Match Report


FC MetzFC Metz     OGC NiceOGC Nice
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Kieron WalshK. Walsh56
G
1
G
67Carl LemassonC. Lemasson
Kader SarrK. Sarr65
D
captain2
D
73Giuseppe LemassonG. Lemasson
Arnauld GrenetA. Grenet58
D
3
D
72Dado ChagotD. Chagot
Antoine SchouftA. Schouft50
D
4
D
63Bertrand AgassonB. Agasson
Terry PriestleyT. Priestley50
D
5
D
63Johann DugarryJ. Dugarry
Alfonso FlorioA. Florio68
M
6
M
69Wilco DrentW. Drent
Warren CarterW. Carter65
M
7captain
M
68Teemu SerredszumT. Serredszum
Kamal AsuarK. Asuar66
A
8
M
68Ferdinand FrancoisF. Francois
Guillaume BruneauG. Bruneau66
A
9
A
66Ga‘l TatarianG. Tatarian
Dario DadiD. Dadi62
A
10
A
51Franois Pierre-FanfanF. Pierre-Fanfan
Toifilou ForgeT. Forge59
A
11
A
43Medhi GinolaM. Ginola
 
Martin HierroM. Hierro63
M
12
D
62Alexei HeaumetA. Heaumet
Sabri De NeffS. De Neff63
M
13
D
62Sabri LandaisS. Landais
Robert BekrarR. Bekrar62
M
14
G
62Ferdinand Esceth-NziF. Esceth-Nzi

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to OGC Nice. A crowd of 8,708 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while OGC Nice appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Seyni Ettori.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Metz kick off!
2.42
With a delightful solo run, Ferdinand Francois stretches the opposition's defence. Ferdinand Francois lofts in a cross ball towards Medhi Ginola. Medhi Ginola connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Arnauld Grenet happens to be in the right place to block it.
3.53
Wilco Drent catches Warren Carter on the ankles. The referee brings Wilco Drent to one side and gives him a warning! Warren Carter stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.07
Alfonso Florio flicks the ball to his team mate, Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge whips in a cross ball towards Guillaume Bruneau. Guillaume Bruneau whips the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
10.26
Wilco Drent flicks a high pass forward. Franois Pierre-Fanfan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Franois Pierre-Fanfan whips in a cross ball towards Ga‘l Tatarian. Ga‘l Tatarian whips the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Kieron Walsh manages to keep it out.
12.52
Dado Chagot kicks a strong pass forward to Wilco Drent. Wilco Drent passes the ball forward to Ga‘l Tatarian. Ga‘l Tatarian knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kader Sarr.
14.44
Kader Sarr hacks Ga‘l Tatarian from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ga‘l Tatarian stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.01
Warren Carter hacks Teemu Serredszum from behind! Warren Carter is shown the yellow card! Teemu Serredszum hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.51
Giuseppe Lemasson kicks a strong pass forward to Ferdinand Francois. Ferdinand Francois controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Franois Pierre-Fanfan. Franois Pierre-Fanfan whips in a cross ball towards Medhi Ginola. Medhi Ginola rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
26.27
Wilco Drent hits a low pass to Ga‘l Tatarian. Ga‘l Tatarian knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.26
Antoine Schouft makes a strong solo run forward. Antoine Schouft makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guillaume Bruneau. Guillaume Bruneau runs straight at the defence! Guillaume Bruneau makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
30.26
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
32.07
Teemu Serredszum catches Arnauld Grenet on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arnauld Grenet runs off the knock.
33.13
Alfonso Florio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kamal Asuar. Kamal Asuar knocks in a cross ball towards Guillaume Bruneau. Bertrand Agasson barges into Guillaume Bruneau. Guillaume Bruneau appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
34.36
Alfonso Florio hacks Wilco Drent from behind! The referee brings Alfonso Florio to one side and gives him a warning! Wilco Drent hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.33
Seeing a gap ahead, Ferdinand Francois plays the ball forward to Medhi Ginola. Medhi Ginola controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.07
Wilco Drent clumsily knocks into Alfonso Florio. Wilco Drent is given another warning by the referee! Alfonso Florio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Metz appear unchanged since the first half. OGC Nice also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
OGC Nice kick off!
47.12
Kader Sarr flicks a high pass forward. Warren Carter holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Warren Carter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dario Dadi. Dario Dadi plays a scrappy one-two with Kamal Asuar and stumbles forward towards the goal... Dario Dadi shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
51.05
Teemu Serredszum kicks a strong pass forward to Medhi Ginola. Medhi Ginola knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arnauld Grenet.
53.43
Ferdinand Francois makes an attacking run forward. Ferdinand Francois shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
54.26
Warren Carter makes a simple pass to Guillaume Bruneau. Guillaume Bruneau edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Guillaume Bruneau provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Carl Lemasson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
65.48
Warren Carter threads a neat ball through to Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge plays the ball forward to Dario Dadi who has made a great run into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Dario Dadi provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. FC Metz are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
71.21
Bertrand Agasson knocks the ball to his team mate, Teemu Serredszum. Teemu Serredszum passes the ball forward to Medhi Ginola. Medhi Ginola skips past Antoine Schouft! Medhi Ginola shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
72.55
Wilco Drent makes a simple pass to Ga‘l Tatarian. Ga‘l Tatarian shoots from 25 yards. Kieron Walsh is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.50
Ferdinand Francois knocks the ball forward to Franois Pierre-Fanfan. Franois Pierre-Fanfan knocks in a cross ball towards Medhi Ginola. Medhi Ginola finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
87.07
Warren Carter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dario Dadi. Dario Dadi plays a perfect one-two with Toifilou Forge and rushes in on goal... Giuseppe Lemasson comes in with a late challenge on Dario Dadi. Penalty for FC Metz!!
87.07
The referee points to the spot..
88.02
Kamal Asuar takes a cautious run up. The ball flies inside the right post - goal!!
89.28
Teemu Serredszum makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Franois Pierre-Fanfan. Franois Pierre-Fanfan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Metz

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

Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
33.8%
47.9%
18.3%

Scorers
Guillaume Bruneau 54
Kamal Asuar 88 (p)
Ga‘l Tatarian 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Guillaume Bruneau of FC Metz

Match Ratings