Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade Francis Turcan where Martigues play host to FC Metz. A crowd of 9,457 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Martigues and FC Metz are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Olivier Savinaud.


0.00
The whistle blows and Martigues get the match underway!
2.58
Warren Carter makes a simple pass to Serge Diani. Serge Diani plays a scrappy one-two with Toifilou Forge and stumbles forward towards the goal... Serge Diani comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
6.55
Ghislain Cubilier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steed Diasalmeida. Steed Diasalmeida controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Dianboto Fischer. Excellent save.
9.58
Ghislain Cubilier knocks the ball to his team mate, Sol Boateng. Sol Boateng shoots from outside the area. Dianboto Fischer easily gets down and covers it.
10.13
Jean-Marc Marx knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Duarte. Fernando Duarte surges forward with the ball. Fernando Duarte plays a scrappy one-two with Gregoor Alberda and advances towards the goal... Fernando Duarte takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Terry Priestley.
12.49
Fernando Duarte darts forward. Fernando Duarte plays a quick one-two with Sol Boateng and rushes in on goal... Fernando Duarte comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by Dianboto Fischer. Excellent save.
16.16
Fernando Duarte advances with the ball. Fernando Duarte plays a quick one-two with Steed Diasalmeida and rushes in on goal... Fernando Duarte side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Dianboto Fischer with no chance!! Goal for Martigues!
20.01
Mansour Gaillot knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Duarte. Fernando Duarte threads the ball through to Gregoor Alberda. Gregoor Alberda knocks in a cross ball towards Steed Diasalmeida. Steed Diasalmeida makes a convincing header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.38
Alfonso Florio makes a probing pass to Rio Cort. Rio Cort makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Serge Diani but he's offside!
26.11
Fernando Duarte makes a simple pass to Sol Boateng. Sol Boateng shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
27.31
Warren Carter darts forward. Warren Carter threads a neat, attacking ball through to Rio Cort. Some silky footwork from Rio Cort provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
36.30
Warren Carter sees Serge Diani in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Serge Diani passes the ball forward to Rio Cort. Rio Cort comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
38.29
Alfonso Florio passes the ball forward to Rio Cort. Rio Cort knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Toifilou Forge is offside!
39.55
Antoine Schouft kicks a strong pass forward to Alfonso Florio. Alfonso Florio threads a neat ball through to Guillaume Bruneau. Guillaume Bruneau shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
42.11
Warren Carter barges into Jean-Marc Marx. The referee calls over Warren Carter and shows him a yellow card! Jean-Marc Marx gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
44.16
Fernando Duarte chips the ball to his team mate, Guy Le Bris. Guy Le Bris shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for 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. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The second half starts with FC Metz kicking off!
47.36
With some swift thinking, Kader Sarr plays the ball forward to Warren Carter. Warren Carter decides to run forward with the ball. Warren Carter plays a scrappy one-two with Guillaume Bruneau and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Warren Carter provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Jean-Marc Marx's outstretched leg.
48.58
Warren Carter chips the ball to his team mate, Guillaume Bruneau. Guillaume Bruneau lofts in a cross ball towards Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just wide!
49.54
Fernando Duarte flicks a high pass forward. Gregoor Alberda holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gregoor Alberda sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
54.22
With great vision, Mansour Gaillot plays the ball forward to Ghislain Cubilier. Ghislain Cubilier threads a neat ball through to Gregoor Alberda. Gregoor Alberda knocks in a cross ball towards Guy Le Bris. Guy Le Bris gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
66.20
Alfonso Florio passes the ball forward to Rio Cort. Rio Cort tries a spectacular long range effort but Franck Wimbee reads it well. Great save!
67.27
Fernando Duarte clumsily knocks into Alfonso Florio. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alfonso Florio carries on, but is struggling a bit.
71.31
Jean-Marc Marx pushes up the pitch. Jean-Marc Marx plays the ball forward to Sol Boateng. Sol Boateng plays a quick one-two with Guy Le Bris and rushes in on goal... Sol Boateng comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it curls horrendously wide!
72.58
Martigues are in full control of this game.
78.43
Mansour Gaillot hits a low pass to Fernando Duarte. Fernando Duarte threads a neat ball through to Sol Boateng. Sol Boateng knocks in a cross ball towards Guy Le Bris. Guy Le Bris whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
84.44
Alex Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Duarte holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fernando Duarte makes a simple pass to Guy Le Bris. Guy Le Bris finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
85.36
Warren Carter flicks a high pass forward. Toifilou Forge holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Toifilou Forge rushes past Mansour Gaillot! Toifilou Forge takes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
90.00
Ghislain Cubilier hacks Alfonso Florio from behind! The referee calls over Ghislain Cubilier and shows him a yellow card! Alfonso Florio runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59%
41%
Play Area
30.1%
44.6%
25.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Duarte of Martigues

Match Ratings
1.Franck Wimbee (GK)
6
2.Jean-Marc Marx (DEF)
7
3.Alex Ritchie (DEF)
6
4.Mansour Gaillot (DEF)
6
5.Robert Vander (DEF)
6
6.Ghislain Cubilier (MID)yellow card
6
7.Fernando Duarte (MID)goal scoredyellow card
9
8.Guy Le Bris (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
9.Steed Diasalmeida (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Gregoor Alberda (ATT)
6
11.Sol Boateng (ATT)
7
 
12.Kwami Jurietti (ATT)
0
13.Sherif Charlot (MID)
0
14.Giacomo Agasson (ATT)
0

1.Dianboto Fischer (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.Warren Carter (MID)yellow card
6
8.Guillaume Bruneau (ATT)
6
9.Toifilou Forge (ATT)
6
10.Rio Cort (ATT)
6
11.Serge Diani (ATT)
6
 
12.Sabri De Neff (MID)
0
13.Martin Hierro (MID)
0
14.Robert Bekrar (MID)
0