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 Amiens. A crowd of 9,552 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Metz and Amiens are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alcaly Koné.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Metz and Amiens are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alcaly Koné.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Amiens get the match underway!
3.03
0-0Gregorio Prieto takes it forward alone. Gregorio Prieto flicks a high pass forward. Benjamin Martel controls it well on his chest. Benjamin Martel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.11
0-0Manuel Chavrondier threads a neat ball through to Nicola Carlo Fontolan. Nicola Carlo Fontolan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
16.50
Jean-Michel Castets kicks a strong pass forward to Joe Koster. Joe Koster chips the ball to his team mate, Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Samuele Cavalli who gathers it comfortably.
20.44
1-0Manuel Chavrondier flicks the ball to his team mate, Joe Koster. Joe Koster threads a neat ball through to Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Samuele Cavalli had no chance!! Goal for FC Metz!
27.03
1-0Joe Koster barges into Benjamin Martel. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Benjamin Martel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.27
Callum James flicks a high pass forward to Nicola Carlo Fontolan who brings the ball neatly under control. Nicola Carlo Fontolan makes a simple pass to Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima plays a scrappy one-two with Pierre-Yves Machado and advances towards the goal... Edgar Lima cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.50
Silvio Alves flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Kerhuiel controls it well on his chest. Oscar Kerhuiel hits a low pass to Nicola Carlo Fontolan. Nicola Carlo Fontolan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Amiens also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Metz kick off and get the second half underway!
48.32
Callum Telfer knocks the ball forward to Benjamin Martel. Benjamin Martel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Capiaux. Jonathan Capiaux knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.05
Silvio Alves threads a neat ball through to Nicola Carlo Fontolan. Nicola Carlo Fontolan passes the ball forward to Pierre-Yves Machado. Pierre-Yves Machado knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Samuele Cavalli who gathers it comfortably.
63.22
Callum James knocks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Alves. Silvio Alves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
72.39
2-0Callum James flicks a high ball forward to Pierre-Yves Machado who takes it down. Pierre-Yves Machado kicks a strong pass forward to Nicola Carlo Fontolan. Nicola Carlo Fontolan shoots from outside the area but is denied by Samuele Cavalli. Excellent save.
79.55
Cyril Decroix threads a neat ball through to Oscar Kerhuiel. Oscar Kerhuiel decides to run forward with the ball. Oscar Kerhuiel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.33
Joe Koster makes a simple pass to Nicola Carlo Fontolan. Nicola Carlo Fontolan whips in a cross ball towards Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Edgar Lima!
87.29
Romain Sahnoun threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Capiaux. Jonathan Capiaux whips in a cross ball towards Kaci Sorlin. Kaci Sorlin makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Adolfo Aguilar.
88.26
3-0It's a corner kick which Romain Sahnoun takes quickly, playing the ball short to Gregorio Prieto. Gregorio Prieto strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it flies just wide!
90.00
Romain Sahnoun chips the ball to his team mate, Kaci Sorlin. Kaci Sorlin deftly passes the ball to Jonathan Capiaux, releasing him through on goal. Jonathan Capiaux shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.7%
35.3%
Play Area
25%
47.1%
27.9%
Scorers
| Edgar Lima 20, 32, 81 | Jonathan Capiaux 90 |
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. | Cyril Decroix (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Callum James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Silvio Alves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Manuel Chavrondier (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Joe Koster (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Oscar Kerhuiel (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Edgar Lima (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Pierre-Yves Machado (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Nicola Carlo Fontolan (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Hugo Guerrero (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Oscar Fernandez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jose Peiro (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Samuele Cavalli (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dominic Gemmill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Callum Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gregorio Prieto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Peter Collet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Romain Sahnoun (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ivan Accursi (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Niccol˜ Morabito (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kaci Sorlin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jonathan Capiaux (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Benjamin Martel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ivan Tisci (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Joris Kuiper (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Steve Penneteau (ATT) | 0 | |