Match Report


FC MetzFC Metz     Stade Brestois 29Stade Brestois 29
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Fernando CorreaF. Correa67
G
1
G
51Niccolo FortuneN. Fortune
Fernando Mario BekrarF. Bekrar68
D
2
D
72Said SerredszumS. Serredszum
Francis DeroffF. Deroff53
D
3
D
69Thomas SibilleT. Sibille
Daniel PeyrladeD. Peyrlade51
D
captain4
D
58Fadel HirouxF. Hiroux
Vincent GrégoireV. Grégoire48
D
5
M
71Gary NivenG. Niven
Noah FriedmannN. Friedmann72
M
6
M
59Emmanuel FidaniE. Fidani
Frederic BattlesF. Battles65
M
7
M
56Donato CampagnoloD. Campagnolo
Lamine MonierL. Monier55
A
8
M
51Giuseppe KastendeuchG. Kastendeuch
Kuami SarrK. Sarr50
A
9
A
68Dambou HagardD. Hagard
Adelmajid FerrereA. Ferrere46
A
10captain
A
67Gerard BourdeauG. Bourdeau
Jean-Jacques TafforeauJ. Tafforeau43
A
11
A
52Ruddy MartelR. Martel
 
Pegguy ChaveriatP. Chaveriat66
G
12
D
57Anthony MalmA. Malm
Rui PostigaR. Postiga64
G
13
D
51Cedric BelmadiC. Belmadi
Frederic MendyF. Mendy60
G
14
M
48Lionel AvenetL. Avenet

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to Stade Brestois 29. A crowd of 9,091 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Stade Brestois 29 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bernard Ramé.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Metz kick off!
2.37
Frederic Battles takes it forward alone. Frederic Battles shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
6.21
Daniel Peyrlade comes in with a late challenge on Emmanuel Fidani. Daniel Peyrlade is warned by the referee! Emmanuel Fidani runs off the knock.
9.26
Thomas Sibille advances with the ball. Thomas Sibille plays the ball forward to Ruddy Martel. Ruddy Martel shoots from 25 yards. The keeper, Fernando Correa, sees it late!! Goal for Stade Brestois 29!
15.51
Thomas Sibille advances with the ball. Thomas Sibille kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Niven. Gary Niven whips in a cross ball towards Ruddy Martel. Ruddy Martel rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's well over the bar!
16.08
Francis Deroff threads the ball through to Frederic Battles. Frederic Battles flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Jacques Tafforeau controls it well on his chest. Jean-Jacques Tafforeau tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
18.28
Thomas Sibille hits a low pass to Emmanuel Fidani. Emmanuel Fidani threads a neat ball through to Donato Campagnolo. Donato Campagnolo plays a one-two with Gerard Bourdeau and rushes in on goal... Donato Campagnolo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
20.56
Frederic Battles flicks a high pass forward. Kuami Sarr collects the pass. Kuami Sarr shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Niccolo Fortune smothers it!
22.02
Gary Niven flicks a high pass forward. Dambou Hagard holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dambou Hagard controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
26.06
Francis Deroff knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Peyrlade. Daniel Peyrlade makes a simple pass to Kuami Sarr. Kuami Sarr lofts in a cross ball towards Noah Friedmann. Noah Friedmann gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Fantastic reactions from Thomas Sibille blocks the shot!
27.53
Frederic Battles comes in with a late challenge on Emmanuel Fidani. The referee calls over Frederic Battles and warns him to calm down! Emmanuel Fidani stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.58
Said Serredszum threads a neat ball through to Giuseppe Kastendeuch. Giuseppe Kastendeuch flicks a high pass forward. Gerard Bourdeau collects the pass. Gerard Bourdeau plays a one-two with Dambou Hagard and rushes in on goal... Gerard Bourdeau strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Magnificent save by Fernando Correa!
36.37
Fadel Hiroux flicks a high ball forward to Donato Campagnolo who takes it down. Donato Campagnolo sees Dambou Hagard in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dambou Hagard puts a great ball through. Ruddy Martel runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
40.28
Donato Campagnolo flicks the ball to his team mate, Dambou Hagard. Dambou Hagard finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
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. Stade Brestois 29 also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Stade Brestois 29 kick off!
49.39
Jean-Jacques Tafforeau clumsily knocks into Thomas Sibille. The referee calls over Jean-Jacques Tafforeau and shows him a yellow card! Thomas Sibille gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
51.45
Francis Deroff threads the ball through to Adelmajid Ferrere. Adelmajid Ferrere tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
54.01
Frederic Battles brings the ball forward. Frederic Battles shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Niccolo Fortune.
55.46
Noah Friedmann threads the ball through to Jean-Jacques Tafforeau. Jean-Jacques Tafforeau whips in a cross ball towards Noah Friedmann. Noah Friedmann finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
59.14
Noah Friedmann sees space and advances. Noah Friedmann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.18
FC Metz have made a substitution with Rui Postiga replacing Frederic Battles .
61.24
Said Serredszum clumsily knocks into Rui Postiga. Said Serredszum is given a warning by the referee! Rui Postiga stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.27
Dambou Hagard catches Francis Deroff on the ankles. Dambou Hagard is given a warning by the referee! Francis Deroff gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
66.01
Giuseppe Kastendeuch hacks Rui Postiga from behind! The referee brings Giuseppe Kastendeuch to one side and gives him a warning! Rui Postiga stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.12
Fernando Mario Bekrar makes a simple pass to Adelmajid Ferrere. Adelmajid Ferrere finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
75.53
Thomas Sibille makes a probing pass to Fadel Hiroux. Fadel Hiroux threads a neat ball through to Gerard Bourdeau. Gerard Bourdeau knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Peyrlade.
77.22
FC Metz have made 2 substitutions with Pegguy Chaveriat replacing Daniel Peyrlade and Frederic Mendy replacing Jean-Jacques Tafforeau .
78.28
Gary Niven knocks the ball to his team mate, Dambou Hagard. Dambou Hagard finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
83.48
Gerard Bourdeau flicks a high ball forward to Gary Niven who takes it down. Gary Niven knocks in a cross ball towards Dambou Hagard. Dambou Hagard connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
87.47
Donato Campagnolo threads a neat ball through to Gerard Bourdeau. Gerard Bourdeau skips past Pegguy Chaveriat! Some silky footwork from Gerard Bourdeau provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Gerard Bourdeau scores for Stade Brestois 29!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Metz

Stade Brestois 29
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.8%
61.2%
Play Area
26.9%
44.8%
28.4%

Scorers
Noah Friedmann 55
Ruddy Martel 9
Dambou Hagard 83
Gerard Bourdeau 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gerard Bourdeau of Stade Brestois 29

Match Ratings