Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Stade Gabriel Montpied where Clermont play host to FC Metz. A crowd of 8,130 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Clermont are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Bedrossian.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Clermont are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Bedrossian.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Metz get the match underway!
3.16
0-0Pierre-Yves Machado clumsily knocks into Fritz Garcia. Pierre-Yves Machado is given a warning by the referee! Fritz Garcia stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.26
0-0Guillermo Ortiz passes the ball forward to Fritz Garcia. Fritz Garcia knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Manuel Chavrondier.
12.18
Fritz Garcia takes a quick throw-in, which Roland Rabuel takes on the chest. Roland Rabuel threads a neat ball through to Ali Joseph-Augustin. Ali Joseph-Augustin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Aguilar who gathers it comfortably.
15.03
0-1Jean-Michel Castets flicks a high pass forward to Edgar Lima who brings the ball under control. Edgar Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Pierre-Yves Machado. Pierre-Yves Machado powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
20.20
0-1Joe Koster makes a probing pass to Pierre-Yves Machado. Pierre-Yves Machado threads a neat ball through to Nicola Carlo Fontolan. Nicola Carlo Fontolan looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
26.41
Ali Joseph-Augustin plays the ball forward to Fritz Garcia. Fritz Garcia lofts in a cross ball towards Benoit Gastien. Benoit Gastien is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Clermont are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
27.56
Fritz Garcia flicks a high ball forward to Yohan Boisfer who takes it down. Yohan Boisfer shoots from outside the area. Yohan Boisfer scores for Clermont!!
34.52
Fritz Garcia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ali Joseph-Augustin. Ali Joseph-Augustin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Clermont 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
The second half starts with Clermont kicking off!
47.09
Oscar Kerhuiel flicks a high pass forward to Manuel Chavrondier who brings the ball under control. Manuel Chavrondier shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
51.08
Oscar Kerhuiel plays the ball forward to Pierre-Yves Machado. Pierre-Yves Machado sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
54.59
1-1Manuel Chavrondier barges into Benoit Gastien. The referee calls over Manuel Chavrondier and shows him a yellow card! Benoit Gastien stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.20
Manuel Chavrondier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pierre-Yves Machado. Pierre-Yves Machado runs straight at the defence! Pierre-Yves Machado looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Dominique De Neff had no chance!! Goal for FC Metz!
59.32
Guillermo Ortiz flicks a high pass forward to Mickael Bérenguer who brings the ball under control. Mickael Bérenguer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.30
1-2Ali Joseph-Augustin knocks the ball to his team mate, Benoit Gastien. Benoit Gastien controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Adolfo Aguilar!
69.22
1-2Guillermo Ortiz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mickael Bérenguer. Mickael Bérenguer skips past Jean-Michel Castets! Jean-Michel Castets catches Mickael Bérenguer on the ankles. Mickael Bérenguer appeals for a penalty! Given!!
69.22
1-2The referee points to the spot..
70.35
Benoit Gastien steps up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
71.18
Nicola Carlo Fontolan flicks a high ball forward to Pierre-Yves Machado who takes it down. Pierre-Yves Machado shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
72.32
Jean-Michel Castets chips the ball to his team mate, Manuel Chavrondier. Manuel Chavrondier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pierre-Yves Machado. Pierre-Yves Machado runs straight at the defence! Pierre-Yves Machado muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Dominique De Neff gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
78.45
Manuel Chavrondier comes in with a late challenge on Denis Zeitoun. The referee warns Manuel Chavrondier to calm down! Denis Zeitoun runs off the knock.
79.37
2-2With great vision, Nicola Carlo Fontolan plays the ball forward to Pierre-Yves Machado. Pierre-Yves Machado puts a great ball through. Nicola Carlo Fontolan runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
81.05
Joe Koster kicks a strong pass forward to Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima makes a probing pass to Joe Koster but he's offside!
90.00
Numo Montanier takes it forward alone. Numo Montanier knocks in a cross ball towards Benoit Gastien. Benoit Gastien makes a deft header but Adolfo Aguilar is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
26.4%
51.4%
22.2%
Scorers
| Yohan Boisfer 28 Benoit Gastien 70 (p) | Pierre-Yves Machado 15, 55 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pierre-Yves Machado of FC Metz |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dominique De Neff (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Thomas Karembeu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Numo Montanier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Denis Zeitoun (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Roland Rabuel (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Guillermo Ortiz (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Fritz Garcia (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ali Joseph-Augustin (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Benoit Gastien (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 10. | Yohan Boisfer (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Mickael Bérenguer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nwankwo Neville (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Don Mcallister (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Martial Casagrande (GK) | 0 | |
| 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) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Joe Koster (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Oscar Kerhuiel (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Edgar Lima (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Pierre-Yves Machado (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Nicola Carlo Fontolan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Hugo Guerrero (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Oscar Fernandez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Cyril Decroix (DEF) | 0 | |