Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Parc des Princes where Paris Saint-Germain play host to FC Metz. A crowd of 20,834 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Paris Saint-Germain and FC Metz are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dado Sankharé.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Paris Saint-Germain and FC Metz are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dado Sankharé.
0.00
0-0FC Metz kick off the first half!
2.14
0-0Andrew Johnson passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Medhi Cassard. Medhi Cassard knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Peiro.
6.55
0-0Medhi Cassard clumsily knocks into Jose Peiro. Medhi Cassard is given a warning by the referee! Jose Peiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.49
0-0Andrew Johnson makes a probing pass to Ian Cutler. Ian Cutler knocks in a cross ball towards Lamine Heurlié. Silvio Alves comes in with a late challenge on Lamine Heurlié. Lamine Heurlié appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
10.38
0-0Alexander Sanchez flicks a high pass forward. Andrew Johnson controls it well on his chest. Andrew Johnson makes a simple pass to Lamine Heurlié. Lamine Heurlié shoots from 25 yards. Moritz Schäfer comfortably gets down and covers it.
14.11
0-0Joe Koster flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Kerhuiel collects the pass. Oscar Kerhuiel knocks the ball forward to Olivier Dernis. Olivier Dernis threads the ball through to Pierre-Yves Machado but he's offside!
15.43
0-0Callum James threads a neat ball through to Olivier Dernis. Olivier Dernis shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.29
Medhi Cassard changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Medhi Cassard shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
21.17
Medhi Cassard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ian Cutler. Ian Cutler lofts in a cross ball towards Lamine Heurlié. Lamine Heurlié jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
32.34
Regi Buffel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Medhi Cassard. Medhi Cassard makes a probing pass to Lamine Heurlié. Lamine Heurlié shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.47
Alexander Sanchez plays the ball forward to Torsten Neuhaus. Torsten Neuhaus flicks the ball to his team mate, Lamine Heurlié. Lamine Heurlié knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Peiro.
38.03
Joe Koster threads the ball through to Olivier Dernis. Olivier Dernis hits a low pass to Pierre-Yves Machado. Some silky footwork from Pierre-Yves Machado provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Michael Simonsen manages to gather it.
40.48
Torsten Neuhaus sees Lamine Heurlié in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lamine Heurlié edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Lamine Heurlié provides some space. He shoots at goal but Moritz Schäfer reads it well. Excellent save!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Paris Saint-Germain appear unchanged since the first half. FC Metz also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Metz players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Paris Saint-Germain kick off the second half!
48.40
Youssef Brahami knocks the ball forward to Andrew Johnson. Andrew Johnson knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Cutler. Ian Cutler flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Moritz Schäfer.
49.42
0-0It's a corner kick. Andrew Johnson loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Pierre-Yves Machado jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
53.31
0-0Youssef Brahami sees Ian Cutler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ian Cutler knocks in a cross ball towards Yuri Riverola. Yuri Riverola connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball comes off Cyril Decroix and the loose ball is cleared up field.
54.01
Medhi Cassard threads a neat ball through to Torsten Neuhaus. Torsten Neuhaus whips in a cross ball towards Ian Cutler. Ian Cutler beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
55.26
1-0Medhi Cassard hits a low pass to Lamine Heurlié. Lamine Heurlié lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Cutler. Ian Cutler flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.32
Alexander Sanchez takes a long throw-in. Medhi Cassard threads a neat ball through to Yuri Riverola. Yuri Riverola chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Cutler. Ian Cutler muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
66.34
Regi Buffel flicks a high pass forward. Ian Cutler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ian Cutler makes a beautiful solo run. Ian Cutler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.33
Torsten Neuhaus passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Lamine Heurlié. Lamine Heurlié knocks in a cross ball towards Yuri Riverola. Yuri Riverola is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Moritz Schäfer.
75.36
Alexander Sanchez threads the ball through to Ian Cutler. Ian Cutler passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Yuri Riverola. Yuri Riverola lofts in a cross ball towards Lamine Heurlié. Lamine Heurlié makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Paris Saint-Germain!
78.50
Lamine Heurlié flicks a high pass forward. Andrew Johnson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andrew Johnson knocks in a cross ball towards Lamine Heurlié. Lamine Heurlié makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Paris Saint-Germain!
87.41
Cyril Decroix knocks the ball forward to Oscar Kerhuiel. Oscar Kerhuiel knocks the ball forward to Olivier Dernis. Olivier Dernis flicks the ball to his team mate, Pierre-Yves Machado. Some silky footwork from Pierre-Yves Machado provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Michael Simonsen had no chance!! Goal for FC Metz!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
69.9%
30.1%
Play Area
23.3%
45.2%
31.5%
Scorers
| Ian Cutler 55 Lamine Heurlié 75, 79 | Pierre-Yves Machado 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Lamine Heurlié of Paris Saint-Germain |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Michael Simonsen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Regi Buffel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alexander Sanchez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Youssef Brahami (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daniel Mercado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Medhi Cassard (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Torsten Neuhaus (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Andrew Johnson (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Ian Cutler (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Lamine Heurlié (ATT) | | 10 |
| 11. | Yuri Riverola (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Patricio Bilaudelle (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eric Amoah (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Greg Mortensen (ATT) | 0 | |
| 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) | | 7 |
| 12. | Hugo Guerrero (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ricardo Mendez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Franois Ginola (MID) | 0 | |