Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stade Jean Laville where FC Gueugnon play host to FC Metz. A crowd of 14,858 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Gueugnon and FC Metz are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Amara Bonilla.


0.00
FC Gueugnon start the match!
2.47
Zoumana Murati makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Reynald Sabin. Reynald Sabin flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Claude Ait-Ouarab. Jean-Claude Ait-Ouarab whips in a cross ball towards Regis Sibille. Regis Sibille connects with a diving header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
3.58
Alfonso Florio threads the ball through to Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
4.16
Corentin Ramé plays the ball forward to Regis Sibille. Regis Sibille knocks in a cross ball towards Erwan Deniaud. Erwan Deniaud finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
8.40
Corentin Ramé passes the ball forward to Regis Sibille. Regis Sibille lofts in a cross ball towards Erwan Deniaud. Erwan Deniaud knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Kieron Walsh didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
9.27
Reynald Sabin kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Claude Ait-Ouarab. Jean-Claude Ait-Ouarab threads the ball through to Erwan Deniaud but he's offside!
10.34
Corentin Ramé makes a simple pass to Fabrice Raschke. Fabrice Raschke shoots from outside the area. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
15.31
Reynald Sabin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Regis Sibille. Regis Sibille runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Regis Sibille provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but Kieron Walsh is on top of it.
22.52
With some swift thinking, David Platt plays the ball forward to Corentin Ramé. Corentin Ramé kicks a strong pass forward to Regis Sibille. Regis Sibille knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Claude Ait-Ouarab. Jean-Claude Ait-Ouarab makes a convincing header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.22
Alfonso Florio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Platt.
28.46
Warren Carter comes in with a late challenge on Corentin Ramé. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Corentin Ramé stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.05
With great vision, Arnauld Grenet plays the ball forward to Warren Carter. Warren Carter advances with the ball. Warren Carter shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
32.41
With vision, Fabrice Jay plays the ball forward to Corentin Ramé. Corentin Ramé knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Claude Ait-Ouarab. Jean-Claude Ait-Ouarab deftly passes the ball to Fabrice Raschke, releasing him through on goal. Arnauld Grenet comes in with a late challenge on Fabrice Raschke. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
33.53
Arnauld Grenet threads the ball through to Warren Carter. Warren Carter hits a low pass to Kamal Asuar. Kamal Asuar lofts in a cross ball towards Guillaume Bruneau. Guillaume Bruneau rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
36.43
Fabrice Jay barges into Warren Carter. The referee calls over Fabrice Jay and warns him to calm down! Warren Carter stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.28
Reynald Sabin knocks the ball forward to Regis Sibille. Regis Sibille kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Claude Ait-Ouarab but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
Kader Sarr makes a simple pass to Warren Carter. Warren Carter sees Kamal Asuar in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kamal Asuar rushes past David Platt! Kamal Asuar comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Gueugnon have changed their lineup with Rudy Delhommeau replacing Corentin Ramé. FC Metz appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Metz players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Metz kick off!
47.13
Warren Carter flicks a high pass forward. Toifilou Forge collects the pass. Toifilou Forge plays a quick one-two with Kamal Asuar and rushes in on goal... Toifilou Forge strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.43
Guerino Ruotolo flicks a high pass forward. Rudy Delhommeau controls it well on his chest. Rudy Delhommeau makes a simple pass to Fabrice Raschke. Fabrice Raschke shoots from distance but is denied by Kieron Walsh. Excellent save.
54.23
Alfonso Florio clumsily knocks into Rudy Delhommeau. The referee calls over Alfonso Florio and warns him to calm down! Rudy Delhommeau runs off the knock.
55.49
Arnauld Grenet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Warren Carter. Warren Carter makes a probing pass to Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge shoots from 20 yards but Gavin Davidson is on top of it.
57.49
Warren Carter passes the ball forward to Guillaume Bruneau. Guillaume Bruneau shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
59.30
Terry Priestley hits a low pass to Alfonso Florio. Alfonso Florio threads the ball through to Guillaume Bruneau. Guillaume Bruneau shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
60.29
FC Gueugnon have made a substitution with Joao Pinto replacing David Platt .
63.08
Rudy Delhommeau clumsily knocks into Warren Carter. The referee calls over Rudy Delhommeau and shows him a yellow card! Warren Carter runs off the knock.
69.02
Alfonso Florio flicks the ball to his team mate, Dario Dadi. Dario Dadi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
71.55
Alfonso Florio advances with the ball. Alfonso Florio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
73.47
Rudy Delhommeau flicks a high pass forward to Jean-Claude Ait-Ouarab who brings the ball under control. Jean-Claude Ait-Ouarab plays a quick one-two with Regis Sibille and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Jean-Claude Ait-Ouarab provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jean-Claude Ait-Ouarab!
77.08
Kader Sarr knocks the ball to his team mate, Warren Carter. Warren Carter sees Dario Dadi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dario Dadi shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
78.17
Reynald Sabin flicks a high pass forward. Regis Sibille holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Regis Sibille lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Claude Ait-Ouarab. Jean-Claude Ait-Ouarab powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
85.00
Zoumana Murati clumsily knocks into Warren Carter. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Warren Carter gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
89.08
Rudy Delhommeau flicks a high pass forward. Erwan Deniaud controls it well on his chest. Erwan Deniaud rushes past Terry Priestley! Erwan Deniaud shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Toni Bassila happens to be in the right place to block it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
2
9
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
29.8%
43.6%
26.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jean-Claude Ait-Ouarab of FC Gueugnon

Match Ratings
1.Kieron Walsh (GK)
6
2.Toni Bassila (DEF)
6
3.Kader Sarr (DEF)
6
4.Arnauld Grenet (DEF)
6
5.Terry Priestley (DEF)
6
6.Alfonso Florio (MID)
6
7.Warren Carter (MID)yellow card
7
8.Kamal Asuar (ATT)
6
9.Guillaume Bruneau (ATT)
6
10.Dario Dadi (ATT)
6
11.Toifilou Forge (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Robert Bekrar (MID)
0
13.Martin Hierro (MID)
0
14.Giovanni M. Cozza (MID)
0