Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to Le Havre AC. A crowd of 9,818 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Le Havre AC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Bedrossian.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Le Havre AC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Bedrossian.
0.00
0-0FC Metz start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.08
0-0Marcel Brogno knocks the ball forward to Muller Dossantos. Muller Dossantos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oscar Fernandez.
14.53
0-0Abassi Llacer passes the ball forward to Adolfo Guerrero Lopez. Adolfo Guerrero Lopez knocks in a cross ball towards Muller Dossantos. Muller Dossantos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Adolfo Aguilar didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
15.52
1-0Oscar Fernandez hits a low pass to Jean Francois Rodriguez. Jean Francois Rodriguez plays a one-two with Edgar Lima and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Jean Francois Rodriguez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.10
Muller Dossantos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Diaz. Antonio Diaz cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Antonio Diaz provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Adolfo Aguilar manages to keep it out.
38.36
1-0Le Havre AC are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
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. Le Havre AC also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Le Havre AC start the second half!
47.05
Silvio Alves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Kerhuiel. Oscar Kerhuiel flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Lima controls it well on his chest. Edgar Lima finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
51.13
Oscar Fernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Pierre-Yves Machado. Pierre-Yves Machado edges inside the box! Pierre-Yves Machado tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
54.55
Adolfo Guerrero Lopez hits a low pass to Muller Dossantos. Muller Dossantos shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
61.09
2-0Silvio Alves catches Antonio Diaz on the ankles. The referee calls over Silvio Alves and shows him a yellow card! Antonio Diaz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.40
2-0Jean-Michel Castets threads a neat ball through to Oscar Kerhuiel. Oscar Kerhuiel flicks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima threads a neat ball through to Nicola Carlo Fontolan. Nicola Carlo Fontolan makes some space for himself and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
66.05
Adolfo Guerrero Lopez receives the ball from a throw-in from Jerome Queiros. Adolfo Guerrero Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Brogno easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcel Brogno chips the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Guerrero Lopez. Adolfo Guerrero Lopez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Adolfo Aguilar. Excellent save.
69.45
Oscar Fernandez catches Muller Dossantos on the ankles. Oscar Fernandez is shown the yellow card! Muller Dossantos runs off the knock.
71.15
2-0Pierre-Yves Machado deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicola Carlo Fontolan. Nicola Carlo Fontolan deftly passes the ball to Pierre-Yves Machado, releasing him through on goal. Some silky footwork from Pierre-Yves Machado provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Adolfo Guerrero Lopez steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
72.37
Adolfo Guerrero Lopez chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Diaz. Antonio Diaz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum James.
77.56
Jerome Queiros makes a simple pass to Antonio Diaz. Antonio Diaz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.44
Marcel Brogno flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Diaz who takes it down. Antonio Diaz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Aguilar who gathers it comfortably.
89.55
Oscar Kerhuiel receives the ball from a throw-in from Cyril Decroix. Oscar Kerhuiel knocks the ball to his team mate, Pierre-Yves Machado. Pierre-Yves Machado makes a probing pass to Nicola Carlo Fontolan. Nicola Carlo Fontolan shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Oscar Fernandez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima shoots from long range. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.9%
53.1%
Play Area
32.1%
44.4%
23.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Edgar Lima of FC Metz |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Adolfo Aguilar (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jean-Michel Castets (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Cyril Decroix (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Callum James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Silvio Alves (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Oscar Kerhuiel (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Oscar Fernandez (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Jean Francois Rodriguez (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Edgar Lima (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Pierre-Yves Machado (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Nicola Carlo Fontolan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Hugo Guerrero (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ricardo Mendez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jose Peiro (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Cedric Karwatt (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Eddy Bianco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jerome Queiros (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tommaso Benfari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Devanir Fernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marcel Brogno (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Kaba Neveu (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Adolfo Guerrero Lopez (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Abassi Llacer (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Antonio Diaz (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Muller Dossantos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Brahim Wimbee (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eric Granon (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Aziz Gallas (ATT) | 0 | |