Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to US Créteil-Lusitanos . A crowd of 8,641 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while US Créteil-Lusitanos appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alain Belbey.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while US Créteil-Lusitanos appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alain Belbey.
0.00
0-0FC Metz start the match!
3.01
0-0Warren Carter makes a simple pass to Dario Dadi. Dario Dadi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
8.28
0-0Michel Bogaczyk threads a neat ball through to Eric Lorenz. Eric Lorenz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
9.14
Alfonso Florio knocks the ball forward to Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
10.22
Michel Bogaczyk flicks the ball to his team mate, Nenad Castro. Nenad Castro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
14.44
Michel Bogaczyk kicks a strong pass forward to Nenad Castro. Nenad Castro threads a neat ball through to Ghislain Kovacs. Ghislain Kovacs makes some space for himself and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
16.47
0-0Diego Hemdani advances with the ball. Diego Hemdani hits a low pass to Eric Lorenz. Eric Lorenz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.46
0-0Arnauld Grenet flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfonso Florio. Alfonso Florio kicks a strong pass forward to Dario Dadi. Dario Dadi kicks a strong pass forward to Kamal Asuar but the referee indicates it's offside!
20.17
Hoalid Piantoni flicks a high pass forward. Eric Lorenz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eric Lorenz shoots from long range but somehow Kieron Walsh manages to keep it out.
26.24
Michel Bogaczyk surges forward with the ball. Michel Bogaczyk shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.56
0-0Warren Carter comes in with a late challenge on Hoalid Piantoni. The referee calls over Warren Carter and shows him a yellow card! Hoalid Piantoni stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.23
Antoine Schouft sees space and advances. Antoine Schouft flicks a high pass forward. Toifilou Forge collects the pass. Toifilou Forge knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Camel Dieuze.
33.07
Michel Bogaczyk makes a simple pass to Nenad Castro. Nenad Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antoine Schouft.
36.56
0-1Diego Hemdani flicks a high pass forward. Hoalid Piantoni holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hoalid Piantoni makes a simple pass to Ghislain Kovacs. Ghislain Kovacs shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
40.24
0-1Warren Carter hacks Michel Bogaczyk from behind! The referee brings Warren Carter to one side and gives him a warning! Michel Bogaczyk stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. US Créteil-Lusitanos 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
US Créteil-Lusitanos start the second half!
47.03
Hoalid Piantoni kicks a strong pass forward to Eric Lorenz. Eric Lorenz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
48.21
Hoalid Piantoni knocks the ball forward to Ghislain Kovacs. Ghislain Kovacs controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
51.28
Dario Dadi hacks Diego Hemdani from behind! Dario Dadi is warned by the referee! Diego Hemdani runs off the knock.
55.29
Warren Carter flicks a high pass forward to Guillaume Bruneau who brings the ball under control. Guillaume Bruneau makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Kamal Asuar. Kamal Asuar rockets a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
57.52
Tomasz Née flicks a high pass forward. Michel Bogaczyk controls it well on his chest. Michel Bogaczyk flicks a high ball forward to Eric Lorenz who takes it down. Eric Lorenz whips in a cross ball towards Nenad Castro. Nenad Castro knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
59.23
Antoine Schouft flicks a high pass forward. Warren Carter controls it well on his chest. Warren Carter flicks a high ball forward to Kamal Asuar who takes it down. Kamal Asuar knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Camel Dieuze.
60.03
0-1US Créteil-Lusitanos have made 2 substitutions with Matt Gallacher replacing Nenad Castro and Jakob Hoeness replacing Ghislain Kovacs .
63.15
With a delightful solo run, Alfonso Florio stretches the opposition's defence. Alfonso Florio plays a scrappy one-two with Guillaume Bruneau and advances towards the goal... Alfonso Florio rockets a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
66.01
Kamal Asuar hacks Tomasz Née from behind! Kamal Asuar is given a warning by the referee! Tomasz Née runs off the knock.
67.03
Hoalid Piantoni knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Gallacher. Matt Gallacher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.28
Warren Carter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dario Dadi. Dario Dadi makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Kamal Asuar. Kamal Asuar cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
75.17
Warren Carter flicks the ball to his team mate, Dario Dadi. Dario Dadi flicks the ball to his team mate, Toifilou Forge. Some silky footwork from Toifilou Forge provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Solid save from Jonathan Squillaci.
77.22
US Créteil-Lusitanos have made a substitution with Massimo Cecere replacing Eric Lorenz .
83.04
0-1Warren Carter hits a low pass to Kamal Asuar. Kamal Asuar plays a one-two with Dario Dadi and rushes in on goal... Kamal Asuar cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Tomasz Née steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
85.59
Hoalid Piantoni makes a simple pass to Matt Gallacher. Matt Gallacher cuts inside the box! Matt Gallacher muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
90.00
Camille Cantona chips the ball to his team mate, Jakob Hoeness. Jakob Hoeness controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
4
8
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
28.7%
43.7%
27.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ghislain Kovacs of US Créteil-Lusitanos |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Kieron Walsh (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Kader Sarr (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Arnauld Grenet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Antoine Schouft (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Terry Priestley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alfonso Florio (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Warren Carter (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Kamal Asuar (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Guillaume Bruneau (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dario Dadi (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Toifilou Forge (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Martin Hierro (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sabri De Neff (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Robert Bekrar (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jonathan Squillaci (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Camel Dieuze (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Diego Hemdani (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Tomasz Née (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alexandru Popescu (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Hoalid Piantoni (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Michel Bogaczyk (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Camille Cantona (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nenad Castro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Eric Lorenz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ghislain Kovacs (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Matt Gallacher (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Massimo Cecere (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jakob Hoeness (DEF) | 6 | |