Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to Toulouse. A crowd of 9,647 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Toulouse appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steed Larrieu.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Toulouse appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steed Larrieu.
0.00
0-0Toulouse start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.23
0-0Francis Deroff flicks a high pass forward. Noah Friedmann controls it well on his chest. Noah Friedmann sees Adelmajid Ferrere in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adelmajid Ferrere knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tarik Bakari who gathers it comfortably.
6.34
0-0Antoine Platini barges into Adelmajid Ferrere. Antoine Platini is shown the yellow card! Adelmajid Ferrere hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.29
Ruddy Tanguy flicks a high ball forward to Frederic Ginola who takes it down. Frederic Ginola knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Correa who gathers it comfortably.
12.17
0-0Roberto Fuentes makes a beautiful solo run. Roberto Fuentes knocks in a cross ball towards Raouf Sibierski. With a superhuman jump, Raouf Sibierski connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Solid save from Fernando Correa.
14.16
Eugenio Ramirez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Charles Deroff. Charles Deroff knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vincent Grégoire.
18.55
0-0Noah Friedmann receives the ball from a throw-in from Frederic Battles. Seeing a gap ahead, Noah Friedmann laces a weighted ball forward to Frederic Battles. Frederic Battles shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
21.01
Adelmajid Ferrere kicks a strong pass forward to Lamine Monier. Lamine Monier shoots from distance. Tarik Bakari gets down and covers it.
22.38
Dominic Davidson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Charles Deroff. Charles Deroff plays a quick one-two with Roberto Fuentes and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Charles Deroff provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
24.19
Frederic Battles chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-Jacques Tafforeau. Jean-Jacques Tafforeau shoots from 25 yards but Tarik Bakari reads it well. Nice keeping!
26.55
Daniel Peyrlade flicks a high pass forward to Noah Friedmann who brings the ball under control. Noah Friedmann passes the ball forward to Jean-Jacques Tafforeau. Jean-Jacques Tafforeau lofts in a cross ball towards Frederic Battles. With a superhuman jump, Frederic Battles connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
27.56
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
28.02
Rodrigue Mauricio flicks a high pass forward. Raouf Sibierski collects the pass. Raouf Sibierski whips in a cross ball towards Charles Deroff. Charles Deroff whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
32.08
Jaouad Bakari runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jaouad Bakari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.20
0-1Eugenio Ramirez threads the ball through to Roberto Fuentes. Roberto Fuentes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.20
Francis Deroff makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederic Battles. Frederic Battles surges forward with the ball. Frederic Battles sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Eugenio Ramirez sees Frederic Ginola in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frederic Ginola plays a one-two with Jaouad Bakari and rushes in on goal... Frederic Ginola makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Fernando Correa manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Metz appear unchanged since the first half. Toulouse also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Metz start the second half!
48.30
Frederic Ginola hits a low pass to Roberto Fuentes. Roberto Fuentes knocks the ball forward to Charles Deroff. Charles Deroff knocks in a cross ball towards Raouf Sibierski. Raouf Sibierski makes a deft header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
49.10
Lamine Monier advances with the ball. Lamine Monier knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodrigue Mauricio.
53.31
Eugenio Ramirez flicks a high pass forward. Charles Deroff controls it well on his chest. Charles Deroff shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
57.26
Dominic Davidson flicks a high pass forward to Eugenio Ramirez who brings the ball under control. Eugenio Ramirez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Correa who gathers it comfortably.
60.57
0-1FC Metz have made a substitution with Rui Postiga replacing Frederic Battles .
63.53
Antoine Platini pushes mid-way up the pitch. With great vision, Antoine Platini plays the ball forward to Raouf Sibierski. Raouf Sibierski knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.15
Noah Friedmann threads a neat ball through to Kuami Sarr. Kuami Sarr shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
67.47
0-1Raouf Sibierski catches Francis Deroff on the ankles. Raouf Sibierski is given a warning by the referee! Francis Deroff runs off the knock.
69.46
Ruddy Tanguy sees a break and surges forward. Ruddy Tanguy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Fuentes. Roberto Fuentes cuts inside the box! Roberto Fuentes side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Fernando Correa has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
73.33
Antoine Platini threads a neat ball through to Charles Deroff. Charles Deroff chips the ball to his team mate, Raouf Sibierski. Raouf Sibierski knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Correa who gathers it comfortably.
77.51
FC Metz have made a substitution with Pegguy Chaveriat replacing Daniel Peyrlade and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
78.53
Showing composure, Antoine Platini laces a through ball forward to Dominic Davidson. Dominic Davidson plays the ball forward to Frederic Ginola. Frederic Ginola shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
80.53
Toulouse have made 2 substitutions with Luis-Clemente Meyrieu replacing Dominic Davidson and Eugne Safanjon replacing Antoine Platini .
81.49
Jaouad Bakari hits a low pass to Roberto Fuentes. Roberto Fuentes knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Ramirez. Eugenio Ramirez whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.39
Jaouad Bakari clumsily knocks into Rui Postiga. Jaouad Bakari is given a warning by the referee! Rui Postiga runs off the knock.
87.37
Luis-Clemente Meyrieu flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Ramirez controls it well on his chest. Eugenio Ramirez plays a scrappy one-two with Frederic Ginola and stumbles forward towards the goal... Eugenio Ramirez strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.7%
58.3%
Play Area
34.7%
45.8%
19.4%
Scorers
| Roberto Fuentes 34, 69 Frederic Ginola 79 Eugenio Ramirez 81 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Fuentes of Toulouse |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Fernando Correa (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fernando Mario Bekrar (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Francis Deroff (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Daniel Peyrlade (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Vincent Grégoire (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Noah Friedmann (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Frederic Battles (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Lamine Monier (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kuami Sarr (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Adelmajid Ferrere (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jean-Jacques Tafforeau (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Pegguy Chaveriat (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Rui Postiga (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Frederic Mendy (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Tarik Bakari (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rodrigue Mauricio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ruddy Tanguy (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Antoine Platini (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Frederic Ginola (MID) |  | 7 |
| 6. | Dominic Davidson (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Eugenio Ramirez (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Jaouad Bakari (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Roberto Fuentes (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Raouf Sibierski (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Charles Deroff (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Graeme Seaman (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Luis-Clemente Meyrieu (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Eugne Safanjon (ATT) | 6 | |