Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stade La Meinau where RC Strasbourg play host to FC Metz in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
RC Strasbourg are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Grassadonia.
The pitch is in good condition.
RC Strasbourg are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Grassadonia.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with RC Strasbourg kicking off!
15.51
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Gaspar Lopes plays the ball forward to Jose Colucci. Jose Colucci knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.22
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Cristiano Lopes plays the ball forward to Isaac Zapata. Isaac Zapata threads a neat ball through to Pedro Navarro. Pedro Navarro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Solid save from George Gascoigne.
21.33
0-0Gaspar Lopes makes an attacking run forward. Gaspar Lopes knocks the ball forward to Jose Colucci but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
22.50
Philippe Veldeman flicks a high pass forward. Gaspar Lopes controls it well on his chest. Gaspar Lopes hits a low pass to Jose Colucci. Jose Colucci knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gianluca Fortin who gathers it comfortably.
26.23
0-0Julien Pavon runs straight at the opposition's defence. Julien Pavon whips in a cross ball towards Isaac Zapata. Isaac Zapata is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent block by Philippe Veldeman!
28.15
Gaspar Lopes threads a neat ball through to Jean-Christophe Proment. Jean-Christophe Proment knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gianluca Fortin who gathers it comfortably.
32.06
0-1Cristiano Lopes chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Navarro. Pedro Navarro whips in a cross ball towards Isaac Zapata. Isaac Zapata rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.50
0-1Pascal Ngom clumsily knocks into Julien Pavon. Pascal Ngom is given a warning by the referee! Julien Pavon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.52
Gaspar Lopes flicks a high pass forward to Jose Colucci who brings the ball under control. Jose Colucci knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bjarki Thoroddsen.
45.00
Christian Watier sees space and advances. Christian Watier knocks the ball to his team mate, Zinedine Joseph. Zinedine Joseph knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. RC Strasbourg appear unchanged since the first half. FC Metz also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Metz kick off!
60.12
0-1RC Strasbourg have made a substitution with Tobias Frieser replacing Zinedine Joseph .
66.39
0-1Alex Greig chips the ball to his team mate, Pascal Ngom. Pascal Ngom darts forward. Pascal Ngom whips in a cross ball towards Tobias Frieser. Tobias Frieser beats his man to it with a header his aim is horrendously poor!
67.39
Gaspar Lopes hits a low pass to Jean-Christophe Proment. Jean-Christophe Proment whips in a cross ball towards Tobias Frieser. Tobias Frieser connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.31
Pascal Ngom makes a probing pass to Jean-Christophe Proment. Jean-Christophe Proment knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.42
RC Strasbourg have made 2 substitutions with Stuart Collins replacing Eric Danic and Florian Ritzinger replacing Pascal Ngom .FC Metz have made 3 substitutions with Uwe Bartsch replacing Isaac Zapata, Barket Francois replacing Don Greig and Mehdi Alicarte replacing Pedro Navarro .
84.57
Gaspar Lopes knocks the ball to his team mate, Tobias Frieser. Tobias Frieser makes a probing pass to Jose Colucci but he's offside!
87.17
Christian Watier flicks a high pass forward. Gaspar Lopes controls it well on his chest. Gaspar Lopes sees a break and surges forward. Gaspar Lopes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gareth Mortensen.
89.16
Julien Pavon decides to run forward with the ball. Julien Pavon lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Zois. Peter Zois makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
1
0
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
31.7%
46%
22.2%
Scorers
| Tobias Frieser 67 | Isaac Zapata 32 Peter Zois 89 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Isaac Zapata of FC Metz |
Match Ratings
| 1. | George Gascoigne (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Philippe Veldeman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eric Danic (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Guy Colucci (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alex Greig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Christian Watier (DEF) | 7 | |
| 7. | Pascal Ngom (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gaspar Lopes (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Jean-Christophe Proment (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Jose Colucci (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Zinedine Joseph (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Tobias Frieser (MID) |  | 8 |
| 13. | Stuart Collins (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Florian Ritzinger (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Gianluca Fortin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Phil Lightfoot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gareth Mortensen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Bjarki Thoroddsen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Simon Kaiser (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Don Greig (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Cristiano Lopes (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Julien Pavon (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Peter Zois (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Pedro Navarro (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Isaac Zapata (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Uwe Bartsch (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Barket Francois (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Mehdi Alicarte (DEF) | 6 | |