Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stade de lAbbé-Deschamps where Auxerre play host to FC Metz. A crowd of 19,025 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Auxerre are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Djibrill Bréchet.
The pitch is in good condition.
Auxerre are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Djibrill Bréchet.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Metz get the match underway!
4.19
0-0Toni Bassila chips the ball to his team mate, Warren Carter. Warren Carter flicks a high pass forward to Dario Dadi who brings the ball neatly under control. Dario Dadi shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
8.47
Fernando Marcos threads a neat ball through to Hubert Ducloux. Hubert Ducloux rushes past Arnauld Grenet! Some good footwork from Hubert Ducloux provides some space. He shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
9.27
Jose Merino chips the ball to his team mate, Toifilou Haddadou. Toifilou Haddadou sees space and advances. Toifilou Haddadou shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
10.20
0-0With great vision, Fernando Marcos plays the ball forward to Hubert Ducloux. Hubert Ducloux knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.44
0-0Jose Merino flicks a high ball forward to Alejandro Sanz who takes it down. Alejandro Sanz chips the ball to his team mate, Hubert Ducloux. Hubert Ducloux knocks in a cross ball towards Ole Simons. Ole Simons outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Kieron Walsh is on top of it.
15.04
Toifilou Haddadou flicks a high pass forward to Armindo Ben Askar who brings the ball under control. Armindo Ben Askar lofts in a cross ball towards Hubert Ducloux. Hubert Ducloux finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
21.54
1-0Fernando Marcos sees Ole Simons in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ole Simons shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.35
Warren Carter kicks a strong pass forward to Kamal Asuar. Kamal Asuar shoots from distance but it flies wide!
32.42
Luis Sabin sees Alejandro Sanz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Alejandro Sanz plays the ball forward to Armindo Ben Askar. Armindo Ben Askar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.53
1-0Alfonso Florio catches Alejandro Sanz on the ankles. The referee calls over Alfonso Florio and warns him to calm down! Alejandro Sanz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.34
Alfonso Florio makes a beautiful solo run. Alfonso Florio shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
40.42
Warren Carter runs straight at the opposition's defence. Warren Carter shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Simone Arricca!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Auxerre appear unchanged since the first half. FC Metz also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Metz players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Auxerre kicking off!
49.19
Fernando Marcos knocks the ball forward to Hubert Ducloux. Hubert Ducloux whips in a cross ball towards Ole Simons. Ole Simons makes a looping header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.19
1-0Dario Dadi clumsily knocks into Youssef van Gastel. Dario Dadi is shown the yellow card! Youssef van Gastel runs off the knock.
54.27
Filipe Valente controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Marcos. Fernando Marcos flicks a high pass forward. Armindo Ben Askar easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Armindo Ben Askar whips in a cross ball towards Ole Simons. Ole Simons gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Kieron Walsh reads it well. Good save!
63.25
Warren Carter makes a probing pass to Guillaume Bruneau. Guillaume Bruneau knocks in a cross ball towards Kamal Asuar. Kamal Asuar outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies well off target!
65.11
1-0Alfonso Florio makes a beautiful solo run. Alfonso Florio puts a great ball through. Toifilou Forge runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
66.28
Youssef van Gastel kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Sanz. With great vision, Alejandro Sanz plays the ball forward to Armindo Ben Askar. Armindo Ben Askar knocks in a cross ball towards Hubert Ducloux. Hubert Ducloux makes a looping header on goal. Kieron Walsh picks it out of the air!
67.17
Fernando Marcos knocks the ball forward to Armindo Ben Askar. Armindo Ben Askar knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kieron Walsh who gathers it comfortably.
71.38
Alfonso Florio flicks a high ball forward to Toifilou Forge who takes it down. Toifilou Forge tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
73.16
Toifilou Haddadou knocks the ball forward to Armindo Ben Askar. Armindo Ben Askar knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kieron Walsh who gathers it comfortably.
75.32
Fernando Marcos flicks a high ball forward to Armindo Ben Askar who takes it down. Armindo Ben Askar rushes past Arnauld Grenet! Armindo Ben Askar tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.02
2-0Guillaume Bruneau clumsily knocks into Luis Sabin. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Luis Sabin carries on, but is struggling a bit.
89.00
Alfonso Florio runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alfonso Florio knocks in a cross ball towards Dario Dadi. Dario Dadi heads the ball goalwards. Simone Arricca effortlessly picks it out of the air!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
26.1%
47.8%
26.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Armindo Ben Askar of Auxerre |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Simone Arricca (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jose Merino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Youssef van Gastel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Luis Sabin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Filipe Valente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alejandro Sanz (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Toifilou Haddadou (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Fernando Marcos (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Hubert Ducloux (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Ole Simons (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Armindo Ben Askar (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Pierre Custovic (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marcello Ferrari (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fernando Mario Florentin (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Kieron Walsh (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Toni Bassila (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kader Sarr (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Arnauld Grenet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Terry Priestley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alfonso Florio (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Warren Carter (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Kamal Asuar (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Guillaume Bruneau (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Dario Dadi (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Toifilou Forge (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Robert Bekrar (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martin Hierro (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Giovanni M. Cozza (MID) | 0 | |