Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to FC Nantes. A crowd of 19,201 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Nantes appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicolas Cool.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Nantes appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicolas Cool.
0.00
0-0FC Metz start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.04
0-0Dmitri Onopko makes a simple pass to Orlando Delaroche. Orlando Delaroche lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Redondo. Carlos Redondo powers a header at goal. Moritz Schäfer gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
8.37
0-0Paul Röhner flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Redondo controls it well on his chest. Carlos Redondo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Peiro.
16.00
Sebastian Zamora threads a neat ball through to Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira makes an attacking run forward. Manuel Ferreira shoots from distance. Moritz Schäfer gets down and covers it.
20.23
0-1With some swift thinking, Mustapha Van Den Bergh plays the ball forward to Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Moritz Schäfer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
27.58
Sebastiao Fonseca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Redondo. Carlos Redondo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Peiro.
30.09
0-1Orlando Delaroche knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Redondo. Carlos Redondo beats his man to it with a header but it whistles just wide of the post!
32.57
Dmitri Onopko sees Paul Röhner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Röhner threads a neat ball through to Samir Schnellinger. Samir Schnellinger knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Redondo. Carlos Redondo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Wonderful reactions from Moritz Schäfer keeps it out!
33.55
0-1Oscar Kerhuiel barges into Samir Schnellinger. The referee brings Oscar Kerhuiel to one side and gives him a warning! Samir Schnellinger hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.52
Manuel Ferreira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samir Schnellinger. Samir Schnellinger shoots from 20 yards. Moritz Schäfer easily gets down and covers it.
39.07
0-1Pierre-Yves Machado controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Olivier Dernis. Olivier Dernis whips in a cross ball towards Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima beats his man to it with a header. The ball strikes Paul Röhner's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
40.37
0-1Oscar Kerhuiel takes a quick corner, playing it short to Silvio Alves. Silvio Alves heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Dmitri Onopko reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Metz appear unchanged since the first half. FC Nantes also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Metz players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
FC Nantes kick off the second half!
53.37
Saidu A. Amunike chips the ball to his team mate, Mustapha Van Den Bergh. Mustapha Van Den Bergh lofts in a cross ball towards Samir Schnellinger. Samir Schnellinger fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
59.08
Carlos Redondo flicks a high pass forward to Sebastiao Fonseca who brings the ball under control. Sebastiao Fonseca cuts inside the box! Sebastiao Fonseca rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but Callum James blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
60.51
Dmitri Onopko makes a simple pass to Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira hits a low pass to Samir Schnellinger. Samir Schnellinger knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira makes a deft header. Manuel Ferreira scores for FC Nantes!!
65.16
Paul Röhner makes a probing pass to Dmitri Onopko. Dmitri Onopko flicks a high pass forward to Mustapha Van Den Bergh who brings the ball under control. Mustapha Van Den Bergh knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.53
Orlando Delaroche flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Fonseca. Sebastiao Fonseca controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.18
Manuel Ferreira sees space and advances. Manuel Ferreira chips the ball to his team mate, Mustapha Van Den Bergh. Mustapha Van Den Bergh looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Mustapha Van Den Bergh scores for FC Nantes!!
78.55
Paul Röhner flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Zamora. Sebastian Zamora makes a simple pass to Orlando Delaroche. Orlando Delaroche tries a spectacular long range effort. Superb reactions from Moritz Schäfer. What a save!
84.37
Manuel Ferreira kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Redondo. Carlos Redondo whips in a cross ball towards Orlando Delaroche. Orlando Delaroche connects with a diving header but Callum James is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
85.20
Dmitri Onopko clumsily knocks into Edgar Lima. The referee brings Dmitri Onopko to one side and gives him a warning! Edgar Lima runs off the knock.
85.20
Free kick to FC Metz just outside the area...
86.59
Joe Koster takes a short run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
90.00
Joe Koster threads a neat ball through to Oscar Kerhuiel. Oscar Kerhuiel shoots from distance. Oscar Kerhuiel scores for FC Metz!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
2
11
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
33.8%
66.2%
Play Area
39.4%
43.7%
16.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Manuel Ferreira of FC Nantes |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Moritz Schäfer (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Callum James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Silvio Alves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jose Peiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Cyril Decroix (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Camel Giublesi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Joe Koster (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Oscar Kerhuiel (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Edgar Lima (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Olivier Dernis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Pierre-Yves Machado (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Hugo Guerrero (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ricardo Mendez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Franois Ginola (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Benoit Malicki (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Sebastian Zamora (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dmitri Onopko (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Paul Röhner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Saidu A. Amunike (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sebastiao Fonseca (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Manuel Ferreira (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Orlando Delaroche (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Carlos Redondo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mustapha Van Den Bergh (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Samir Schnellinger (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Fernando Bento (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Adam Stewart (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Reynald Deblock (MID) | 0 | |