Match Report


FC MetzFC Metz     OGC NiceOGC Nice
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Dianboto FischerD. Fischer59
G
1
G
67Carl LemassonC. Lemasson
Kader SarrK. Sarr65
D
captain2
D
63Bertrand AgassonB. Agasson
Arnauld GrenetA. Grenet59
D
3
D
63Wilson KossogonovW. Kossogonov
Antoine SchouftA. Schouft50
D
4
D
62Alexei HeaumetA. Heaumet
Terry PriestleyT. Priestley50
D
5
D
62Sabri LandaisS. Landais
Alfonso FlorioA. Florio68
M
6
M
69Wilco DrentW. Drent
Sabri De NeffS. De Neff64
M
7captain
M
69Rui TavaresR. Tavares
Guillaume BruneauG. Bruneau66
A
8
M
68Teemu SerredszumT. Serredszum
Toifilou ForgeT. Forge59
A
9
A
66Ga‘l TatarianG. Tatarian
Rio CortR. Cort47
A
10
A
66J-Clau MarchalJ. Marchal
Serge DianiS. Diani43
A
11
A
52Camel PromentC. Proment
 
Martin HierroM. Hierro63
M
12
M
68Ferdinand FrancoisF. Francois
Robert BekrarR. Bekrar62
M
13
G
62Ferdinand Esceth-NziF. Esceth-Nzi
Kieron WalshK. Walsh56
G
14
M
53Kodjo VellasK. Vellas

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to OGC Nice. A crowd of 8,777 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good 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 Gonzalo Delaroche.


0.00
The whistle blows and OGC Nice get the match underway!
3.31
Wilco Drent makes a simple pass to Camel Proment. Camel Proment shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
4.35
Sabri De Neff sees Guillaume Bruneau in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guillaume Bruneau controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Carl Lemasson easily smothers it!
6.17
Sabri De Neff flicks a high pass forward. Toifilou Forge holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Toifilou Forge edges inside the box! Toifilou Forge shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Carl Lemasson manages to gather it easily.
8.46
Sabri De Neff flicks a high pass forward. Serge Diani controls it well on his chest. Serge Diani plays a scrappy one-two with Guillaume Bruneau and stumbles forward towards the goal... Serge Diani makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
15.22
With some swift thinking, Wilson Kossogonov plays the ball forward to Wilco Drent. Wilco Drent controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ga‘l Tatarian. Ga‘l Tatarian knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arnauld Grenet.
20.37
Sabri De Neff kicks a strong pass forward to Rio Cort. Rio Cort knocks the ball forward to Toifilou Forge but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
21.36
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
22.19
Sabri De Neff runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Sabri De Neff plays a scrappy one-two with Guillaume Bruneau and advances towards the goal... Sabri De Neff looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Carl Lemasson with no chance!! Goal for FC Metz!
28.37
Rui Tavares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ga‘l Tatarian. Ga‘l Tatarian lofts in a cross ball towards J-Clau Marchal. J-Clau Marchal is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
30.40
Teemu Serredszum kicks a strong pass forward to J-Clau Marchal. J-Clau Marchal knocks in a cross ball towards Ga‘l Tatarian. Ga‘l Tatarian knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
36.02
Rui Tavares hits a low pass to Camel Proment. Camel Proment finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
39.03
Camel Proment barges into Antoine Schouft. The referee calls over Camel Proment and shows him a yellow card! Antoine Schouft runs off the knock.
44.41
Seeing a gap ahead, Antoine Schouft plays the ball forward to Sabri De Neff. Sabri De Neff makes an attacking run forward. Sabri De Neff lofts in a cross ball towards Guillaume Bruneau. Guillaume Bruneau makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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
The whistle blows and FC Metz kick off!
47.35
Sabri De Neff flicks a high pass forward. Guillaume Bruneau controls it well on his chest. Guillaume Bruneau knocks in a cross ball towards Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge powers a header at goal but Carl Lemasson is on top of it.
49.26
Sabri De Neff takes it forward alone. Sabri De Neff whips in a cross ball towards Serge Diani. Serge Diani is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
51.41
Teemu Serredszum changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Teemu Serredszum sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. OGC Nice are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
53.51
Alexei Heaumet knocks the ball forward to Wilco Drent. Showing intelligent composure, Wilco Drent picks a pass forward to Camel Proment. Camel Proment knocks in a cross ball towards Ga‘l Tatarian. Ga‘l Tatarian connects with a diving header. Dianboto Fischer gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
54.32
Alfonso Florio knocks the ball to his team mate, Serge Diani. Serge Diani cuts inside the box! Serge Diani cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
55.58
Wilco Drent advances with the ball. Wilco Drent shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
57.45
Rui Tavares threads a neat ball through to Ga‘l Tatarian. Ga‘l Tatarian finds some space and shoots from distance but Dianboto Fischer is on top of it.
65.58
Rui Tavares takes a short throw-in bringing Teemu Serredszum into play. With vision, Teemu Serredszum laces a through ball forward to Ga‘l Tatarian. Ga‘l Tatarian shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.16
Sabri De Neff threads the ball through to Guillaume Bruneau. Guillaume Bruneau rushes past Wilson Kossogonov! Some world-class footwork from Guillaume Bruneau provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It curls slightly but Carl Lemasson manages to gather it effortlessly.
69.01
Wilson Kossogonov kicks a strong pass forward to Wilco Drent. Wilco Drent threads a neat ball through to Ga‘l Tatarian. Ga‘l Tatarian knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.24
Antoine Schouft pushes mid-way up the pitch. Antoine Schouft threads the ball through to Guillaume Bruneau. Guillaume Bruneau sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
75.55
Antoine Schouft clumsily knocks into Ga‘l Tatarian. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ga‘l Tatarian runs off the knock.
75.55
Free kick to OGC Nice just outside the area...
77.18
Ga‘l Tatarian takes a long run up and curls the ball around the wall but the keeper has read it well and catches it comfortably.
84.24
Teemu Serredszum barges into Alfonso Florio. The referee brings Teemu Serredszum to one side and gives him a warning! Alfonso Florio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.30
Sabri De Neff comes in with a late challenge on Rui Tavares. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rui Tavares runs off the knock.
89.40
Teemu Serredszum flicks the ball to his team mate, Camel Proment. Camel Proment cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Camel Proment provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

FC Metz

OGC Nice
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
3
8
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.9%
56.1%
Play Area
26.8%
47.6%
25.6%

Scorers
Sabri De Neff 22
Guillaume Bruneau 44

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sabri De Neff of FC Metz

Match Ratings
1.Dianboto Fischer (GK)
6
2.Kader Sarr (DEF)
6
3.Arnauld Grenet (DEF)
6
4.Antoine Schouft (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Terry Priestley (DEF)
6
6.Alfonso Florio (MID)
6
7.Sabri De Neff (MID)goal scoredyellow card
9
8.Guillaume Bruneau (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Toifilou Forge (ATT)
6
10.Rio Cort (ATT)
6
11.Serge Diani (ATT)
6
 
12.Martin Hierro (MID)
0
13.Robert Bekrar (MID)
0
14.Kieron Walsh (GK)
0

1.Carl Lemasson (GK)
7
2.Bertrand Agasson (DEF)
6
3.Wilson Kossogonov (DEF)
6
4.Alexei Heaumet (DEF)
6
5.Sabri Landais (DEF)
6
6.Wilco Drent (MID)
7
7.Rui Tavares (MID)
6
8.Teemu Serredszum (MID)
6
9.Ga‘l Tatarian (ATT)
6
10.J-Clau Marchal (ATT)
6
11.Camel Proment (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Ferdinand Francois (MID)
0
13.Ferdinand Esceth-Nzi (GK)
0
14.Kodjo Vellas (MID)
0