Match Report
| FC Metz | FC Metz |  |  | Bastia | Bastia | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Kieron Walsh | K. Walsh |  | 56 | G |  | 1 | | G | 68 |  | Jean-Christophe Monier | J. Monier | |||||||||
| Kader Sarr | K. Sarr | | 65 | D |  |  | 2 |  | D | 75 | | Steve Lettieri | S. Lettieri | ||||||||
| Arnauld Grenet | A. Grenet | | 59 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 | | Vincent Isabey | V. Isabey | |||||||||
| Antoine Schouft | A. Schouft | | 50 | D | | 4 | | D | 57 | | Gerard Porato | G. Porato | |||||||||
| Terry Priestley | T. Priestley | | 50 | D | | 5 | | M | 59 |  | Tomas Almeida | T. Almeida | |||||||||
| Martin Hierro | M. Hierro |  | 63 | M | | 6 | | | M | 57 |  | Robert Fränkel | R. Fränkel | ||||||||
| Sabri De Neff | S. De Neff | | 63 | M | | 7 | | M | 56 | | Alberto Robin | A. Robin | |||||||||
| Kamal Asuar | K. Asuar | | 66 | A | | 8 | | M | 56 | | Willy Roy | W. Roy | |||||||||
| Guillaume Bruneau | G. Bruneau | | 66 | A | | 9 | | A | 76 | | Alioune Ripoll | A. Ripoll | |||||||||
| Dario Dadi | D. Dadi | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 65 | | Angelo Custovic | A. Custovic | |||||||||
| Toifilou Forge | T. Forge | | 59 | A | | 11 | | A | 64 | | Muller Soloy | M. Soloy | |||||||||
| Robert Bekrar | R. Bekrar | | 62 | M | | 12 | | A | 59 | | Moktar Thetis | M. Thetis | |||||||||
| Giovanni M. Cozza | G. Cozza |  | 55 | M | | 13 | | G | 57 | | Richard Arveladze | R. Arveladze | |||||||||
| Rio Cort | R. Cort | | 47 | A | | 14 | | D | 55 | | Morgan Cristallini | M. Cristallini | |||||||||
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to Bastia. A crowd of 8,690 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Bastia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Allan Kanoute.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Bastia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Allan Kanoute.
0.00
0-0FC Metz get the match underway!
2.58
0-0Terry Priestley flicks the ball to his team mate, Sabri De Neff. Sabri De Neff flicks a high pass forward. Guillaume Bruneau holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guillaume Bruneau shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Jean-Christophe Monier!
3.38
0-0Steve Lettieri catches Kamal Asuar on the ankles. The referee calls over Steve Lettieri and warns him to calm down! Kamal Asuar hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.27
0-0Toifilou Forge clumsily knocks into Gerard Porato. Toifilou Forge is shown the yellow card! Gerard Porato stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.06
0-0Robert Fränkel makes an attacking run forward. Robert Fränkel tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
8.56
Gerard Porato passes the ball forward to Alberto Robin. Alberto Robin decides to run forward with the ball. Alberto Robin plays a one-two with Angelo Custovic and advances towards the goal... Alberto Robin tries a spectacular strike but Kieron Walsh is on top of it.
9.42
0-1Steve Lettieri pushes mid-way up the pitch. Steve Lettieri makes a simple pass to Angelo Custovic. Angelo Custovic plays a scrappy one-two with Muller Soloy and stumbles forward towards the goal... Angelo Custovic looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
12.25
Terry Priestley volleys a long ball forward. Dario Dadi plays a one-two with Guillaume Bruneau and advances towards the goal... Dario Dadi shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
22.50
0-1Vincent Isabey flicks a high pass forward. Robert Fränkel collects the pass. Robert Fränkel flicks a high pass forward. Angelo Custovic controls it well on his chest. Angelo Custovic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alioune Ripoll but he's offside!
24.29
Alberto Robin passes the ball forward to Muller Soloy. Muller Soloy flicks a high pass forward. Angelo Custovic controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Angelo Custovic comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. It's there!! Kieron Walsh has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
27.32
Without breaking stride, Alberto Robin plays the ball forward to Alioune Ripoll. Alioune Ripoll whips in a cross ball towards Angelo Custovic. Angelo Custovic gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. 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.
28.22
Sabri De Neff hits a low pass to Kamal Asuar. Kamal Asuar whips in a cross ball towards Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Jean-Christophe Monier. Excellent save.
32.35
0-2Alberto Robin flicks a high pass forward. Alioune Ripoll controls it well on his chest. Alioune Ripoll whips in a cross ball towards Muller Soloy. Muller Soloy is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Kader Sarr steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
34.40
Alberto Robin clumsily knocks into Sabri De Neff. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sabri De Neff hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.57
Alberto Robin sees a break and surges forward. Alberto Robin hits a low pass to Angelo Custovic. Angelo Custovic side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
39.26
Sabri De Neff knocks the ball forward to Kamal Asuar. Kamal Asuar controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Jean-Christophe Monier is on top of it.
40.48
Alberto Robin sees Alioune Ripoll in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alioune Ripoll kicks a strong pass forward to Angelo Custovic but the referee indicates it's offside!
44.57
Sabri De Neff kicks a strong pass forward to Guillaume Bruneau. Guillaume Bruneau plays a scrappy one-two with Toifilou Forge and stumbles forward towards the goal... Guillaume Bruneau makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
45.00
Willy Roy takes it forward alone. Willy Roy plays a one-two with Alioune Ripoll and rushes in on goal... Willy Roy tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Kieron Walsh with no chance!! Goal for Bastia!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Metz appear unchanged since the first half. Bastia also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Metz players seem much more motivated whilst the Bastia players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Bastia kick off the second half!
49.18
Sabri De Neff changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Sabri De Neff shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
53.22
Kader Sarr controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sabri De Neff. Sabri De Neff flicks the ball to his team mate, Guillaume Bruneau. Guillaume Bruneau edges inside the box! Guillaume Bruneau tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.51
Sabri De Neff flicks the ball to his team mate, Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge plays the ball forward to Guillaume Bruneau who has made a great run into the box. Guillaume Bruneau makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
60.05
1-3Bastia have made 2 substitutions with Richard Arveladze replacing Alberto Robin and Morgan Cristallini replacing Muller Soloy .
63.30
Vincent Isabey flicks a high pass forward. Richard Arveladze comfortably collects the pass. Showing composure, Richard Arveladze picks a pass forward to Morgan Cristallini. Morgan Cristallini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
66.27
1-3Martin Hierro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.30
Sabri De Neff knocks the ball to his team mate, Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge lofts in a cross ball towards Dario Dadi. Dario Dadi makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Jean-Christophe Monier has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.48
Kader Sarr makes a strong solo run forward. Kader Sarr flicks a high pass forward. Guillaume Bruneau holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guillaume Bruneau plays a one-two with Dario Dadi and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Guillaume Bruneau provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
73.50
Gerard Porato barges into Guillaume Bruneau. Gerard Porato is warned by the referee! Guillaume Bruneau hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.02
Bastia have made a substitution with Moktar Thetis replacing Vincent Isabey .
78.08
Sabri De Neff threads a neat ball through to Dario Dadi. Dario Dadi whips in a cross ball towards Guillaume Bruneau. Guillaume Bruneau finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Jean-Christophe Monier is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! That brings them level!
81.57
With imagination, Willy Roy plays the ball forward to Angelo Custovic. Angelo Custovic shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
83.01
Sabri De Neff flicks the ball to his team mate, Kamal Asuar. Kamal Asuar knocks in a cross ball towards Dario Dadi. Dario Dadi shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Dario Dadi scores for FC Metz!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
3
Shots on Target
8
6
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.5%
47.5%
Play Area
27.5%
42.5%
30%
Scorers
| Guillaume Bruneau 53, 78 Dario Dadi 69, 83 | Angelo Custovic 9, 24 Willy Roy 45 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Guillaume Bruneau of FC Metz |
Match Ratings
| 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. | Martin Hierro (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Sabri De Neff (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Kamal Asuar (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Guillaume Bruneau (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Dario Dadi (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Toifilou Forge (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 12. | Robert Bekrar (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Giovanni M. Cozza (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rio Cort (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jean-Christophe Monier (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Steve Lettieri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Vincent Isabey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gerard Porato (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tomas Almeida (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Robert Fränkel (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alberto Robin (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Willy Roy (MID) | | 7 |
| 9. | Alioune Ripoll (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Angelo Custovic (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Muller Soloy (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Moktar Thetis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Richard Arveladze (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Morgan Cristallini (DEF) | 6 | |