Match Report
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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to FC Istres. A crowd of 18,396 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Istres 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 FC Istres appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gonzalo Gardie.
0.00
0-0FC Istres get the match underway!
15.13
0-1Luis Galindo makes a probing pass to Dennis Budan. Dennis Budan deftly passes the ball to Hermann Hlödversson, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Hermann Hlödversson provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Matt Meiklejohn with no chance!! Goal for FC Istres!
20.08
0-1Jean-Luc Bourmaud flicks the ball to his team mate, Ferdinand Zaami. Ferdinand Zaami knocks the ball forward to Pier Giovanni De Patre. Pier Giovanni De Patre knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.14
0-1Reynald Cheyrou chips the ball to his team mate, Hermann Hlödversson. Hermann Hlödversson shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.30
Ricardo Rego knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Greig. Don Greig hits a low pass to Gregory Foé. Gregory Foé knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.19
Adil Bezzai threads the ball through to Younès Khellafi. Younès Khellafi knocks the ball forward to Dennis Budan. Dennis Budan cuts inside the box! Dennis Budan makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
38.49
0-2Remco Juffing threads a neat ball through to Reynald Cheyrou. Reynald Cheyrou runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Reynald Cheyrou plays a scrappy one-two with Hermann Hlödversson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jean-Luc Bourmaud clumsily knocks into Reynald Cheyrou. Penalty not given!!
39.59
0-2Dennis Budan catches David Boertien on the ankles. Dennis Budan is given a warning by the referee! David Boertien stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.23
Remco Juffing flicks a high pass forward to Gabriele Di Salvatore who brings the ball under control. Gabriele Di Salvatore threads the ball through to Hermann Hlödversson. Hermann Hlödversson shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
42.56
0-2David Boertien catches Dennis Budan on the ankles. The referee calls over David Boertien and warns him to calm down! Dennis Budan carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
Younès Khellafi makes a beautiful solo run. Younès Khellafi lofts in a cross ball towards Dennis Budan. Dennis Budan makes a deft header but slams it into the crowd!
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. FC Istres also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Metz kick off!
47.44
Younès Khellafi flicks a high pass forward. Hermann Hlödversson controls it well on his chest. Hermann Hlödversson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Boertien.
54.42
0-2Reynald Cheyrou plays the ball forward to Dennis Budan. Dennis Budan edges inside the box! Dennis Budan cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but is denied by Matt Meiklejohn. Excellent save.
59.35
Seeing Remco Juffing's attacking run, Thanassis Grammatopoulos quickly throws the ball into his path. Remco Juffing knocks the ball to his team mate, Luis Galindo. Luis Galindo surges forward with the ball. Luis Galindo shoots from distance. It's there!! Matt Meiklejohn has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
61.35
0-3FC Istres have made 3 substitutions with Alistair Perry replacing Thanassis Grammatopoulos, Sabri Warmuz replacing Luis Galindo and Duarte Santos replacing Hermann Hlödversson .
67.51
0-3Reynald Cheyrou flicks a high pass forward to Dennis Budan who brings the ball under control. Dennis Budan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duarte Santos but the linesman indicates offside!
69.32
0-3Ferdinand Zaami threads a neat ball through to Pier Giovanni De Patre. Pier Giovanni De Patre advances inside the box! Pier Giovanni De Patre looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Adil Bezzai.
70.10
Gregory Foé takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Duarte Santos jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
72.36
Reynald Cheyrou chips the ball to his team mate, Duarte Santos. Duarte Santos hits a low pass to Dennis Budan. Dennis Budan tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.08
Sabri Warmuz makes a simple pass to Duarte Santos. Duarte Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Boertien.
77.45
FC Metz have made 3 substitutions with Isaac Zapata replacing Gregory Foé, Barket Francois replacing Ferdinand Zaami and John Celdran replacing Pedro Navarro .
81.19
Sabri Warmuz passes the ball forward to Dennis Budan. Dennis Budan rushes past David Boertien! Dennis Budan shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Dennis Budan scores for FC Istres!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
84.02
Remco Juffing hacks Pier Giovanni De Patre from behind! Remco Juffing is shown the yellow card! Pier Giovanni De Patre carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
David Boertien comes in with a late challenge on Dennis Budan. David Boertien is given another warning by the referee! Dennis Budan runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
34.3%
65.7%
Play Area
40%
41.4%
18.6%
Scorers
| Hermann Hlödversson 15 Dennis Budan 32, 72, 81 Luis Galindo 59 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dennis Budan of FC Istres |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Matt Meiklejohn (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jean-Luc Bourmaud (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Boertien (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ricardo Rego (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Don Greig (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ferdinand Zaami (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jean Francois Carotti (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jeremie Bouchard (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Pier Giovanni De Patre (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Pedro Navarro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gregory Foé (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Isaac Zapata (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Barket Francois (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | John Celdran (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Marcus Partin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Thanassis Grammatopoulos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Remco Juffing (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Adil Bezzai (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pascal Kneissl (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Younès Khellafi (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Luis Galindo (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Reynald Cheyrou (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Gabriele Di Salvatore (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Hermann Hlödversson (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Dennis Budan (ATT) | | 10 |
| 12. | Alistair Perry (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Sabri Warmuz (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Duarte Santos (ATT) | 6 | |