Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to SM Caen. A crowd of 9,158 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Metz and SM Caen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Camille Malm.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Metz and SM Caen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Camille Malm.
0.00
0-0SM Caen start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.14
0-0Jean-Marc Pontal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Jacques Ferrere. Jean-Jacques Ferrere hits a low pass to Mickael Sankhare. Mickael Sankhare sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
3.20
Callum James flicks a high ball forward to Nicola Carlo Fontolan who takes it down. Nicola Carlo Fontolan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
4.26
0-0Manuel Chavrondier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima threads a neat, attacking ball through to Nicola Carlo Fontolan. Nicola Carlo Fontolan takes a shot at goal but Lionel Arribagé is on top of it.
6.33
Jean-Marc Pontal hits it upfield. Olaf Hill tries a spectacular long range effort. Adolfo Aguilar gets down and covers it.
9.52
Moritz Klinsmann pushes up the pitch. Moritz Klinsmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bernard Molinier. Bernard Molinier shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
15.22
Manuel Chavrondier flicks a high pass forward to Edgar Lima who brings the ball under control. Edgar Lima passes the ball forward to Nicola Carlo Fontolan. Nicola Carlo Fontolan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
16.07
0-0Joe Koster kicks a strong pass forward to Nicola Carlo Fontolan. Nicola Carlo Fontolan knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Pierre-Yves Machado is offside!
21.38
0-0Djibrill Gillet catches Jose Peiro on the ankles. Djibrill Gillet is shown the yellow card! Jose Peiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.36
Oscar Kerhuiel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicola Carlo Fontolan. Nicola Carlo Fontolan shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
24.12
0-0Jean-Marc Pontal catches Nicola Carlo Fontolan on the ankles. The referee calls over Jean-Marc Pontal and warns him to calm down! Nicola Carlo Fontolan runs off the knock.
30.50
Seeing a gap ahead, Silvio Alves plays the ball forward to Manuel Chavrondier. Manuel Chavrondier chips the ball to his team mate, Pierre-Yves Machado. Pierre-Yves Machado shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Lionel Arribagé smothers it!
32.22
Djibrill Gillet flicks a high ball forward to Bernard Molinier who takes it down. Bernard Molinier controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
34.44
Oscar Kerhuiel knocks the ball forward to Pierre-Yves Machado. Pierre-Yves Machado kicks a strong pass forward to Nicola Carlo Fontolan but the referee indicates it's offside!
40.12
Silvio Alves clumsily knocks into Bernard Molinier. The referee warns Silvio Alves to calm down! Bernard Molinier stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.25
45.00
0-0Jean-Marc Pontal flicks a high pass forward. Olaf Hill holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Olaf Hill flicks a high pass forward. Bernard Molinier holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bernard Molinier knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum James.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Metz appear unchanged since the first half. SM Caen 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 Metz start the second half!
47.02
Moritz Klinsmann plays a long ball forward. Mickael Sankhare shoots from long range but Adolfo Aguilar reads it well. Great keeping!
49.25
Djibrill Gillet clumsily knocks into Manuel Chavrondier. The referee calls over Djibrill Gillet and warns him to calm down! Manuel Chavrondier stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.18
Manuel Chavrondier passes the ball forward to Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima whips in a cross ball towards Joe Koster. Joe Koster rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.44
Joe Koster threads a neat ball through to Nicola Carlo Fontolan. Nicola Carlo Fontolan plays a quick one-two with Pierre-Yves Machado and rushes in on goal... Nicola Carlo Fontolan makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
57.15
Manuel Chavrondier chips the ball to his team mate, Pierre-Yves Machado. Pierre-Yves Machado tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.01
0-0Roland Mercier barges into Manuel Chavrondier. The referee warns Roland Mercier to calm down! Manuel Chavrondier gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
63.32
Oscar Kerhuiel catches Eric Ajas on the ankles. Oscar Kerhuiel is given a warning by the referee! Eric Ajas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.27
1-0Manuel Chavrondier hits a low pass to Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Pierre-Yves Machado. Pierre-Yves Machado jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
75.20
Joe Koster takes a quick throw-in, which Oscar Kerhuiel takes on the chest. Oscar Kerhuiel threads a neat ball through to Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Edgar Lima provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Lionel Arribagé has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
79.04
Oscar Kerhuiel makes a simple pass to Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Nicola Carlo Fontolan is offside!
81.57
Roland Mercier hacks Manuel Chavrondier from behind! Roland Mercier is warned by the referee again! Manuel Chavrondier hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.29
Oscar Kerhuiel clumsily knocks into Eric Ajas. The referee warns Oscar Kerhuiel again to calm down! Eric Ajas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.58
Pierre-Yves Machado barges into Olaf Hill. The referee calls over Pierre-Yves Machado and warns him to calm down! Olaf Hill stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
4
5
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.4%
36.6%
Play Area
22%
48.8%
29.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Edgar Lima of FC Metz |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Adolfo Aguilar (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jean-Michel Castets (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Callum James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Silvio Alves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jose Peiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Manuel Chavrondier (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Joe Koster (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Oscar Kerhuiel (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Edgar Lima (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Pierre-Yves Machado (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Nicola Carlo Fontolan (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Oscar Fernandez (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Cyril Decroix (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jean Francois Rodriguez (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Lionel Arribagé (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Moritz Klinsmann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jean-Jacques Ferrere (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jean-Marc Pontal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Bertrand Goma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eric Ajas (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Olaf Hill (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Roland Mercier (MID) | 5 | |
| 9. | Mickael Sankhare (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Bernard Molinier (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Djibrill Gillet (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 12. | Cedric Leclerc (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Thierry Charton (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Daniel Gomes (GK) | 0 | |