Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to Le Mans. A crowd of 8,562 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Le Mans appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steed Larrieu.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Le Mans appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steed Larrieu.
0.00
0-0FC Metz start the match!
2.16
0-0Alfred Hunt passes the ball forward to Ulrich Rool. Ulrich Rool flicks a high pass forward. Goran Kamanan controls it well on his chest. Goran Kamanan finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
3.52
Nigel Formon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Tarozzi. Paolo Tarozzi shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.05
0-0Sherif Thetis knocks the ball forward to Anton Köller. Anton Köller flicks a high pass forward. Jerome Panov controls it well on his chest. Jerome Panov makes a defence splitting pass to Francisco Vicente. Some silky footwork from Francisco Vicente provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball comes in low, but Fernando Correa easily smothers it!
10.44
Daniel Peyrlade passes the ball forward to Ulrich Rool. Ulrich Rool knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Jacques Tafforeau. Jean-Jacques Tafforeau controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.01
Nigel Formon flicks the ball to his team mate, Thibault Mane. Thibault Mane makes a simple pass to Anton Köller. With some swift thinking, Anton Köller plays the ball forward to Jerome Panov who has made a great run into the box. Jerome Panov muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
16.54
Anton Köller flicks a high pass forward to Jose Martin who brings the ball under control. Jose Martin shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.26
Jose Martin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Tarozzi. Paolo Tarozzi shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
20.14
Goran Kamanan kicks a strong pass forward to Ulrich Rool. Ulrich Rool shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
22.17
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
26.31
0-1Anton Köller passes the ball forward to Thibault Mane. Thibault Mane chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Martin. Jose Martin looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Fernando Correa with no chance!! Goal for Le Mans!
33.18
Goran Kamanan flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Jacques Tafforeau. Jean-Jacques Tafforeau tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
38.11
Alfred Hunt knocks the ball forward to Jean-Jacques Tafforeau. Jean-Jacques Tafforeau plays the ball forward to Goran Kamanan. Goran Kamanan edges inside the box! Goran Kamanan side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jean-Guy Fernandes with no chance!! Goal for FC Metz!
44.58
Jose Martin runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jose Martin shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Fernando Correa manages to gather it.
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. Le Mans also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Le Mans start the second half!
51.27
With some swift thinking, Ulrich Rool plays the ball forward to Jean-Jacques Tafforeau. Jean-Jacques Tafforeau controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
54.06
2-1Jose Martin flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Vicente who takes it down. Francisco Vicente lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Martin. Jose Martin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball strikes Fernando Mario Bekrar's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
55.04
2-1Corner kick to Le Mans. Sherif Thetis plays it short to Anton Köller. Anton Köller looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
59.49
2-1Lamine Monier surges forward with the ball. Lamine Monier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.02
2-1FC Metz have made a substitution with Rui Postiga replacing Goran Kamanan .Le Mans have made 2 substitutions with Camille Bolivard replacing Paolo Tarozzi and Ferdinand Malicki replacing Sherif Thetis .
65.21
2-1Ulrich Rool clumsily knocks into Anton Köller. Ulrich Rool is warned by the referee! Anton Köller hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.22
2-1Jean-Jacques Tafforeau comes in with a late challenge on Jose Martin. The referee calls over Jean-Jacques Tafforeau and shows him a yellow card! Jose Martin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.46
Jose Martin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Vicente. Francisco Vicente finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
72.55
Rui Postiga flicks a high pass forward to Jean-Jacques Tafforeau who brings the ball under control. Jean-Jacques Tafforeau shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
75.25
2-1Thibault Mane flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Vicente. Francisco Vicente makes a probing pass to Jerome Panov but he's offside!
77.40
FC Metz have made 2 substitutions with Pegguy Chaveriat replacing Francis Deroff and Frederic Mendy replacing Jean-Jacques Tafforeau .
78.42
Thibault Mane deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anton Köller. Anton Köller tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
79.48
Pegguy Chaveriat flicks a high pass forward. Frederic Mendy controls it well on his chest. Frederic Mendy plays the ball forward to Lamine Monier. Lamine Monier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.41
With great vision, Fernando Mario Bekrar plays the ball forward to Ulrich Rool. Ulrich Rool flicks the ball to his team mate, Edern Matingou. Edern Matingou shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Jean-Guy Fernandes manages to gather it easily.
83.50
Rui Postiga barges into Anton Köller. The referee calls over Rui Postiga and shows him a yellow card! Anton Köller stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.41
Matt Thomson kicks a strong pass forward to Ferdinand Malicki. Ferdinand Malicki controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Camille Bolivard. Camille Bolivard whips in a cross ball towards Jerome Panov. Jerome Panov beats his man to it with a header. Fernando Correa gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
85.08
Ferdinand Malicki threads the ball through to Anton Köller. Anton Köller flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Vicente who takes it down. Francisco Vicente plays a one-two with Thibault Mane and advances towards the goal... Francisco Vicente cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Fernando Correa manages to keep it out.
89.33
Anton Köller takes it forward alone. Anton Köller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Fernando Mario Bekrar threads the ball through to Lamine Monier. Lamine Monier shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
6
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.4%
58.6%
Play Area
27.6%
46%
26.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Goran Kamanan of FC Metz |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Fernando Correa (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Fernando Mario Bekrar (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alfred Hunt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Francis Deroff (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daniel Peyrlade (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ulrich Rool (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Goran Kamanan (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Lamine Monier (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Edern Matingou (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Adelmajid Ferrere (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jean-Jacques Tafforeau (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Pegguy Chaveriat (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Rui Postiga (GK) | | 5 |
| 14. | Frederic Mendy (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Jean-Guy Fernandes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Matt Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Demetrius Grégorini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nigel Formon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sherif Thetis (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Jose Martin (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Thibault Mane (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Anton Köller (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Paolo Tarozzi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Francisco Vicente (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jerome Panov (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Malte Schell (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ferdinand Malicki (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Camille Bolivard (DEF) | 6 | |