Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to Montpellier HSC. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Montpellier HSC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gonzalo Gardie.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Montpellier HSC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gonzalo Gardie.
0.00
0-0FC Metz kick off and get the first half underway!
6.05
0-0Simon Kaiser advances with the ball. Simon Kaiser sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Torsten Böhm gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
8.44
Herve Cordonnier laces a weighted ball forward to Marin Belodedici. Marin Belodedici sees space and advances. Marin Belodedici tries a spectacular long range effort but Gianluca Fortin is on top of it.
9.46
0-0Bjarki Thoroddsen flicks a high ball forward to Cristiano Lopes who takes it down. Cristiano Lopes kicks a strong pass forward to Isaac Zapata. Isaac Zapata knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Navarro. John Carnot clumsily knocks into Pedro Navarro. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
9.46
0-0The referee points to the spot..
10.12
Peter Zois takes a short run up but it skews horrendously wide!
22.28
0-0Krunoslav Boban passes the ball forward to Markus Weigel. Markus Weigel advances inside the box! Markus Weigel makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.21
1-0Don Greig flicks a high pass forward. Peter Zois holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Peter Zois plays a quick one-two with Pedro Navarro and rushes in on goal... Peter Zois muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.39
1-0John Carnot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simo Forssell. Simo Forssell chips the ball to his team mate, Markus Weigel. Markus Weigel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bjarki Thoroddsen.
34.26
Don Greig surges forward with the ball. Don Greig shoots from 25 yards. Torsten Böhm easily gets down and covers it.
36.39
Davide Petrachi threads a neat ball through to Simo Forssell. Simo Forssell flicks a high pass forward to Alexander Schneider who brings the ball under control. Alexander Schneider knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bjarki Thoroddsen.
45.00
Don Greig threads a neat ball through to Peter Zois. Peter Zois shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
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. Montpellier HSC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Montpellier HSC players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Montpellier HSC kick off!
47.08
Krunoslav Boban makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Markus Weigel. Markus Weigel tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
48.46
Marin Belodedici kicks a strong pass forward to Markus Weigel. Markus Weigel flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Schneider. Some silky footwork from Alexander Schneider provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.24
2-1Christina Loussouarn barges into Don Greig. Christina Loussouarn is shown the yellow card! Don Greig hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.54
Nick Milburn flicks a high ball forward to Simo Forssell who takes it down. With vision, Simo Forssell plays the ball forward to Alexander Schneider. Alexander Schneider sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Gianluca Fortin!
57.12
Don Greig brings the ball forward. Don Greig rushes past Nick Milburn! Don Greig side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Torsten Böhm is on top of it.
63.46
Christina Loussouarn chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Schneider. Alexander Schneider knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Phil Lightfoot.
66.09
Phil Lightfoot threads a neat ball through to Don Greig. Don Greig flicks a high ball forward to Isaac Zapata who takes it down. Isaac Zapata knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Navarro. Pedro Navarro outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Torsten Böhm manages to keep it out.
69.42
Cristiano Lopes passes the ball forward to Isaac Zapata. Isaac Zapata shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.07
Simo Forssell flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Schneider. Alexander Schneider knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gianluca Fortin who gathers it comfortably.
73.26
Julien Pavon knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Navarro. Pedro Navarro plays a scrappy one-two with Isaac Zapata and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Pedro Navarro provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
75.45
Davide Petrachi chips the ball to his team mate, Simo Forssell. Simo Forssell sees a break and surges forward. Simo Forssell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gianluca Fortin who gathers it comfortably.
79.42
John Carnot makes a probing pass to Christina Loussouarn. Christina Loussouarn chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Schneider. Alexander Schneider knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gianluca Fortin who gathers it comfortably.
81.44
2-1Davide Petrachi comes in with a late challenge on Peter Zois. Davide Petrachi is warned by the referee! Peter Zois hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.41
Gareth Mortensen kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Kaiser. Simon Kaiser flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Navarro collects the pass. Pedro Navarro plays a scrappy one-two with Peter Zois and advances towards the goal... Pedro Navarro cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
89.20
Simo Forssell picks a pass forward to Markus Weigel. Markus Weigel shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.6%
54.4%
Play Area
26.6%
45.6%
27.8%
Scorers
| Peter Zois 26, 45 | Alexander Schneider 48 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Peter Zois of FC Metz |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gianluca Fortin (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Phil Lightfoot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gareth Mortensen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Bjarki Thoroddsen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Simon Kaiser (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Don Greig (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Cristiano Lopes (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Julien Pavon (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Peter Zois (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Pedro Navarro (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Isaac Zapata (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Uwe Bartsch (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Barket Francois (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mehdi Alicarte (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Torsten Böhm (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Herve Cordonnier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nick Milburn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Davide Petrachi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | John Carnot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Simo Forssell (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Marin Belodedici (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Krunoslav Boban (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Christina Loussouarn (MID) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Markus Weigel (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Alexander Schneider (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Stefan Del Vecchio (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fausto Galli (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ian Tapia (ATT) | 0 | |