Match Report


FC MetzFC Metz     RC LensRC Lens
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Dianboto FischerD. Fischer59
G
1
G
74Anthony ChavrondierA. Chavrondier
Kader SarrK. Sarr65
D
captain2
D
68Rodolphe ThomertR. Thomert
Arnauld GrenetA. Grenet59
D
3
D
61Erwan MoreauE. Moreau
Antoine SchouftA. Schouft50
D
4
D
56Jero GranonJ. Granon
Terry PriestleyT. Priestley50
D
5
M
74Eric NéeE. Née
Alfonso FlorioA. Florio68
M
6
M
72Alassan AgbohA. Agboh
Warren CarterW. Carter65
M
7
M
69Jean-Sebastien RegnaultJ. Regnault
Guillaume BruneauG. Bruneau66
A
8
M
66Martin AthertonM. Atherton
Toifilou ForgeT. Forge59
A
9
A
69Raouf TourselR. Toursel
Rio CortR. Cort47
A
10captain
A
62Sophiane MeriemS. Meriem
Serge DianiS. Diani43
A
11
A
60Steven VencelS. Vencel
 
Sabri De NeffS. De Neff64
M
12
G
68Alejandro VicenteA. Vicente
Martin HierroM. Hierro63
M
13
M
61Claude BiancalaniC. Biancalani
Robert BekrarR. Bekrar62
M
14
M
61Sophiane BrahamiS. Brahami

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to RC Lens. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while RC Lens appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Olivier Savinaud.


0.00
FC Metz kick off!
3.38
Warren Carter knocks the ball forward to Serge Diani. Serge Diani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.37
Warren Carter hacks Alassan Agboh from behind! The referee calls over Warren Carter and shows him a yellow card! Alassan Agboh runs off the knock.
6.13
Jero Granon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Atherton. Martin Atherton flicks a high ball forward to Steven Vencel who takes it down. Steven Vencel shoots from 20 yards but Dianboto Fischer reads it well. Great keeping!
8.57
Warren Carter flicks the ball to his team mate, Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
9.14
Warren Carter sees space and advances. Warren Carter puts a great ball through. Serge Diani runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
10.49
Antoine Schouft knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfonso Florio. Alfonso Florio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rio Cort. Rio Cort knocks the ball forward, putting Serge Diani through on goal. Serge Diani takes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
15.19
Martin Atherton sees Steven Vencel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steven Vencel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Dianboto Fischer reads it well. Fabulous stop!
16.39
Alfonso Florio flicks a high ball forward to Guillaume Bruneau who takes it down. Guillaume Bruneau tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
18.38
Warren Carter flicks the ball to his team mate, Rio Cort. Rio Cort passes the ball forward but Serge Diani is offside!
20.06
Jean-Sebastien Regnault sees Raouf Toursel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Raouf Toursel shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
24.52
Seeing a gap ahead, Warren Carter laces a through ball forward to Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge advances inside the box! Toifilou Forge looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
26.50
Erwan Moreau threads a neat ball through to Eric Née. Eric Née flicks a high pass forward. Sophiane Meriem controls it well on his chest. Sophiane Meriem knocks in a cross ball towards Steven Vencel. Steven Vencel whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
34.13
Arnauld Grenet hacks Sophiane Meriem from behind! The referee warns Arnauld Grenet to calm down! Sophiane Meriem hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.13
Kader Sarr flicks the ball to his team mate, Warren Carter. Warren Carter flicks a high pass forward. Serge Diani collects the pass. Serge Diani whips in a cross ball towards Rio Cort. Rio Cort makes a looping header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
38.58
Eric Née clumsily knocks into Alfonso Florio. Eric Née is warned by the referee! Alfonso Florio runs off the knock.
42.52
Warren Carter makes a probing pass to Guillaume Bruneau. Guillaume Bruneau threads the ball through into the box. Toifilou Forge cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Anthony Chavrondier gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Metz appear unchanged since the first half. RC Lens also appear unchanged since the first half. The RC Lens players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with RC Lens kicking off!
54.36
Rodolphe Thomert deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Atherton. Martin Atherton threads the ball through to Raouf Toursel. Raouf Toursel shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
57.36
Warren Carter flicks a high pass forward. Guillaume Bruneau holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guillaume Bruneau shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
59.46
Martin Atherton clumsily knocks into Kader Sarr. The referee calls over Martin Atherton and shows him a yellow card! Kader Sarr stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.30
Warren Carter flicks the ball to his team mate, Guillaume Bruneau. Guillaume Bruneau whips in a cross ball towards Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge connects with a diving header but it whistles just wide of the post!
63.28
Antoine Schouft makes a probing pass to Warren Carter. Warren Carter kicks a strong pass forward to Guillaume Bruneau. Guillaume Bruneau sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
65.08
Alassan Agboh brings the ball forward. Alassan Agboh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sophiane Meriem but he's offside!
67.20
Warren Carter flicks a high pass forward. Rio Cort controls it well on his chest. Rio Cort makes a simple pass, allowing Guillaume Bruneau to run into the box. Guillaume Bruneau makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Anthony Chavrondier with no chance!! Goal for FC Metz!
71.54
With some swift thinking, Warren Carter plays the ball forward to Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge knocks in a cross ball towards Rio Cort. Rio Cort finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
78.27
Alassan Agboh threads a neat ball through to Raouf Toursel. Raouf Toursel shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
79.09
Alfonso Florio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Serge Diani. Serge Diani controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Rio Cort through on goal. Rio Cort rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Anthony Chavrondier had no chance!! Goal for FC Metz!
87.21
Warren Carter barges into Eric Née. Warren Carter is given a warning by the referee! Eric Née runs off the knock.
89.25
Warren Carter advances with the ball. Warren Carter plays a quick one-two with Guillaume Bruneau and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Warren Carter provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Jero Granon steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
90.00
Jean-Sebastien Regnault threads a neat ball through to Steven Vencel. Steven Vencel whips in a cross ball towards Raouf Toursel. Raouf Toursel heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

FC Metz

RC Lens
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.4%
51.6%
Play Area
27.5%
45.1%
27.5%

Scorers
Guillaume Bruneau 67
Rio Cort 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Guillaume Bruneau of FC Metz

Match Ratings