Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to Le Havre AC. A crowd of 9,234 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Le Havre AC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dambou Kerkar.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Le Havre AC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dambou Kerkar.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Le Havre AC kicking off!
2.43
0-0Msaddeck Guegan flicks a high ball forward to Jean-Christophe Preguet who takes it down. Jean-Christophe Preguet shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
3.31
0-1Msaddeck Guegan passes the ball forward to Damien Bardon. Damien Bardon knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Christophe Preguet. Jean-Christophe Preguet connects with a diving header. What a cracker!! Dianboto Fischer had no chance!! Goal for Le Havre AC!
8.16
Msaddeck Guegan changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Msaddeck Guegan whips in a cross ball towards Damien Bardon. Damien Bardon rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.17
Warren Carter flicks a high pass forward. Guillaume Bruneau controls it well on his chest. Guillaume Bruneau whips in a cross ball towards Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
16.58
Mickael Moustaïd flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Christophe Preguet. Jean-Christophe Preguet knocks in a cross ball towards Damien Bardon. Damien Bardon is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's well over the bar!
18.28
Alfonso Florio threads the ball through to Guillaume Bruneau. Guillaume Bruneau shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.33
Warren Carter sees Guillaume Bruneau in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guillaume Bruneau makes a probing pass between the defence to Rio Cort. Some silky footwork from Rio Cort provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.27
Terry Priestley advances with the ball. Terry Priestley knocks the ball to his team mate, Serge Diani. Serge Diani makes a simple pass, allowing Toifilou Forge to run into the box. Some good footwork from Toifilou Forge provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
28.39
Mickael Moustaïd advances with the ball. Mickael Moustaïd sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
30.26
Kamal Debes flicks a high pass forward. Msaddeck Guegan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Msaddeck Guegan knocks the ball forward to Jean-Christophe Preguet. Jean-Christophe Preguet shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.47
Antoine Schouft decides to run forward with the ball. Antoine Schouft passes the ball forward to Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge lofts in a cross ball towards Guillaume Bruneau. Guillaume Bruneau knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
40.28
Warren Carter plays the ball forward to Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.32
2-1Mickael Moustaïd threads a neat ball through to Jean-Christophe Preguet. Jean-Christophe Preguet shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Dianboto Fischer easily smothers it!
44.28
Arnauld Grenet flicks a high pass forward. Alfonso Florio comfortably collects the pass. Alfonso Florio hits a low pass to Guillaume Bruneau. Guillaume Bruneau plays a one-two with Rio Cort and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Guillaume Bruneau provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
45.00
Msaddeck Guegan hits a low pass to Jean-Christophe Preguet. Jean-Christophe Preguet lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Louis Durix. Jean-Louis Durix rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Dianboto Fischer gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
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. Le Havre AC also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Metz start the second half!
47.25
2-1Kwami Angeletti threads a neat ball through to Youssef Tatarian. Youssef Tatarian makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Christophe Preguet. Jean-Christophe Preguet advances inside the box! Kader Sarr hacks Jean-Christophe Preguet from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
49.05
2-1Warren Carter slams into Msaddeck Guegan with his studs up. The referee motions to Warren Carter to come over. It's a red card!! Msaddeck Guegan carries on, but is struggling a bit.
51.56
2-1Serge Diani 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.
54.24
Kamal Debes hits a low pass to Msaddeck Guegan. Msaddeck Guegan flicks a high pass forward. Damien Bardon comfortably collects the pass. Damien Bardon shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Dianboto Fischer. Excellent save.
57.35
Arnauld Grenet makes a strong solo run forward. With some swift thinking, Arnauld Grenet plays the ball forward to Rio Cort. Rio Cort finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
63.42
Youssef Tatarian chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-Louis Durix. Jean-Louis Durix sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Dianboto Fischer reads it well. Good save!
66.14
Kwami Angeletti makes a strong solo run forward. Kwami Angeletti makes a beautiful solo run. Kwami Angeletti shoots from 20 yards. Dianboto Fischer gets down and covers it.
72.15
2-1Msaddeck Guegan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Damien Bardon. Damien Bardon threads the ball through to Jean-Louis Durix but he's offside!
75.57
Serge Diani threads a neat ball through to Guillaume Bruneau. Guillaume Bruneau flicks a high pass forward. Rio Cort controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Rio Cort muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Damien Née had no chance!! Goal for FC Metz!
78.53
Serge Diani sees a break and surges forward. Serge Diani plays a one-two with Guillaume Bruneau and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Serge Diani provides some space. He shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
79.38
Arnauld Grenet threads a neat ball through to Serge Diani. Serge Diani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guillaume Bruneau. Guillaume Bruneau shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.20
3-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
45.6%
54.4%
Play Area
31.6%
44.3%
24.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Guillaume Bruneau of FC Metz |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dianboto Fischer (GK) | 7 | |
| 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. | Warren Carter (MID) |  | 3 |
| 8. | Guillaume Bruneau (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Toifilou Forge (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Rio Cort (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Serge Diani (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Sabri De Neff (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martin Hierro (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Robert Bekrar (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Damien Née (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Remi Traore (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kwami Angeletti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kamal Debes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alexandre Drouin (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Msaddeck Guegan (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Youssef Tatarian (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mickael Moustaïd (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jean-Christophe Preguet (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Damien Bardon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jean-Louis Durix (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Malte Prantl (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martial Benyachou (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Cedric Bourdeau (ATT) | 0 | |