Match Report
| FC Metz | FC Metz |  |  | RC Strasbourg | RC Strasbourg | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Kieron Walsh | K. Walsh |  | 56 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 62 |  | Patricio Linares | P. Linares | ||||||||
| Toni Bassila | T. Bassila | | 66 | D | |  | 2 |  | D | 73 | | Dambou Debes | D. Debes | ||||||||
| Kader Sarr | K. Sarr | | 65 | D | | 3 | | D | 69 |  | Jimmy Claes | J. Claes | |||||||||
| Arnauld Grenet | A. Grenet | | 57 | D | | 4 | | D | 65 | | Ted Ngom | T. Ngom | |||||||||
| Terry Priestley | T. Priestley | | 50 | D | | 5 | | M | 67 | | Zinedine Bastien | Z. Bastien | |||||||||
| Alfonso Florio | A. Florio |  | 66 | M | | 6 | | M | 66 | | Bernard Collin | B. Collin | |||||||||
| Warren Carter | W. Carter | | 64 | M | | 7 | | M | 61 | | Adrien Wimbée | A. Wimbée | |||||||||
| Kamal Asuar | K. Asuar | | 65 | A | | 8 | | M | 61 | | Said Rouxel | S. Rouxel | |||||||||
| Guillaume Bruneau | G. Bruneau | | 64 | A | | 9 | | A | 75 | | Jonathan Koné | J. Koné | |||||||||
| Dario Dadi | D. Dadi | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 67 | | Seyni Roy | S. Roy | |||||||||
| Toifilou Forge | T. Forge | | 59 | A | | 11 | | A | 62 | | Rafik Schemmel | R. Schemmel | |||||||||
| Robert Bekrar | R. Bekrar | | 62 | M | | 12 | | M | 61 |  | Felipe Gomez | F. Gomez | |||||||||
| Martin Hierro | M. Hierro | | 61 | M | | 13 | | D | 61 | | Youl Alidor Paviot | Y. Paviot | |||||||||
| Giovanni M. Cozza | G. Cozza | | 55 | M | | 14 | | D | 58 | | Ciro Ametrano | C. Ametrano | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to RC Strasbourg in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while RC Strasbourg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Florent Wallème.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while RC Strasbourg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Florent Wallème.
0.00
0-0FC Metz get the match underway!
2.17
0-0Toni Bassila hacks Jonathan Koné from behind! Toni Bassila is shown the yellow card! Jonathan Koné hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.08
0-0Bernard Collin knocks the ball forward to Jonathan Koné. Jonathan Koné sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Kieron Walsh comfortably gets down and covers it.
9.52
0-0Ted Ngom hits a low pass to Adrien Wimbée. Adrien Wimbée flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Koné controls it well on his chest. Jonathan Koné knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.13
0-1Dambou Debes kicks a strong pass forward to Bernard Collin. Bernard Collin flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafik Schemmel. Rafik Schemmel knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Koné. Jonathan Koné connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
15.23
Said Rouxel flicks a high pass forward to Jonathan Koné who brings the ball under control. Jonathan Koné shoots from 20 yards. Kieron Walsh is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
20.07
Seeing a gap ahead, Bernard Collin plays the ball forward to Seyni Roy. Seyni Roy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kieron Walsh who gathers it comfortably.
21.42
0-2Zinedine Bastien runs straight at the opposition's defence. Zinedine Bastien whips in a cross ball towards Rafik Schemmel. Rafik Schemmel makes a convincing header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.35
Alfonso Florio chips the ball to his team mate, Guillaume Bruneau. Guillaume Bruneau shoots from 25 yards but Patricio Linares is on top of it.
26.25
Dario Dadi clumsily knocks into Jimmy Claes. The referee calls over Dario Dadi and shows him a yellow card! Jimmy Claes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.30
Jimmy Claes makes a probing pass to Bernard Collin. Bernard Collin threads the ball through to Jonathan Koné. Jonathan Koné whips in a cross ball towards Rafik Schemmel. Rafik Schemmel fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Kieron Walsh had no chance!! Goal for RC Strasbourg!
30.42
Said Rouxel knocks the ball forward to Jonathan Koné. Jonathan Koné knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kieron Walsh who gathers it comfortably.
32.03
With great vision, Toni Bassila plays the ball forward to Warren Carter. Warren Carter threads the ball through to Kamal Asuar. Kamal Asuar knocks the ball to his team mate, Guillaume Bruneau. Guillaume Bruneau shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Patricio Linares had no chance!! Goal for FC Metz!
44.35
Jimmy Claes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bernard Collin. Bernard Collin hits a low pass to Jonathan Koné. Jonathan Koné controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jonathan Koné! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Metz appear unchanged since the first half. RC Strasbourg also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Metz players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
RC Strasbourg start the second half!
47.21
1-4Said Rouxel clumsily knocks into Toni Bassila. The referee brings Said Rouxel to one side and gives him a warning! Toni Bassila hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.48
Alfonso Florio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
53.46
Warren Carter comes in with a late challenge on Adrien Wimbée. The referee calls over Warren Carter and shows him a yellow card! Adrien Wimbée hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.07
Arnauld Grenet flicks a high pass forward to Warren Carter who brings the ball under control. Warren Carter decides to run forward with the ball. Warren Carter edges inside the box! Warren Carter strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. What a cracker!! Patricio Linares had no chance!! Goal for FC Metz!
60.17
Ted Ngom passes the ball forward to Adrien Wimbée. With vision, Adrien Wimbée picks a pass forward to Seyni Roy. Seyni Roy whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Koné. Jonathan Koné directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
61.10
Said Rouxel flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafik Schemmel. Rafik Schemmel lofts in a cross ball towards Jonathan Koné. Jonathan Koné flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Kieron Walsh!
63.20
Kader Sarr threads a neat ball through to Alfonso Florio. Alfonso Florio passes the ball forward to Dario Dadi. Dario Dadi lofts in a cross ball towards Kamal Asuar. Kamal Asuar finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
71.21
Arnauld Grenet knocks the ball forward to Alfonso Florio. Alfonso Florio threads a neat ball through to Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge plays a one-two with Kamal Asuar and rushes in on goal... Toifilou Forge side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.47
Kader Sarr clumsily knocks into Seyni Roy. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Seyni Roy runs off the knock.
83.31
Zinedine Bastien flicks a high pass forward. Rafik Schemmel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafik Schemmel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.08
2-4Kader Sarr hacks Seyni Roy from behind! The referee calls over Kader Sarr and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Seyni Roy grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
89.38
Ted Ngom flicks a high ball forward to Bernard Collin who takes it down. Bernard Collin flicks a high ball forward to Jonathan Koné who takes it down. Jonathan Koné knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Terry Priestley.
90.00
Said Rouxel runs straight at the opposition's defence. Said Rouxel shoots from 25 yards but Kieron Walsh is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
5
1
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
30.1%
69.9%
Play Area
33.7%
44.6%
21.7%
Scorers
| Guillaume Bruneau 32 Warren Carter 55 | Jonathan Koné 12, 15, 44 Rafik Schemmel 27 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jonathan Koné of RC Strasbourg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Kieron Walsh (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Toni Bassila (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Kader Sarr (DEF) |  | 3 |
| 4. | Arnauld Grenet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Terry Priestley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alfonso Florio (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Warren Carter (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Kamal Asuar (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Guillaume Bruneau (ATT) | | 6 |
| 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 | |
| 1. | Patricio Linares (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dambou Debes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jimmy Claes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ted Ngom (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Zinedine Bastien (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Bernard Collin (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Adrien Wimbée (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Said Rouxel (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jonathan Koné (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Seyni Roy (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rafik Schemmel (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Felipe Gomez (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Youl Alidor Paviot (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ciro Ametrano (DEF) | 0 | |