90+6'
That's it for today, Benoit Bastien has blown his whistle and the game is over.
90+6'
Rayan Cherki (Lyon) makes space for himself in the box after some nice work, but his shot is immediately charged down by a defender.
90+6'
Monaco enjoy a period of possession as they are exchanging some passes and waiting for an opportunity to strike.
90+2'
The referee had an easy-decision to make. A yellow card is given to Moussa Niakhate (Lyon) for a foul that he committed a little earlier.
90+2'
Caio Henrique (Monaco) takes a mid-range free kick, but his miskick goes way wide to the right. Poor shot!
90
We will have 6 min. of added time.
90'
Nicolas Tagliafico (Lyon) is awarded a yellow card for a sharp discussion with the referee. He should relax or he could be sent off.
88'
Krepin Diatta (Monaco) makes it easy for the referee to show him a yellow card.
86'
Adi Hutter has decided to substitute Takumi Minamino and he is replaced by Krepin Diatta (Monaco).
86'
The manager has been forced to make a substitution and the injured Denis Zakaria leaves the pitch to be replaced by Christian Mawissa Elebi (Monaco).
85'
Denis Zakaria (Monaco) picks up an injury.
83'
Tanner Tessmann (Lyon) is adjudged to have been offside when making his run.
82'
Lyon seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. Great movement by the offensive players allows the defenders to set up the attack.
78'
The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Soungoutou Magassa (Monaco) is coming onto the pitch as Lamine Camara cannot continue after picking up an injury.
78'
Thiago Almada (Lyon) takes the corner kick and sends the ball among a huddle of players inside the penalty area, but one of the defenders clears it to safety.
76'
The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Vanderson (Monaco) comes onto the pitch for Jordan Teze.
76'
Adi Hutter has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Eliesse Ben Seghir (Monaco) replacing Mika Biereth.
76'
The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Georges Mikautadze (Lyon) will replace Jordan Veretout.
76'
A rebound falls to Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco) in space inside the box. He looks up and fires in a powerful shot at goal that flies just wide of the right post.
76'
Denis Zakaria (Monaco) puts a cross into the box from the free kick, but the defender gets there first.
76'
Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.
74'
Duje Caleta-Car (Lyon) commits a rough foul. Benoit Bastien stops the game and makes a call.
72'
Here's the current ball possession statistics for both teams – 52:48.
70'
The linesman signals that Malick Fofana (Lyon) is offside and the referee confirms the decision.
68'
Denis Zakaria (Monaco) outjumps the defence in the centre of the box and connects with the free kick from Lamine Camara. He sends the ball inside the right post with his towering header and alters the score to 2:0.
65'
It will be a substitution. Rayan Cherki (Lyon) is ready to enter the pitch as Nemanja Matic walks off.
62'
Takumi Minamino (Monaco) finishes his beautiful individual effort with a superb strike from inside the box. Lucas Perri is just a bystander as the ball flies into bottom right corner. The score is 1:0.
62'
Breel Embolo (Monaco) makes a reckless foul in order to win the ball from his opponent. Benoit Bastien has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle.
59'
Benoit Bastien shows a yellow card to Lamine Camara (Monaco) for his blatant foul.
58'
Thiago Almada (Lyon) takes the resulting corner which is well defended.
56'
Monaco can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
56'
Breel Embolo (Monaco) gets on the end of a pass on the edge of the penalty area and shoots towards the middle of the goal. He didn't put enough power into the effort, though, and Lucas Perri pulls off an easy save. The referee signals a corner kick to Monaco.
54'
Thilo Kehrer (Monaco) clearly holds his opponent to prevent him from getting the ball and the referee immediately stops play.
50'
Malick Fofana (Lyon) crosses into the box from near the side line, but he doesn't connect as he wanted and it's cleared by the well-organized defence.
47'
Monaco are dominating the game at the moment by exchanging a combination of one or two touch passes. Great harmony between the players.
46'
The second half has just started.
45+3'
That is it for the first half after the referee blows his whistle and the players head to their respective dressing rooms.
45+2'
Thiago Almada (Lyon) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Benoit Bastien had an easy-decision to make.
45+2'
Thiago Almada (Lyon) swings in the corner, but it's comfortably cleared away.
45
3 additional min. will be played.
44'
Lyon are playing possession football and controlling the game at present. They are exchanging inch-perfect passes from player to player, making it difficult for the opposition to win the ball.
43'
The referee blows his whistle as Denis Zakaria (Monaco) was too aggressive in his challenge.
39'
Ainsley Maitland-Niles (Lyon) holds his opponent to prevent him from getting the ball and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.
37'
Benoit Bastien blows his whistle and it's Lamine Camara (Monaco) who is penalised for an offensive foul. Good decision by the referee.
35'
Moussa Niakhate (Lyon) clearly holds his opponent to prevent him from getting the ball and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.
35'
Malick Fofana (Lyon) attempts to send over a cross in order to find one of his teammates, but an opposition defender averts the danger by intercepting the effort.
35'
Lyon have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.
33'
Malick Fofana (Lyon) tricks his way to edge of the area and unleashes a howitzer of a shot towards the bottom right corner, but Philipp Kohn earns his money with a fine reflex save. The referee points to the corner flag and Lyon will take a corner.
29'
A good clearance by a defender means the corner comes to nothing for Monaco.
28'
Takumi Minamino (Monaco) delivers a low pass into the box which is intercepted.
27'
The resulting set piece from Monaco is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.
27'
A defender unwittingly blocks the ball on the line after a snap shot from Takumi Minamino (Monaco) inside the box following a slide rule pass. The ball goes out of play and Monaco have been awarded a corner kick.
26'
The Monaco players are displaying brilliant short passes and great ball movement. They are waiting to open the opposition's defence and hit them swiftly on the break.
22'
Paulo Fonseca prepares a substitution. Clinton Mata is replaced by Duje Caleta-Car (Lyon).
21'
Thiago Almada (Lyon) sends in a lofted cross from a mid-range free kick. His effort, however, goes out of play.
20'
The game is interrupted now, Clinton Mata (Lyon) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
19'
Thilo Kehrer (Monaco) robs an opponent of the ball and explodes in anger when Benoit Bastien blows for a foul.
19'
Malick Fofana (Lyon) fails to send a pass into the box as his effort is cut out.
17'
Nemanja Matic (Lyon) is able to continue to play.
16'
Nemanja Matic (Lyon) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.
13'
Lyon take the corner, but their hopes of scoring a goal end with a nice clearance by the defence.
12'
A pass travels right across the box to Tanner Tessmann (Lyon) and gives him a sight of goal. He tries to beat the keeper in the middle of the goal, but Philipp Kohn denies him with a decent save.
9'
This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Clinton Mata (Lyon) was quite harsh and Benoit Bastien didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.
8'
Lamine Camara (Monaco) deprives his opponent of the ball, but the referee blows his whistle for a foul. He's not happy with the decision!
7'
Ainsley Maitland-Niles (Lyon) whips the ball into the penalty area, but one of the defenders is alert and spanks it away.
5'
Caio Henrique (Monaco) produces a lovely ball into the penalty area but the defender manages to intercept and comfortably averts the danger.
4'
Lyon are showcasing great team work by exchanging some short passes and one-two passes, waiting to open the opposition's defence and hit them swiftly on the break.
1'
The referee blows his whistle and we are underway.
0'
Lyon will kick-off.
Benoit Bastien will referee today's match.
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