Match Report


SM CaenSM Caen     FC MetzFC Metz
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Lionel ArribagéL. Arribagé69
G
1
G
65Adolfo AguilarA. Aguilar
Moritz KlinsmannM. Klinsmann63
D
captain2
D
75Jean-Michel CastetsJ. Castets
Jean-Jacques FerrereJ. Ferrere63
D
3
D
66Cyril DecroixC. Decroix
Jean-Marc PontalJ. Pontal41
D
4captain
D
66Callum JamesC. James
Bertrand GomaB. Goma41
D
5
D
65Silvio AlvesS. Alves
Eric AjasE. Ajas57
M
6
M
73Manuel ChavrondierM. Chavrondier
Olaf HillO. Hill56
M
7
M
67Oscar KerhuielO. Kerhuiel
Anthony LjungbergA. Ljungberg56
M
8
M
67Oscar FernandezO. Fernandez
Mickael SankhareM. Sankhare56
A
9
A
72Edgar LimaE. Lima
Bernard MolinierB. Molinier54
A
10
A
71Pierre-Yves MachadoP. Machado
Djibrill GilletD. Gillet51
A
11
A
68Nicola Carlo FontolanN. Fontolan
 
Cedric LeclercC. Leclerc66
G
12
A
66Hugo GuerreroH. Guerrero
Thierry ChartonT. Charton58
G
13
M
65Ricardo MendezR. Mendez
Daniel GomesD. Gomes57
G
14
D
65Jose PeiroJ. Peiro

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stade Michel dOrnano where SM Caen play host to FC Metz. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both SM Caen and FC Metz are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by J-David Roda.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Metz kick off!
2.47
Moritz Klinsmann laces a weighted ball forward to Djibrill Gillet. Djibrill Gillet finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
3.42
Moritz Klinsmann threads a neat ball through to Bernard Molinier. Bernard Molinier controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Adolfo Aguilar. Excellent save.
6.15
Mickael Sankhare knocks the ball to his team mate, Olaf Hill. Olaf Hill plays a scrappy one-two with Anthony Ljungberg and advances towards the goal... Olaf Hill shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Olaf Hill!
12.06
Manuel Chavrondier threads a neat ball through to Nicola Carlo Fontolan. Nicola Carlo Fontolan lofts in a cross ball towards Edgar Lima. With a superhuman jump, Edgar Lima connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Lionel Arribagé. Excellent save.
15.43
Callum James passes the ball forward to Cyril Decroix. Cyril Decroix controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Pierre-Yves Machado. Pierre-Yves Machado powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
20.27
With a delightful solo run, Jean-Jacques Ferrere stretches the opposition's defence. Jean-Jacques Ferrere plays a scrappy one-two with Djibrill Gillet and advances towards the goal... Jean-Jacques Ferrere tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Adolfo Aguilar manages to gather it.
24.11
Anthony Ljungberg makes a beautiful solo run. Anthony Ljungberg plays a scrappy one-two with Olaf Hill and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Anthony Ljungberg provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
27.01
Oscar Fernandez hits a low pass to Manuel Chavrondier. Manuel Chavrondier flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Lima controls it well on his chest. Edgar Lima knocks in a cross ball towards Nicola Carlo Fontolan. Nicola Carlo Fontolan makes a convincing header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.56
Nicola Carlo Fontolan darts forward. Nicola Carlo Fontolan threads the ball through to Pierre-Yves Machado but he's offside!
38.16
Without breaking stride, Oscar Fernandez plays the ball forward to Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima sees Pierre-Yves Machado just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some good footwork from Pierre-Yves Machado provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
39.14
Oscar Fernandez barges into Eric Ajas. Oscar Fernandez is shown the yellow card! Eric Ajas runs off the knock.
42.22
Oscar Fernandez comes in with a late challenge on Jean-Jacques Ferrere. Oscar Fernandez is given a warning by the referee! Jean-Jacques Ferrere stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.12
With a delightful solo run, Olaf Hill stretches the opposition's defence. Olaf Hill controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Adolfo Aguilar is on top of it.
45.00
Mickael Sankhare comes in with a late challenge on Cyril Decroix. Mickael Sankhare is shown the yellow card! Cyril Decroix carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. SM Caen 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
SM Caen start the second half!
47.15
Oscar Kerhuiel knocks the ball forward to Nicola Carlo Fontolan. Nicola Carlo Fontolan shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
48.09
Manuel Chavrondier knocks the ball forward to Oscar Fernandez. Oscar Fernandez surges forward with the ball. Oscar Fernandez threads the ball through into the box. Pierre-Yves Machado takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
51.24
Oscar Fernandez brings the ball forward. Oscar Fernandez makes an attacking run forward. Oscar Fernandez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! That brings them level!
55.31
Silvio Alves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Chavrondier. Manuel Chavrondier threads a neat ball through to Nicola Carlo Fontolan. Nicola Carlo Fontolan plays a scrappy one-two with Edgar Lima and advances towards the goal... Nicola Carlo Fontolan looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
57.51
Anthony Ljungberg knocks the ball to his team mate, Djibrill Gillet. Djibrill Gillet knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jean-Michel Castets.
66.56
Olaf Hill changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Olaf Hill knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum James.
67.17
Moritz Klinsmann hits a low pass to Olaf Hill. Olaf Hill brings the ball forward. Olaf Hill plays a quick one-two with Mickael Sankhare and rushes in on goal... Olaf Hill side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
71.06
Oscar Kerhuiel kicks a strong pass forward to Pierre-Yves Machado. Pierre-Yves Machado plays a scrappy one-two with Nicola Carlo Fontolan and advances towards the goal... Pierre-Yves Machado cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
72.12
Oscar Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Kerhuiel controls it well on his chest. Oscar Kerhuiel runs straight at the defence! Oscar Kerhuiel side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
73.57
Jean-Marc Pontal makes a strong solo run forward. Jean-Marc Pontal threads a neat ball through to Mickael Sankhare. Mickael Sankhare sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
78.28
Bertrand Goma makes a simple pass to Anthony Ljungberg. Anthony Ljungberg flicks the ball to his team mate, Eric Ajas. Eric Ajas tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
79.39
Moritz Klinsmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Ljungberg. Anthony Ljungberg threads the ball through to Bernard Molinier. Bernard Molinier controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
81.57
Seeing a gap ahead, Callum James laces a weighted ball forward to Oscar Fernandez. Oscar Fernandez makes a simple pass to Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima whips in a cross ball towards Pierre-Yves Machado. Pierre-Yves Machado makes a looping header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
83.45
Manuel Chavrondier hits a low pass to Nicola Carlo Fontolan. Nicola Carlo Fontolan skips past Jean-Marc Pontal! Some good footwork from Nicola Carlo Fontolan provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
89.52
Edgar Lima controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pierre-Yves Machado. Pierre-Yves Machado plays a quick one-two with Edgar Lima and rushes in on goal... Pierre-Yves Machado looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
Jean-Jacques Ferrere flicks a high pass forward. Djibrill Gillet collects the pass. Djibrill Gillet controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

SM Caen

FC Metz
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
4
9
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.9%
53.1%
Play Area
27.1%
43.8%
29.2%

Scorers
Olaf Hill 6
Anthony Ljungberg 24
Pierre-Yves Machado 48
Oscar Fernandez 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Olaf Hill of SM Caen

Match Ratings