Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to FC Lorient. A crowd of 15,138 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Metz and FC Lorient are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Augusto Delhommeau.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Metz and FC Lorient are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Augusto Delhommeau.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with FC Lorient kicking off!
3.44
1-0Cyril Decroix controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Kerhuiel. Oscar Kerhuiel knocks the ball to his team mate, Joe Koster. Joe Koster shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.11
1-0Jose Peiro knocks the ball forward to Oscar Kerhuiel. Oscar Kerhuiel passes the ball forward to Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima puts a great ball through. Olivier Dernis runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
8.30
1-0Camel Giublesi sees space and advances. Camel Giublesi plays a scrappy one-two with Olivier Dernis and stumbles forward towards the goal... Camel Giublesi strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
15.34
Felice Capecchi knocks the ball forward to Sabri Roche. Sabri Roche deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patricio Soto. Patricio Soto shoots from distance but it flies wide!
18.27
Joe Koster runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Joe Koster plays a quick one-two with Olivier Dernis and rushes in on goal... Joe Koster cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Metz!
24.40
Jose Javier Farinos knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Mercier. Samuel Mercier flicks a high ball forward to Florent Salaun who takes it down. Florent Salaun sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.51
Jose Javier Farinos chips the ball to his team mate, Sabri Roche. Sabri Roche knocks the ball forward to Geoffroy Sorlin. Geoffroy Sorlin shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
33.07
Sabri Roche passes the ball forward to Patricio Soto. Patricio Soto advances inside the box! Patricio Soto tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Patricio Soto!
36.05
2-1Geoffroy Sorlin comes in with a late challenge on Camel Giublesi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Camel Giublesi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.51
Samuel Mercier surges forward with the ball. Samuel Mercier makes a great pass forward. Sabri Roche runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
39.40
2-1Patricio Soto knocks the ball forward to Samuel Mercier. Samuel Mercier whips in a cross ball towards Geoffroy Sorlin. Geoffroy Sorlin heads the ball goalwards. Moritz Schäfer gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
44.21
Felice Capecchi makes a simple pass to Patricio Soto. Patricio Soto makes an attacking run forward. Patricio Soto shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
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 Lorient also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Metz kick off the second half!
48.08
Felice Capecchi sees a break and surges forward. Felice Capecchi brings the ball forward. Felice Capecchi threads the ball through into the box. Jean-Michel Maraval shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Moritz Schäfer.
49.16
2-1Geoffroy Sorlin takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Jose Peiro reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
53.51
Sabri Roche flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Soto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Patricio Soto whips in a cross ball towards Sabri Roche. Sabri Roche knocks the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
55.43
2-1Joe Koster brings the ball forward. Joe Koster knocks the ball to his team mate, Olivier Dernis. Thierry Guei barges into Olivier Dernis. Penalty not given!!
59.54
Patricio Soto sees Florent Salaun in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Florent Salaun finds some space and shoots from distance but Moritz Schäfer reads it well. Excellent keeping!
61.53
Patricio Soto flicks a high pass forward to Samuel Mercier who brings the ball under control. Samuel Mercier shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
65.51
Joe Koster sees Pierre-Yves Machado in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pierre-Yves Machado controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
66.29
Oscar Kerhuiel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pierre-Yves Machado. Pierre-Yves Machado shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Jose Castro manages to gather it comfortably.
69.12
Oscar Kerhuiel sees Pierre-Yves Machado in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pierre-Yves Machado plays a one-two with Olivier Dernis and rushes in on goal... Pierre-Yves Machado rockets a shot on goal. Jose Castro gets down and covers it.
73.11
Camel Giublesi flicks a high pass forward. Jose Peiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Peiro darts forward. Jose Peiro passes the ball forward but Pierre-Yves Machado is offside!
75.25
Callum James makes a probing pass to Joe Koster. Joe Koster makes a beautiful solo run. Joe Koster plays a scrappy one-two with Olivier Dernis and stumbles forward towards the goal... Joe Koster cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
77.01
With vision, Thierry Guei laces a weighted ball forward to Geoffroy Sorlin. Geoffroy Sorlin passes the ball forward to Patricio Soto. Patricio Soto lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Mercier. Samuel Mercier directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
78.10
Oscar Kerhuiel sees Edgar Lima in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edgar Lima shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
81.11
Thierry Guei plays the ball forward to Geoffroy Sorlin. Geoffroy Sorlin hits a low pass to Florent Salaun. Florent Salaun skips past Cyril Decroix! Some silky footwork from Florent Salaun provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.52
2-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
89.46
Silvio Alves hits a low pass to Jose Peiro. Jose Peiro changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jose Peiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edgar Lima but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
27.1%
44.7%
28.2%
Scorers
| Joe Koster 3, 18 | Patricio Soto 33 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Joe Koster of FC Metz |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Moritz Schäfer (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Callum James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Silvio Alves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jose Peiro (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Cyril Decroix (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Camel Giublesi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Joe Koster (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Oscar Kerhuiel (MID) | 7 | |
| 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. | Jose Castro (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jose Javier Farinos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Thierry Guei (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Felice Capecchi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jean-Marc Reveillére (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sabri Roche (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Patricio Soto (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Geoffroy Sorlin (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Samuel Mercier (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jean-Michel Maraval (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Florent Salaun (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jaime Andrade (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Corrado Sussi (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ahmed Gillet (MID) | 0 | |