Match Report


FC MetzFC Metz     AC CannesAC Cannes
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Kieron WalshK. Walsh56
G
1
G
70Fabien EsparteroF. Espartero
Kader SarrK. Sarr65
D
captain2
D
68Amdy ChavrondierA. Chavrondier
Arnauld GrenetA. Grenet58
D
3
D
67Steven MansouriS. Mansouri
Antoine SchouftA. Schouft50
D
4
D
57Mario MercierM. Mercier
Terry PriestleyT. Priestley50
D
5
D
56Reynald FreyR. Frey
Alfonso FlorioA. Florio68
M
6
M
68Fabio ArribagéF. Arribagé
Warren CarterW. Carter65
M
7
M
65Devanir HeurtebisD. Heurtebis
Kamal AsuarK. Asuar66
A
8
M
65Enzo SmainoE. Smaino
Guillaume BruneauG. Bruneau66
A
9
M
59Pedro LetiziP. Letizi
Dario DadiD. Dadi62
A
10
A
84Amara IsmaëlA. Ismaël
Toifilou ForgeT. Forge59
A
11captain
A
66Dambou PetitjeanD. Petitjean
 
Martin HierroM. Hierro63
M
12
A
61Stephane AndreaniS. Andreani
Sabri De NeffS. De Neff63
M
13
A
58Jannick ThimothéeJ. Thimothée
Robert BekrarR. Bekrar62
M
14
D
56Demetrius LevratD. Levrat

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to AC Cannes. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AC Cannes appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Olivier Savinaud.


0.00
The whistle blows and AC Cannes get the match underway!
8.20
Warren Carter knocks the ball forward to Guillaume Bruneau. Guillaume Bruneau sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Fabien Espartero!
12.04
Warren Carter barges into Enzo Smaino. The referee calls over Warren Carter and shows him a yellow card! Enzo Smaino runs off the knock.
15.28
Warren Carter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillaume Bruneau. Guillaume Bruneau makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Toifilou Forge but he's offside!
20.57
Devanir Heurtebis hits a low pass to Dambou Petitjean. Dambou Petitjean knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antoine Schouft.
21.20
Kader Sarr comes in with a late challenge on Amara Ismaël. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Amara Ismaël runs off the knock.
21.20
Free kick to AC Cannes just outside the area...
22.15
Dambou Petitjean takes a cautious run up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
24.24
Antoine Schouft chips the ball to his team mate, Alfonso Florio. Alfonso Florio flicks a high pass forward. Toifilou Forge collects the pass. Toifilou Forge finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.31
Warren Carter hacks Devanir Heurtebis from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Warren Carter!! Devanir Heurtebis runs off the knock.
34.15
Pedro Letizi makes an attacking run forward. Pedro Letizi shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Kieron Walsh manages to gather it comfortably.
40.56
Seeing a gap ahead, Devanir Heurtebis plays the ball forward to Dambou Petitjean. Dambou Petitjean sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. AC Cannes are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
45.00
Toifilou Forge catches Enzo Smaino on the ankles. The referee calls over Toifilou Forge and shows him a yellow card! Enzo Smaino 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. AC Cannes also appear unchanged since the first half. The AC Cannes players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
FC Metz kick off and get the second half underway!
47.25
Terry Priestley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfonso Florio. Alfonso Florio knocks the ball forward to Dario Dadi. Dario Dadi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
51.32
Devanir Heurtebis flicks a high ball forward to Dambou Petitjean who takes it down. Dambou Petitjean shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
54.20
Alfonso Florio knocks the ball to his team mate, Kamal Asuar. Kamal Asuar knocks the ball forward to Dario Dadi but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
65.20
Toifilou Forge knocks the ball forward to Kamal Asuar. Kamal Asuar knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Dario Dadi is offside!
66.48
Arnauld Grenet barges into Dambou Petitjean. The referee warns Arnauld Grenet to calm down! Dambou Petitjean stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.55
Toifilou Forge surges forward with the ball. Toifilou Forge knocks in a cross ball towards Dario Dadi. Dario Dadi finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
71.05
Enzo Smaino barges into Toifilou Forge. Enzo Smaino is given a warning by the referee! Toifilou Forge stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.08
Amara Ismaël clumsily knocks into Arnauld Grenet. The referee brings Amara Ismaël to one side and gives him a warning! Arnauld Grenet carries on, but is struggling a bit.
73.06
Devanir Heurtebis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Amara Ismaël. Amara Ismaël sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
84.12
Reynald Frey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Devanir Heurtebis. Devanir Heurtebis flicks a high pass forward. Amara Ismaël holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Amara Ismaël sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.32
Enzo Smaino hits a low pass to Dambou Petitjean. Dambou Petitjean edges inside the box! Dambou Petitjean side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Kieron Walsh manages to gather it comfortably.
89.04
Alfonso Florio flicks a high pass forward. Kamal Asuar holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kamal Asuar passes the ball forward to Dario Dadi. Dario Dadi looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Metz

AC Cannes
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
5
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
35.5%
64.5%
Play Area
32.9%
46.1%
21.1%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Devanir Heurtebis of AC Cannes

Match Ratings
1.Kieron Walsh (GK)
6
2.Kader Sarr (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Arnauld Grenet (DEF)
5
4.Antoine Schouft (DEF)
6
5.Terry Priestley (DEF)
6
6.Alfonso Florio (MID)
6
7.Warren Carter (MID)red card
3
8.Kamal Asuar (ATT)
6
9.Guillaume Bruneau (ATT)
6
10.Dario Dadi (ATT)
6
11.Toifilou Forge (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Martin Hierro (MID)
0
13.Sabri De Neff (MID)
0
14.Robert Bekrar (MID)
0

1.Fabien Espartero (GK)
6
2.Amdy Chavrondier (DEF)
6
3.Steven Mansouri (DEF)
6
4.Mario Mercier (DEF)
7
5.Reynald Frey (DEF)
6
6.Fabio Arribagé (MID)
6
7.Devanir Heurtebis (MID)
7
8.Enzo Smaino (MID)
6
9.Pedro Letizi (MID)
6
10.Amara Ismaël (ATT)
6
11.Dambou Petitjean (ATT)
6
 
12.Stephane Andreani (ATT)
0
13.Jannick Thimothée (ATT)
0
14.Demetrius Levrat (DEF)
0