Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stade Francis Turcan where Martigues play host to FC Metz. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Martigues and FC Metz are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pape Dehu.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Martigues and FC Metz are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pape Dehu.
0.00
0-0Martigues get the match underway!
2.19
0-1Martin Hierro makes a probing pass to Dario Dadi. Seeing a gap ahead, Dario Dadi plays the ball forward to Guillaume Bruneau who has made a great run into the box. Guillaume Bruneau cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
6.08
0-1Jean-Marie Ouédec darts forward. Jean-Marie Ouédec controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sol Boateng. Sol Boateng knocks in a cross ball towards Steed Diasalmeida. Steed Diasalmeida whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Kieron Walsh!
8.56
0-1With great vision, Alex Ritchie plays the ball forward to Fernando Duarte. Fernando Duarte flicks a high pass forward to Sol Boateng who brings the ball under control. Sol Boateng knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kieron Walsh who gathers it comfortably.
9.13
0-1Guy Le Bris barges into Kader Sarr. The referee calls over Guy Le Bris and warns him to calm down! Kader Sarr runs off the knock.
12.34
0-1Martin Hierro threads a neat ball through to Rio Cort. Rio Cort passes the ball forward but Toifilou Forge is offside!
15.13
Terry Priestley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Hierro. Martin Hierro knocks the ball forward to Dario Dadi. Dario Dadi puts a great ball through. Rio Cort runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
18.22
Martin Hierro flicks a high pass forward to Rio Cort who brings the ball under control. Rio Cort kicks a strong pass forward to Guillaume Bruneau but the referee indicates it's offside!
20.34
Toifilou Forge barges into Fernando Mario Souchard. The referee calls over Toifilou Forge and warns him to calm down! Fernando Mario Souchard stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.16
0-1Antoine Schouft deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfonso Florio. Alfonso Florio threads a neat ball through to Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge plays a one-two with Rio Cort and advances towards the goal... Toifilou Forge rockets a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
22.08
Arnauld Grenet flicks a high pass forward. Martin Hierro comfortably collects the pass. Martin Hierro picks a pass forward to Dario Dadi. Dario Dadi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.51
Fernando Duarte takes it forward alone. Fernando Duarte whips in a cross ball towards Guy Le Bris. Guy Le Bris beats his man to it with a header. Kieron Walsh is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
30.30
Ghislain Cubilier passes the ball forward to Sol Boateng. Sol Boateng knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.17
Antoine Schouft deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Hierro. Martin Hierro knocks the ball forward to Guillaume Bruneau. Guillaume Bruneau knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jean-Marie Ouédec.
36.44
Ghislain Cubilier threads the ball through to Guy Le Bris. Guy Le Bris lofts in a cross ball towards Sol Boateng. Sol Boateng outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Kieron Walsh is on top of it.
38.37
With intelligent vision, Arnauld Grenet laces a weighted ball forward to Martin Hierro. Martin Hierro knocks the ball to his team mate, Rio Cort. Rio Cort whips in a cross ball towards Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Willy Santini comfortably picks it out of the air!
39.41
Jean-Marie Ouédec flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Duarte who brings the ball under control. Fernando Duarte controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gregoor Alberda. Gregoor Alberda chips the ball to his team mate, Guy Le Bris. Some good footwork from Guy Le Bris provides some space. He shoots at goal. Guy Le Bris scores for Martigues!!
42.34
Martin Hierro makes a simple pass to Guillaume Bruneau. Guillaume Bruneau plays a scrappy one-two with Toifilou Forge and stumbles forward towards the goal... Guillaume Bruneau 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.
44.49
Martin Hierro knocks the ball to his team mate, Dario Dadi. Dario Dadi threads the ball through into the box. Guillaume Bruneau side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Guillaume Bruneau!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Martigues appear unchanged since the first half. FC Metz also appear unchanged since the first half. The Martigues players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
FC Metz kick off and get the second half underway!
47.57
Robert Vander flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Duarte collects the pass. Fernando Duarte knocks the ball forward to Steed Diasalmeida. Steed Diasalmeida controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
51.23
Alex Ritchie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Duarte. Fernando Duarte makes an attacking run forward. Fernando Duarte plays a quick one-two with Gregoor Alberda and rushes in on goal... Fernando Duarte takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Kieron Walsh has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
61.03
Kader Sarr threads a neat ball through to Martin Hierro. Martin Hierro threads a neat ball through to Rio Cort. Rio Cort skips past Robert Vander! Rio Cort muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
63.17
Martin Hierro catches Alex Ritchie on the ankles. The referee warns Martin Hierro to calm down! Alex Ritchie runs off the knock.
66.28
Alfonso Florio darts forward. Alfonso Florio rushes past Jean-Marie Ouédec! Some world-class footwork from Alfonso Florio provides some space. He scuffs the ball 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.
69.30
3-2Fernando Duarte barges into Alfonso Florio. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alfonso Florio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.54
3-2Ghislain Cubilier clumsily knocks into Alfonso Florio. Ghislain Cubilier is shown the yellow card! Alfonso Florio carries on, but is struggling a bit.
73.52
Ghislain Cubilier knocks the ball forward to Steed Diasalmeida. Steed Diasalmeida knocks in a cross ball towards Sol Boateng. Sol Boateng directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper, Kieron Walsh, sees it late!! Goal for Martigues!
81.59
Robert Vander flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Duarte holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fernando Duarte flicks a high ball forward to Guy Le Bris who takes it down. Guy Le Bris puts a great ball through but Sol Boateng is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
85.45
Alfonso Florio catches Fernando Duarte on the ankles. The referee brings Alfonso Florio to one side and gives him a warning! Fernando Duarte runs off the knock.
89.44
Toifilou Forge clumsily knocks into Fernando Mario Souchard. The referee warns Toifilou Forge again to calm down! Fernando Mario Souchard hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
31.8%
40.9%
27.3%
Scorers
| Guy Le Bris 25, 39 Fernando Duarte 51 Sol Boateng 74 | Guillaume Bruneau 2, 44 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Duarte of Martigues |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Willy Santini (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fernando Mario Souchard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alex Ritchie (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Jean-Marie Ouédec (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Robert Vander (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ghislain Cubilier (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Fernando Duarte (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Guy Le Bris (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Steed Diasalmeida (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Gregoor Alberda (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Sol Boateng (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Kwami Jurietti (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Giacomo Agasson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fabrice Hebert (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Kieron Walsh (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kader Sarr (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Arnauld Grenet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Antoine Schouft (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Terry Priestley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alfonso Florio (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Martin Hierro (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Guillaume Bruneau (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Dario Dadi (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Toifilou Forge (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rio Cort (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Sabri De Neff (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Robert Bekrar (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Giovanni M. Cozza (MID) | 0 | |