Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade Gaston Petit where Chateauroux play host to FC Metz. A crowd of 9,365 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chateauroux are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Benjamin Hervé.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chateauroux are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Benjamin Hervé.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with FC Metz kicking off!
2.42
0-0Nicolas Torres chips the ball to his team mate, Dominique Abbas. Dominique Abbas threads the ball through to Mickael Abriel. Mickael Abriel shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
10.06
Noah Friedmann flicks a high pass forward to Frederic Battles who brings the ball under control. Frederic Battles controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
12.33
1-0Without breaking stride, Yoann Charvet plays the ball forward to Yoann Koné. Yoann Koné knocks in a cross ball towards Dominique Abbas. Dominique Abbas makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.03
1-0Abel Santos threads the ball through to Yoann Koné. Yoann Koné lofts in a cross ball towards Valerien Assignon. Valerien Assignon finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Fernando Correa didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
18.21
Daniel Peyrlade threads a neat ball through to Frederic Battles. Frederic Battles passes the ball forward to Kuami Sarr. Kuami Sarr shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Emmerick Friio manages to gather it effortlessly.
21.26
Cedric Gauvin kicks a strong pass forward to Yoann Charvet. Yoann Charvet flicks a high pass forward. Mickael Abriel controls it well on his chest. Mickael Abriel cuts inside the box! Mickael Abriel comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.52
Frederic Battles knocks the ball to his team mate, Noah Friedmann. Noah Friedmann knocks the ball forward, putting Frederic Battles through on goal. Frederic Battles comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
27.00
2-0Nicolas Torres hacks Adelmajid Ferrere from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Adelmajid Ferrere stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.25
Daniel Peyrlade flicks a high pass forward. Noah Friedmann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Noah Friedmann threads the ball through to Frederic Battles. Frederic Battles shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
36.38
Frederic Battles controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Noah Friedmann. Noah Friedmann shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
39.35
2-1Kevin Gough hacks Noah Friedmann from behind! The referee brings Kevin Gough to one side and gives him a warning! Noah Friedmann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.20
Mickael Abriel surges forward with the ball. Mickael Abriel skips past Francis Deroff! Mickael Abriel looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chateauroux appear unchanged since the first half. FC Metz also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Chateauroux kick off and get the second half underway!
47.19
Nicolas Torres comes in with a late challenge on Noah Friedmann. Nicolas Torres is warned by the referee! Noah Friedmann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.54
Cedric Gauvin threads the ball through to Fabrice Barbosa. Fabrice Barbosa decides to run forward with the ball. Fabrice Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Yoann Charvet. Yoann Charvet whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
49.09
Cedric Gauvin flicks a high pass forward to Dominique Abbas who brings the ball under control. Dominique Abbas lofts in a cross ball towards Yoann Koné. Yoann Koné directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.54
Fabrice Barbosa makes a simple pass to Valerien Assignon. Valerien Assignon plays a scrappy one-two with Mickael Abriel and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Valerien Assignon provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Fernando Correa is on top of it.
55.51
3-1Frederic Battles clumsily knocks into Yoann Charvet. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Yoann Charvet carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.04
3-1Chateauroux have made a substitution with Chritophe Toursel replacing Fabrice Barbosa and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 5-3-2 formation. FC Metz have made a substitution with Rui Postiga replacing Frederic Battles .
61.11
Daniel Peyrlade kicks a strong pass forward to Rui Postiga. Rui Postiga makes a probing pass to Noah Friedmann. Noah Friedmann whips in a cross ball towards Rui Postiga. Rui Postiga powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
71.57
Noah Friedmann barges into Kevin Gough. The referee calls over Noah Friedmann and shows him a yellow card! Kevin Gough stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.55
Noah Friedmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Jacques Tafforeau. Jean-Jacques Tafforeau whips in a cross ball towards Kuami Sarr. Kuami Sarr is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.10
Chateauroux have made a substitution with Emmanuel Mane replacing Nicolas Torres .FC Metz have made a substitution with Pegguy Chaveriat replacing Daniel Peyrlade and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
81.09
Pegguy Chaveriat threads a neat ball through to Rui Postiga. Rui Postiga controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
84.08
Francis Deroff flicks a high pass forward. Noah Friedmann controls it well on his chest. Noah Friedmann makes a probing pass to Rui Postiga. Rui Postiga tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44%
56%
Play Area
30.7%
44%
25.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dominique Abbas of Chateauroux |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Emmerick Friio (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kevin Gough (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nicolas Torres (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Cedric Gauvin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Abel Santos (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Yoann Koné (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Fabrice Barbosa (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Yoann Charvet (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Valerien Assignon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dominique Abbas (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Mickael Abriel (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Emmanuel Mane (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Chritophe Toursel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Pierre-Yves Bourgois (MID) | 0 | |
| 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) | | 8 |
| 7. | Frederic Battles (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Lamine Monier (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kuami Sarr (ATT) | | 7 |
| 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 | |