Match Report
| Le Mans | Le Mans |  |  | FC Metz | FC Metz | ||||||||||||||||
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| Tchiressoua Catherine | T. Catherine |  | 73 | G |  | 1 | | G | 68 |  | Moritz Schäfer | M. Schäfer | |||||||||
| Alex Telfer | A. Telfer |  | 73 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 | | Callum James | C. James | |||||||||
| Garry Campbell | G. Campbell | | 73 | D | | 3 | | D | 65 |  | Silvio Alves | S. Alves | |||||||||
| Corentin Matingou | C. Matingou | | 67 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 64 |  | Jose Peiro | J. Peiro | ||||||||
| Azziz Guinia | A. Guinia | | 52 | D | | 5 | | D | 64 | | Cyril Decroix | C. Decroix | |||||||||
| Jean-Louis Rott | J. Rott | | 68 | M | | 6 | | M | 68 | | Camel Giublesi | C. Giublesi | |||||||||
| Anselmo Imbriani | A. Imbriani |  | 64 | M | | 7 | | M | 68 |  | Joe Koster | J. Koster | |||||||||
| Armin Geis | A. Geis | | 63 | M | | 8 | | M | 66 | | Oscar Kerhuiel | O. Kerhuiel | |||||||||
| Dominic Glass | D. Glass | | 84 | A | | 9 | | A | 72 | | Edgar Lima | E. Lima | |||||||||
| Johnny Bottelin | J. Bottelin | | 66 | A | | 10 | | A | 72 | | Olivier Dernis | O. Dernis | |||||||||
| Delano Hesp | D. Hesp | | 62 | A | | | 11 | | A | 70 | | Pierre-Yves Machado | P. Machado | ||||||||
| Gregory Safanjon | G. Safanjon | | 66 | G | | 12 | | A | 65 | | Hugo Guerrero | H. Guerrero | |||||||||
| Nikolas Ziegler | N. Ziegler | | 63 | G | | 13 | | M | 64 | | Ricardo Mendez | R. Mendez | |||||||||
| Ronald Bradja | R. Bradja | | 62 | M | | 14 | | M | 63 | | Franois Ginola | F. Ginola | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at MM Arena where Le Mans play host to FC Metz. A crowd of 17,291 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Le Mans and FC Metz are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Aziz Bérenguer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Le Mans and FC Metz are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Aziz Bérenguer.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Metz get the match underway!
2.43
0-0Jean-Louis Rott barges into Jose Peiro. The referee brings Jean-Louis Rott to one side and gives him a warning! Jose Peiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.28
0-1Camel Giublesi knocks the ball to his team mate, Joe Koster. Joe Koster flicks a high pass forward. Camel Giublesi collects the pass. Camel Giublesi plays a one-two with Pierre-Yves Machado and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Camel Giublesi provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.27
0-1Silvio Alves threads a neat ball through to Oscar Kerhuiel. Oscar Kerhuiel surges forward with the ball. Oscar Kerhuiel plays a one-two with Pierre-Yves Machado and advances towards the goal... Oscar Kerhuiel shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
14.41
0-1Garry Campbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anselmo Imbriani. Anselmo Imbriani hits a low pass to Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.09
Alex Telfer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Johnny Bottelin. Johnny Bottelin flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Louis Rott collects the pass. Jean-Louis Rott knocks in a cross ball towards Delano Hesp. Delano Hesp finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
20.09
Jean-Louis Rott picks a pass forward to Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.32
0-1Anselmo Imbriani catches Joe Koster on the ankles. Anselmo Imbriani is shown the yellow card! Joe Koster stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.06
Joe Koster makes a simple pass to Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Olivier Dernis. Olivier Dernis tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Olivier Dernis!
30.20
0-2Azziz Guinia flicks a high pass forward to Delano Hesp who brings the ball under control. Delano Hesp shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
32.46
0-2Armin Geis flicks a high ball forward to Anselmo Imbriani who takes it down. Anselmo Imbriani knocks the ball forward to Delano Hesp but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
34.20
Alex Telfer hits a low pass to Jean-Louis Rott. Jean-Louis Rott threads the ball through to Armin Geis. Armin Geis lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Dominic Glass scores for Le Mans!!
39.55
Alex Telfer plays the ball forward to Delano Hesp. Delano Hesp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Armin Geis. Armin Geis whips in a cross ball towards Johnny Bottelin. Johnny Bottelin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
44.31
Olivier Dernis comes in with a late challenge on Corentin Matingou. Olivier Dernis is given a warning by the referee! Corentin Matingou runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Le Mans appear unchanged since the first half. FC Metz also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Le Mans kick off!
49.55
Garry Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Corentin Matingou collects the pass. Corentin Matingou kicks a strong pass forward to Delano Hesp. Delano Hesp controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Moritz Schäfer gets down and covers it.
55.19
Oscar Kerhuiel barges into Dominic Glass. The referee calls over Oscar Kerhuiel and warns him to calm down! Dominic Glass hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.04
Armin Geis barges into Camel Giublesi. Armin Geis is shown the yellow card! Camel Giublesi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.24
Azziz Guinia flicks a high ball forward to Armin Geis who takes it down. Armin Geis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Louis Rott. Jean-Louis Rott knocks in a cross ball towards Delano Hesp. Delano Hesp connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Moritz Schäfer manages to keep it out.
71.45
Silvio Alves flicks a high pass forward. Joe Koster holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joe Koster makes a simple pass to Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
72.29
1-2Oscar Kerhuiel sees Edgar Lima in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edgar Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Olivier Dernis. Olivier Dernis connects with a diving header. Azziz Guinia steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
73.28
Garry Campbell barges into Edgar Lima. The referee calls over Garry Campbell and shows him a yellow card! Edgar Lima runs off the knock.
75.40
Corentin Matingou deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Campbell. Garry Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Johnny Bottelin. Johnny Bottelin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Moritz Schäfer who gathers it comfortably.
79.39
Garry Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Louis Rott. Jean-Louis Rott sees space and advances. Jean-Louis Rott shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
81.12
Corentin Matingou hacks Pierre-Yves Machado from behind! Corentin Matingou is shown the yellow card! Pierre-Yves Machado runs off the knock.
84.36
Armin Geis chips the ball to his team mate, Delano Hesp. Delano Hesp knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Silvio Alves.
89.43
Callum James knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Kerhuiel. Oscar Kerhuiel knocks the ball forward to Olivier Dernis. Olivier Dernis knocks in a cross ball towards Pierre-Yves Machado. With a superhuman jump, Pierre-Yves Machado connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Tchiressoua Catherine manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
1-2Pierre-Yves Machado hacks Corentin Matingou from behind! The referee brings Pierre-Yves Machado to one side and gives him a warning! Corentin Matingou grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
5
3
Yellow Cards
4
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
27.7%
41%
31.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Camel Giublesi of FC Metz |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Tchiressoua Catherine (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alex Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Garry Campbell (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Corentin Matingou (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Azziz Guinia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jean-Louis Rott (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Anselmo Imbriani (MID) | | 5 |
| 8. | Armin Geis (MID) | | 7 |
| 9. | Dominic Glass (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Johnny Bottelin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Delano Hesp (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gregory Safanjon (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nikolas Ziegler (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ronald Bradja (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Moritz Schäfer (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Callum James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Silvio Alves (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Jose Peiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Cyril Decroix (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Camel Giublesi (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Joe Koster (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Oscar Kerhuiel (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Edgar Lima (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Olivier Dernis (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Pierre-Yves Machado (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Hugo Guerrero (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ricardo Mendez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Franois Ginola (MID) | 0 | |