailey GK  |  GK Hugo_Lloris
                           F_Fazio DF  |  DF C_Irvine
                        J_Diakiese DF  |  DF F_Sierralta
                          R_Varane DF  |  DF M_Madl
                           N_Vidic DF  |  DF H_Kamara
                          N_Stiles DM  |  DF A_Masina
                        J_Grealish MF  |  MF L_Holtby
                       B_Fernandes MF  |  MF N_Chalobah
                       N_Whiteside MF  |  MF K_Sema
                       A_Rodriguez AM  |  MF Adriano
                        A_Lombardo FW  |  FW I_Sarr
                                       |
                        Tim_Howard SUB |  SUB P_Dahlberg
                          C_Soares SUB |  SUB C_Kabasele
                         M_Laudrup SUB |  SUB C_Makelele
                          B_Robson SUB |  SUB Ianis_Hagi
                           Cantona SUB |  SUB L_Griffiths

Referee: A_Dali (Iran)


Min. 1  :(lyn) A_Lombardo takes possession on the halfway line
          ...  He runs forward with the ball
          ...  He skips past the challenges
          ...  A_Lombardo cracks a laser towards goal !
          ...  But Hugo_Lloris reaches the ball. Good save
Min. 2  :(lyn) A_Lombardo takes on C_Irvine
          ...  He runs past him
          ...  A_Lombardo tries to chip the ball over Hugo_Lloris!
          ...  It floats over Hugo_Lloris
          ...  Its heading goal ward!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  That was a great effort
          ...  That's given Lyon the lead!
          ...  Lyon 1-0 Celtic FC ...
Min. 2  :(cfc) Celtic FC's manager orders his side to play P
Min. 2  :(cfc) M_Madl knocks it forward
          ...  R_Varane slips
          ...  I_Sarr gets to it!
          ...  F_Fazio read the danger and stops the pass
Min. 3  :(lyn) R_Varane with a flicked pass to J_Grealish
          ...  J_Grealish with a scorcher of a shot !
          ...  But Hugo_Lloris smothers the ball.
Min. 4  :(cfc) M_Madl looks for options
          ...  He knocks the ball across to N_Chalobah
          ...  A vicious shot by N_Chalobah !
          ...  G_Bailey gets a hand to it!!
          ...  But he picks up the rebound
          ...  OHHHHHHHH !!
          ...  He's put it over
Min. 5  :(lyn) R_Varane brings it under control
          ...  He takes on H_Kamara
          ...  He gets past him!
          ...  He puts in N_Vidic!
          ...  F_Sierralta slides in hard!
          ...  And knocks the ball out for a throw!
Min. 6  :(lyn) N_Whiteside looks around for support
          ...  He knocks the ball across to N_Vidic
          ...  C_Irvine cuts it out easily
          ...  He clears the ball up field
Min. 7  :(lyn) A_Lombardo sidesteps H_Kamara
          ...  His quick feet took him past the defender
          ...  H_Kamara goes in hard to win the ball back
Min. 10 :(cfc) L_Holtby finds I_Sarr in the box
          ...  I_Sarr attempts a lob!
          ...  But the ball goes harmlessly wide
Min. 12 :(cfc) L_Holtby lays the ball back to M_Madl
          ...  A_Lombardo with a deliberate foul
          ...  That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment
          ...  He is fortunate to be given just a warning
Min. 15 :(lyn) B_Fernandes brings it under control
          ...  He takes on A_Masina
          ...  He gets past him!
          ...  He puts in A_Rodriguez!
          ...  A_Masina goes in hard to win the ball back
Min. 16 :(lyn) A_Rodriguez knocks the ball past the lunge of C_Irvine
          ...  A_Rodriguez heads the ball towards goal !
          ...  But Hugo_Lloris is equal to it
Min. 16 :(cfc) N_Chalobah moves out wide
          ...  He plays the ball through to I_Sarr
          ...  N_Vidic wins the ball!
          ...  But he caught the player also!
          ...  The ref gives nothing!
Min. 17 :(lyn) B_Fernandes with the dribble
          ...  He skips through the tackle
          ...  What a shot from B_Fernandes !
          ...  It could go anywhere
          ...  The ball moves through the air!
          ...  Hugo_Lloris moves quickly!
          ...  Can he get to this?
          ...  It's beaten him!
          ...  But it thumps the post!!
          ...  And goes out!
Min. 17 :(cfc) F_Sierralta retreats under pressure
          ...  He hits the ball up field
          ...  I_Sarr latches onto the end of it
          ...  I_Sarr tries to catch the keeper out!
          ...  The fans behind the goal jump up!
          ...  G_Bailey acrobatically tips it over !!
          ...  Great keeping!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  The corner is swung in by N_Chalobah!
          ...  M_Madl gets to it!
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection
          ...  G_Bailey dives desperately to try and save it!!
          ...  And G_Bailey tips it wide!
          ...  Great goalkeeping!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  L_Holtby chips the ball into the area!
          ...  Adriano with the header
          ...  G_Bailey takes the ball off him
          ...  He was showing off there!
Min. 19 :(cfc) K_Sema pushes it past J_Diakiese
          ...  K_Sema with the cheeky shot!
          ...  It floats over G_Bailey
          ...  Its heading goal ward!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  That was a great effort
          ...  That's the equaliser!
          ...  Lyon 1-1 Celtic FC ...
Min. 20 :(cfc) Celtic FC's manager orders his side to play A
Min. 20 :(lyn) A_Rodriguez with a measured pass to N_Whiteside
          ...  Superbly timed tackle by A_Masina
          ...  He made it look easy
Min. 23 :(cfc) C_Irvine can't find space for the shot
          ...  He slips it through to I_Sarr
          ...  A_Lombardo with a bad challenge
          ...  The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!
          ...  A_Dali calls him over
          ...  A_Dali tells him he has had enough warnings
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 26 :(cfc) N_Chalobah looks around for some movement
          ...  He knocks the ball across to I_Sarr
          ...  I_Sarr with a stunning strike !
          ...  But G_Bailey punches it away
          ...  That's gone out for a throw in
Min. 33 :(lyn) N_Vidic off the woodwork.
          ...  J_Grealish picks up the deflection
          ...  But F_Sierralta clears the ball to safety
Min. 37 :(cfc) L_Holtby looks for options
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
          ...  He knocks a through ball to K_Sema
          ...  F_Fazio gets in the way and wins the ball
Min. 38 :(cfc) K_Sema sprints past R_Varane
          ...  K_Sema with a blistering shot !
          ...  G_Bailey makes a great save
          ...  But he can't hold onto it!
          ...  He gathers it at the second attempt!
Min. 41 :(cfc) N_Chalobah pass splits open the defence
          ...  What a ball!
          ...  Adriano is clean through!
          ...  N_Stiles with the tackle
          ...  He left his foot in there!
Min. 42 :(lyn) A_Rodriguez runs at the defence
          ...  He nutmegs L_Holtby
          ...  He showed his class there
          ...  A_Rodriguez with a stunning strike !
          ...  But Hugo_Lloris punches it away
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 46 :(cfc) The defender under hits the back pass!
          ...  Adriano is through!
          ...  Well executed sliding challenge from R_Varane

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Lyon 1-1 Celtic FC

Min. 53 :(cfc) N_Chalobah sprints down the flank
          ...  He plays the ball in to C_Irvine
          ...  C_Irvine drives the ball low !
          ...  But G_Bailey just gets his fingers to that one
Min. 56 :(lyn) The defender under hits the back pass!
          ...  F_Fazio is through!
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge from M_Madl
          ...  He could have easily caught the defender is he hadn't been careful
Min. 57 :(lyn) N_Vidic with the header on
          ...  He finds A_Rodriguez in space
          ...  But N_Chalobah with the fine tackle
Min. 59 :(lyn) A_Rodriguez takes advantage of a mistake by H_Kamara
          ...  It's a lucky break
          ...  Adriano pulls on his shirt
          ...  He wins the ball
          ...  The defender got away with the foul there!
Min. 59 :(cfc) L_Holtby holds up the ball
          ...  He plays the ball to I_Sarr
          ...  J_Diakiese with a late tackle
          ...  It looked worse than what it was
          ...  He is surrounded by the Celtic FC players
          ...  A_Dali gave him a strong warning
Min. 65 :(lyn) N_Vidic cuts inside H_Kamara
          ...  He worked that well
          ...  F_Sierralta goes in with high feet!!
          ...  That's a poor tackle!
          ...  He gets a YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on
Min. 70 :(lyn) B_Robson will replace the useless A_Rodriguez and will play AM
Min. 70 :(lyn) M_Laudrup is going to be brought on
          ...  J_Grealish is leaving the pitch
          ...  He hasn't had the best of games today
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 70 :(cfc) C_Kabasele replaces an unhappy M_Madl and will play as a DF
Min. 70 :(cfc) C_Makelele comes on for N_Chalobah and will play MF to the delight of the fans
Min. 70 :(cfc) Ianis_Hagi comes on for K_Sema and takes up a MF role
Min. 70 :(lyn) A_Lombardo leaves C_Kabasele standing
          ...  Well executed sliding challenge from A_Masina
          ...  It goes out of play
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  J_Grealish swings it in!
          ...  F_Fazio makes a firm connection with his head
          ...  Hugo_Lloris with a superb tip over the bar
          ...  He showed great Reflexes there
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  B_Fernandes hits it into the box!
          ...  It goes straight into the arms of Hugo_Lloris
Min. 70 :(cfc) C_Kabasele has the ball on the wing
          ...  He knocks the ball past J_Diakiese!
          ...  He has some space now!
          ...  C_Kabasele flicks the header toward the far post!
          ...  It grazes the bar
          ...  And goes over
          ...  Oh so close there!
Min. 72 :(cfc) I_Sarr takes advantage of a defensive mistake
          ...  B_Robson fouls badly
          ...  There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge
Min. 73 :(cfc) L_Holtby runs at the defence
          ...  He nutmegs the defender
          ...  He showed his class there
          ...  L_Holtby has his eyes on the goal!
          ...  He shoots!
          ...  But G_Bailey makes an easy save
Min. 74 :(cfc) F_Sierralta is out on the left
          ...  He moves the ball right to C_Irvine
          ...  C_Irvine with his head down lets it go !
          ...  But G_Bailey palms it behind
          ...  A_Dali has given a goal kick
          ...  Unbelievable !
Min. 75 :(lyn) C_Soares is coming on for J_Diakiese and will play DF
Min. 75 :(lyn) Cantona takes off his tracksuit
          ...  he'll replace A_Lombardo as FW
Min. 76 :(cfc) Ianis_Hagi kills the ball dead
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run!
          ...  He plays the ball across to him!
          ...  I_Sarr gets on the end of the pass
          ...  I_Sarr with a stunning strike !
          ...  But he puts it wide
Min. 80 :(cfc) L_Griffiths is being prepared to come on
          ...  I_Sarr is leaving the pitch
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 80 :(cfc) C_Irvine pass splits open the defence
          ...  What a ball!
          ...  F_Sierralta is clean through!
          ...  F_Sierralta with a thundering drive!
          ...  It hits the bar and goes over
          ...  Well, sometimes they go in, sometimes they don't
Min. 82 :(cfc) L_Griffiths sidesteps R_Varane
          ...  His quick feet took him past the defender
          ...  But N_Vidic wins the ball from behind
          ...  The crowd appeal but A_Dali has none of it.
Min. 84 :(cfc) L_Griffiths brings the ball into the opposing area
          ...  F_Sierralta makes himself available
          ...  F_Sierralta hits a great drive!
          ...  G_Bailey with a great save
          ...  And he holds onto it as well!
Min. 85 :(lyn) B_Robson lobs it over C_Kabasele
          ...  Good sliding challenge from C_Kabasele
          ...  It goes out of play
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  N_Stiles floats the ball in!
          ...  Hugo_Lloris easily catches it!
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 89 :(lyn) R_Varane sidesteps H_Kamara
          ...  That was too easy
          ...  C_Irvine takes the player out!!
          ...  The ref turns away!!
Min. 89 :(cfc) L_Griffiths takes possession
          ...  He has his back towards goal
          ...  He turns well
          ...  L_Griffiths has time and space on the edge of the box!
          ...  He shoots towards goal!
          ...  But it puts it well wide
Min. 92 :(cfc) L_Griffiths gains possession
          ...  L_Griffiths attempts a lob!
          ...  He couldn't have struck it more sweetly!!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Look at the delight on his face!
          ...  Just look at the delight!!
          ...  What a time to score!!
          ...  That must be the winner
          ...  Lyon 1-2 Celtic FC ...
Min. 93 :(cfc) Celtic FC made the switch to a D strategy
Min. 93 :(cfc) L_Holtby swings at B_Fernandes
          ...  A_Dali has seen it!
          ...  He could be off here!
          ...  A_Dali reaches to his pocket!
          ...  He jots down his name!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  I think he was lucky to escape with a caution!

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


Match Details
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Venue                : Groupama Stadium
Attendance           : 100,000
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Lyon Match Info
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Best player          : A_Lombardo
Scorers              : A_Lombardo (2)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : A_Lombardo (23)
Injured              : N/A
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Celtic FC Match Info
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Best player          : L_Griffiths (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : K_Sema (19), L_Griffiths (92)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : F_Sierralta (65), L_Holtby (93)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                               Lyon       |    Celtic FC
Attempts on Goal     :           7        |       17
Off target           :           1        |       6
On target            :           6        |       11
Possession           :          49        |       51
Corners              :           3        |       2
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           1        |       2
Subs Used            :           4        |       4
Fouls                :          15        |       6
Key Tackles          :           5        |       12
Key Passes           :           7        |       15
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Final Score          : Lyon 1 - 2 Celtic FC
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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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G_Bailey       GK  31   1   5   5   9 |  94   9   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   5   0   0   0
F_Fazio        DF   2  35   9   5  30 |  94   0   2   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  40   0   5
J_Diakiese     DF   3  33   9   6  18 |  76   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
R_Varane       DF   1  32  10   4  11 |  94   0   1   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  20   0
N_Vidic        DF   2  29   5   4  27 |  94   0   2   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  40  20   0
N_Stiles       DM   2  17  29   1  24 |  94   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_Grealish     MF   1   1  29  12  31 |  71   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   5
B_Fernandes    MF   3  10  29   6  31 |  94   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
N_Whiteside    MF   1  12  27  12  27 |  94   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
A_Rodriguez    AM   1   9  30  21  44 |  71   0   0   1   0   2   0   0   0   0 -20 -10 -10
A_Lombardo     FW   3   6  10  30  32 |  76   0   0   0   0   2   1   1   0   0  -2  -2  28
Tim_Howard     GK  22   2   4   1  30 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
C_Soares       DF   2  27   7  11  28 |  18   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Laudrup      MF   2  14  26   7  22 |  23   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
B_Robson       AM   1   9  26  11  41 |  23   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Cantona        FW   1   5   9  29  13 |  18   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

Player Statistics - Celtic FC
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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Hugo_Lloris    GK  39   3   2   3  13 |  94   7   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  25   0   0   0
C_Irvine       DF   2  33  11   8  33 |  94   0   2   2   0   2   0   0   0   0  40  20  10
F_Sierralta    DF   2  30  12  17  23 |  94   0   2   2   0   2   0   1   0   0  38  18   3
M_Madl         DF   3  30  10   7  22 |  71   0   1   2   0   1   0   0   0   0  20  20   5
H_Kamara       DF   2  29   5   2  29 |  94   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
A_Masina       DF   2  27   2   2  32 |  94   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  60   0   0
L_Holtby       MF   2   9  34   9  21 |  94   0   0   4   0   1   0   1   0   0  -2  38   3
N_Chalobah     MF   2   8  32   5  24 |  71   0   1   3   0   1   0   0   0   0  20  30   0
K_Sema         MF   1  13  30  23  21 |  71   0   0   0   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0  30
Adriano        MF   1   8  28  12  43 |  94   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  20   0   5
I_Sarr         FW   1   9   8  35  21 |  81   0   0   0   0   4   0   0   0   0  20  20  30
P_Dahlberg     GK  31   5   2   2  21 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
C_Kabasele     DF   3  35  10   7  30 |  23   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
C_Makelele     MF   2  13  34  10  30 |  23   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  20  20
Ianis_Hagi     MF   1   9  31   7  12 |  23   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
L_Griffiths    FW   2  10   5  30  31 |  13   0   0   1   0   2   1   0   0   0   0  10  25
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