Match Report
| FC Metz | FC Metz |  |  | Montpellier HSC | Montpellier HSC | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Kieron Walsh | K. Walsh |  | 56 | G |  | 1 | | G | 70 |  | Miguel Bento | M. Bento | |||||||||
| Toni Bassila | T. Bassila |  | 66 | D |  |  | 2 |  | | D | 67 | | Jocelyn Cabezas | J. Cabezas | |||||||
| Kader Sarr | K. Sarr | | 65 | D | | 3 | | D | 67 |  | Leonardo Carrasco | L. Carrasco | |||||||||
| Arnauld Grenet | A. Grenet | | 57 | D | | 4 | | D | 64 | | David Masson | D. Masson | |||||||||
| Terry Priestley | T. Priestley | | 50 | D | | 5 | | M | 65 | | Nicolas Andres | N. Andres | |||||||||
| Alfonso Florio | A. Florio |  | 66 | M | | 6 | | M | 65 | | Ruddy Agboh | R. Agboh | |||||||||
| Warren Carter | W. Carter | | 64 | M | | 7 | | M | 62 | | Ruddy Smertin | R. Smertin | |||||||||
| Kamal Asuar | K. Asuar | | 65 | A | | 8 | | M | 62 | | Ronan Adam | R. Adam | |||||||||
| Guillaume Bruneau | G. Bruneau | | 64 | A | | 9 | | A | 77 | | Alberto Vieira | A. Vieira | |||||||||
| Dario Dadi | D. Dadi | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 67 | | Jose Le Pen | J. Le Pen | |||||||||
| Toifilou Forge | T. Forge | | 59 | A | | 11 | | A | 66 | | Edward Carlton | E. Carlton | |||||||||
| Robert Bekrar | R. Bekrar | | 62 | M | | 12 | | G | 68 | | Guerino Sommese | G. Sommese | |||||||||
| Martin Hierro | M. Hierro | | 61 | M | | 13 | | G | 68 | | Richard Bailey | R. Bailey | |||||||||
| Giovanni M. Cozza | G. Cozza | | 55 | M | | 14 | | A | 64 |  | Jochem Sluiter | J. Sluiter | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to Montpellier HSC. A crowd of 20,038 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Montpellier HSC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sabri Guyader.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Montpellier HSC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sabri Guyader.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Montpellier HSC get the match underway!
4.48
0-0Warren Carter hits a low pass to Dario Dadi. Dario Dadi shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
8.31
Ruddy Smertin sees a break and surges forward. Ruddy Smertin shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
14.45
Kader Sarr kicks a strong pass forward to Alfonso Florio. Alfonso Florio threads a neat ball through to Dario Dadi. Dario Dadi cuts inside the box! Dario Dadi shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
16.56
0-0With imagination, Alfonso Florio plays the ball forward to Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Kamal Asuar is offside!
21.24
1-0Warren Carter threads a neat ball through to Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge flicks the ball to his team mate, Kamal Asuar. Kamal Asuar side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.57
Seeing a gap ahead, Ruddy Agboh plays the ball forward to Alberto Vieira. Alberto Vieira shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
26.06
1-0Warren Carter makes a probing pass to Dario Dadi. Dario Dadi plays a scrappy one-two with Kamal Asuar and advances towards the goal... Leonardo Carrasco comes in with a late challenge on Dario Dadi. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
26.06
1-0The referee points to the spot..
27.26
Kamal Asuar steps up. The ball slams so fast into the top left corner that the keeper is left standing helpless. Goal!
28.26
Terry Priestley makes a simple pass to Alfonso Florio. Alfonso Florio knocks the ball forward to Kamal Asuar. Kamal Asuar deftly passes the ball to Dario Dadi, releasing him through on goal. Some world-class footwork from Dario Dadi provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
33.57
Ruddy Agboh flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Vieira controls it well on his chest. Alberto Vieira cuts inside the box! Alberto Vieira takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Kieron Walsh had no chance!! Goal for Montpellier HSC!
36.31
Nicolas Andres knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Le Pen. Jose Le Pen shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
39.45
2-1Kader Sarr launches a long ball forward. Dario Dadi knocks the ball forward, putting Kamal Asuar through on goal. Kamal Asuar side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
42.21
Kader Sarr flicks a high pass forward. Alfonso Florio controls it well on his chest. Alfonso Florio makes a probing pass to Dario Dadi. Dario Dadi passes the ball forward but Kamal Asuar is offside!
45.00
Warren Carter runs straight at the opposition's defence. Warren Carter makes a probing pass between the defence to Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge shoots from just inside the box. Miguel Bento is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Metz appear unchanged since the first half. Montpellier HSC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Montpellier HSC players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Metz get the second half underway!
51.30
3-1Arnauld Grenet makes a probing pass to Warren Carter. Warren Carter flicks a high ball forward to Dario Dadi who takes it down. Dario Dadi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.14
David Masson makes a beautiful solo run. David Masson flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Vieira. Alberto Vieira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arnauld Grenet.
57.50
Arnauld Grenet pushes mid-way up the pitch. Arnauld Grenet plays the ball forward to Kamal Asuar. Kamal Asuar plays a scrappy one-two with Dario Dadi and advances towards the goal... Kamal Asuar cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Miguel Bento. Excellent save.
60.40
3-1Montpellier HSC have made 2 substitutions with Guerino Sommese replacing Jocelyn Cabezas and Jochem Sluiter replacing Jose Le Pen .
61.45
Seeing a gap ahead, Leonardo Carrasco plays the ball forward to Ruddy Agboh. Ruddy Agboh flicks a high pass forward. Jochem Sluiter controls it well on his chest. Jochem Sluiter knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arnauld Grenet.
65.59
David Masson sees Nicolas Andres in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicolas Andres knocks the ball forward to Alberto Vieira. Alberto Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kieron Walsh who gathers it comfortably.
66.24
3-1Warren Carter catches Ruddy Smertin on the ankles. The referee calls over Warren Carter and shows him a yellow card! Ruddy Smertin carries on, but is struggling a bit.
67.27
David Masson knocks the ball forward to Ruddy Agboh. Ruddy Agboh flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Vieira who brings the ball under control. Alberto Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kieron Walsh who gathers it comfortably.
69.35
Ruddy Smertin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Vieira. Alberto Vieira tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
73.40
David Masson flicks a high pass forward. Ruddy Agboh controls it well on his chest. Ruddy Agboh kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Vieira. Alberto Vieira edges inside the box! Alberto Vieira rockets a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.14
Arnauld Grenet chips the ball to his team mate, Warren Carter. Warren Carter knocks the ball to his team mate, Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Toifilou Forge provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
81.40
Terry Priestley hits a low pass to Warren Carter. Warren Carter threads a neat ball through to Dario Dadi. Dario Dadi deftly passes the ball to Guillaume Bruneau, releasing him through on goal. Guillaume Bruneau shoots from just inside the box but it misses the target by a large margin!
83.51
Alfonso Florio flicks a high pass forward. Guillaume Bruneau collects the pass. Guillaume Bruneau plays a quick one-two with Dario Dadi and rushes in on goal... Guillaume Bruneau makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.11
3-1Leonardo Carrasco hacks Guillaume Bruneau from behind! The referee calls over Leonardo Carrasco and shows him a yellow card! Guillaume Bruneau stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.26
David Masson flicks a high pass forward. Ruddy Smertin controls it well on his chest. Ruddy Smertin makes a probing pass to Alberto Vieira. Alberto Vieira finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
90.00
Ruddy Smertin makes a probing pass to Alberto Vieira. Alberto Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Edward Carlton. Edward Carlton knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
27.6%
40.2%
32.2%
Scorers
| Kamal Asuar 21, 27 (p) Toifilou Forge 45 | Alberto Vieira 34 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Toifilou Forge of FC Metz |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Kieron Walsh (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Toni Bassila (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kader Sarr (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Arnauld Grenet (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Terry Priestley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alfonso Florio (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Warren Carter (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Kamal Asuar (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Guillaume Bruneau (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dario Dadi (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Toifilou Forge (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Robert Bekrar (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martin Hierro (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Giovanni M. Cozza (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Miguel Bento (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jocelyn Cabezas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leonardo Carrasco (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | David Masson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Nicolas Andres (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ruddy Agboh (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ruddy Smertin (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ronan Adam (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alberto Vieira (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Jose Le Pen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Edward Carlton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Guerino Sommese (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Richard Bailey (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jochem Sluiter (ATT) | 6 | |