Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to Troyes Aube Champagne. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Troyes Aube Champagne appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Sylvain Mayer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Troyes Aube Champagne appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Sylvain Mayer.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Troyes Aube Champagne get the match underway!
6.13
0-0Michelangelo Domizzi brings the ball forward. Michelangelo Domizzi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Aguilar who gathers it comfortably.
9.05
Liam Williams hits a low pass to Alassan Vrielynck. Alassan Vrielynck knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.10
Liam Williams threads the ball through to Alassan Vrielynck. Alassan Vrielynck knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum James.
12.40
0-0Callum James flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Alves collects the pass. Silvio Alves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicola Carlo Fontolan. Nicola Carlo Fontolan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
14.20
Liam Williams plays the ball forward to Alassan Vrielynck. Alassan Vrielynck knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.21
With great vision, Callum James plays the ball forward to Oscar Kerhuiel. Oscar Kerhuiel passes the ball forward to Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
26.17
Jose Jardim makes a probing pass to Alassan Vrielynck. Alassan Vrielynck knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Aguilar who gathers it comfortably.
27.19
With great vision, Callum James plays the ball forward to Joe Koster. Joe Koster controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicola Carlo Fontolan. Nicola Carlo Fontolan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ted Benyachou who gathers it comfortably.
30.23
Liam Williams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michelangelo Domizzi. Michelangelo Domizzi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Aguilar who gathers it comfortably.
36.11
0-0Jose Peiro launches a long ball forward. Nicola Carlo Fontolan puts a great ball through. Edgar Lima runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
39.07
Joe Koster advances with the ball. Joe Koster makes a probing pass to Pierre-Yves Machado but he's offside!
40.30
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Metz appear unchanged since the first half. Troyes Aube Champagne 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
The second half starts with FC Metz kicking off!
47.12
0-0Michelangelo Domizzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alassan Vrielynck. Alassan Vrielynck whips in a cross ball towards Hamada Legwinski. Hamada Legwinski flicks the ball with his head but Adolfo Aguilar is on top of it.
49.16
0-1John Thomson brings the ball forward. John Thomson edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from John Thomson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.12
Michelangelo Domizzi advances with the ball. Michelangelo Domizzi advances inside the box! Michelangelo Domizzi rockets a shot on goal. Good keeping from Adolfo Aguilar as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
54.16
0-1Kaba Malicki takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Michelangelo Domizzi looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.26
Callum James makes a beautiful solo run. Callum James knocks the ball forward to Nicola Carlo Fontolan. Nicola Carlo Fontolan knocks the ball forward, putting Pierre-Yves Machado through on goal. Pierre-Yves Machado shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
61.49
Michelangelo Domizzi flicks a high pass forward. Alassan Vrielynck controls it well on his chest. Alassan Vrielynck rushes past Callum James! Alassan Vrielynck rockets a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
65.52
Liam Williams knocks the ball forward to John Thomson. John Thomson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Peiro.
69.31
Callum James runs forward with the ball. Callum James knocks the ball forward to Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Ted Benyachou effortlessly smothers it!
73.21
Edgar Lima flicks the ball to his team mate, Pierre-Yves Machado. Pierre-Yves Machado plays a scrappy one-two with Nicola Carlo Fontolan and stumbles forward towards the goal... Pierre-Yves Machado rockets a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
85.31
Manuel Chavrondier plays the ball forward to Nicola Carlo Fontolan. Nicola Carlo Fontolan plays a quick one-two with Edgar Lima and rushes in on goal... Nicola Carlo Fontolan looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Nicola Carlo Fontolan scores for FC Metz!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.4%
56.6%
Play Area
27.6%
51.3%
21.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nicola Carlo Fontolan of FC Metz |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Adolfo Aguilar (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jean-Michel Castets (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Callum James (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Silvio Alves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jose Peiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Manuel Chavrondier (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Joe Koster (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Oscar Kerhuiel (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Edgar Lima (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Pierre-Yves Machado (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Nicola Carlo Fontolan (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Hugo Guerrero (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Oscar Fernandez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Cyril Decroix (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ted Benyachou (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Oswaldo Delhommeau (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jose Jardim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mickael Desailly (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jean-No‘l Bodmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kaba Malicki (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Michelangelo Domizzi (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Liam Williams (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Hamada Legwinski (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | John Thomson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Alassan Vrielynck (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Oscar Caballero (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mirko Mazzei (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | David McCoist (ATT) | 0 | |